India Revises CRL-1 Form to Boost Corporate Transparency

  • Form CRL-1 update takes effect from July 14, 2025, under the Companies Act, 2013
  • Requires companies to disclose detailed, layer-wise subsidiary structures
  • Filing is mandatory for corporate restructuring and LLP conversions
  • Limits companies to two layers of subsidiaries, with some exemptions
  • Aims to enhance transparency and compliance with 2017 layering rules