{"id":826,"date":"2026-02-21T11:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T11:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=826"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:55:47","slug":"first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"First Board Meeting After Incorporation under Companies Act, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The First Board Meeting after Incorporation is one of the most critical mandatory compliances for any newly\u2002incorporated company in India. It is not a ritual but the beginning of corporate governance, statutory compliance and business operations of\u2002the company. Under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, all companies (viz. Private Limited Company, Public Company, One Person\u2002Company, Section 8 Company etc.) are required to conduct their First Board Meeting within a specified time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Such resolutions shall be effective for the purpose of the initial\u2002organization of the company, its appointments, its banking powers, and other matters relating to the ability of the company to do business. Non-adherence to this statutory requirement would result in penalties, unauthorized actions and even\u2002compliance problems in future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Legal%E2%80%82Regulations_Governing_the_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\" >Legal\u2002Regulations Governing the First Board Meeting After Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Time_Limit_to_Hold_the_First_Board_Meeting_After_the_Incorporation\" >Time Limit to Hold the First Board Meeting After the Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Notice_of_the%E2%80%82First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\" >Notice of the\u2002First Board Meeting After Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Quorum%E2%80%82for_the_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\" >Quorum\u2002for the First Board Meeting After Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Mode_of_Conducting_the_First_Board_Meeting%E2%80%82Post_Incorporation\" >Mode of Conducting the First Board Meeting\u2002Post Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#What_are_the_Key_agenda%E2%80%82items_in_First_Board_Meeting_after_Incorporation\" >What are the Key agenda\u2002items in First Board Meeting after Incorporation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Disclosure_of_Interest_form_MBP-1\" >Disclosure of Interest form MBP-1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Minutes_of_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\" >Minutes of First Board Meeting After Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Non-Compliance_and_fine\" >Non-Compliance and fine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#The_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation_%E2%80%93_The_Importance_of_It_in_Practice\" >The First Board Meeting After Incorporation &#8211; The Importance of It in Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Why_Choose_My_Legal_Business_LLP_for%E2%80%82post_incorporation_compliance\" >Why Choose My Legal Business LLP for\u2002post incorporation compliance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/first-board-meeting-after-incorporation-under-companies-act-2013\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%82is_the_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\"><\/span>What\u2002is the First Board Meeting After Incorporation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial meeting of the Board of Directors is\u2002termed the First Board Meeting which is conducted immediately after the company receives the Certificate of Incorporation from Registrar of Companies (ROC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this meeting the company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establishes its existence as a legal entity in a formal way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checks its statutory\u2002documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designates key individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approves financial and business\u2002transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With this meeting you\u2019re basically enabling your company to be established\u2002as a legal and business entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal%E2%80%82Regulations_Governing_the_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\"><\/span>Legal\u2002Regulations Governing the First Board Meeting After Incorporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The First Board Meeting Right to Hold a First Board Meeting1 is governed by the following provisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Section 173\u2002- Meetings of Board of Directors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 174 Quorum for Board Meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 118\u2002\u2013 Minutes of court proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 139(6) &#8211; Appointment of First Auditor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>184(1)\u2002\u2013 director\u2019s disclosure of interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretarial Standard-1 (SS-1)\u2002- Meetings of the Board of Directors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Limit_to_Hold_the_First_Board_Meeting_After_the_Incorporation\"><\/span>Time Limit to Hold the First Board Meeting After the Incorporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The First Board Meeting\u2002of the company to be held within 30 days of its incorporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicable to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/private-limited-company-registration.php\">Private Limited Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/public-limited-company-registration.php\">Public Limited Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/one-person-company-registration.php\">One Person Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/section-8-company-registration.php\">Section 8 Company<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-compliance\u2002attracts penal provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notice_of_the%E2%80%82First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\"><\/span>Notice of the\u2002First Board Meeting After Incorporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Statutory Requirement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notice of\u2002all directors to be given at least 7 days in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice should\u2002be in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How to\u2002send notice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hand delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed post\/registered post<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email\/electronic transmission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shorter\u2002Notice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases of emergency business, a meeting may be called by shorter notice, stating the\u2002purposes for which it is called, and the same shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quorum%E2%80%82for_the_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\"><\/span>Quorum\u2002for the First Board Meeting After Incorporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Section 174(1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The quorum for the First Board Meeting shall be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two directors, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-third of the total number of directors,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever is more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of a two directors\u2019 company, both shall be\u2002the directors. Quorum is determined\u2002by excluding those who have a conflict of interest on that agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mode_of_Conducting_the_First_Board_Meeting%E2%80%82Post_Incorporation\"><\/span>Mode of Conducting the First Board Meeting\u2002Post Incorporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical meeting is allowed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video conferencing is allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Matters prohibited by\u2002law shall be handled in accordance with the prescribed standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Board Meeting is usually held in person for convenience of documentation and\u2002signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Key_agenda%E2%80%82items_in_First_Board_Meeting_after_Incorporation\"><\/span>What are the Key agenda\u2002items in First Board Meeting after Incorporation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the agenda\u2002for the first Board Meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acknowledging the\u2002Certificate of Incorporation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Organization of the Board The board acknowledges the company\u2019s incorporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Noting Memorandum and Articles of Association<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOA and\u2002the AOA are adopted as the constitutional documents of the company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a0Appointment of First Auditor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Board has to appoint the first auditor within 30 days from incorporation of company, as mandated by Section 139(6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confirmation of Registered\u2002Office<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The address of\u2002the registered office of the company is confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening\u2002of bank account Signing facilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Authority to open a company bank account and to appoint signatories\u2002to the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Issue of Share\u2002Certificates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorisation for\u2002the issue of share certificates to subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disclosure of Interest by\u2002Directors Under section 186<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The directors submit Form MBP-1 under Section 184(1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>APPOINTMENT OF KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Appointment of Managing Director, CEO,\u2002CFO etc. (Where applicable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Authorization for Preliminary\u2002Expenses<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;To\u2002authorize preliminary expenses and charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maintenance of Statutory\u2002Registers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Resolution for maintaining statutory registers\u2002&amp; records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclosure_of_Interest_form_MBP-1\"><\/span>Disclosure of Interest form MBP-1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Every director has to disclose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 His\/her concern or\u2002interest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>of the director or manager of a body corporate in another body corporate or company, firm or\u2002any other institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This disclosure\u2002shall be given by the end of the Board Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-disclosure may result in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contracts required\u2002to be rescinded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential disqualification and removal of\u2002the Director.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minutes_of_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation\"><\/span>Minutes of First Board Meeting After Incorporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 118 &amp; SS-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be drawn up within 15 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will\u2002be recorded in the Minutes Book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A Copy of the Minutes should be signed by the Chairman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minutes are proof of\u2002decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Compliance_and_fine\"><\/span>Non-Compliance and fine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 173(4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Company: \u20b925,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For every\u2002officer who is in default, Rs 25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_First_Board_Meeting_After_Incorporation_%E2%80%93_The_Importance_of_It_in_Practice\"><\/span>The First Board Meeting After Incorporation &#8211; The Importance of It in Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The First Board Meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Led to the company becoming established\u2002in law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attained the legal prerequisites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created the governance\u2002culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protected the directors\u2002from liability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such an\u2002obligation is unconditional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_My_Legal_Business_LLP_for%E2%80%82post_incorporation_compliance\"><\/span>Why Choose My Legal Business LLP for\u2002post incorporation compliance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My Legal Business LLP is a trusted legal and corporate compliance advisory partner that offers end to end solutions to startups, private companies and enterprises\u2002in expanding their business horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional Company Secretaries &amp; Legal Advisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turnkey\u2002incorporation &amp; post-incorporation compliance solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent pricing &amp; seamless\u2002execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial\u2002&amp; pragmatic legal advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The First Board Meeting is a legal mandate\u2002in terms of the Companies Act, 2013. It\u2019s\u2002a legal affirmation that the company is a going concern, and that it has a definable existence and structure. Penalties and\u2002litigation for the directors may ensue if there are breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.Is first\u2002board meeting mandatory for OPC?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but it is also mandatory to hold the First Board Meeting within 30 days of the completion\u2002of the incorporation under Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 even though an OPC has soft compliance regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Whether First Board Meeting is required to be held on\u2002date of incorporation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Yes, there is no bar to hold the First Board Meeting on the day of the incorporation as long as all the directors are physically present on the date of the meeting\u2002and a notice (or consent to short notice) is dispatched to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.Is\u2002first auditor\u2019s appointment compulsory?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the first auditor\u2019s appointment is\u2002compulsory as per section 139(6) The company is also required to appoint the auditor within 30 days of its incorporation from its board of directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.What if First\u2002Auditor is not Appointed on Time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Where the board of directors fails to appoint the first auditor within 30 days after incorporation, the power to appoint\u2002the auditor shall pass to the members and they shall have the power to appoint the auditor in the general meeting convened for this purpose within the next 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.Is MBP-1 mandatory\u2002in the first Board Meeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, under a Code of Conduct Annexed to the Companies (Meeting of Board and Its Powers) Rules, 2014 Every director shall disclose his interest in other entities in Form MBP-1\u2002in the first meeting of Board u\/s 184(1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.Is Secretarial Standard-1 applicable?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Yes, The Secretarial Standard-1 (SS-1) formulated by the ICSI is a mandatory standard and is applicable to all the meetings of the Board of Directors including the first Board Meeting\u2002which is held immediately after the incorporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.Can the meeting be conducted via video conferencing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, with the provisions in the Companies Act enabling the Board Meetings\u2002to be held through video conferencing or other audio-visual means, subject to certain procedural requirements and recording of the proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8.Is quorum mandatory even if all directors consent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Quorum is a statutory stipulation and hence\u2002even if all the directors are unanimous to the decisions, quorum is still required under section 174.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9.What is the penalty for not holding the first Board Meeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the first Board Meeting is not held within\u2002the specified time, by Section 173(4), a penalty of \u20b925,000 shall be payable to the company and to every officer in default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10.Can resolutions be passed by circulation instead of holding the meeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the first Board Meeting cannot be dispensed with by passing the\u2002resolution through circulation. 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