Practice Areas That Drive
Corporate Governance & Compliance.
H N Malpure & Associates delivers high-precision statutory secretarial services, corporate and allied law advisory, and governance solutions. We assist private, public, and listed entities across India in navigating dynamic regulatory frameworks with zero margin for error.
Comprehensive Legal & Secretarial Coverage
Empowering Boards of Directors, Promoters, Company Secretaries, Chief Financial Officers and others with structured secretarial workflows, proactive compliance tracking, and zero penalty assurance.
Pillars of Corporate Compliance, Advisory & Specialized Services
Explore our specialized service domains and cross-functional corporate secretarial capabilities. Each practice area is backed by rigorous research, certified secretarial standards, and authoritative regulatory representation.
Corporate Governance Audit
Independent qualitative and quantitative evaluation of a company’s governance architecture, internal controls, board independence, and ethical practices to ensure complete regulatory adherence.
- Verification of Board composition, independent director appointments, and DIN KYC statuses
- Audit of Audit Committee, NRC, and CSR Committee meeting frequencies, quorums, and minutes
- Review of delegation of financial and operational authorities and board approval workflows
Corporate Law Advisory
Comprehensive corporate law advisory and end-to-end statutory ROC compliance management, ensuring your company meets all corporate legal obligations with 100% precision.
- Preparation & filing of Annual Returns (MGT-7/MGT-7A) & Financials (AOC-4/AOC-4 XBRL)
- Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC/Web) and appointment/resignation filings (DIR-12)
- Registered Office change within local limits, state or across ROC jurisdictions (INC-22/INC-23)
Board Evaluation & Training
Structured board performance evaluations, peer reviews, independent director induction, and executive workshops on statutory duties and evolving corporate regulations.
- Designing evaluation instruments for Board as a whole, Audit Committee, NRC, and SRC
- Evaluating board meeting effectiveness, agenda quality, strategic oversight, and risk governance
- Independent facilitation of feedback collection, data aggregation, and confidential scoring
Secretarial Audit
Mandatory secretarial audits under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations to provide absolute assurance of statutory compliance and legal soundness.
- Verification of Share Capital allotments, transfers, buybacks, and dematerialization mandates
- Audit of Board, Committee, and Shareholder meeting notices, quorum, and voting records
- Inspection of Loans to Directors (Sec. 185), Inter-corporate Investments (Sec. 186), and RPTs (Sec. 188)
Due Diligence
Comprehensive corporate secretarial and legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, bank borrowings, and strategic corporate restructuring.
- Verification of incorporation documents, MOA/AOA validity, and registered office records
- Exhaustive audit of historical share allotments (PAS-3), share transfers, and SH-4 stamp duty compliance
- Verification of Beneficial Ownership (SBO under Section 90) and promoter holding genealogy
Corporate Restructuring
End-to-end secretarial, regulatory, and procedural advisory for corporate restructuring, court-approved mergers, fast-track schemes, demergers, and capital reduction.
- Formulation and drafting of comprehensive Schemes of Arrangement under Sections 230–232
- Drafting First Motion Applications, Second Motion Petitions, and Affidavits for NCLT
- Convening and conducting Court/NCLT-directed Equity Shareholder and Creditor meetings
Liquidation & Winding-Up
Structured secretarial counsel and liquidator support for solvent companies seeking voluntary liquidation, asset distribution, and final tribunal dissolution under IBC 2016.
- Verification of entity solvency, unextinguished liabilities, and statutory contingent debts
- Coordination with statutory auditors for audited financial statements and record verification
- Preparation of Directors' Affidavits of Solvency accompanied by Registered Valuer asset reports
Strike Off (Fast-Track Exit)
Fast, compliant, and hassle-free strike off and closure of defunct companies and LLPs under Section 248 and LLP Form 24 routes, eliminating annual compliance burdens.
- Verification of non-operational status and historical MCA filing track record
- Closure of all active corporate bank accounts and obtaining official bank closure certificates
- Surrender and cancellation of GST, Professional Tax, and other operational registrations
IPO & Capital Markets
Comprehensive corporate governance, secretarial audit, and due diligence advisory for companies embarking on SME or Mainboard IPO listings on BSE and NSE.
- Execution of Private to Public conversion under Section 14 of the Companies Act, 2013
- Drafting and adoption of comprehensive Public Company Articles of Association (AoA)
- Execution of pre-IPO bonus issues, share splits, and capital reclassification
Entity Incorporation & Setup
Swift, compliant formation of Private/Public Companies, LLPs, Section 8 Non-Profits, Trusts, and Partnership Firms across India with bespoke charters.
- Name availability search, trademark verification, and RUN/SPICe+ Part A name approval
- Drafting customized electronic Memorandum & Articles of Association (eMoA & eAoA)
- Procurement of Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN)
Funding, Financing & Grants
Strategic secretarial and regulatory advisory for private equity infusions, private placements (Section 42), rights issues, institutional debt, and government grants.
- Drafting Private Placement Offer Letters (Form PAS-4) and explanatory statements
- Maintenance of statutory Record of Private Placement in Form PAS-5
- Convening EGM and filing Special Resolution in e-Form MGT-14 with ROC
MSME Advisory & Recovery
Udyam registration, priority sector benefits, statutory delayed payment recovery through MSME Samadhaan, and semi-annual corporate Form MSME-1 compliance.
- Diagnostic evaluation of plant/machinery investment and turnover for MSME categorization
- Filing and procurement of official Udyam Registration Certificates
- Annual verification and updating of ITR and GST data on the Udyam portal
GIFT IFSC Advisory
End-to-end entity incorporation, IFSCA licensing, regulatory representation, and cross-border corporate structuring at GIFT City Special Economic Zone, Gujarat.
- Preparation of Detailed Business Project Report (DPR) for SEZ unit establishment
- Coordination for physical / co-working space allotment in GIFT City SEZ zone
- Filing Form F application before the Unit Approval Committee (UAC) / Development Commissioner
Litigation & Representation
Professional appearance, drafting petitions, and authoritative representation before NCLT, NCLAT, Regional Directors, ROC, and MCA adjudication officers across India.
- Diagnostic evaluation of struck-off status and collation of historical operational evidence
- Drafting formal restoration petition, affidavits, and memo of parties for the Hon'ble NCLT
- Serving statutory notices on ROC, Income Tax Department, and other regulatory bodies
Valuation of Securities
Independent, defensible valuation coordination and reporting for equity shares, preference shares, debentures, ESOPs, and cross-border transactions under IBBI, Income Tax, and RBI norms.
- Valuation of equity and preference shares for Section 42 private placement compliance
- Valuation reports for allotment of securities for consideration other than cash (Section 62)
- Share exchange and entitlement ratio valuation for mergers and amalgamations
Regulatory Liasoning
Direct professional liaison, technical representations, and follow-ups with government ministries, ROCs, Regional Directors, RBI, and statutory administrative boards across India.
- Resolving complex e-Form resubmission queries raised by ROC scrutiny officers
- In-person and written representation for expedited approval of pending MCA V3 forms
- Assisting with ROC technical inquiries, inspections under Section 206, and search reports
Licensing & Approvals
End-to-end procurement, management, and renewal of mandatory statutory operating licenses, commercial permits, municipal clearances, and industry registrations.
- Application and renewal of Shops & Commercial Establishments (Gumasta) licenses
- Procurement of Municipal Trade Licenses and Health & Sanitation NOCs
- Professional Tax Employer Registration (PTRC) and Employee Enrollment (PTEC)
ISO Mark Advisory
Comprehensive advisory for ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001 certifications — diagnostic gap analysis, SOP drafting, internal audit readiness, and registrar liaison.
- Benchmarking existing corporate processes against specific ISO target standard clauses
- Identification of documentation, operational, and record-keeping non-conformances
- Formulation of customized ISO implementation roadmap and organizational responsibility matrix
Sector Specific Services
Specialized registrations, licensing, liasoning, and authoritative representation before sector regulators (FSSAI, Pharma, Energy, Real Estate RERA, Logistics, etc.).
- Procurement of Central & State FSSAI Manufacturing and Processing Licenses
- Review of product packaging, nutritional labeling, and claims for FSSAI alignment
- Formulation of statutory Food Recall Plans and Food Safety Management Systems
Corporate Retainership
Comprehensive annual retainer service — routine board advisory, MCA secretarial maintenance, meeting management, event-based filings, and dedicated day-to-day legal counsel.
- Formulation of Annual Corporate Meeting Calendar complying with statutory frequency norms
- Drafting detailed meeting notices, agendas, and background board notes in compliance with SS-1
- Drafting precise Board Resolutions, Committee Minutes, and Shareholder Resolutions (SS-2)
Allied Laws Advisory
Expert legal advisory on commercial contracts, Indian Stamp Act, Negotiable Instruments, Labour & Industrial Laws, Trademarks/IPR, and interdisciplinary corporate statutory matters.
- Drafting and vetting Shareholder Agreements (SHA) and Share Subscription Agreements (SSA)
- Formulation of Joint Venture Agreements (JVA), Collaboration Agreements, and MoUs
- Drafting comprehensive Vendor Contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and NDAs
AI Risk Audit & Governance
We assist corporate boards, leadership teams, and tech enterprises in architecting robust AI governance frameworks, conducting algorithmic bias and risk assessments, and instituting responsible AI policies aligned with emerging global and domestic regulations.
- Designing Board-level Technology & AI Risk Oversight Charters and reporting workflows
- Formulating enterprise AI Risk Hierarchy, materiality thresholds, and human-in-the-loop control points
- Establishing Responsible AI Principles across development, procurement, and deployment phases
Cyber Law & DPDP Act Compliance
We deliver specialized legal and secretarial advisory on DPDP Act 2023 compliance, Data Fiduciary obligations, multilingual consent architectures, CERT-In cybersecurity directions, and corporate cyber incident management.
- End-to-end personal data flow audits, data inventory mapping, and categorization of processing activities
- Evaluating Data Fiduciary vs. Data Processor classifications and Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) criteria
- Drafting Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Grievance Officer appointment charters and responsibilities
Real Estate & Development
We deliver comprehensive real estate regulatory advisory covering RERA project registrations, developer statutory compliances, construction arbitration, title due diligence, Joint Development Agreements, and dispute representation.
- End-to-end project registration under GujRERA and state RERA portals for residential, commercial, and plotted layouts
- Managing statutory 70% separate escrow account workflows, bank mandates, and withdrawal certificates (Form 1, 2, 3)
- Filing Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR), building plan updates, financial disclosures, and unit inventory tracking
Banking & Financial / SARFAESI
We provide specialized legal and secretarial advisory on SARFAESI Act enforcement, Non-Performing Asset (NPA) restructuring, One-Time Settlement (OTS) negotiations, banking documentation, and financial recovery representation.
- Drafting and serving Section 13(2) statutory demand notices with itemised debt and security breakdowns
- Formulating reasoned legal replies to borrower objections under Section 13(3A) within statutory 15 days
- Drafting Section 13(4) symbolic and physical possession notices and panchnama documentation
Corporate Governance
We design, establish, and optimize corporate governance architecture for private and public corporations, ensuring board accountability, regulatory integrity, and stakeholder trust.
- Advisory on optimal Board composition, executive vs. independent director balance, and diversity mandates
- Structuring Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, Stakeholders Relationship, and CSR Committees
- Drafting dynamic Charters, Terms of Reference, and Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrices
Built on Professionalism. Focused on Your Success.
Our corporate secretarial practice is driven by ten core guiding principles that ensure precision, commercial viability, and enduring governance for every client.
Client-Centric
Solution-Oriented
Technically Robust
Commercially Practical
Regulatory Focused
Transparent & Ethical
Timely & Responsive
Confidential & Professional
Litigation
Focused on Long-Term Value
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