Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
How much interest a company can charge from the shareholders on the calls in arrears?
Options:
10% p.a.
12% p..a.
5% p.a.
None of these
Correct Answer:
10% p.a.
Explanation:
A company is authorised to charge Interest on Calls in Arrears from the due date to the date of actual payment at a rate specified in the articles of the company. However, if the articles of the company are silent, then Table F of Schedule I of the Companies Act, 2013 will be applicable for charging interest at a rate not exceeding 10% p.a. Besides, the directors of the company have the right to waive payments of such interests in part or whole