Best starting point
Choose ownership before choosing a name
Confirm the founders, shareholding, decision rights, capital plan and future-investor intention before the incorporation papers are drafted.
What’s included, and what’s not
Company registration service at a glance
Understand what the starting fee covers before choosing the ownership structure and beginning document preparation.
Starting professional fee
₹22,000
For the agreed private limited company incorporation-preparation scope.
- Structure and ownership review
- Name and business-object planning
- Director, member and office checklist
- MCA incorporation preparation support
Confirm before starting
Separate statutory and third-party costs
Digital Signature Certificates for additional directors, additional name-approval applications, government fees for resubmission, and extensions of name validity are separate.
No surprise work: inclusions, exclusions and any additional charges are agreed with you before we proceed.
Approval dependency
MCA processing time is separate
Name availability, document validation, resubmission requirements and authority processing can affect the completion date.
Documents to keep ready
Information and documents to prepare
Select the relevant tab below. These records help us review your company reg requirement; additional evidence may be needed for your circumstances.
01
Directors and members
Prepare identity and contact records for each proposed director and subscriber.
PAN for Indian applicants and passport where applicable
Current residential address proof
Photograph in the required format
Individual email address and mobile number
Existing DIN and DSC details, if available
Subscriber identity and proposed shareholding
02
Company plan
Agree the company’s name, activities and ownership before drafting.
Proposed company names and their significance
Main business activities and proposed objects
Authorised and subscribed capital details
Share allocation among subscribers
Trademark consent, where required
Corporate subscriber approvals, if applicable
03
Registered office
Confirm the proposed registered office and permission to use it.
Full registered-office address
Ownership, lease or rental document
Owner’s no-objection consent, where required
Recent utility bill meeting filing requirements
Occupancy and correspondence details
Any additional evidence required for the proposed office
Registered-office consistency: the address in the application must match the attached proof, owner consent and rent or lease record.
Additional records: foreign subscribers, body-corporate promoters or special activities can require a different checklist.
A quick check to find your route
Which structure fits your ownership plan?
Answer three quick questions for a starting point. We confirm the liability, tax, fundraising and compliance detail with you before incorporation.
Private limited companyNormally begins with two or more members and at least two directors. Resident-director requirements also apply.
Single founderAn OPC may be the more direct corporate option when there is only one member, subject to nominee and eligibility requirements.
TAKES ABOUT 30 SECONDS
Company, OPC or LLP?
The same service can mean different applications depending on your facts. This helps you find the right starting point.
Checks the number of owners
Checks share and investor plans
Checks company versus partner management
How many people will own the business at the time of incorporation?
Starting point
| Your situation | Initial fit | Structure to compare | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two or more founders want share-based ownership | Strong fit | Private limited company | Ownership is represented by shares and can support future equity changes. |
| One person wants a corporate structure | Compare first | OPC | Designed for one member, with nominee and continuing compliance requirements. |
| Owners prefer agreement-based partner management | Alternative fit | LLP | No equity shares; internal rights are primarily organised through the LLP agreement. |
| Passive investors or future equity funding are expected | Usually stronger | Private limited company | A share-based structure is generally more familiar for equity investment. |
Compare before filing
The two most common routes, compared
Both provide separate legal structures, but ownership, investment and internal governance work differently.
Share-based structure
Private limited company
- Ownership represented through shares
- More familiar route for equity investors
- Board, member and company-law governance
- Annual company filings and statutory records
Partner-based structure
Limited Liability Partnership
- Rights organised through the LLP agreement
- No equity-share structure
- Often suitable for closely managed professional ventures
- LLP filings and partner-change procedures apply
Choose the company route when
Share-based ownership, future equity investment, structured governance or scalable ownership is important.
Compare an LLP when
The owners will actively manage the venture and prefer agreement-based rights without equity shares.
Decision checkpoint: The right route depends on your specific facts — the applicant, purpose, period and any deadline — not just the service name.
Why this is worth doing properly
Benefits of a private limited company
Done properly, you’re left with the right outcome and clean records you can use for the next step.
Separate company identity
The company can hold assets, sign contracts and continue independently of changes among its members.
Limited-liability structure
Members’ financial exposure is generally limited to their agreed share commitment, subject to law.
Clear share ownership
Shareholding gives a clear, on-record split of ownership and voting rights.
Future investment readiness
A company structure is generally better suited to taking equity investment or adding shareholders later.
Business continuity
The company continues even when directors or shareholders change, through the proper procedures.
Five clear stages
How the work is done — five clear stages
You’ll know which stage you’re at, from the first call through to a checked submission and a clear outcome.
1
Structure and ownership review
We discuss the number of owners, investment plans and management roles, then confirm whether a private company suits your requirements.
2
Name and business-object planning
We review your name choices and describe the proposed business activities clearly for the incorporation application.
3
Director, member and office review
We check director and subscriber records, proposed shareholding, office-address evidence and the required consent to use the premises.
4
SPICe+ and linked-form preparation
We prepare SPICe+ and the applicable linked forms, arrange the required signatures and ask you to confirm the particulars before filing.
5
Submission, outcome and handover
We submit the forms and assist with any resubmission request within the agreed scope. After approval, we share the incorporation records and immediate next steps.
Do not stop at the certificate
Before you start, and after you finish
Prepare the right records before work begins, then follow the service-specific actions below after completion.
Before filing
- Agree directors, subscribers and share allocation
- Check name choices and relevant trademark permissions
- Confirm office evidence and owner consent
- Arrange required digital signatures and review the draft forms
After incorporation
- Verify incorporation, PAN and TAN particulars
- Complete bank-account and subscription-money formalities
- Arrange initial statutory records and auditor formalities
- Check commencement-of-business filing and other applicable deadlines
Subscription money and bank evidence
Each subscriber should complete the agreed share payment so the commencement declaration can be supported where applicable.
Commencement declaration
A company with share capital must comply with Section 10A before commencing business or exercising borrowing powers.
Compliance calendar
Set responsibility for accounts, statutory registers, board actions, tax registrations and annual MCA filings from the start.
Questions people ask us most
Private limited company registration FAQs
How many people are needed for a private limited company?
A private company is formed by two or more persons subscribing to its memorandum and normally requires at least two directors. The same individuals may act as members and directors if the legal conditions are met.
Can one person register a company?
A single eligible person can consider an OPC. Compare nominee requirements, continuing compliance and future ownership plans before choosing it.
Are government fees, stamp duty and DSC included in ₹22,000?
They are shown separately unless the final written package expressly includes them. The amount can depend on capital, State stamp duty, applicants and digital-signature requirements.
Can the registered office be rented?
Yes. Keep the rent or lease record, recent utility evidence and owner consent consistent with the address used in the incorporation application.
Is GST registration automatically included?
No. GST and other connected registrations are included only when agreed in the final service scope and when the business facts require or justify them.
How long does incorporation take?
Preparation depends on complete records, name and object decisions and digital signatures. MCA name approval, examination and any resubmission are controlled by the authority, so completion time can vary.
What is INC-20A and when is it required?
It is the commencement-of-business declaration for a company having share capital. A director files it within 180 days of incorporation after the subscribers have paid for the shares they agreed to take.
Official references: MCA incorporation and linked-filings FAQs · MCA INC-20A instruction kit · Companies Act, 2013. Forms, fees and portal requirements can change; confirm the current position before submission.
Content reviewed: August 2026.
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