A private limited company is the structure most Indian businesses settle on once they intend to raise money, take on partners, or sign contracts that outlive any one person. It gives the business a legal identity of its own, limits what the owners personally stand to lose, and lets ownership move through shares rather than through re-drafted agreements. Registration happens through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on the SPICe+ form, which handles name reservation, incorporation, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and the bank account opening request in a single filing.
Who needs this
- Founders planning to raise outside investment, now or later
- Businesses signing contracts with corporates or government bodies
- Partners who want ownership recorded as shares, not as a partnership deed
- Anyone who wants personal assets separated from business liability
Documents required
This is the usual list. Depending on your state and your specific facts, an authority may ask for more — we tell you at the scope stage rather than midway through.
- PAN and Aadhaar of every director and shareholder
- Passport-size photograph of each director
- Address proof of each director — bank statement, electricity bill or mobile bill, not older than two months
- Proof of the registered office address — electricity bill or property tax receipt
- No-objection certificate from the owner of the registered office premises
- Passport and apostilled documents where a director or shareholder is a foreign national
How we handle it
1. Structure and name check
We confirm a private limited company is actually the right fit, then run your proposed names against the MCA register and the trademark register so the name is not rejected or challenged later.
2. Digital signatures and DIN
Digital signature certificates are issued for each proposed director. Director identification numbers are applied for within the incorporation form itself.
3. Drafting the constitution
Memorandum and articles of association are drafted around what your business will actually do, not from a generic template — the object clause decides what the company may lawfully undertake.
4. Filing and follow-up
SPICe+ along with AGILE-PRO and INC-9 is filed. We handle any resubmission the Registrar asks for.
5. Certificate and handover
You receive the certificate of incorporation with CIN, PAN, TAN, and the signed constitution documents, along with a note on what must be filed in the first year.
Fees and timeline
Government fees depend on the authorised share capital and the state of registration, and stamp duty varies considerably between states. We quote the professional fee and the statutory fee separately, in writing, before starting.
We quote after a short conversation rather than publishing a single number, because the honest answer depends on your state, your turnover and your category. Call +91 98999 00300 or send the details through the enquiry form.
Common questions
How many people are needed?
At least two directors and two shareholders. The same two people can hold both roles. At least one director must be resident in India.
Is a commercial office address required?
No. A residential address works as the registered office, provided you have the electricity bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner.
What is the minimum capital?
There is no prescribed minimum paid-up capital. You may incorporate with a nominal amount and increase it later, though the authorised capital you choose affects the government fee.
What has to be filed after incorporation?
A declaration of commencement of business within 180 days, appointment of the first auditor within 30 days, annual accounts in AOC-4, the annual return in MGT-7, and director KYC each year. Missing these carries daily penalties.
This page is general information, not advice on your facts. Rules, rates and due dates change. Government fees are payable to the concerned authority and are separate from our professional fees.