NBFCs and their Registration Process
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NBFCs and their Registration Process

A Non-Banking Financial Company (hereinafter referred to as NBFC) is an entity that provides banking and other lending services but does not come under the legal definition of a bank. An NBFC is incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 or the Companies Act, 2013. All NBFC’s are necessitated to procure a ‘Commencement of Business’ certificate from the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter referred to as RBI) as provided under the provision of Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934. Further, they cannot commence any business as a Non-Banking Financial Institution without procuring a ‘Certificate of Registration’ from the RBI. The NBFC Registration and License may be obtained in 90-120 days.

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Procedure to Change Name
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Procedure to Change Name

The name change affidavit is the first of a three-step procedure to change one’s name. Following the affidavit, a newspaper publication and lastly gazette notification publication. The Gazette publication is the last requirement which makes the name change legally complete and it serves as substantial proof of the name change.

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Name Change Affidavit Essentials
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Name Change Affidavit Essentials

An affidavit to change one’s name is a document which helps one prove their identity once they change their name or if a woman changes her surname after her marriage. It becomes important to have a procedure to legalise changes in their names in order for their new name to gain recognition.

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