CAR (Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19)

COVID-19, an ongoing pandemic in various countries of the world are affecting human lives on the various fronts. As the days are passing, number of patients are increasing at a very alarming rate. In the absence of any Medical treatment for this pandemic, Social Distancing is the only possible remedy as of now. So, the governments of various countries are announcing complete or partial lockdown that will result in major economic disruptions.

Initially Our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced lockdown till 31^st March, 2020. Later on 24^th March 2020, he extended the lockdown for a further period of 21 days.  In order to deal with lockdown and to implement COVID-19 guidelines issued by the government, various organisations adopted the policy of "Work From Home".

On 23^rd March 2020, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced a Form CAR (Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19) for Companies /LLP to confirm readiness to deal with COVID-19 Threat. This Form CAR should be filled by the authorised signatory of the Company/LLP. It is just a confirmation form to check whether companies /LLPs are complying with COVID-19 guidelines or not. As of now, there is no due date for the submission of the Form CAR.

Steps For Filling Form - CAR (Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19)

Step 1 : Enter Valid CIN/FCRN/LLPIN/FLLPIN.

Step 2 : Click on Pre - Fill tab.

Step 3 : System will Pre- Fill the name of the Indian Company or a Foreign Company or LLP or Foreign LLP.

Step 4 : Select Whether Company/LLP is in compliance of COVID-19 guidelines including work from home Policy.

Step 5: Enter the Valid DIN / PAN or Membership number of the Authorised Signatory of the Company/LLP.

Step 6 : Then click on the Pre-fill tab provided there.

Step 7 : For OTP Verification, Enter  Mobile No. of the Authorized signatory.

Step 8 : Enter the OTP and click on the submit button.

No DSC is required for filling this form. There is no prescribed fees and also, no SRN will be generated for this form.

Thank you,

Regards,

Saloni Jain.