Compliance for Producer Companies

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Critical Aspects of Producer Company Operations are listed as follows:

Audit and Reporting: Producer Companies must ensure rigorous financial management, including annual audits and presenting audited financials and reports at the AGM, with mandatory filings to the Registrar of Companies.
Conversion: Existing cooperative societies in primary production can transition into Producer Companies under the Companies Act 2013.
Taxation: Producer Companies are subject to standard corporate taxation but may qualify for agricultural activity-related tax benefits.
Share Capital Requirements: A minimum of Rs. 5 lakhs authorised and Rs. 1 lakh paid-up share capital is required, with options to raise further capital per the Companies Act provisions.
Operational Objective: The company’s objectives must emphasise the production, handling, and marketing of members’ primary produce, including import for member benefits.
Leadership and Decision-making: Managed by a member-elected board, ensuring decisions align with company and member interests.
Profit Sharing: Dividends can be distributed, capped at 20% of annual profits, in line with shareholdings.
Operational Restrictions: Speculative activities unrelated to primary production are prohibited.
Structural Flexibility: Conversion to a regular company is possible under specific conditions.
Dissolution/Winding-Up Procedures: Voluntary or NCLT-ordered winding up follows standard company procedures.
Voting Limitations: Voting by proxy is disallowed, focusing only on production-related resolutions.
Regular Meetings: At least four board meetings yearly, adhering to quorum requirements.
Financial Prudence: A statutory reserve from net profits is mandated until it matches the paid-up share capital designated for specified uses.
Expertise Utilization: Option to hire professional managers with board and member approval.
NABARD Registration: Registration with NABARD enables access to financial and technical support for agricultural advancements.
Operational Expansion: Branches for primary activities are permitted under central management and Companies Act compliance.
Annual Return: An annual return detailing company operations, membership, and financial health must be filed with the Registrar of Companies.

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Proprietorship vs Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) vs Company

Features	Proprietorship	Partnership	LLP	Company
Definition	Unregistered type of business entity managed by one single person	A formal agreement between two or more parties to manage and operate a business	A Limited Liability Partnership is a hybrid combination having features similar to a partnership firm and liabilities similar to a company.	Registered type of entity with limited liability to the owners and shareholders
Ownership	Sole Ownership	Min 2 PartnersMax 50 Partners	Designated Partners	Min 2 DirectorsMin 2 ShareholdersMax 15 DirectorsMax 200 ShareholdersFor One Person Company1 Director1 Nominee Director
Registration Time	7-9 working days
Promoter Liability	Unlimited Liability		Limited Liability
Documentation	MSME GST Registration	Partnership Deed	LLP DeedIncorporation Certificate	MOA AOA Incorporation Certificate
Governance	–	Under Partnership Act	LLP Act, 2008	Under Companies Act,2013
Transferability	Non Transferable	Transferable if registered under ROF	Transferable
Compliance Requirements	Income tax filing if turnover is more than Rs.2.5 lakhs	ITR 5	Form 11 Form 8 ITR 5	ITR 6 MCA filing Auditor’sappointment Know More

Documents Required For Producer Company

PAN Card Farmer Certificate

All Director and Shareholders All Director and Shareholders

Electricity Bill Registered Office Address Proof

Latest Telephone Bill

Aadhaar Card Latest

All Director and Shareholders Gas Bill

Bank Statement Latest

All Director and Shareholders

Producer Company FAQ’s

What is a Producer Company?

A Producer Company is a formally established group of farmers or agriculturists aimed at enhancing their quality of life, financial support, and income. It combines elements of private limited companies and cooperatives to facilitate cooperative businesses and transitions existing cooperatives into company structures.

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