This book, containing the Act, amended by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 contains all updations notified till date. It is an indispensable reference for company secretaries, lawyers, chartered accountants, students and all those dealing with the Companies Act. Sections of the Act are referenced to Enforcement dates and notification numbers Amendments and legislative changes Respective rules, forms and e-forms for compliances Exemptions for Private Companies, Section 8 Companies, Government Companies, Nidhis & IFSCs in SEZs Sections of the Act are referenced to Enforcement dates and notification numbers Amendments and legislative changes Respective rules, forms and e-forms for compliances Exemptions for Private Companies, Section 8 Companies, Government Companies, Nidhis & IFSCs in SEZs Annexure containing Statement of Objects and Reasons as well as the Standing Committee Recommendations for the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 is also provided for those wishing to refer to it to understand the law better. The Ready Referencer in this book contains Lists of Forms, e-forms with website references, MCA services & addresses of Registrars of Companies (RoCs), Regional Directors (RDs), NCLT Benches & NCLAT for ensuring compliances Comparative Table of Companies Act, 2013 as amended by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 with Companies Act, 1956, with enforcement dates and notification numbers.