
Section 117 of Companies Act 2013 Explained: Filing of Resolutions and Agreements
Section 117 requires companies to file certain resolutions and agreements with the Registrar using Form MGT-14. Here is what founders need to know.
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Section 117 requires companies to file certain resolutions and agreements with the Registrar using Form MGT-14. Here is what founders need to know.
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