Company registration, GST and compliance for founders across India

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Register your Private Limited company in 7⁠–⁠14 working days.

We check your company name, prepare all the documents, file them with the government and get you your certificate, PAN and TAN. Every filing is checked by a Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary.

Who it is for

  • You plan to raise money from angels or VCs, now or later.
  • You want to give employees ESOPs.
  • Enterprise customers or government tenders expect you to be a company.
  • You want your personal assets kept separate from the business.

When something else fits better

You are a solo founder and do not expect outside investors soon. Consider an OPC.

You run a professional or services firm with partners and want lighter compliance. Consider an LLP.

What is included

  • Checking that up to two names you like are available
  • Reserving your company name with the government
  • Director ID (DIN) for up to 3 directors
  • MoA and AoA, your company's rulebook, written for your business
  • The main registration form (SPICe+), certified by a CA or CS
  • PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC registrations, plus a bank account application, filed together
  • Certificate of incorporation, PAN and TAN, sent to you as soon as the MCA issues them
  • A calendar of every deadline in your first year

Not included

  • Government fees and stamp duty (we charge exactly what the government charges)
  • Digital signatures for directors
  • Attesting documents signed outside India
  • GST registration, if you need it separately
  • Auditor's fee and yearly filings

Documents you will need

DocumentFrom
PAN cardForeign nationals: passport insteadEach director and shareholder
Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licenceEach director and shareholder
Bank statement, or electricity or phone billIn their name, no older than 2 monthsEach director and shareholder
Passport-size photographEach director
Utility bill for the registered officeElectricity, water or gas, no older than 2 monthsCompany
No-objection letter from the property ownerPlus the rent agreement if rented. A home address is fine.Owner of the premises

Timeline

Usually 7–14 working days once we have all your documents.

  1. Day 1

    Documents checked

    We review every document and flag anything that needs redoing before it reaches the MCA.

  2. Days 1–3

    Digital signatures issued

    Each director does a short video check so they can sign forms online.

  3. Days 2–5

    Name approved

    We apply for your name. The government approves it or asks for another one.

  4. Days 4–8

    Incorporation filed

    Directors sign the documents online and we file them.

  5. Days 7–14

    Certificate issued

    You get your certificate of incorporation, company PAN and TAN. You're official!

What can slow it down. It can take a few days longer if the name you want is rejected, the government portal asks for changes, or a digital signature takes time to verify.

How we work together

  1. 01 Talk to us

    You
    Tell us your proposed names, directors, state and capital.
    Us
    Confirm the structure suits you and send a written, itemised quote.
  2. 02 Documents

    You
    Upload the documents listed above.
    Us
    Check them and arrange digital signatures for each director.
  3. 03 Name and drafting

    You
    Confirm what your business will do and who owns how much.
    Us
    Apply for your name and write your company rulebook (MoA and AoA).
  4. 04 Signing and filing

    You
    Sign the forms with your digital signature.
    Us
    Certify and file everything, and answer any questions from the government.
  5. 05 Handover

    You
    Open the bank account and deposit the share capital.
    Us
    Send your certificate, PAN, TAN and first-year compliance calendar.

After incorporation

These deadlines start on the date of incorporation. Your compliance calendar lists the exact dates.

WhenWhatForm
Within 30 daysAppoint the first auditor by board resolutionADT-1 (filed within 15 days of appointment)
Within 180 daysDeposit share capital and declare commencement of businessINC-20A
Every yearFile financial statements and the annual returnAOC-4, MGT-7 or MGT-7A
Every yearComplete KYC for each directorDIR-3 KYC

How it compares with an LLP or a One Person Company

Read the full comparison
Private Limited compared with the other structures
Private LimitedLLPOne Person Company
Minimum people2 directors, 2 shareholders2 designated partners1 director, 1 nominee
Resident in India requirementAt least 1 directorAt least 1 designated partnerDirector resident in India; member an Indian citizen
Can raise equity from investorsYesNo (partners contribute capital)No, convert to Pvt Ltd first
ESOPsYesNoNo
Statutory auditAlwaysAbove ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contributionAlways
Main annual ROC filingsAOC-4, MGT-7A or MGT-7Form 8, Form 11AOC-4, MGT-7A

Questions

How long does it take?

Usually 7–14 working days once we have all your documents. It can take a few days longer if the name you want is rejected, the government portal asks for changes, or a digital signature takes time to verify.

How many directors and shareholders do I need?

At least two directors and two shareholders; the same two people can be both. At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the previous financial year.

Is there a minimum capital?

No. Most founders start with ₹1 lakh authorised capital. The MCA charges no filing fee up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital, though state stamp duty still applies.

Can I use my home as the registered office?

Yes. You need a recent utility bill for the address and a no-objection letter from the owner, plus the rent agreement if it is rented.

Can I be a director while I am employed elsewhere?

The Companies Act does not prevent it, but your employment contract might. Check whether your employer requires consent for outside directorships.

Will my company get the 80-IAC tax holiday?

Not automatically. You first need DPIIT recognition, and then a separate approval from the Inter-Ministerial Board. Only eligible startups incorporated within the qualifying period get it. We can advise on both applications.

Ready to register your company?

Send us your proposed names, directors and state. We will reply with an itemised quote.

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