The Classic Partners LLP
Board Meeting
Support for convening and documenting Board Meetings under Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 — notice, agenda, quorum, resolutions, and minutes of the meeting, prepared in line with Secretarial Standard SS-1.
Get Board Meeting SupportWhat is Board Meeting?
A Board Meeting is a formal meeting of a company's directors to take decisions on management and policy matters. Under Section 173, the first Board Meeting must be held within thirty days of incorporation, and thereafter a minimum number of meetings must be held each year.
For most companies at least four Board Meetings are required in a year, with the gap between two consecutive meetings not exceeding one hundred and twenty days, subject to relaxations for certain companies. Decisions taken at the meeting feed into the Annual General Meeting and the company's statutory records.
Who Needs Board Meeting Support?
- All companies taking decisions through the Board of Directors.
- Companies maintaining the minimum frequency of meetings each year.
- Companies passing board resolutions or resolutions by circulation.
- Companies complying with Secretarial Standard SS-1 on Board Meetings.
- Companies keeping accurate minutes and statutory registers.
Our Board Meeting Services
Notice and Agenda Drafting
Preparing the notice and agenda for each Board Meeting.
Quorum and Frequency Compliance
Ensuring quorum and the minimum number of meetings are met.
Board Resolutions
Drafting board resolutions for the decisions taken at the meeting.
Resolutions by Circulation
Support with resolutions passed by circulation where permitted.
Minutes of the Meeting
Drafting minutes in line with Secretarial Standard SS-1.
Statutory Register Updates
Updating the statutory registers after the meeting.
Documents and Records for a Board Meeting
- Notice and agenda issued at least seven days in advance.
- Supporting papers for each item of business.
- Attendance register for the meeting.
- Signed board resolutions for the decisions taken.
- Minutes prepared as per Secretarial Standard SS-1.
- Updates to the relevant statutory registers.
Why Choose The Classic Partners
- Well-structured notices, agendas, and minutes that meet SS-1 requirements.
- Coordinated with your Annual General Meeting and annual compliance calendar.
- Help maintaining the minimum meeting frequency and the maximum permitted gap.
- Transparent fees and a dedicated point of contact, delivered by Chartered Accountants in Mumbai serving clients across India.
Related Compliance Services
- Annual General Meeting Services — Hold your AGM with adoption of accounts and statutory appointments.
- Extra-Ordinary General Meeting Services — Convene an EGM for urgent special business with correct documentation.
- Appointment of Director Services — Add executive, independent, or nominee directors and file Form DIR-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Board Meeting under the Companies Act?
A Board Meeting is a formal meeting of the directors of a company convened to take decisions on the management, policy, and statutory matters of the company.
How many board meetings must a company hold each year?
Most companies must hold at least four Board Meetings in a year, with the gap between two consecutive meetings not exceeding one hundred and twenty days, subject to relaxations for certain companies.
When must the first board meeting be held?
The first Board Meeting of a company must be held within thirty days from the date of its incorporation.
What is the notice period for a board meeting?
A Board Meeting is generally called by giving at least seven days' notice to every director, although a meeting at shorter notice is possible subject to the conditions in the Act.
What is the quorum for a board meeting?
The quorum for a Board Meeting is one-third of the total strength of the Board or two directors, whichever is higher, with fractions rounded up to the next whole number.
Are minutes of a board meeting mandatory?
Yes. A company must prepare and keep minutes of every Board Meeting, recording the proceedings and decisions, in line with the Act and Secretarial Standard SS-1.
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