Private Limited Company Registration
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Pvt Ltd Company — Features at a Glance
Feature | Details |
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Legal Identity | Separate legal entity from its owners; company can own property, enter contracts, sue, and be sued in its own name. |
Limited Liability | Shareholders’ personal assets are protected; liability limited to capital invested in shares. |
Members/Directors | At least 2 directors and 2 shareholders (can be same persons); up to 200 shareholders allowed. |
Company Name & Office | Unique name ending with “Private Limited”; registered office address anywhere in India required. |
Authorized Capital | No government minimum, but commonly starts from ₹1 lakh; can raise capital as business grows. |
Share Transferability | Shares easily transferable (with restrictions) for exit or onboarding investors. |
Funding Eligibility | Preferred by investors, VCs, banks, and grant bodies for growth capital. |
Compliance | Annual filings (ROC/MCA, Income Tax, GST if registered), statutory audit, proper books. |
MOA & AOA | Must file Memorandum and Articles of Association — company rules/Objectives prescribed. |
PAN, TAN, GST | PAN, TAN compulsory; GST/other registration as per business need. |
Digital Registration | Fully online process, valid PAN-India — any city/state can register. |
Succession/Continuity | Company existence is perpetual, not affected by change in members/directors. |
Foreign Participation | NRI/Foreigners can also be directors/shareholders (at least one Indian resident director needed). |
Registered Office Proof | Rent agreement/NOC/Utility bill/proof needed for establishment of official address. |
Registration Process (Step-By-Step)
- Apply for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for directors/shareholders
- Obtain Director Identification Number (DIN) via MCA
- Choose & get unique company name approved (SPICe+ form)
- File incorporation forms online with required documents
- PAN, TAN (and GST if needed) are applied together
- Get Certificate of Incorporation (COI), CIN, PAN/TAN within days
- Open company bank account & start operations
Documents Required
For Directors / Shareholders
- PAN card (self attested)
- Aadhaar card
- Address proof (Voter ID/Passport/Driver's License)
- Email & mobile number
- Passport size photograph
- Latest utility bill (last 2 months)
For Registered Office
- Rent agreement/ownership proof
- NOC from owner (if rented)
- Utility bill/property tax receipt
All documents should be clear colored scans, self-attested.
NRIs/Foreign nationals — notarized/apostilled docs required.
NRIs/Foreign nationals — notarized/apostilled docs required.
Pvt Ltd Benefits in One View
Most trusted form for investors/startups
Funding, ESOPs, and bank loan friendly
Unique company legal identity
2–200 shareholders allowed
Fast, digital, and PAN-India process
Startup India/tax/accelerator recognition eligible
Perpetual existence (founder/director change won’t affect company)
Easy share transfer, scale or exit
We help founders incorporate, comply & scale — anywhere in India!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How long does it take to register a Private Limited Company in India?
Registration takes about 7–12 days if documents are in order and approvals are prompt. Name approval and final incorporation are the two main steps[2].
2. Do I need to be physically present during company registration?
No. The whole process is online — send scanned documents, sign digitally, and get all approvals/papers via email[2].
3. Can NRIs/foreigners be directors or shareholders?
Yes — but at least one director must be an Indian resident. Non-residents need extra (notarized) documents[5][6].
4. What is the minimum capital to start a Pvt Ltd company?
No government minimum (₹1 lakh is common for starting, but you can set any amount and increase later)[6][7].
5. Can I use my house or residential address as registered office?
Yes, as long as you have valid address proof and owner NOC (if rented)[3][6].
6. What are annual compliance requirements?
Mandatory filing of annual returns with ROC/MCA, income tax returns, GST (if applicable), board/general meetings, and maintaining accounts[1][2].
7. Is GST registration compulsory for Pvt Ltd company?
Only if your business crosses the GST threshold turnover, or you offer taxable/inter-state supply[3].
8. Can a single person incorporate a Pvt Ltd company?
No — you need minimum 2. For solo founders, “One Person Company (OPC)” is an option[6].