Startup & Registration

Private Limited Company Registration in India

A Private Limited Company is India’s most recognized and preferred corporate vehicle for high-growth startups and established businesses. It provides high credibility, limited liability, separate legal identity, and the ability to issue equity shares to raise venture capital funding.

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Instantly verify your proposed company name against the official MCA & RoC master records, check MCA Rule 8 guidelines, and detect trademark phonetic conflicts.

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State-Wise Stamp Duty & Incorporation Cost Calculator

Transparent, real-time fee computation for Private Limited Company incorporation across all 37 Indian States & Union Territories. Includes state e-MOA/e-AOA stamp duty, statutory PAN & TAN fees, MCA name approval, and CA/CS professional filing.

Company Name Pre-Approval (SPICe+ Part A / RUN)Recommended

Official MCA reservation fee (statutory fee ₹1,000). Secures 2 unique name choices for 20 days with ROC prior to drafting charter documents, guaranteeing approval.

₹1,000
Govt Fee
Corporate PAN & TAN AllotmentStatutory Mandatory

Mandatory statutory charges collected directly on the MCA challan: ₹66 for Corporate PAN + ₹77 for Corporate TAN (inclusive of GST).

₹143
Govt Fee
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) RequirementClass-3 DSC tokens for proposed directors need to be obtained separately (required by MCA for digitally signing SPICe+ forms). If you already have active Class-3 DSCs, they can be utilized directly at zero extra cost.
Investment Summary

Maharashtra

Authorized Capital₹1,00,000
A. Official Government & Statutory Fees
State Stamp Duty (e-MOA & e-AOA):₹1,300
Name Approval (SPICe+ Part A):₹1,000
PAN & TAN Statutory Challan:₹143
Subtotal Statutory Fees:₹2,443
B. VyapTax CA / CS Professional Package
Professional Incorporation Fee:DINs, MOA/AOA drafting, SPICe+ Part B filing & Bank Current A/c
₹2,899
Statutory Note: Class-3 DSC tokens need to be obtained separately for each proposed director.
Estimated Total Cost:
₹5,342
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Have questions? CA/CS advisory is completely free prior to filing.

Official State-Wise SPICe+ Stamp Duty Schedule (All 37 States & UTs)

Electronic stamping rates for e-MOA & e-AOA collected on MCA-21 v3 portal across capital slabs.

What is Included in Deliverables

Every step is managed by certified Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Legal Advocates.

2 Director DINs & 2 Class-3 Digital Signatures

Official government filing, documentation, and compliance certificate included.

SPICe+ Part A Name Approval with MCA

Official government filing, documentation, and compliance certificate included.

Certificate of Incorporation (COI) & CIN Number

Official government filing, documentation, and compliance certificate included.

Electronic MOA & AOA Drafting

Official government filing, documentation, and compliance certificate included.

Company PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC & Professional Tax Setup

Official government filing, documentation, and compliance certificate included.

Zero-Balance Bank Current Account with Top Banks

Official government filing, documentation, and compliance certificate included.

Key Advantages & Benefits

01

Ability to issue shares and raise Angel / VC funding

02

Strict limited liability safeguarding directors and shareholders

03

Perpetual succession — company continues irrespective of member changes

04

Globally accepted structure for Indian and international business

Documents Required

Keep clear digital scanned copies or mobile photos ready for submission.

Identity & KYC Proofs
  • PAN Card (Mandatory for Indian nationals)
  • Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID
  • Latest Bank Statement / Utility Bill (under 2 months)
Business Details
  • Proposed Company Names (up to 2 choices)
  • Authorized Capital and Shareholding pattern
  • Main business objectives
Address & Premises Proof
  • Office Electricity bill / Property tax receipt
  • Rent Agreement & Landlord NOC

Step-by-Step Process

A seamless, 100% digital process handled end-to-end by VyapTax India.

Step 1

DSC & Name Approval

We obtain DSCs and secure your company name through SPICe+ Part A.

Step 2

SPICe+ Part B Filing

Draft MOA, AOA, AGILE-PRO-S and submit for ROC verification.

Step 3

COI, PAN, TAN & Bank Account

MCA issues official Certificate of Incorporation and tax numbers.

Step 4

Official Approval & Compliance Dossier

Departmental grant of certificate, challan reconciliation, and delivery of permanent statutory records with annual compliance roadmap.

Startup & Registration • Comprehensive Process & Statutory Guide

Private Limited Company Registration in India: The Definitive Founder's Handbook

A complete, end-to-end statutory and practical guide to incorporating a Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013. Covering SPICe+ Part A & B filings, name clearance rules, document matrices, state-wise stamp duties, DPIIT tax exemptions, and mandatory post-incorporation compliances.

22 min readUpdated September 2026CA/CS Certified Statutory Guide

1. What is a Private Limited Company and Why Do 90%+ of Funded Startups Choose It?

Starting a business in India is one of the most exciting journeys an entrepreneur can undertake, but choosing the wrong legal structure at the outset can cost you months of delays, thousands in penalties, or even lost investor funding. Among all business structures recognized under Indian law, the Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) remains the gold standard for high-growth startups, venture-backed tech companies, and family-owned enterprises aiming for national scale.

A Private Limited Company is an independent, legally recognized corporate person created under the Companies Act, 2013 and administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the Registrar of Companies (ROC). The moment your Certificate of Incorporation is issued, the company becomes an entity entirely distinct from the founders who started it. It can purchase land, own proprietary software, lease offices, sign commercial contracts, sue and be sued, and take on debt in its own corporate name.

Why do venture capital (VC) firms, angel syndicates, and banks almost universally insist on a Private Limited structure before cutting a cheque? The answer comes down to four fundamental pillars: separate legal personality, strict limited liability protection, the statutory ability to issue equity shares and stock options (ESOPs), and perpetual succession. If a co-founder leaves, falls ill, or passes away, the company continues to operate without interruption.

Moreover, modern private limited companies in India enjoy substantial government backing. Under the Startup India initiative, recognized private limited entities can unlock 3-year corporate income tax holidays under Section 80-IAC, exemptions from Angel Tax scrutiny, subsidized intellectual property filings, and preferred bidding status in government procurement tenders.

  • Autonomous Corporate Personhood: Your company has its own legal identity, PAN, and corporate life completely separate from your personal assets.
  • Ironclad Limited Liability (Section 2(22)): Your personal wealth—savings, family home, vehicle—cannot be seized by creditors or tax authorities to pay off corporate debts beyond your unpaid share capital contribution.
  • Institutional Investor Preference: Seed investors, Angel Networks, and Tier-1 VC funds only invest in equity shares, convertible notes (CCPS), or warrants, which only private limited companies are legally permitted to issue.
  • Talent Attraction via ESOPs: Create attractive Employee Stock Option Plans to lure top-tier engineering and leadership talent that you might not otherwise be able to afford purely on cash salaries.
  • 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign corporations can easily invest or own 100% equity under the automated RBI/FDI route across almost all technology, manufacturing, and services sectors.
  • Competitive Corporate Tax Rates: Taxed at an attractive concessional base rate of 22% (+ surcharge and cess) under Section 115BAA, compared to 30% for traditional partnership firms.

Founder Insight: Don't Confuse Registration with Scale

Many first-time founders mistakenly believe you need a working product, revenue, or a commercial office before incorporating. In reality, incorporating early protects your brand name, lets you assign all intellectual property (code, designs, patents) directly to the company from day one, and allows you to sign contracts and open a current bank account.

2. Entity Structure Comparison: Private Limited vs. LLP vs. OPC vs. Proprietorship

Before taking the plunge into paperwork, it is vital to understand how a Private Limited Company stacks up against other legal entities in India. We frequently meet founders who incorporated an LLP to save a few thousand rupees in annual audit fees, only to realize six months later that venture capital funds cannot invest in an LLP without an expensive, time-consuming statutory conversion.

Here is an exhaustive, side-by-side comparison of the four most common commercial formats in India to help you make an informed decision:

Evaluation FactorPrivate Limited CompanyLimited Liability Partnership (LLP)One Person Company (OPC)Sole Proprietorship
Governing LegislationCompanies Act, 2013LLP Act, 2008Companies Act, 2013Common Law / State Shops Act
Legal IdentitySeparate Legal EntitySeparate Legal EntitySeparate Legal EntityNo separate identity (Tied to owner)
Liability of OwnersStrictly Limited to unpaid share capitalLimited to agreed capital contributionLimited to unpaid share capitalUnlimited personal liability
Minimum Members2 Shareholders & 2 Directors2 Designated Partners1 Member & 1 Nominee Director1 Sole Proprietor
Maximum Members200 Members (excluding employees)No statutory upper limit1 Member onlyOnly 1 Individual
External Equity FundingSeamless (Equity, CCPS, Debentures, ESOPs)Extremely difficult (Only debt or partnership)Not possible (Single shareholder only)Impossible (No shares exist)
Mandatory Statutory AuditYes, annual audit by a practicing CA is mandatoryExempt if turnover < ₹40L & capital < ₹25LYes, mandatory statutory auditExempt unless tax audit turnover crossed
Corporate Tax Rate22% base + surcharge & cess (Sec 115BAA)30% base + surcharge & cess22% base + surcharge & cessIndividual income tax slab rates (up to 39%)
Ideal Business Use CaseHigh-growth startups, tech apps, FMCG, VC-funded venturesService consultancies, professional firms, tradingSolo founders wanting a corporate brandMicro retail shops, local freelancers, home businesses

3. Statutory Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Incorporate a Private Limited Company?

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has streamlined incorporation under the digital SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) portal. However, you must ensure that your founding team meets the statutory thresholds set out in the Companies Act, 2013 before generating government challans:

Let's dispel the most common myth right away: You do NOT need ₹1,00,000 or any mandatory minimum paid-up capital. Under the Companies (Amendment) Act, the historical requirement of ₹1 Lakh minimum paid-up capital was completely abolished. You can officially start a company with an authorized capital of ₹1,00,000 and an actual deposited paid-up capital of just ₹1,000 (e.g., two founders investing ₹500 each for 50 shares of ₹10 face value).

  • Director Requirements (Minimum 2): You need at least 2 individuals to serve as directors. Directors must be natural living persons (a company cannot be a director). They must be above 18 years of age and hold a valid Director Identification Number (DIN), which we obtain simultaneously during the SPICe+ filing.
  • Shareholder Requirements (Minimum 2): You need at least 2 shareholders (up to a maximum of 200). Founders typically hold both roles—acting as both shareholders (owners) and directors (executive management). Shareholders can be individual persons or existing registered corporate entities.
  • Mandatory Indian Resident Director: At least one director on your board must be a resident of India. Under Section 149(3), a resident director is someone who has stayed in India for a total period of not less than 182 days during the financial year.
  • Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Because all MCA filings are 100% electronic and paperless, every proposed director and subscriber must hold a government-certified Class 3 DSC token with cryptographic encryption to sign digital e-forms.
  • Commercial Registered Office Address: The company must have an address in India where official government notices and court summons can be served. This can be commercial property, an IT park, a co-working space, or even your residential home/rented apartment (with landlord NOC and recent utility bill).

4. The Art of Choosing a Company Name: MCA Rule 8 Guidelines & Avoiding Rejection

Over 35% of company incorporation applications in India face rejection or re-submission notices from the Central Registration Centre (CRC) due to improper name selection. When a name is rejected, you lose precious business days and must re-submit explanations or alternative names.

The MCA enforces strict guidelines under Rule 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. A legally valid company name follows a strict 3-part grammatical formula: [Unique Coined Prefix] + [Core Activity / Industry Keyword] + ['Private Limited'].

For example, in VyapTax Corporate Advisory Private Limited, 'VyapTax' is the unique distinctive coined prefix, 'Corporate Advisory' represents the core object/activity, and 'Private Limited' designates the statutory legal suffix. If you simply submit a generic word like Fast Solutions Private Limited, the ROC will reject it instantly for being too generic and lacking distinctiveness.

  • Phonetic & Visual Distinctiveness: Your proposed name must not be identical or deceptively similar to any existing company, LLP, or registered firm in the MCA database.
  • Mandatory Trademark Clearance (Class 1–45): Even if the exact company name is available on the MCA master records, if an existing business has a registered trademark or pending trademark application in your business activity class under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the MCA will reject your RUN name application. We run a comprehensive IP India phonetic search before submission.
  • Avoid Restricted & Emblems Words: Words like 'National', 'Federal', 'Republic', 'Prime Minister', 'President', 'Bureau', 'Commission', or 'Statutory' require prior written approval from the Central Government.
  • No Misleading Industry Names: If your name contains words like 'Insurance', 'Bank', 'Venture Capital', 'Stock Exchange', or 'Mutual Fund', you must produce specialized regulatory clearance from RBI, SEBI, or IRDAI.
  • Group / Holding Company Pre-requisites: Words like 'International', 'Global', 'Universal', or 'Holdings' typically require demonstrating substantial existing operations, multiple subsidiaries, or higher authorized capital (usually ₹50 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore).

Warning: Never Print Stationery or Buy Domains Before Name Approval

Never print marketing brochures, sign commercial leases with the proposed company name, or spend thousands on branding before your SPICe+ Part A name approval letter is officially generated by the Registrar of Companies.

5. Comprehensive Document Matrix: Exactly What You Need to Prepare

One of the biggest causes of delayed incorporation is document mismatch—where a founder's name is spelled differently on their PAN card versus their Aadhaar card, or an electricity bill is older than two months. The Central Registration Centre (CRC) scrutinizes every pixel of your uploaded proofs.

Here is the complete, exhaustive document checklist required for Indian promoters, foreign nationals, and your registered corporate office:

Document CategoryFor Indian Resident PromotersFor Foreign Directors / NRI FoundersRegistered Office Premises
Primary Identity ProofPAN Card (Mandatory). Name & DOB must match MCA entries character-for-character.Valid International Passport (Mandatory). Must be Apostilled or Consularized.Not Applicable
Secondary Identity ProofAadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Valid Indian Passport.Driving License, National ID Card, or Resident Permit (Apostilled).Not Applicable
Residential Address ProofBank Account Statement, Electricity Bill, or Mobile Postpaid Bill (< 2 months old).Personal Bank Statement or Utility Bill from home country (< 2 months old, Apostilled).Not Applicable
Premises Ownership ProofNot ApplicableNot ApplicableElectricity Bill, Gas Bill, Water Tax Receipt, or Municipal Property Tax Receipt (< 2 months old).
Premises Occupancy AuthorizationNot ApplicableNot ApplicableNotarized Commercial Rent Agreement (if rented) OR Sale Deed (if owned) + Landlord No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Statutory Consent & DeclarationsForm DIR-2 (Consent to act as Director) & Form INC-9 (Non-conviction declaration).Form DIR-2 & INC-9 signed and Apostilled/Notarized in the country of origin.Form INC-22 (Integrated within SPICe+ Part B).

6. Step-by-Step Incorporation Workflow via SPICe+ on MCA V3 Portal

Historically, registering a company in India involved filing 5 different paper forms across 3 separate government departments, taking anywhere from 30 to 60 days. Today, through the revolutionary SPICe+ (INC-32) system on the MCA V3 portal, the Government of India has integrated 10 statutory procedures into a single, seamless digital application.

Here is the exact step-by-step workflow your application goes through when you partner with VyapTax:

  • Step 1: Procuring Class 3 Digital Signatures (DSC): We issue cryptographic Class 3 DSC tokens for all proposed directors. This involves quick online video KYC verification and biometric Aadhaar OTP validation.
  • Step 2: Name Reservation (SPICe+ Part A): We submit your top 2 preferred names along with comprehensive business object descriptions to the Central Registration Centre (CRC). The CRC typically approves the name within 24 to 48 working hours.
  • Step 3: Drafting Charter Documents (e-MOA & e-AOA): Our legal team drafts your electronic Memorandum of Association (Form INC-33) and Articles of Association (Form INC-34). The MOA clearly outlines your primary business objects and ancillary operations, while the AOA defines internal governance, voting rights, share transfer rules, and director powers.
  • Step 4: Comprehensive SPICe+ Part B Filing: We complete the master incorporation application, integrating DIN allotment (for up to 3 directors who don't already have one), registered office verification, and statutory declarations.
  • Step 5: Integrated Registrations via AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35): Within the same filing, we concurrently apply for: (a) Corporate PAN, (b) Corporate TAN, (c) EPFO Employer Registration, (d) ESIC Registration, (e) Professional Tax Registration (where applicable), (f) Corporate Current Bank Account opening with your preferred bank (HDFC, ICICI, Kotak, Axis, SBI), and (g) Optional GST Registration.
  • Step 6: Digital Signing & MCA V3 Portal Upload: The electronic forms are signed using the directors' Class 3 DSCs, followed by mandatory certification by a practicing Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) verifying all statutory compliances.
  • Step 7: Government Fee Payment & CRC Scrutiny: We pay the applicable state stamp duties and MCA challans electronically. The CRC Senior Examiners review the submission.
  • Step 8: Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation (COI): Upon approval, the Registrar of Companies issues your digital Certificate of Incorporation containing your 21-character Corporate Identification Number (CIN), PAN, TAN, and date of legal birth.

7. Official Government Fee Structure & 37 State-Wise Stamp Duty Matrix

Transparency in pricing is paramount when incorporating a Private Limited Company. In India, all corporate entities governed by the Companies Act, 2013 file through the unified SPICe+ (INC-32) portal on MCA V3.

Under the Central Government's Ease of Doing Business initiatives, the basic MCA SPICe+ Form ROC Filing Fee is ₹0 (Completely Waived) for all new companies incorporated with an authorized share capital of up to ₹15,00,000.

The total mandatory government fee you pay for incorporating a Private Limited Company under SPICe+ consists of exactly two statutory components:

1. Mandatory PAN & TAN Generation Fee: ₹143 (₹66 for Corporate PAN allotment + ₹77 for Corporate TAN registration including GST, collected directly within the integrated SPICe+ MCA payment challan).

2. State Stamp Duty on e-MOA and e-AOA: Under the Constitution of India, stamp duty is a state subject levied under respective State Stamp Acts. The stamp duty is calculated automatically on the MCA V3 portal based on where your registered office is situated and your authorized share capital slab.

Here is the official state-by-state statutory stamp duty schedule for all 37 States and Union Territories across India for Private Limited Company incorporation under the SPICe+ form with authorized capital up to ₹15 Lakhs:

How to Calculate Your Total Government Fee

Total Official Government Fee = [State Stamp Duty from table above] + [₹143 for PAN & TAN]. For example, in Delhi with ₹1 Lakh to ₹10 Lakhs capital, the fee is ₹1,710 + ₹143 = ₹1,853. In Maharashtra, it is ₹2,300 + ₹143 = ₹2,443. The basic MCA form fee is ₹0 up to ₹15 Lakhs capital.

S.NoState / Union TerritoryUpto ₹1 Lakh Capital₹1 Lakh to ₹10 Lakhs Capital₹10 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs Capital
1Andaman and Nicobar Islands₹520₹520₹520
2Andhra Pradesh₹1,520₹2,020₹2,770
3Arunachal Pradesh₹710₹710₹710
4Assam₹525₹525₹525
5Bihar₹1,520₹2,020₹2,770
6Chandigarh₹1,503₹1,503₹1,503
7Chhattisgarh₹1,510₹2,010₹2,760
8Dadra and Nagar Haveli₹41₹41₹41
9Daman and Diu₹1,170₹2,170₹3,170
10Delhi₹360₹1,710₹2,460
11Goa₹1,200₹2,200₹3,200
12Gujarat₹820₹5,120₹7,620
13Haryana₹135₹195₹195
14Himachal Pradesh₹123₹183₹183
15Jammu and Kashmir₹310₹460₹460
16Jharkhand₹173₹173₹173
17Karnataka₹10,020₹10,020₹15,020
18Kerala₹3,025₹3,025₹6,025
19Ladakh₹0₹0₹0
20Lakshadweep₹1,525₹1,525₹1,525
21Madhya Pradesh₹7,550₹7,550₹7,550
22Maharashtra₹1,300₹2,300₹3,300
23Manipur₹260₹260₹260
24Meghalaya₹410₹410₹410
25Mizoram₹260₹260₹260
26Nagaland₹260₹260₹260
27Orissa₹610₹610₹610
28Puducherry₹510₹510₹510
29Punjab₹10,025₹15,025₹15,025
30Rajasthan₹5,510₹5,510₹5,510
31Sikkim₹0₹0₹0
32Tamil Nadu₹720₹720₹1,220
33Telangana₹1,520₹2,020₹2,770
34Tripura₹260₹260₹260
35Uttar Pradesh₹1,010₹1,010₹1,010
36Uttarakhand₹1,010₹1,010₹1,010
37West Bengal₹370₹370₹370

8. Mandatory Post-Incorporation Compliance Roadmap: What Founders Must Do Next

Congratulations! You've received your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN. However, this is where many first-time founders fall into dangerous compliance traps. In India, a company's legal journey does not end with incorporation; it begins there.

The Companies Act, 2013 imposes strict time-bound statutory obligations on newly incorporated companies. Failing to execute these can lead to heavy financial penalties, disqualification of directors (Section 164), or even strike-off of the company by the ROC:

  • Milestone 1: Bank Account Opening & Capital Deposit (Within 30 Days): Take your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, e-MOA, e-AOA, and Board Resolution to your designated bank to activate your corporate current account. Each subscriber must deposit their agreed share capital directly into this company account via cheque, IMPS, or NEFT from their personal bank account.
  • Milestone 2: Appointing First Statutory Auditor (Form ADT-1, Within 30 Days): Under Section 139(6), the Board of Directors must appoint an independent, peer-reviewed Chartered Accountant in practice as the company's first statutory auditor within 30 days of incorporation. We file Form ADT-1 with the ROC along with the auditor's written consent and eligibility certificate.
  • Milestone 3: Issuing Stamped Share Certificates (Within 60 Days): Under Section 56(4), the company must issue physical or electronic stamped Share Certificates (Form SH-1) bearing the company seal and directors' signatures to all initial subscribers within 60 days. Applicable state share transfer stamp duty must be paid.
  • Milestone 4: Filing Form INC-20A (Commencement of Business, Within 180 Days): This is the most critical post-incorporation filing under Section 10A. The company CANNOT commence any commercial operations, invoice clients, or borrow money until a director files Form INC-20A with the ROC, attaching proof of the bank statement showing the deposited subscriber capital. Delaying this attracts a ₹50,000 penalty on the company and ₹1,000 per day on every defaulting director.
  • Milestone 5: Mandatory Board Meeting & Statutory Registers: Conduct the first official Board of Directors meeting within 30 days of incorporation. Maintain statutory registers at the registered office: Register of Members (MGT-1), Register of Directors & KMP, and Register of Loans & Guarantees.

The ₹50,000 INC-20A Penalty Trap

Never start commercial invoicing or signing client contracts before filing Form INC-20A. If 180 days pass without filing, the ROC has statutory powers to initiate strike-off proceedings and deem the company inactive.

9. Annual Compliances, Taxation & Startup India Tax Holidays

Understanding your ongoing annual commitments helps you plan cash flow and avoid regulatory surprises. Every Private Limited Company, regardless of whether it makes ₹1 Crore in profit or ₹0 in revenue, must file annual statutory returns:

On the tax front, Private Limited companies enjoy substantial advantages. Under the updated corporate tax framework, new and existing domestic companies can opt for Section 115BAA, which slashes the base corporate tax rate to 22% (effective rate of ~25.17% inclusive of 10% surcharge and 4% health and education cess), with complete exemption from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT).

  • Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements Filing): Annual filing of the audited balance sheet, profit and loss account, director's report, and auditor's report with the ROC within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  • Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A (Annual Return Filing): Comprehensive return detailing shareholding patterns, board meetings held, transfers executed, and director remuneration, filed within 60 days of the AGM.
  • Annual Director DIR-3 KYC: Every director holding a DIN must complete their web-based or DSC-verified annual KYC verification on the MCA portal prior to September 30 each year to avoid DIN deactivation and a ₹5,000 late challan.
  • Startup India DPIIT Recognition & Section 80-IAC: We help eligible technology, innovative, and scalable startups obtain official DPIIT recognition. This unlocks the coveted Section 80-IAC tax holiday—allowing the company to claim a 100% tax exemption on profits for 3 consecutive financial years out of its first 10 years of incorporation.
  • Section 56(2)(viib) Angel Tax Exemption: DPIIT-recognized startups are completely exempt from Angel Tax scrutiny when raising equity capital at a premium from angel investors, family offices, or VC syndicates.

10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Startup Founders

Here are straightforward answers to the practical questions our legal and CA teams answer every single day:

  • Can a salaried employee working in an IT company become a director in a Private Limited Company? Yes, legally under the Companies Act, there is no restriction. However, you must check your existing employment contract. Most full-time corporate employment contracts contain a 'dual employment' or 'conflict of interest' clause requiring employer NOC. Alternatively, you can be a 100% shareholder (investor) without taking an active directorship role.
  • Can I use my rented residential home or apartment as the company's registered office? Yes, absolutely! MCA permits using residential premises as a registered office. You only need a recent electricity bill (< 2 months old), a rent agreement, and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner/landlord.
  • Do I need a commercial GST number immediately upon incorporation? No. GST registration is only mandatory if your aggregate annual turnover exceeds ₹40 Lakhs for goods (₹20 Lakhs for services), or if you engage in inter-state sales, e-commerce selling (Amazon/Flipkart), or export of software/services.
  • Can a foreign national or NRI own 100% shares in an Indian Private Limited Company? Yes. Under automatic RBI/FDI routes, foreign citizens and NRIs can own 100% equity in an Indian company. The only requirement is that at least one co-director on the board must be an Indian resident living in India.
  • Can I change the company name or add new directors later? Yes. A company's name can be amended at any time by passing a Special Resolution and filing Form MGT-14 and Form INC-24 with the MCA. Adding or removing directors takes just 2 to 3 days via Form DIR-12.

Mandatory Post-Registration Statutory Checklist

Execute these legal milestones to maintain active legal standing and prevent departmental penalties.

1Day 1–15: Activate Company Bank Current Account and execute subscriber capital deposit
2Day 15–30: Appoint Statutory Auditor via Board Resolution and file MCA Form ADT-1
3Day 30–60: Issue Form SH-1 Stamped Share Certificates to initial subscribers
4Day 60–180: File Mandatory Form INC-20A (Commencement of Business) with ROC
5Monthly: File GST Returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and execute monthly TDS deductions
6Annual: Complete Director DIR-3 KYC online verification prior to September 30
7Annual: Conduct AGM and file Form AOC-4 (Financials) and Form MGT-7 (Annual Return)
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Pan-India Statutory Network • 10 Commercial Hubs

Register Your Private Limited Company Across India's Major Tech Hubs

Fast-track MCA-21 SPICe+ digital company incorporation, name reservations, local ROC filings, and verified CA/CS statutory support across all premier commercial metros.

Mumbai

Maharashtra
Registrar of Companies, Mumbai
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹1,300 (up to ₹1L), ₹2,300 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹3,300 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Nariman Point & Fort

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Bengaluru

Karnataka
Registrar of Companies, Karnataka (Bengaluru)
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹10,020 (up to ₹1L), ₹10,020 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹15,020 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Koramangala & HSR Layout, Indiranagar & Domlur

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Delhi

Delhi
Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi & Haryana
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹360 (up to ₹1L), ₹1,710 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹2,460 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Connaught Place & Barakhamba Road, Nehru Place & Okhla Industrial Area

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Pune

Maharashtra
Registrar of Companies, Pune
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹1,300 (up to ₹1L), ₹2,300 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹3,300 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Kharadi EON Free Zone & WTC

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Hyderabad

Telangana
Registrar of Companies, Telangana (Hyderabad)
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹1,520 (up to ₹1L), ₹2,020 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹2,770 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: HITEC City & Madhapur, Gachibowli Financial District

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Chennai

Tamil Nadu
Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu (Chennai)
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹720 (up to ₹1L), ₹720 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹1,220 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR / IT Corridor), Guindy Industrial Estate & Ekkaduthangal

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Ahmedabad

Gujarat
Registrar of Companies, Gujarat (Ahmedabad)
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹820 (up to ₹1L), ₹5,120 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹7,620 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: SG Highway (Sarkhej–Gandhinagar), GIFT City (Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad)

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Kolkata

West Bengal
Registrar of Companies, West Bengal (Kolkata)
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹370 (up to ₹1L), ₹370 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹370 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Salt Lake Sector V (IT Hub), New Town Rajarhat (Smart Business District)

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Jaipur

Rajasthan
Registrar of Companies, Rajasthan (Jaipur)
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹5,510 (up to ₹1L), ₹5,510 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹5,510 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Mahindra World City (SEZ), Malviya Nagar Industrial Area

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Chandigarh

Chandigarh
Registrar of Companies, Punjab & Chandigarh
Stamp: Official SPICe+ Schedule: ₹1,503 (up to ₹1L), ₹1,503 (₹1L–₹10L), ₹1,503 (₹10L–₹15L)

Hubs: Chandigarh Technology Park (IT Park Kishangarh), Sector 17 Commercial City Centre

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