Private Limited Company Registration in India

Why Founders Choose Private Limited Company Registration

A private limited company is the default vehicle for founders raising venture capital, scaling a team and serving enterprise clients in India. Once incorporated, the pvt ltd becomes a distinct legal person that can sign contracts, hold assets, sue and be sued in its own name. Shareholders enjoy limited liability, which means personal property is shielded if the business runs into debt or litigation. This separation is the single biggest reason most growing businesses pick private limited company registration over a partnership or proprietorship.

The trade off is annual compliance. A Pvt Ltd carries mandatory statutory audit from year one, four ROC filings a year for an active board, DIR 3 KYC for every director, AOC 4 with audited financials and MGT 7 as the annual return. Founders moving from a proprietorship habit often feel this is heavy. From inside a CS practice, this is the single biggest reason founders later default on compliance and accumulate avoidable penalties.

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Eligibility Criteria for Private Limited Company Registration

• Minimum two and maximum two hundred shareholders
• Minimum two and maximum fifteen directors
• At least one director must be an Indian resident who stayed in India for one hundred and eighty two days or more during the previous financial year
• A unique proposed name that does not conflict with existing companies, LLPs or registered trademarks
• A registered office address with valid documentary proof

Documents Required for Pvt Ltd Company Registration

Step by Step Private Limited Company Registration Process

1. Name reservation through SPICe+ Part AWe submit up to two name options. The system checks for conflicts with existing companies, LLPs and registered trademarks. Approval typically arrives in one to two working days. We share the approved name letter for your record.
2. Class 3 DSC for each directorClass 3 is mandatory on MCA V3. Class 2 was deprecated in 2021. We arrange video verification on the same day. The DSC is usable across MCA, GST and Income Tax portals.
3. Drafting of MOA and AOAThe Memorandum and Articles are drafted by our team based on your business objects and ownership preferences. Both documents come to you for review with annotations on each clause.
4. SPICe+ Part B with INC 33, INC 34 and AGILE PROThe integrated form covers incorporation, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax registration where applicable, optional GSTIN, and bank account opening. DIN is allotted within the same filing for first time directors.
5. Certificate of IncorporationThe ROC issues your Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN. The pvt ltd is now legally registered and ready to open a current account.
6. INC 20A within one hundred and eighty daysWe file form INC 20A declaring commencement of business after the bank account is opened and the paid up capital is deposited. Without this filing, the company cannot legally trade.

Private Limited Company Registration Fees in India

Total private limited company registration cost has three components. ROC government fee depends on authorised capital. Stamp duty on MOA and AOA depends on the state. Our professional fee is fixed and includes Class 3 DSC for two directors, name approval, MOA and AOA drafting, SPICe+ filing, PAN, TAN, AGILE PRO, INC 20A and bank account opening coordination. As a real example, total cost in Maharashtra for an authorised capital of one lakh comes to a tight three digit thousand range; in Karnataka it sits slightly higher due to state stamp duty. Request a callback for an itemised view of pvt ltd company registration fees applicable to your state.

Post Incorporation Compliance for a Private Limited Company

Founders often think the work is over when the Certificate of Incorporation arrives. From a CS practice, the first six months are when most avoidable penalties are incurred. Here is the checklist we work to.

1. Apply for a current account using the Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, AOA, PAN and a board resolution. Open within the first thirty days.
2. Deposit the subscribed paid up capital into the current account.
3. Appoint the first statutory auditor through form ADT 1 within thirty days of incorporation.
4. Issue share certificates to subscribers within sixty days of incorporation.
5. Pay stamp duty on share certificates as per the state where the registered office is located.
6. File form INC 20A declaring commencement of business within one hundred and eighty days.

Frequently Asked Questions on Private Limited Company Registration