Private Limited Company Registration Online in India
Complete your private limited company incorporation online in 7–10 working days with expert assistance for MCA name approval, DSC, DIN, MOA, AOA, PAN, TAN, Certificate of Incorporation, and ROC compliance support.
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Private Limited Company Registration Packages & Pricing
New private limited company registration plans – Pvt Ltd registration online, with no hidden charges.
Basic
Suitable for businesses require incorporation only- DIN for 2 Directors
- MOA & AOA Drafting
- Incorporation Certificate
- PAN & TAN
- Free Accounting Software
₹ 4,372
(+GST & Govt fee additional)Essential
Ideal for startups and first-time founders looking for quick company incorporation- Basic plan all Included
- Name Reservation
- DSC for Director and Nominee
- ESI/PF Registration
- MSME Registration
₹ 6,022
(+GST & Govt fee additional)Advance
Designed for businesses seeking complete incorporation with stress-free compliance for one year- Essential plan all Included
- Commencement of Business
- ROC Compliance (1year)
- Auditor Appointment (1year)
- DIR-3 KYC Filing for 2 Directors
- Financial Statements (AOC-4)
- Annual Return Filing (MGT-7)
- Director's Report
- ITR Filing
- Dedicated Compliance Manager
₹ 21,614
(+GST & Govt fee additional)Note: * Processing timelines are subject to MCA Approval. Our experts will handle the filing and support you at every step.
Private Limited Company Registration Online in India
Private limited company registration in India is the first legal step for any founder who wants limited liability, investor-ready equity and the credibility that comes with "Pvt Ltd" after the business name. At Kanakkupillai, our Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries have handled incorporations for more than 1,00,000 businesses over 19+ years, and we hold a 4.8-star Google rating from founders across India.
We help you register a Pvt Ltd company 100% online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) SPICe+ system. Name approval, DIN, MoA, AoA, PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC registration and your Certificate of Incorporation are all handled through one CA-reviewed application, and we arrange the directors' DSCs as well. Most of our clients receive their Certificate of Incorporation in 7-10 working days, subject to MCA processing.
This guide is prepared by our CA and CS team and checked against the Companies Act, 2013 and the latest MCA notifications. It explains exactly what it takes to incorporate a private limited company in India in 2026, including the real cost, documents required, the step-by-step process, and the compliance calendar that starts the day your company is incorporated.
Pvt Ltd Registration at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 |
| Registration form | SPICe+ (INC-32) with e-MoA (INC-33), e-AoA (INC-34) and AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35) |
| Minimum directors | 2 (at least one resident in India); maximum 15, extendable by special resolution |
| Minimum shareholders | 2; maximum 200 |
| Minimum capital | No minimum paid-up capital requirement |
| MCA filing fee | Nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh (name reservation and stamp duty apply) |
| Time to register | 7-10 working days (indicative, subject to MCA processing) |
| Issued with incorporation | Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC registration |
What Is a Private Limited Company?
A private limited company is a company defined under Section 2(68) of the Companies Act, 2013. Through its Articles of Association, it restricts the right to transfer its shares, limits its members to 200, and prohibits any invitation to the public to subscribe to its securities. Its name must end with the words "Private Limited" (Section 4(1)(a)).
In practical terms, a private limited company is a separate legal person. It owns assets, signs contracts, borrows money and can sue or be sued in its own name. The shareholders own it, the directors manage it, and the liability of each shareholder is limited to the unpaid amount on the shares they hold.
Key features of a Pvt Ltd company:
- Separate legal entity: the company exists independently of its owners and directors.
- Limited liability: personal assets of shareholders are protected from business debts.
- Perpetual succession: the company continues even if shareholders or directors change or pass away.
- Transferable ownership with control: shares can be transferred, but the AoA can restrict transfers to keep control within the founding group.
- Structured governance: decisions are taken through board and shareholder resolutions, which investors and banks value.
You may also hear this called private company registration, pvt company registration or even private firm registration. Strictly speaking, a "firm" is a partnership; a company is incorporated. So in this guide, private limited company registration, incorporation and formation all mean the same thing: incorporating the company with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
Benefits of Incorporating a Private Limited Company
In our practice, founders choose a private limited company for seven main reasons.
- Protection of personal assets. If the business fails or faces a claim, creditors can pursue only the company's assets. Your home, savings and personal property stay outside the reach of business liabilities, except in cases of fraud or personal guarantees.
- Access to equity funding. Angel investors, venture capital funds and most accelerators invest only in private limited companies because shares can be issued, priced and transferred cleanly. An LLP or proprietorship simply cannot issue equity or ESOPs.
- Credibility with customers, banks and government. A registered Pvt Ltd company appears on the MCA master data with a public CIN. Large corporates, government tenders and lenders routinely prefer, and often insist on, dealing with incorporated entities.
- Tax efficiency as profits grow. A domestic company can opt for the concessional tax regime at an effective rate of about 25.17%. This regime was earlier Section 115BAA and is now Section 200 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, in force from 1 April 2026. Once profits cross a certain level, this rate is often lower than the slab rates a proprietor pays on the same income.
- Startup India eligibility. A private limited company can apply for DPIIT recognition as a startup. Under the February 2026 notification, recognition is available for up to 10 years from incorporation with turnover up to ₹200 crore in any financial year, or up to 20 years and ₹300 crore for DeepTech startups. A recognised startup can apply for the startup income-tax exemption, self-certify under specified labour and environment laws, and file patents faster and at lower cost.
- Easier ownership changes and exit. Ownership in a Pvt Ltd company moves through a simple share transfer, backed by board approval and the AoA. Bringing in a new partner, buying out a co-founder or selling the business outright is far cleaner than dissolving and re-forming a partnership.
- Stronger borrowing capacity. Banks and NBFCs can take a charge over company assets, registered with the ROC, and they assess the company on its audited financials. This gives a growing business access to working capital limits, term loans and equipment finance that are rarely available to a proprietorship at the same stage.
Who Should Register a Private Limited Company?
Here is the advice we give founders at our first meeting. It makes sense to open a private limited company if you:
- Plan to raise money from angel investors or venture capital, now or within 2-3 years.
- Want to offer ESOPs to attract and retain key employees.
- Are starting with two or more co-founders and need clear, documented ownership.
- Deal with enterprise clients, government departments or export markets that expect an incorporated entity.
- Expect the business to scale and want a structure that will not need to be changed later.
A Pvt Ltd company may not be the best starting point if you are a solo founder with no funding plans (consider a One Person Company), a professional services partnership that wants lighter compliance (consider an LLP), or a very small trading business testing the market (a proprietorship may be enough for now). Choosing the wrong structure costs more to fix later than it costs to get right on day one.
Private Limited Company vs LLP vs OPC vs Proprietorship
| Criteria | Private Limited Company | LLP | One Person Company | Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Companies Act, 2013 | LLP Act, 2008 | Companies Act, 2013 | No specific law |
| Minimum owners | 2 shareholders, 2 directors | 2 partners | 1 member, 1 director | 1 owner |
| Liability | Limited | Limited | Limited | Unlimited |
| Separate legal entity | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Equity funding and ESOPs | Yes | No | Limited | No |
| Ownership transfer | Share transfer | Change in partners and LLP agreement | Restricted | Only by selling the business |
| Compliance level | Moderate to high | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Best suited for | Startups, scaling and funded businesses | Professional firms, small partnerships | Solo founders wanting limited liability | Micro and small trading businesses |
If growth capital and investor readiness matter, the private limited company is the clear choice. If you are unsure, our CAs will recommend a structure based on your funding plans, tax position and compliance appetite before you incorporate. You can also compare the different types of business structures in India.
Eligibility and Requirements to Incorporate a Private Limited Company in India
Before you apply, make sure the following requirements are in place.
- Directors. A private limited company needs a minimum of two directors (Section 149(1)). At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more during the financial year (Section 149(3)). Directors must be individuals, can be Indian or foreign nationals, and need a Director Identification Number (DIN). SPICe+ allots DIN for up to three proposed directors in the incorporation form itself.
- Shareholders. A minimum of two members is required (Section 3(1)(b)), and the maximum is 200. Shareholders may be individuals, companies, LLPs or foreign entities. The same two people can be both directors and shareholders, which is how most startups begin.
- Capital. There has been no minimum paid-up capital requirement since the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. You choose the authorised capital (the ceiling up to which shares can be issued) and the paid-up capital (what the shareholders actually subscribe). In our experience, ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh authorised capital suits most new businesses. Keeping it at or below ₹15 lakh also means you pay no SPICe+ filing fee.
- Company name. The proposed name must be unique, must not resemble an existing company, LLP or registered trademark, and must end with "Private Limited". The word "Private" marks it as a private company, not a public one. Read the difference between Pvt Ltd and Ltd company.
- Registered office. You need an address in India where the company will receive official communication. It can be residential or commercial, owned or rented, provided you have a valid address proof and the owner's No Objection Certificate.
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Every proposed director and subscriber signing the e-forms needs a valid Class 3 DSC.
Documents Required for Private Limited Company Registration
Most MCA resubmissions we see are caused by document mismatches, not legal issues. Use this checklist of documents required for incorporation to prepare everything before filing.
For Indian directors and shareholders
- PAN card (mandatory for every Indian national).
- Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport or driving licence as identity and address proof.
- Latest bank statement, electricity bill, mobile bill or telephone bill (not older than two months) as residential proof.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Email ID and mobile number of each director for DSC and DIN verification.
For NRI and foreign national directors or shareholders
- Passport (mandatory), notarised and apostilled in the home country, or consularised at the Indian Embassy where the country is not a party to the Hague Convention.
- Residential address proof such as a bank statement, utility bill or government-issued residence card, apostilled in the same way.
- For corporate shareholders: the certificate of incorporation, board resolution authorising the investment, and details of the authorised signatory, all apostilled. For the full process, documents and FEMA filings, read our guide on company registration for NRIs and foreign nationals.
For the registered office
- Electricity, water, gas or telephone bill of the premises, not older than two months.
- Rent or lease agreement, if the premises are rented.
- No Objection Certificate from the property owner permitting use as the registered office.
Prepared by our team
- Memorandum of Association (e-MoA, INC-33) and Articles of Association (e-AoA, INC-34).
- Declaration and consent of directors (DIR-2) and declaration by subscribers and first directors (INC-9).
- AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35) application for GSTIN (optional), EPFO, ESIC, bank account and state registrations.
Practitioner tip: Your name must match exactly across PAN, Aadhaar and the address proof, including the initials and the order of names. A single-letter mismatch between PAN and Aadhaar is the most common reason we see DSC applications and SPICe+ forms returned.
Planning to Start a Private Limited Company? Structuring Advice for Founders
Pvt Ltd company incorporation takes about ten days. Undoing a poorly structured one can take years. Before you set up a private limited company, discuss these structuring points with your advisor. We cover them with every founder before we file.
- Founder shareholding. Agree on equity splits in writing before incorporation, not after. Where a co-founder is part-time or joining later, we recommend recording vesting and lock-in terms in a founders' agreement, and where necessary in the AoA, so the cap table stays fair if someone leaves early.
- Authorised versus paid-up capital. Keep authorised capital at a level that allows the first round of share issues, usually ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh, and keep paid-up capital at what the founders can actually bring in. The founders must deposit the share subscription money into the company's bank account before INC-20A can be filed, so do not subscribe to more than you can fund.
- ESOP readiness. If you plan to hire senior talent, leave room in the authorised capital for an ESOP pool. Also ensure the AoA does not block the issue of shares to employees.
- Main objects and NIC code. Describe your core business precisely. A tech company that also plans to trade hardware should say so in the objects clause, because banks and GST officers read the MoA when you apply for accounts and registrations.
- State of registration. Register where your team and operations will actually be based. The state determines stamp duty, Professional Tax and the ROC jurisdiction, and shifting the registered office between states later requires Regional Director approval.
Pre-filing checklist
Before you start the incorporation process, keep these ready:
- Two or more proposed company names, with a short note on what each name means.
- The main business activity, and any secondary activities you plan within two years.
- Names, PAN, Aadhaar, email IDs and mobile numbers of all directors and shareholders.
- The shareholding ratio and proposed authorised and paid-up capital.
- A registered office utility bill (under two months old) and the owner's NOC.
- A decision on whether you need GST registration from day one.
Private Limited Company Registration Process: Step-by-Step Online
The entire incorporation procedure runs online on the MCA V3 portal, with no visit to the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Here is how the process works when our team handles your filing.
Structuring consultation
Our CA reviews your business activity, founder roles, shareholding ratio, authorised and paid-up capital, and the state of the registered office. Decisions made here, such as capital and objects clauses, affect your fees, stamp duty and future compliance, so we settle them before any filing.
Digital Signature Certificates for directors
We procure Class 3 DSCs for all proposed directors and subscribers through licensed certifying authorities, with video or Aadhaar-based verification. A DSC is usually issued within 1-2 working days.
Name reservation through SPICe+ Part A
You can propose up to two names in SPICe+ Part A along with the main business activity. MCA allows one resubmission if the names are not approved. Once approved, the name is reserved for 20 days, and Part B must be filed within that period. Before filing, we check company name availability against the MCA database and the trademark registry to reduce the risk of rejection.
Filing SPICe+ Part B (INC-32)
Part B captures the registered office, capital structure, director and subscriber details, and DIN applications for up to three directors. It also requests PAN and TAN for the company, so you do not have to apply for them separately.
e-MoA (INC-33) and e-AoA (INC-34)
We draft the Memorandum of Association, which defines the company's objects, and the Articles of Association, which set out the internal rules on share transfers, board powers and meetings. For startups, we tailor the AoA for future investor rights where required.
AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35)
AGILE-PRO-S is filed with every SPICe+ application. It covers EPFO and ESIC registration, opening of the company's bank account, and optional GSTIN. In select states, it also covers Professional Tax and Shops & Establishment registration.
DSC signing, stamp duty and submission
All forms are digitally signed by the directors, subscribers and a certifying professional (CA, CS or CMA). Stamp duty on the MoA and AoA and any MCA fees are paid online, and the forms are submitted to the ROC.
Certificate of Incorporation
On approval, the ROC issues the Certificate of Incorporation (COI) with the Corporate Identity Number (CIN), along with PAN and TAN. The COI is the legal proof that your company exists, and it does not expire.The COI is the legal proof that your company exists, and it does not expire. If you ever need a copy later, you can download the Certificate of Incorporation from the MCA portal.
How Long Does Incorporation Take?
| Stage | Indicative time |
|---|---|
| DSC for directors | 1-2 working days |
| Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A) | 1-3 working days |
| Drafting MoA, AoA and SPICe+ Part B | 1-2 working days |
| MCA processing and COI issue | 3-5 working days |
| Total | 7-10 working days |
Some stages run in parallel, which is why the total is shorter than the sum of the stages. Timelines depend on the speed of document collection, MCA workload and whether any resubmission is raised. Delays usually come from name rejections or mismatched documents, both of which our pre-filing checks are designed to prevent.
Pvt Ltd Company Registration Cost in India: Complete Fee Breakdown
Cost is usually the first question founders ask us, and it is rarely answered clearly. Many low headline prices leave out government fees, stamp duty and DSCs. Here is the full breakdown of private limited company incorporation fees, so you can compare any quote properly.
| Cost component | Amount | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A) | ₹1,000 | Payable to MCA |
| SPICe+ incorporation filing fee | Nil | For authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh |
| SPICe+ fee above ₹15 lakh capital | As per MCA Table of Fees | Increases with authorised capital |
| Stamp duty on MoA and AoA | State-specific | Depends on state and authorised capital |
| DSC for each director | As per certifying authority | Varies by validity period |
| Professional fee | As per package | See Kanakkupillai packages above |
What really drives the total cost of registering a private limited company in India:
- Authorised capital: the MCA filing fee is waived up to ₹15 lakh. Above that, both fees and stamp duty rise, so do not keep capital higher than you need.
- State of registration: stamp duty differs sharply between states. The same company can cost more to register in one state than in another.
- Number of directors: each director needs a DSC, and more than three directors means additional DIN applications.
- Scope of service: check whether a quote includes MoA and AoA drafting, AGILE-PRO-S, the bank account, INC-20A filing and first-year compliance.
What You Receive After Incorporation
Once the private limited company incorporation process is complete, we hand over a complete incorporation kit:
- Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Identity Number (CIN).
- Company PAN and TAN, generated along with the COI.
- EPFO and ESIC registration numbers allotted through AGILE-PRO-S.
- Stamped and approved MoA and AoA for your records and bank.
- DSCs of the directors, ready for future MCA and income-tax filings.
- GSTIN, if applied for through AGILE-PRO-S.
- A first-year compliance calendar prepared by our team.
How to read your CIN
The CIN is a 21-character code that tells anyone reading it the basic facts of your company. Take a sample CIN such as U62099TN2026PTC123456:
- U: the company is unlisted (L would indicate a listed company).
- 62099: the industry (NIC) code of the main business activity.
- TN: the state of registration, here Tamil Nadu.
- 2026: the year of incorporation.
- PTC: the company is a private limited company.
- 123456: the unique registration number allotted by the ROC.
To look up the CIN of any company on the MCA portal, see how to check a CIN number online.
How to verify a company on the MCA portal
Anyone can verify a company's registration free of cost using the View Company or LLP Master Data service on the MCA portal (a free MCA login is required). Search by CIN or company name. It shows the company status, date of incorporation, registered office, authorised and paid-up capital, and director details. We recommend that founders check their master data immediately after incorporation to confirm that every detail was captured correctly.
Name Approval: Why MCA Rejects Company Names
Name rejection is one of the biggest causes of delay in incorporation. Under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, MCA will reject a proposed name that:
- Is identical or too similar to an existing company or LLP, including through plurals, spelling changes or added punctuation.
- Conflicts with a registered or pending trademark.
- Uses restricted words such as "Bank", "Insurance", "Stock Exchange", "Board" or "National" without the required approvals.
- Does not match the company's main objects, for example "Infotech" in the name of a food business.
- Is offensive, or suggests a connection with the government or a foreign government.
We recommend a distinctive, coined word combined with an activity descriptor, for example "Govche India Private Limited ". Names built this way clear MCA scrutiny far more consistently.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Incorporating a Pvt Ltd Company
These mistakes come up repeatedly when founders attempt the process on their own or through low-cost platforms, and they are among the most common reasons for MCA company registration rejection:
- 1. Choosing too high an authorised capital. Founders often choose ₹25 lakh or ₹1 crore to "look bigger", paying MCA fees and higher stamp duty for no benefit. Capital can be increased later.
- 2. Choosing the wrong NIC code. The main activity chosen in SPICe+ shapes how banks, GST officers and MCA view your business. A wrong code creates problems later.
- 3. Submitting a stale utility bill. A bill older than two months, or a bill in the owner's name without their NOC, leads to resubmission.
- 4. Using generic objects in the MoA. Very broad objects can attract queries. Objects that are too narrow may require alteration when you diversify.
- 5. Ignoring the AoA. Default articles do not cover investor rights, founder vesting or transfer restrictions, which matter at the first funding round.
- 6. Forgetting INC-20A. Many new companies miss the commencement of business declaration within 180 days, which invites penalties and possible strike-off.
Registering a Private Limited Company as an NRI or Foreign National
NRIs, foreign nationals and foreign companies can register a private limited company in India and hold up to 100% of the shares under the automatic route in most sectors, subject to the Consolidated FDI Policy and FEMA regulations. Key conditions:
- At least one director must be resident in India (182 days or more in the financial year).
- Foreign documents must be notarised and apostilled, or consularised where the country is not a Hague Convention member.
- Investments from countries sharing a land border with India require prior government approval under Press Note 3 (2020), now part of the FDI Policy.
- Share capital must come through proper banking channels, and Form FC-GPR must be filed on the RBI FIRMS portal within 30 days of allotment of shares.
- Sector-specific caps and conditions apply in areas such as insurance, defence, media and multi-brand retail.
Post-Registration Compliance: Your First 180 Days
Incorporation is the start, not the finish. These are the obligations that begin as soon as your Certificate of Incorporation is issued.
| Compliance | Due date | Provision |
|---|---|---|
| Open bank account and deposit share subscription money | Immediately after incorporation | Required before INC-20A |
| First board meeting | Within 30 days of incorporation | Section 173(1) |
| Appointment of first auditor by the Board | Within 30 days of incorporation | Section 139(6) |
| Directors' disclosure of interest (MBP-1) and DIR-8 | At the first board meeting | Sections 184 and 164 |
| Issue of share certificates | Within 2 months of incorporation | Section 56(4) |
| Declaration for commencement of business (INC-20A) | Within 180 days of incorporation | Section 10A |
| GST registration | Within 30 days of becoming liable | CGST Act, 2017 |
Missing INC-20A attracts a penalty of ₹50,000 on the company and ₹1,000 per day on each defaulting officer, up to ₹1 lakh. The ROC can also strike off the company's name.
Annual compliance for a private limited company
Timely annual compliance for a Private Limited Company is essential to maintain legal standing, avoid penalties, and ensure smooth business operations.
| Compliance | Due date |
|---|---|
| Statutory audit of accounts | Every financial year |
| Annual General Meeting | First AGM within 9 months of the first financial year-end; thereafter within 6 months of year-end |
| AOC-4 (financial statements) | Within 30 days of the AGM |
| MGT-7 or MGT-7A (annual return) | Within 60 days of the AGM |
| Income tax return (companies) | 31 October |
| DIR-3 KYC | Once every three years (effective 31 March 2026) |
| DPT-3 (return of deposits) | 30 June each year |
| MSME-1 | Half-yearly, where dues to MSMEs are outstanding beyond 45 days |
Small company relief: since 1 December 2025, a private company with paid-up capital up to ₹10 crore and turnover up to ₹100 crore qualifies as a small company (G.S.R. 880(E)). Most newly registered Pvt Ltd companies fall in this category. They file the shorter MGT-7A annual return, need only two board meetings a year (one in each half of the calendar year, at least 90 days apart), and are exempt from mandatory dematerialisation of shares.
Other Registrations to Plan After Incorporation
Depending on your business, you will need a few registrations beyond the Certificate of Incorporation. We recommend planning them at the time of incorporation so your company can start trading without delays
- GST registration: mandatory above the turnover threshold, for inter-state supply of goods and for e-commerce sellers. It can be requested in AGILE-PRO-S or obtained separately.
- MSME/Udyam registration: free and online on the Udyam portal, and useful for priority lending, delayed-payment protection and government tender benefits. See how Udyam registration for a private limited company works.
- Trademark registration: protects your brand name and logo. MCA name approval does not give you trademark rights; you can check existing marks on the IP India public search.
- Import Export Code (IEC): issued by DGFT and required before you import or export goods or services.
- Startup India (DPIIT) recognition: for eligible innovative businesses seeking tax benefits and easier compliance.
- Shops & Establishment and Professional Tax: state-specific registrations for offices with employees.
Why Choose Kanakkupillai to Incorporate Your Private Limited Company?
- CA and CS-led filings: every SPICe+ application is prepared and certified by qualified professionals, not just processed by a sales team.
- 1,00,000+ businesses incorporated over 19+ years: we have seen almost every name objection, document issue and ROC query, and we solve them before they arise.
- 4.8-star Google rating: founders rate us for responsiveness, clarity and follow-through.
- Transparent, itemised pricing: professional fees, government fees and stamp duty are shown separately. No surprises at checkout.
- Beyond incorporation: GST registration, trademark filing, accounting, INC-20A, auditor appointment and annual ROC compliance handled by the same team.
- Shops & Establishment and Professional Tax: state-specific registrations for offices with employees.
Frequently asked questions
The total cost has three parts: government fees, stamp duty and professional fees. The MCA filing fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, and name reservation costs ₹1,000. Stamp duty depends on your state. Kanakkupillai's packages start at ₹4,372 plus GST and government fees.
Incorporation usually takes 7–10 working days from receipt of complete documents, subject to name approval and MCA processing time.
Yes. The entire process, from DSC and name reservation to the Certificate of Incorporation, is completed online through the MCA SPICe+ system. No physical visit is required.
A private limited company needs at least two directors and two shareholders. The same two individuals can hold both roles. At least one director must be resident in India.
No. The minimum paid-up capital requirement was removed in 2015. You can start with any capital, though ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh is common.
Directors need PAN, an identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence), a recent bank statement or utility bill, and a photograph. For the office, you need a recent utility bill and the owner's NOC, plus a rent agreement if rented.
Yes. A residential property can be the registered office, provided you have a recent utility bill and an NOC from the owner.
Yes, the Companies Act does not prohibit it. However, check your employment contract for conflict-of-interest or moonlighting clauses. Government employees are generally restricted by their service conduct rules.
SPICe+ (INC-32) is MCA's integrated web form for company incorporation. It combines name reservation, incorporation, DIN, PAN and TAN in one form. The linked AGILE-PRO-S form also covers EPFO, ESIC, bank account opening and optional GSTIN.
Any two or more persons, Indian or foreign, can register a private limited company, and companies and LLPs can also be shareholders. Directors must be individuals aged 18 or above. You need at least two directors, one of whom is resident in India, a registered office address in India, and valid PAN or passport and address proof for each director.
Yes, the MCA portal allows anyone to file SPICe+ directly. However, the forms must be certified by a practising CA, CS or CMA. Errors in names, objects, capital or documents are the main cause of rejections and resubmissions, which is why most founders use a professional.
Not entirely. The SPICe+ filing fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, but you still pay the ₹1,000 name reservation fee, state stamp duty on the MoA and AoA, and DSCs for directors. Professional fees are additional if you use a service provider.
A name approved through SPICe+ Part A is reserved for 20 days, within which Part B must be filed.
GST is not mandatory at incorporation. Under the GST law, it becomes compulsory once turnover crosses the prescribed threshold, or for inter-state supply of goods, e-commerce sales and certain other cases. It can be applied for through AGILE-PRO-S.
Yes. NRIs and foreign nationals can be directors and shareholders, and 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route in most sectors. At least one director must be resident in India, and foreign documents must be apostilled or consularised.
No. A "firm" legally refers to a partnership firm registered under the Partnership Act. A private limited company is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and is a separate legal entity with limited liability.
They mean the same thing. "Incorporation" is the legal term used in the Companies Act for registering a company with the ROC. Both lead to the same SPICe+ filing and the same Certificate of Incorporation.
You must open a bank account, hold the first board meeting and appoint the first auditor within 30 days, issue share certificates within two months, and file INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation.
Annual compliance includes a statutory audit, an AGM, AOC-4, MGT-7 or MGT-7A, the income tax return, DPT-3 and, where applicable, MSME-1. DIR-3 KYC for directors is now required once every three years.
No. A private limited company generally requires at least two members. A solo founder may consider a One Person Company (OPC) or another suitable structure, and can explore converting it into a private limited company once the applicable legal requirements are met.
Yes. A private company can convert into a public company by altering its articles through a special resolution, increasing directors and members to the prescribed minimum, and filing the required forms with the ROC.
No. The Certificate of Incorporation is valid for the lifetime of the company unless the company is struck off, wound up or dissolved.
A domestic company can opt for the concessional regime at an effective rate of about 25.17%, including surcharge and cess (Section 200 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, earlier Section 115BAA). Our CAs will help you decide which regime suits your projected profits.
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