A Private Limited Company is the structure most businesses choose when they intend to raise investment, bring in partners, or want liability separated from personal assets. It carries more compliance than an LLP or firm, and for most growing businesses that trade-off is worth making.
Who this suits
- Businesses planning to raise external investment
- Two or more founders wanting a clear shareholding structure
- Businesses where limited liability matters
- Companies planning to issue ESOPs to employees
The process, step by step
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Digital Signature Certificates
Every proposed director needs a Class 3 DSC, since all filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs are signed digitally. We arrange these first because nothing else can be filed without them.
1–2 working days -
Name reservation
We check availability against existing companies and registered trademarks, then reserve the name through SPICe+ Part A. Submitting two options improves the odds of first-time approval. Rejection at this stage is the most common cause of delay.
1–3 working days -
Drafting MOA and AOA
The Memorandum sets out what the company is permitted to do; the Articles govern how it runs internally. We draft the objects clause to cover your intended activities so you don't need to amend it within a year.
1–2 working days -
SPICe+ Part B filing
The single integrated form covering incorporation, DIN allotment for directors, PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC registration, and the bank account application. Filed with MOA and AOA attached.
1 working day -
Certificate of Incorporation
The Registrar of Companies reviews and issues the Certificate with your Corporate Identity Number. PAN and TAN are allotted alongside it.
3–7 working days -
Bank account and commencement
Open the current account, bring in subscription capital, and file INC-20A declaring commencement of business. This must be done within 180 days of incorporation — missing it carries penalties and can lead to the company being struck off.
Within 180 days
Requirements
Minimum two directors and two shareholders. The same people can be both. At least one director must be resident in India. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement.
Questions we get asked
How long does the whole process take?
Typically 10 to 15 working days from receiving complete documents, assuming name approval comes through on the first attempt. Name rejection is the usual cause of delay, which is why we check availability before filing rather than after.
What are the government fees on top of your ₹12,000?
Government fees vary with your authorised capital and the state's stamp duty, so they can't be quoted as a single figure. We calculate them for your specific case and give you the total in writing before starting.
Can I register from a residential address?
Yes. A residential address is acceptable as a registered office provided you have the owner's No Objection Certificate and a recent utility bill.
What compliance follows after incorporation?
Annual filings with the Registrar (AOC-4 and MGT-7), an annual statutory audit, income tax returns, board meetings and statutory registers. We can handle all of it on an ongoing basis.
You may also need
LLP
Lighter annual compliance than a Private Limited, with the same limited liability
₹10,000 See the process →GST Registration
Mandatory above the turnover thresholds, and often needed below them
₹2,000 See the process →Virtual CFO & Accounting
The finance function, without a full-time hire
From ₹5,000 See the process →Ready to start?
Send us your details and we'll confirm the documents needed and the total cost.