Private Limited Company Registration – Valcoura
Private Limited Company Registration
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Pvt Ltd Company — Features at a Glance

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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)

  1. Apply for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for directors/shareholders
  2. Obtain Director Identification Number (DIN) via MCA
  3. Choose & get unique company name approved (SPICe+ form)
  4. File incorporation forms online with required documents
  5. PAN, TAN (and GST if needed) are applied together
  6. Get Certificate of Incorporation (COI), CIN, PAN/TAN within days
  7. 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.

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].