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PVT LTD COMPANY REGISTRATION: STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Registering a private limited company is a popular choice for entrepreneurs in India due to its legal
acceptability, limited liability protection for directors, market credibility, and trust factor.
LegalSearch takes you through the process of registering a Pvt Ltd company, covering key steps, required
documents, costs, benefits, and handling all your frequently asked questions.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPANY REGISTRATION IN INDIA
In India, apart from a private limited company, there are other types of company registrations. However,
Pvt Ltd company incorporation holds the highest trust score in the minds of your customers, vendors,
employees, investors, and bankers.
Each type has distinct features, benefits, and compliance requirements ..
You can watch a detailed video after submitting the above GET STARTED form.
One Person Company (OPC):
One person company registration is ideal for single entrepreneurs. OPC allows a sole individual
to own all the shares in the company and manage the business.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP):
LLP registration combines the flexibility of a partnership with the benefits of limited liability
for its partners.
Public Limited Company:
Suitable for large-scale businesses, it allows the company to sell shares to the public.
Section 8 Company (Non-Profit Company):
Suitable for non-profit NGO organisations. By incorporating a Section 8 Company...
HOW TO REGISTER A COMPANY IN INDIA?
Company Registration Process & Steps: You can also watch a detailed video by submitting the above
GET STARTED form.
Registering a Pvt Ltd company in India involves a different legal process that can be broken down into the
following steps:
Filling a Questionnaire:
Once you submit the above GET STARTED form, you may need to fill a simple
one page Questionnaire to start the Company incorporation process.
Arranging of Founders or Directors Documents:
The directors and shareholders need to arrange for simple proof documents as given below in detail to
start the process
Preparation of Signing Documents:
The legal team will check the documents provided by the directors and shareholders and prepare the
incorporation documents for signature of the directors and shareholders.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):
The first step is obtaining DSCs for the proposed Directors of the company. This is essential for
electronically signing documents.
Name Application & Approval:
The company's proposed name must be unique and suggestive of its business. It can be verified and
applied for through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal.
Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA):
Drafting and submitting the MoA and AoA, which outline the company's object and internal rules and
byelaws, respectively.
Incorporation Application:
File the incorporation application (SPICe Form) along with the necessary documents to the MCA. This
form also covers PAN and TAN applications for the company.
Approval and Incorporation Certificate:
After verification, the Registrar of Companies (RoC) will issue the Certificate of Incorporation,
marking the formal existence of the company.
Director Identification Number (DIN):
Every Director must have a DIN. It can be obtained by filing an application online.
PAN & TAN number:
Along with the company incorporation certificate you will also be allotted a Company PAN and TAN/TDS
number
Bank Account:
Open a bank account in the name of the company to start operations.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR COMPANY REGISTRATION
The following documents are needed for registering a Pvt Ltd company in India:
Passport-sized Photographs of the directors.
Identity Proof of Directors and Shareholders: PAN card for Indian nationals and passport for foreign
nationals.
Address Proof: Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, or driving license.
Residential Proof: Recent utility bills or bank statements.
Registered Office Proof: Rent agreement and NOC from the landlord if rented, or ownership documents if
owned.
COMPANY REGISTRATION FEES, COST, & CHARGES
The cost of registering a Pvt Ltd company in India varies based on several factors such as the
number of directors, share capital, and professional fees.
The basic government fees include:
DSC Token: Fee per DSC application.
Name Reservation: Fee for reserving the company name.
Form Filing Fees: Fees for filing incorporation forms.
Stamp Duty: Varies based on the state of incorporation.
Additional costs include professional fees for legal documentation.
BENEFITS OF COMPANY REGISTRATION
Registering a Pvt Ltd company offers many advantages:
Limited Liability Protection to Directors' personal assets
Many times startups need to borrow money and take things on credit. Partners personal savings and
property would
be at risk incase business is not able to repay its loans. In a private limited company, only
investment in business
.
Better image and credibility in Market
Private limited company is popular and well known business structure. Corporate Customers, Vendors
and Govt. Agencies prefer to deal with Private Limited Company instead of proprietorship or normal
partnerships.
Easy to raise funds and loans
Pvt. Ltd. company enjoys wide options to raise funds through bank loans, Angel Investors, Venture
Capitalists, in comparison to LLPs and OPCs.
Favorite business structure for investors
Investors prefer private limited companies as they are structured and easy to exit fromInvestors love
to invest in Private Limited companies as it
is well structured and less strings attached.
Easy to attract employees
Startups can attract and retain employees more easily with corporate designations and
stock options it is easy to hire people as well as motivate them with corporate designations and
stock options.
Easy to sell
Private Ltd. companies are simple to sell with minimal documentation and cost involvedPrivate Ltd is
easy to sell,
very less documentation and cost is involved in selling a Pvt. Ltd. company.
Minimum Requirements for Pvt. Ltd. Registration
Minimum 2 Shareholders
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for 2 Promoters & 1 witness
DIN (Director Identification Number) for all Directors
Minimum 2 Directors
Suggested Authorised Share Capital 20,000 (INR Twenty Thousand)
One of the Directors must be Indian Resident
The directors and shareholders can be the same person
WHAT ALL YOU GET
DIN for 2 Directors
MOA + AOA
Customized Incorporation Master File
Bank Account Opening Support
Digital Signature Token for 2 Promoters & 1 witness
Incorporation Certificate
Company PAN Card
Web Hosting + 10 emails for 1 Year
Company Name
PF + ESIC + Professional Tax
Company TAN/TDS
Web Domain Name for 1 Year
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LET'S CLEAR ALL THE DOUBTS!
Company registration in India is a legal process where a business is officially recognized as a company
2013. It ensures legal protection, brand identity, and financial and legal adv
ISO 9001:2015 is the International Standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides a set
of
requirements that helps management of business to achieve customer satisfaction.
o register a company in India, you need to choose a company name, obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), Directo
in growth of business, Helps in getting Govt. Tenders, Provides eligibility to enter global markets,
Good marketing tool.
It depends upon the size of the business and current level of management practices. Typically it may take
from 5 to 90 working days.
vt Ltd registration offers benefits like limited liability protection, separate legal entity status, ability
firm, Partnership, Private Limited Companies, LLP, One Person company, Public Ltd., Trusts, NGO,
Hospitals, Govt. Agencies.
Key documents include proof of identity and address of directors, a registered office address proof, Memorandum of Association (MoA).
Company registration in India typically takes about 10-15 days after all documents are submitted and verified.
business organization, ISO certificate is issued to such organization.
ISO 9001:2015 is the International Standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS).
The cost varies based on several factors but generally ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000.
It depends upon the size of the business and current level of management practices. Typically it may take
from 5 to 90 working days.
Yes, a foreign national can be a director of an Indian company, provided they obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN) and comply
There is no minimum capital requirement for Pvt Ltd registration in India as of 2020. However, it is suggested to have an authorized capital of at least Rs. 20,000 to cover up the incorporation expenses.