As per section 2(71) of the companies Act, 2013 public limited company registration means which is not a private company.  The Public Limited company registration fees for organization’s whose nominal share capital is limited. Any subsidiary private company of a public company is also considered as a public company. Any Public company should have at least 7 members and no limit for maximum members and should have at least 3 Directors. Public Company is required to comply with more strict compliances as compared to a private company. The public company has the right to transfer its shares to any person whether it is outside and can also subscribe shares from the public.

Public Limited Company Registration Fees in India

1.  The Public Limited company registration fees for organization’s whose nominal share capital is limited to Rs. 1,00,000 – Rs 5,000.
2. The registration fee for organization’s whose nominal share capital ranges between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000 – Rs. 5,000. Rs. 400 will be added for every Rs. 10,000 or part thereof of nominal share capital.
3. The registration fee for organization’s whose nominal share capital ranges between Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 50,00,000 – Rs 21,000. Rs. 300 will be added for every Rs. 10,000 or part thereof of nominal share capital.
4. The registration fee for organization’s whose nominal share capital ranges between Rs. 50,00,000 to Rs. one crore – Rs 2,06,000. Rs. 100 will be added for every Rs. 10,000 or part thereof of nominal share capital.
5. The registration fee for organization’s whose nominal share capital exceed Rs. one crore – Rs 2,06,000. Rs. 75 will be added for every Rs. 10,000 or part thereof of nominal share capital subject to a maximum of Rs. 2.50 crores. 

How to register Public Limited Company in India?

Public limited company registration require 7 persons to start. No minimum capital requirement is there, one can start with even Rs.5,000. Here are following three important points:

Prepare DSC and file Name Approval: 

The first step is to prepare DSC and DIN. This takes sometime one to two days. Thereafter, you need to file for name approval. The first word of the name should be unique and name should end with the words “Limited.”

File for Incorporation: 

After taking name approval, the next step is to file for incorporation via spice form INC 32. Further, PAN and TAN are not required to be filed separately and the same is allotted on company formation.

Take GST Registration: 

After incorporation, access your business and take necessary registration including GST registration. This is because working without tax license is illegal in India.

 Document required to start public company:

• Utility bill of registered office not older than 2 months.
• Bank statement of all subscribers and directors for their residential proof, further It should not be older than 2 months
• Aadhar card, PAN card of all subscribers and directors in legible format.
• Rent agreement for registered office (if rented).
• No objection certificate from the owner of the registered office.
• Driving license of all subscribers and directors for identity proof.