Company registration, done end to end
Choosing the wrong structure is expensive to undo. We advise on which entity actually fits your plans — funding, liability, compliance cost — and then handle the whole incorporation with the MCA.
What the engagement includes
- Structure advice before you commit
- Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)
- Director Identification Numbers (DIN)
- Name reservation with the MCA
- MoA and AoA drafting
- SPICe+ incorporation filing
- PAN, TAN and company bank account setup
- Post-incorporation compliance calendar
Get a fixed quote
Government fees and our fee, itemised — before you commit.
Thank you — request received
One of our consultants will call you on the number you provided, usually within one working day.
Choosing the right structure
Most people arrive having already decided they want a "Pvt Ltd" because that is what they have heard. Sometimes that is right. Often an LLP is a better fit, and occasionally a plain partnership firm is all the business needs for its first two years. The differences that actually matter are annual compliance cost, whether you intend to raise outside investment, and how many people are involved.
| Structure | Minimum people | Best suited to | Annual compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited | 2 directors, 2 shareholders | Businesses that will raise investment or need credibility with large clients | Highest |
| LLP | 2 designated partners | Professional firms and services businesses not seeking equity investment | Moderate |
| One Person Company | 1 member + 1 nominee | A solo founder wanting limited liability and a corporate identity | Moderate |
| Partnership firm | 2 partners | Small local businesses with trusted co-owners and modest turnover | Lowest |
Why incorporate at all
- Limited liabilityYour personal assets are separated from business debts. In a proprietorship or unregistered partnership they are not.
- Contracts with serious clientsCorporates, PSUs and government buyers generally will not empanel an unincorporated supplier.
- Perpetual successionThe company continues to exist regardless of changes in ownership or the death of a founder.
- A route to investmentEquity investors, and most institutional lenders, require a company structure with a clean cap table.
- A prerequisite for other approvalsPSARA, GeM OEM status and DPIIT recognition all effectively require a registered entity.
Documents required
From every director and shareholder
- PAN card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
- Aadhaar card, passport or voter ID as identity proof
- A recent bank statement, electricity bill or mobile bill as address proof — not older than two months
- Passport-size photograph
- Passport, mandatorily, for foreign nationals — notarised and apostilled
For the registered office
- Utility bill for the premises, not older than two months
- Rent agreement, if the premises are rented
- A no-objection certificate from the owner
The incorporation process
- Structure and name shortlistWe settle the entity type and prepare two or three name options that are likely to clear, checking them against existing companies and registered trademarks.
- Digital Signature CertificatesEvery proposed director needs a DSC to sign the incorporation forms electronically.
- Name reservationFiled through SPICe+ Part A with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. An approved name is reserved for a limited period.
- DraftingMemorandum and Articles of Association are drafted with an objects clause that covers what you will actually do — including any licensing you plan to apply for later.
- SPICe+ Part B filingThe main incorporation application, filed with the electronic MoA and AoA and the linked AGILE-PRO-S form.
- Certificate of IncorporationThe MCA issues the certificate with your CIN, along with company PAN and TAN.
- Post-incorporation setupBank account, commencement of business declaration, first auditor appointment and your compliance calendar.
Why the objects clause deserves attention
The objects clause in your Memorandum of Association states what the company is permitted to do. It is drafted once, at incorporation, and amending it later means a shareholder resolution and a filing with the ROC.
This matters more than it sounds. If you incorporate a company with a generic trading objects clause and then apply for a PSARA licence, the controlling authority will notice that providing security services is not among your stated objects — and the application will be returned. The same problem arises with certain GeM categories and with sector-specific licences.
Because we handle both incorporation and licensing, we draft the objects clause against what you intend to apply for over the next two years, not just what you are doing next month.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what clients ask most often about Company Registration.
Typically seven to twelve working days from the point we have complete documents from every director, assuming the name is approved on the first attempt. Name rejection is the most common cause of delay, which is why we shortlist options that are likely to clear rather than filing your first preference and hoping.
Yes — a One Person Company requires one member and one nominee, and gives you limited liability with a corporate identity. Note that a Private Limited Company requires a minimum of two directors and two shareholders, so a solo founder wanting a Pvt Ltd needs a second person on the cap table.
No. A residential address can be used as the registered office provided you have a utility bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner. You can change the registered office later by filing with the ROC.
There is no prescribed minimum paid-up capital for a Private Limited Company or an LLP. You can incorporate with a nominal authorised capital and increase it later. Note that MCA fees are calculated with reference to authorised capital, so there is no benefit in setting it artificially high at the start.
Yes, but at least one director must be resident in India — meaning a stay of at least 182 days in the previous financial year. Documents of foreign directors must be notarised and apostilled, or consularised, depending on the country. Foreign investment also has FEMA reporting requirements we can advise on.
Statutory audit regardless of turnover, annual return and financial statement filings with the ROC, at least four board meetings a year, an annual general meeting, director KYC, income tax return, and GST returns where registered. This recurring cost is the main reason we ask whether an LLP would suit you better.
Incorporate with a clear head
Fifteen minutes on the phone is usually enough to settle whether you want a Private Limited, an LLP or an OPC — and what each will cost you every year afterwards.