Companies with 10 lakh+ capital must file compliance certificate from a company secretary within 30 days of AGM.

The Companies (Compliance Certificate) Rules, 2001, established by the Central Government under the Companies Act, 1956, mandate that companies with a paid-up share capital of ten lakh rupees or more, not required to employ a full-time secretary, must obtain a compliance certificate from a practicing company secretary. This certificate, detailing adherence to statutory requirements, must be filed with the Registrar within thirty days of the annual general meeting. The secretary has the right to access company records and seek necessary information. The certificate is to be presented at the company's annual general meeting.

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