What's included
- Name reservation
- MOA and AOA drafting
- Certificate of incorporation
Who needs it
- Founders planning to raise investment
- Businesses that want limited liability
- Foreign companies setting up an Indian subsidiary
- Proprietors converting to a company as they grow
Documents required
- PAN and Aadhaar of all directors and shareholders (passport for foreign nationals)
- Address proof and photographs of directors
- Registered office proof with the owner's NOC
- Proposed names and main business activities
How it works
- PlanChoose the name, capital, shareholding and directors.
- Signatures and nameDigital signature certificates and name reservation.
- File SPICe+Incorporation forms, MOA and AOA, with PAN and TAN applications.
- After incorporationBank account, commencement of business filing, first auditor and statutory registers.
Timeline: Usually 7–15 working days, depending on name approval and MCA processing.
Frequently asked questions
How many people do I need to start a private limited company?
At least two directors and two shareholders, who can be the same people. At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the previous calendar year.
Is there a minimum capital requirement?
No. A private limited company can start with any amount of capital; the authorised capital you choose affects government fees and stamp duty.
What compliance follows incorporation?
Commencement of business filing, appointment of the first auditor, board meetings, annual audit, annual ROC returns and income tax returns, plus GST and TDS where applicable.