Private Limited company registration

Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 2 Directors (at least one must be an Indian resident).

Maximum 15 Directors allowed.

Minimum 2 Shareholders (can be same as directors).

Maximum 200 Shareholders.

Registered Office Address in India.

📋 Documents Required
From Directors & Shareholders:
PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)

Aadhar Card

Passport (for foreign nationals)

Address Proof (Bank Statement, Electricity Bill, etc. – not older than 2 months)

Passport-size Photograph

Specimen Signature

For Registered Office:
Utility Bill (electricity/water/gas – not older than 2 months)

NOC from the property owner

Rent Agreement (if rented)

🛠️ Step-by-Step Registration Process
1. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Required for all proposed directors

Issued by Certifying Authorities (CA) like eMudhra, Sify, etc.

2. Director Identification Number (DIN)
Can be obtained through the SPICe+ form (no need to apply separately)

3. Name Approval (SPICe+ Part A)
Apply through MCA portal

Reserve your company name (check availability first)

Include "Private Limited" at the end

4. Filing Incorporation Documents (SPICe+ Part B)
SPICe+ form includes:

MOA (Memorandum of Association)

AOA (Articles of Association)

AGILE-PRO-S (for GST, EPFO, ESIC, bank account)

INC-9 (Declaration by directors/shareholders)

5. Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
Issued by the Registrar of Companies (ROC)

Includes Company CIN, PAN, and TAN

6. Opening Bank Account
Submit COI, PAN, and KYC documents to open a current account

🕐 Timeline
7–10 working days, subject to document accuracy and name approval

💰 Government Fees (Approximate)
Capital Govt. Fees (₹)
Up to ₹1 lakh ₹1,000–₹1,500
₹1–10 lakhs ₹1,500–₹5,000
(Professional fees, DSC cost, stamp duty extra)

🧾 Post-Incorporation Compliance
Apply for GST Registration (if required)

File INC-20A (Declaration of Commencement of Business)

Maintain statutory registers

Conduct board meetings

File ROC annual returns (AOC-4, MGT-7A/MGT-7)