Incorporating a Private Limited Company (Pvt. Ltd.) in India involves several legal and procedural steps as per the Companies Act, 2013. Below is a step-by-step guide detailing the process, required documents, and key considerations.
✅ 1. Basic Requirements for a Pvt. Ltd. Company
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Minimum Directors: 2 (at least one must be an Indian resident)
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Maximum Directors: 15
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Minimum Shareholders: 2
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Maximum Shareholders: 200
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Registered Office Address: Mandatory at the time of incorporation
✅ 2. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
All directors and subscribers to the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) must obtain a DSC.
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Apply through certifying authorities (e.g., eMudhra, Sify, NSDL)
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Documents required:
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PAN card
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Aadhaar card
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Passport-sized photo
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Email and mobile number
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Time: 1–2 days
✅ 3. Director Identification Number (DIN)
DIN can be obtained through the SPICe+ Form (explained later) for new directors.
If the individual already has a DIN, it can be used.
✅ 4. Name Approval through RUN or SPICe+
You must reserve a unique company name via:
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SPICe+ Part A (preferred method) OR
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RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service on the MCA portal
Criteria:
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Unique
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Not similar to an existing company or trademark
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Should end with "Private Limited"
Tip: Check name availability via MCA Name Search and Trademark Search
✅ 5. Filing SPICe+ Form (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus)
🔹 SPICe+ is divided into two parts:
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Part A: Name reservation
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Part B: Incorporation, DIN allotment, PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC, bank account opening
📄 Documents Required:
For Company:
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MOA (Memorandum of Association)
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AOA (Articles of Association)
For Directors/Shareholders:
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PAN card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
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Passport (for foreign nationals)
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Aadhaar/Driving license/Voter ID
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Address proof (bank statement, utility bill—recent)
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Passport-size photo
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Consent to act as director (Form DIR-2)
For Registered Office:
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Rent agreement (if rented)
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Utility bill (electricity/water/telephone – recent)
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NOC from owner
✅ 6. Stamp Duty & Filing Fees
Automatically calculated during SPICe+ form submission based on:
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Authorized capital
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State of registration
Payment: Online via MCA portal
✅ 7. Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
Upon verification and approval, the Registrar of Companies (RoC) issues the Certificate of Incorporation containing:
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CIN (Company Identification Number)
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PAN & TAN (auto-generated)
Time: 25–30 working days
Status tracking: Via MCA Services
✅ 8. Post-Incorporation Compliances
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Apply for a company bank account (often done via SPICe+)
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Appointment of auditor within 30 days
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Hold the first board meeting
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Issue share certificates to subscribers
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Maintain statutory registers
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File INC-20A (Declaration of Commencement of Business) within 180 days.
📌 Optional Registrations (based on activity)
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GST registration (mandatory if turnover exceeds threshold or for inter-state trade)
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Import Export Code (IEC) if involved in export/import
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Professional Tax Registration (required in some states)
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