Incorporation

Private Limited Company Registration

The Private Limited Company is the default structure for anything that intends to raise funding, issue ESOPs or scale. Limited liability, a separate legal identity, and the only structure institutional investors will readily fund.

Complete SPICe+ filing — DSC, DIN, name, MoA, AoA
PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and bank account included
Zero MCA fee up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital
Incorporation certificate in 7–15 working days

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Government fee from: Nil
Our fee from: ₹6,999
Typical timeline: 1–2 weeks

Overview

Why most funded businesses are Private Limited

A Private Limited Company is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and exists as a legal person separate from its shareholders. It can own property, sign contracts, sue and be sued in its own name. Shareholder liability is limited to unpaid share capital — personal assets stay out of reach of business creditors.

The structural reason it dominates among funded businesses is equity. Shares can be issued, transferred, held in different classes, and subjected to vesting. Preference shares, CCPS, ESOP pools and convertible instruments all require a company. Venture capital funds and angel investors will, with rare exception, not invest into an LLP or a partnership.

The trade-off is compliance. A Private Limited Company must hold board meetings, file annual returns (MGT-7), file financial statements (AOC-4), have its accounts audited regardless of turnover, and maintain statutory registers. Directors must complete DIR-3 KYC annually. This is real ongoing work and cost — which is why a business with no funding plans sometimes fits an LLP better.

Registration runs through SPICe+, a single integrated MCA form that handles name reservation, incorporation, DIN allotment, PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax and bank account opening together.

Why it matters

What private limited company gives you

The practical advantages, not the marketing version.

Limited liability

Shareholder exposure is capped at unpaid share capital. Personal assets are protected from business debts.

The structure investors fund

VCs, angels and institutional investors invest in companies. Equity, preference shares and convertibles all require this structure.

ESOPs for your team

Only a company can issue employee stock options — essential for hiring senior talent at an early stage.

Perpetual succession

The company continues regardless of changes in shareholders or directors. Shares transfer without disrupting the business.

Credibility with counterparties

Enterprise clients, banks and lenders treat a registered company as materially more substantial than a proprietorship.

Zero MCA fee to start

Government registration fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh — you pay stamp duty and DSC costs only.

How it works

The process, step by step

Every stage, with realistic timelines — including the ones that depend on the registry rather than on us.

11–2 days
Digital Signature Certificates
Class 3 DSCs obtained for all proposed directors and subscribers. Every MCA filing is digitally signed.
21–3 days
Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A)
Two proposed names submitted with business activity details. We check MCA and trademark databases first so the name is not rejected — or worse, approved but infringing.
32–3 days
Documentation
MoA (Form INC-33) and AoA (Form INC-34) drafted with object clauses matched to your actual business, plus director declarations and consents.
41–2 days
SPICe+ Part B filing
Incorporation form filed with AGILE-PRO-S covering DIN allotment, PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC and bank account opening.
53–7 days
Certificate of Incorporation
The ROC verifies and issues the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN. PAN and TAN are allotted simultaneously.
61–2 weeks
Post-incorporation
Bank account activation, INC-20A commencement of business declaration within 180 days, share certificates and statutory registers set up.

Timeline

What to expect, and when

Stage	Duration	Notes
DSC issuance	1–2 days	Video KYC required for each director.
Name approval	1–3 days	MCA may reject and require resubmission.
Document drafting	2–3 days	MoA, AoA, declarations and consents.
SPICe+ filing	1–2 days	Filed with AGILE-PRO-S.
ROC approval	3–7 days	Certificate of Incorporation with CIN issued.
Bank and commencement	1–2 weeks	INC-20A must be filed within 180 days.

Documents

What you need to provide

Have these ready and the filing moves quickly. We tell you if anything is missing before we start.

From every director and shareholder

PAN card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport or driving licence
Latest bank statement, electricity or mobile bill (not older than 2 months)
Passport-size photograph
Email address and mobile number linked to Aadhaar

For the registered office

Electricity bill or property tax receipt (not older than 2 months)
Rent agreement, if premises are rented
No Objection Certificate from the property owner
Complete address with pin code

For foreign directors or shareholders

Passport, notarised and apostilled
Address proof, notarised and apostilled
Business visa copy, where applicable
Board resolution from the foreign parent, for corporate shareholders

Official fees

Official government fees

These are statutory fees payable to the government, separate from our professional fee. We never mark them up.

Fee type	Amount	Notes
MCA registration fee — authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh	Nil	Zero fee under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules.
MCA registration fee — ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh	₹500	SPICe+ filing fee.
MCA registration fee — ₹25 lakh to ₹50 lakh	₹1,000	SPICe+ filing fee.
Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A / RUN)	₹1,000	Per application, two names permitted.
DIN allotment for up to 3 directors	Nil	Included in SPICe+.
PAN and TAN	Nil	Auto-allotted with incorporation.
Digital Signature Certificate (Class 3)	₹1,500–₹2,500	Per director, from a licensed certifying authority.
Stamp duty on MoA and AoA	₹500–₹12,600	Varies significantly by state and authorised capital.

Stamp duty is the largest variable. Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are comparatively low; Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab are considerably higher. We calculate your exact figure before you commit.

Our pricing

Transparent professional fees

Fixed fees, quoted upfront. Government fees are charged at cost and shown separately on every invoice.

Starter

Incorporation essentials for two directors.

₹6,999+ government fee

2 Digital Signature Certificates
Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A)
MoA and AoA drafting
SPICe+ Part B filing
DIN, PAN and TAN
Certificate of Incorporation

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Launch

Incorporation plus everything you need to start trading.

₹12,999+ government fee

Everything in Starter
GST registration
Bank account opening assistance
Share certificates and statutory registers
INC-20A commencement filing
MSME / Udyam registration
First-year compliance calendar

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Launch + Brand

Incorporate and protect the brand at the same time.

₹19,999+ government fee

Everything in Launch
Trademark search and clearance report
Trademark application in one class
Name and brand conflict check before incorporation
Domain and marketplace availability check
Founder IP assignment agreements

Questions we get asked

If your question is not here, send it over — we answer directly rather than routing you to a form.

How long does private limited company registration take?

Typically seven to fifteen working days from receiving complete documents. DSC issuance takes one to two days, name approval one to three, and ROC processing three to seven. Delays usually come from name rejection or incomplete address proof.

What is the minimum capital required?

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement. You can incorporate with ₹10,000 or even less. Authorised capital of ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh is common because MCA fees are nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital.

Can I register a company at my home address?

Yes. A residential address is acceptable as a registered office. You need a recent electricity bill and a No Objection Certificate from the owner. The registered office can be changed later by filing INC-22.

Does registering a company protect my brand name?

No — and this is a costly misunderstanding. Company registration with the MCA only stops another company registering an identical name. It does not stop anyone using your name as a brand, and does not give you the right to stop them. Only a trademark registration does that. Ideally, run the trademark search before you finalise the company name.

What compliance is required after incorporation?

INC-20A within 180 days, an auditor appointed within 30 days, at least four board meetings a year, an annual general meeting, MGT-7 annual return, AOC-4 financial statements, DIR-3 KYC for every director annually, and a statutory audit regardless of turnover.

Private Limited or LLP — which should I choose?

Choose Private Limited if you plan to raise external funding, issue ESOPs, or scale with multiple investors. Choose LLP if you are a services or consulting business with partners, want lower compliance cost, and have no plans to raise equity. An LLP cannot issue shares or ESOPs.

Still unsure? Book a free consultation and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right service for you.

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