A Private Limited Company generally needs at least two directors. At least one director should satisfy the applicable resident director requirement.

A Private Limited Company generally needs at least two shareholders or members.

Yes. In many small companies, the same individuals act as both shareholders and directors.

Yes, subject to FEMA, FDI, sectoral rules and document requirements. Such cases should be reviewed before filing.

There is no fixed minimum paid-up capital requirement for most private companies, but a practical capital amount should be selected based on business needs.

SPICe+ is the MCA web form used for company incorporation and related services such as name reservation and incorporation details.

e-MoA and e-AoA are electronic versions of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association filed during incorporation.

AGILE-PRO-S is a linked MCA form used with incorporation for connected registrations and services such as GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, profession tax, bank account and shops registration where applicable.

PAN and TAN are generally processed as part of the company incorporation workflow.

CIN, or Corporate Identity Number, is the unique identification number allotted to the company after incorporation.

PAN, identity proof, address proof, photo, email, mobile number and DSC-related documents are commonly required from proposed directors.

Address proof, utility bill, rent agreement or ownership proof and NOC from owner are commonly required depending on the office arrangement.

A registered office address is required. It may be owned, rented or otherwise legally permitted, subject to proper documents.

Yes. Digital Signature Certificate is generally required for proposed directors or subscribers who sign incorporation documents electronically.

DIN can be applied for through the incorporation process for proposed directors, subject to MCA rules and limits.

The name should be unique, legally acceptable, linked to business activity where needed and not too similar to existing companies, LLPs or trademarks.

Yes. Name reservation can be handled through MCA before proceeding with complete incorporation, depending on the chosen route.

Yes. MCA may reject or ask for resubmission if the name is too similar, restricted, misleading or not properly supported.

Yes. A company can operate under a brand name, but trademark, domain and legal documentation should be reviewed carefully.

Yes. Trademark search is useful because company name approval does not automatically give full brand protection.

Timelines depend on document readiness, DSC, name approval and MCA processing. A simple case can move quickly when documents are complete.

CompanyJi prepares forms, drafts MoA and AoA, arranges signatures, files with MCA and tracks approval or resubmission.

You receive Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN, TAN and incorporation documents after approval.

Yes. CompanyJi can guide on bank account documentation and post-incorporation setup after the company is approved.

GST can be reviewed during incorporation. Applicability depends on activity, turnover, state and business requirements.

Post-registration compliance may include bank account setup, share capital deposit, INC-20A where applicable, accounting, statutory records, GST, TDS and annual ROC filing.

Companies with share capital generally need to file declaration for commencement of business in Form INC-20A within the prescribed timeline before starting business or borrowing.

Yes. Private Limited Companies generally need annual ROC filing and income tax return filing every year, even where business activity is low.

Yes. A Private Limited Company generally requires statutory audit every financial year.

Yes. CompanyJi can support accounting, audit coordination, ROC annual filing, income tax, GST and TDS compliance after registration.

Cost depends on state, capital, DSC requirement, professional support, stamp duty and additional registrations such as GST. CompanyJi can share a transparent quotation after reviewing details.

Private Limited is usually better for equity funding, investors and structured growth. LLP may suit partner-led professional or service businesses with simpler ownership needs.

Private Limited is usually better when there are multiple founders, investors or co-owners. OPC may suit a solo founder at the beginning.

Yes. OPC can be converted into a Private Limited Company subject to applicable rules, filings and documentation.

Conversion may be possible in eligible cases, but it should be reviewed with tax, compliance and documentation impact.

It can be suitable if the freelancer wants a scalable company structure, contracts, hiring or investment. Otherwise OPC, LLP or proprietorship may also be reviewed.

Yes. Husband and wife can act as shareholders and directors if they meet eligibility and documentation requirements.

Yes. Family members can be shareholders, subject to proper KYC, capital and ownership documentation.

A home address can often be used as registered office if proper address proof and owner consent documents are available.

Documents from different states can usually be reviewed and used if they satisfy identity, address and registered office requirements.