Company Registration in India

Company registration is the legal incorporation of an entity under the Companies Act through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. An approved company receives a Certificate of Incorporation and Corporate Identity Number.

Yes. Company incorporation is completed online through the MCA portal using SPICe+ and linked forms. The applicants still need accurate KYC, registered-office records and digital signatures.

A Private Limited Company is a separate legal entity with privately held shares and limited liability for its members, subject to the Companies Act and its constitutional documents.

A private company generally needs at least two members and two directors. The same individuals may act as both shareholders and directors, subject to eligibility rules.

Yes. An eligible individual may incorporate a One Person Company with one member and one director while nominating another eligible person as required by the applicable rules.

Common records include PAN and identity proof of Indian applicants, address proof, photographs, email and mobile details, registered-office proof, owner NOC, utility bill, business objects and subscriber information.

A residential address may generally be used if lawful occupancy can be proved and the owner provides consent where required. Local land-use, lease and business-licence conditions should also be checked.

The Companies Act does not prescribe a general minimum paid-up capital for a private company. Practical capital should match the business plan, expenses and ownership arrangement.

A well-prepared application may be completed in about seven to ten working days, but actual time depends on name approval, document quality, MCA processing, resubmission and regulatory review.

Total cost depends on authorised capital, state stamp duty, the number of digital signatures, government charges, professional scope and optional registrations. Ask for a written quote that separates statutory, professional and third-party costs.

SPICe+ is the MCA incorporation web form. Part A covers name reservation and Part B captures incorporation, registered office, capital, subscriber, director and linked-service information.

The Memorandum of Association states the company's main objects and constitutional scope. The Articles of Association contain internal governance rules for shares, directors, meetings and decisions.

CIN identifies an incorporated company, DIN identifies an individual director and DSC is the digital signature used to authenticate electronic filings.

GST can be requested through the linked incorporation workflow where applicable, but GST liability depends on turnover, activity, interstate supply and other provisions. Incorporation alone does not make GST mandatory in every case.

No. Company incorporation and DPIIT Startup Recognition are separate. An eligible incorporated entity must apply for recognition and meet the current Startup India conditions.

Foreign nationals and NRIs may participate subject to identity documentation, notarisation or apostille requirements, resident-director rules, sectoral conditions, FEMA and foreign investment requirements.

Common reasons include similarity to an existing entity or trademark, restricted words, weak connection with the proposed activity, spelling issues and incomplete supporting approval.

The company should verify its master data, open and activate its bank account, bring in subscribed capital, issue share certificates, appoint the first auditor, maintain records and complete applicable commencement, tax and annual filings.

INC-20A is the declaration for commencement of business required from applicable companies with share capital within the prescribed period after incorporation and receipt of subscription money.

A Private Limited Company often suits ventures seeking equity investment and scalable ownership. An LLP can suit professional or partner-led businesses that prefer contractual flexibility. The right choice depends on funding, tax, governance and compliance needs.