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Chapter 3 Formation of a Company Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 3 Formation of a Company

1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company is ____________ (a) a human being (b) an artificial person created by law (c) a natural individual
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) an artificial person created by law
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
____________ are the persons who undertake the process of formation of a company. (a) Promoters (b) Directors (c) Registrar of companies
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Promoters
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
A ____________ company needs minimum two or more members. (a) Public (b) Private (c) One person Company
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Private
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
In a public company there must be minimum ____________ or more members. (a) one (b) two (c) seven
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) seven
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
____________ refers to contracts entered into by the promoters on behalf of a proposed company. (a) Pre-incorporation/Prehminary contracts (b) Fiduciary contracts (c) Memorandum of Association
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Pre-incorporation/Preliminary contracts
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
A Director must have a ____________ to be appointed as a Director of a company. (a) PAN (b) DIN (c) CIN
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) DIN
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
____________ has 21 digit alpha-numeric code which is a unique number assigned to every company at the time of Incorporation. (a) DIN (b) PIN (c) CIN
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) CIN
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
____________ is a document that invites the public to buy the shares of a company. (a) Articles of Association (b) Prospectus (c) Certificate of Incorporation
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Prospectus

1B. Match the pairs.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Minimum 7 members

(1) Persons who conceive the idea of setting up a company

(b) DIN

(2) Public company

(c) Preliminary contracts

(3) Promoters

(d) Fiduciary duties towards the company

(4) Eight Digit alpha-numeric number

(e) CIN

(5) Private company

(6) Unique number assigned to each Director

(7) ROC

(8) 21 digit alpha-numeric code number

(9) One Person Company

(10) Contracts entered by Promoters with third parties

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Minimum 7 members

(2) Public company

(b) DIN

(6) Unique number assigned to each Director

(c) Preliminary contracts

(10) Contracts entered by Promoters with third parties

(d) Fiduciary duties towards the company

(3) Promoters

(e) CIN

(8) 21 digit alpha-numeric code number

1C. Write a word or a term or a phrase that can substitute each of the following statements.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
A term which means registering a company as per provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Incorporation
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Persons who undertake the necessary steps to set up a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Promoters
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The term refers to contracts entered into by Promoters with third parties on behalf of the proposed company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Preliminary contracts
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Birth Certificate of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Certificate of Incorporation

D. State whether the following statements are True or False.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company is an artificial person.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
To form a Public company, there must be minimum of 2 persons/promoters.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promoters are persons who take the necessary steps to set up a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promoters can make secret profits while setting up a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
In India, companies have to be incorporated as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
DSC is needed by Directors when they have to sign documents for e-filing.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company can be registered even without submitting a Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Every Director has to quote his DIN while giving his consent to be a Director of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
ROC issues CIN only to certain companies.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
All companies need a Certificate of Incorporation.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
All companies need a Certificate of Commencement of business.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
CIN, DIN, PAN
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
PAN
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promoter, Prospectus, Incorporation of a company
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Prospectus

1F. Complete the sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promoters are the persons who undertake the process of ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Formation of a company
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The document issued by the Registrar of Companies when a company is incorporated is called as ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Certificate of Incorporation
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
On incorporation of a company the ROC allows a unique identity number called as ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Corporate Identity Number (CIN)
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
On behalf of a proposed company, preliminary contracts with third parties are entered by ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Promoters

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(1) Promoter

……………………

(2) …………………….

Certificate of Incorporation

(3) CIN

……………………

(4) RUN is used for

…………………..

(Corporate Identity Number, Reserving name of a company, Formation of a company, Birth certificate of a company)

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(1) Promoter

Formation of a company

(2) Birth Certificate of a company

Certificate of Incorporation

(3) CIN

Corporate Identity Number

(4) RUN is used for

Reserving name of a company

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Who is a Promoter?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A person/a group of persons who take initiative efforts for a formation of a company is/are called as ‘Promoter/s’.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is CIN?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
It is the Corporate Identity Number, issued by ROC at the time of incorporation of the Company.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which company needs a Certificate of Commencement of Business?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Public and Private companies having share capital and which are incorporated after 2nd November 2018 need a Certificate of Commencement of Business.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are Preliminary Contracts?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Promoter entering into a contract with third parties on behalf of the company before incorporation is called as Preliminary Contracts.

1I. Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
ROC prepares draft Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Promoter prepares draft Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Certificate of Commencement of Business is like a birth certificate of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Certificate of Incorporation is like a birth certificate of a company.

1J. Arrange in proper order.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
(a) Appoint First Directors (b) Prepare Draft Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. (c) Come up with the business idea
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Come up with the business idea (b) Appoint first Directors (c) Prepare draft Memorandum of Association and Article of Association.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
(a) Incorporation of a company (b) Commencement of a company (c) Promotion
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Promotion (b) Incorporation of a company (c) Commencement of Business

2. Explain the following terms/concepts.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promoters
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A person who take lead to form the company is called a “Promoter”. As per Companies Act, 2013; Section 2(69) Promoter is defined as,
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promotion
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
It is the first stage of Company formation. It means taking necessary steps to incorporate a company as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Certificate of Incorporation
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
It is a certificate issued by the ROC, after verifying all the documents and information provided by the promotors. It is like the Birth Certificate of the company. The company becomes a legal person or a body corporate having perpetual succession on getting incorporation certificate.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (SPICe)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
As per new rule 38 of Companies (Incorporation) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, only one form like FORM INC-32 (SPICe) needs to be submitted at the time of incorporation. SPICe is to be filed for applying for:
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Corporate Identity Number (CIN)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The company needs to incorporate with the Registrar of Companies. Such ROC gives CIN to the company. It is a unique identity number. CIN is a 21 digit alphanumeric code. It is to be quoted in every form and correspondence. CIN includes details of the company like listed or unlisted, industry code, state of the location, year of registration, type of ownership, and registration number. E.g. CIN of Air India Ltd. – U62100DL1992GOI048581

3. Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.

1. Mr. Ram, Mr. Sam, and Mr. Tom who are partners have come together to convert their business into a company. They have finalized all the details about the business they want to do, the capital needed, etc. However, they do not know how to proceed with the legal formalities. Hence they appoint Mr. Shah who is a Practicing Company Secretary to help them prepare documents needed for incorporating the proposed company.

Question (a).
Can Mr. Ram, Mr. Sam, and Mr. Tom convert their partnership firm into a company?
Answer:
Mr. Ram, Mr. Sam, and Mr. Tom can convert their partnership firm into a company easily.

Question (b).
Name 2 most important documents needed to incorporate a company.
Answer:
Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association are the two most important documents for the Incorporation of the Company.

Question (c).
Will Mr. Shah be considered a Promoter of the Company? Why?
Answer:
Mr. Shah will not be considered a Promoter. Mr. Shah is an advising company secretary and will help to prepare documents needed for incorporation. Promoter means a person or group of persons who take initiative efforts for the formation of the company. Here Mr. Ram, Mr. Sam, and Mr. Tom are in the role of Promoter.

2. Mr. T along with his 5 friends have submitted all the necessary documents for incorporation of TRIM private limited company.

Question (a).
How many minimum promoters are needed to incorporate a private company?
Answer:
Minimum 2 promoters/persons are needed to incorporate a private company.

Question (b).
When can TRIM Private limited company be said to have come into existence?
Answer:
After getting Incorporating Certificate, TRIM Private limited company be said to have come into existence.

Question (c).
Name the two most important documents that must be submitted at the time of Incorporation of a company.
Answer:
There are various documents, which are needed for the Incorporation of a company like Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Director’s consent, etc.

3. Sagar company limited got its Certificate of Incorporation on 1st September 2018. The application for Incorporation was submitted on 16th August 2018. There were 10 promoters who took the steps to incorporate the company.

Question (a).
State the date on which Sagar company limited came into existence legally?
Answer:
Sagar Company Limited came into existence legally after receiving an incorporation certificate on 1st September 2018.

Question (b).
On which date will the company get its Corporate Identity Number?
Answer:
At the time of issuing the Incorporation Certificate, ROC allows a CIN to the company, which is 1st September 2018.

Question (c).
How many minimum promoters are needed for incorporating a public company?
Answer:
There are three types of companies like Public Company, Private Company and One Person Company, in which Public Company needs minimum 7 Promoters/Persons for incorporating.

4. Answer in brief.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the contents of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Contents of Certificate of Incorporation:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the importance of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Importance of Certificate of Incorporation:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write a note on – Role of the Promoter.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Role of Promoter:
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draw the flow chart of steps in the promotion of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Steps in promotion of a company:

5. Justify the following statements.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Certificate of Incorporation is like a Birth Certificate of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Every Company on incorporation gets a CIN.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promoters play important role information of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

6. Answer the following questions.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain briefly the steps involved in the incorporation of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(i) Obtaining Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Promoters and the proposed first directors has to obtain a DSC for e-filing.

(ii) Register DSC in the name of the Director with MCA: DSC has to be registered with MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs). MCA maintains details of every Director including their DIN, personal details, etc.

(iii) Obtain Director Identification Number (DIN): Proposed first Directors must apply for DIN in electronic form SPICe-32 at the time of incorporation. Every director must have DIN.

(iv) Apply for Reservation of Name: Promoter has to get the name of company approved from Central Registration Centre (CRC) by filling form RUN (Reserve Unique Name) along with prescribed fees on MCA portal. Promoters have to suggest more than one name in order of their preference. CRC will approve the name within 20 days from the date of application.

(v) Finalize Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association: It states the aims and objectives of the business. It contains legal and technical information. The promoter should finalize it. The promoters finalize both the documents with the help of the Company Secretary, legal experts, etc.

(vi) Signing, Stamping, and Dating of Memorandum and Articles of Association: Both documents must be signed by each subscriber and shall add his name, detailed address, occupation, etc. The signature of at least one witness is needed. Due stamp duty as per the Indian Stamp Duty Act, 1899 is required to be paid at the time of incorporation.

(vii) Preparation of other necessary documents for incorporation:

(viii) Address for communication and notice of Registered office address: A company is required to have a Registered office within 30 days of incorporation. The promoter has to provide an address for communication at the time of incorporation.

(ix) Obtain a statutory declaration from Declaration by Company Secretary, Chartered Accountant, advocates, etc. is also necessary to be obtained along with Director, manager, etc. declaration status that all necessary requirements are fulfilled related to incorporation.

(x) Filing of application and document for incorporation of a company: Finally, after preparation of all documents, it has to be submitted to ROC in the prescribed form along with necessary prescribed fees for incorporation.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Promoters play an important role in the formation of a company. Explain.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Promoters: A person who take lead to form the company is called a “Promoter”. As per Companies Act, 2013; Section 2(69) Promoter is defined as.

Role of Promoters:

Activity (Text Book Page No. 42)

From the following CIN, identify the type of companies:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
U74999TN20140PC098340
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
L28920MH1945PLC004520
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
U72900KA2003PTC033028
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: