What is the minimum capital required to register a Private Limited Company in India?

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Private Limited Company in India under the Companies Act 2013. You can start with as little as Rs. 1 lakh authorised capital, though Rs. 1 lakh is standard for startups. The company must have at least 2 directors and 2 shareholders.

How long does it take to register a company in India?

With all documents in order, a Private Limited Company can be incorporated in 7–15 working days. The process includes DSC issuance (1–3 days), name approval via RUN (1–3 days), and filing of SPICe+ form for Certificate of Incorporation (3–7 days). Delays occur if the name is rejected or documents need correction.

What is the difference between a Private Limited Company and an LLP?

A Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) has limited liability, can raise equity investment, and requires annual compliance including board meetings, statutory audit, and ROC filings. An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) has simpler compliance — no mandatory statutory audit below Rs. 40 lakh turnover or Rs. 25 lakh capital — and partners are taxed at 30%. Pvt Ltd is preferred for startups seeking VC/angel investment. LLP suits professional service firms and businesses with lower compliance appetite.

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Private Limited Company

The preferred structure for startups and growing businesses seeking investment. Includes DSC, DIN, SPICe+ filing, MOA/AOA drafting, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and GSTIN advisory.

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Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Flexible structure with lower compliance burden than Pvt Ltd. Suitable for professionals and service businesses. Includes LLP Agreement drafting, DPIN, FiLLiP form filing, and Certificate of Incorporation.

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One Person Company (OPC)

For solo founders who want corporate structure with limited liability. Single director and nominee director requirement. Mandatory conversion rules on exceeding turnover/paid-up capital thresholds.

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DPIIT Startup Recognition

After incorporation, DPIIT recognition on the Startup India portal unlocks Section 80-IAC tax holiday, patent rebates, GeM access, and Seed Fund eligibility. Free, processed in 7–14 days.

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Section 80-IAC IMB Application

After DPIIT recognition, we prepare and file the Inter-Ministerial Board application for the 100% profit tax exemption under Section 80-IAC for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10.

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Post-Incorporation Compliance

First board meeting within 30 days, auditor appointment, commencement of business (Form INC-20A), registered office verification, and share certificate issuance.

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Name Approval

RUN (Reserve Unique Name) application with 2 name options. We advise on name availability and MCA naming guidelines before application to minimise rejection risk.

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Annual ROC Compliance

MGT-7A (annual return), AOC-4 (financial statements), DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, ADT-1, and other mandatory MCA filings handled on a retainer basis post-incorporation.

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Name & Structure

We advise on Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC based on your business, funding plans, and compliance appetite.

DSC & DIN

Digital Signature Certificate obtained for all directors. DIN applied through SPICe+ form.

SPICe+ Filing

Integrated incorporation form covering company name, MOA, AOA, PAN, TAN, ESIC, EPFO, and professional tax registration in one application.

Certificate of Incorporation

Issued by ROC within 1–7 days of document verification. CIN allotted. Company legally exists from this date.

Post-Incorporation

Bank account opening assistance, GST registration, first board meeting, auditor appointment, and INC-20A filing within 180 days.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Private Limited Company in India after the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. You can incorporate with Re.1 as authorised capital. However, for practical purposes, most companies are incorporated with Rs.1 lakh authorised capital and Rs.1–10 lakh paid-up capital to meet bank account opening requirements.

With all documents in order, the SPICe+ integrated form can be processed and the Certificate of Incorporation issued within 1–7 working days. Name reservation (RUN) takes 1–2 days. Total time from document submission to Certificate of Incorporation is typically 5–10 working days. DSC procurement can take 1–2 days additionally.

A Private Limited Company has shareholders and directors, can issue equity shares to investors and employees (ESOPs), is taxed at 25% (plus surcharge/cess), and has higher compliance requirements. An LLP has partners, cannot issue equity shares in the traditional sense, is not eligible for Section 80-IAC tax holiday, and has lower annual compliance burden. For startups planning to raise VC or angel funding, Pvt Ltd is the standard choice. For professional services, LLP often works better.

Yes. A foreign national can be a director of an Indian Private Limited Company provided they have a valid DIN and their foreign address proof is properly notarised and apostilled. However, at least one director must be a resident of India (must have stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous calendar year). For a foreign-promoted Indian subsidiary, a local resident director is a mandatory requirement.

No. DPIIT recognition is a separate certification from the company registration process. Company registration is done with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (ROC) — it creates the legal entity. DPIIT recognition is done on the Startup India portal — it certifies the company as a startup for benefits under the Startup India initiative including the Section 80-IAC tax holiday. You must first register the company, then apply for DPIIT recognition.

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Company Registration in India — MCA Process & Requirements

Incorporating a Private Limited Company in India involves a streamlined MCA21 process. Step one is obtaining Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for all proposed directors. Step two is Director Identification Number (DIN) allotment through the SPICe+ Part-A form, which also applies for name reservation. Step three is preparation of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) — the constitutional documents of the company. Step four is filing the SPICe+ Part-B form along with AGILE-PRO for simultaneous PAN, TAN, GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, and Professional Tax registration. Certificate of Incorporation is typically issued within 2-5 working days.

Choosing the right registered office is important — the ROC where the registered office is located determines the jurisdiction for all future MCA filings. The registered office must be a valid address where official MCA correspondence will be received. The company must display its CIN (Corporate Identification Number) on all letterheads, bills, and official documents within 30 days of incorporation.

Post-incorporation, the company must complete these tasks within prescribed timelines: open a current account in the company name, hold the first board meeting within 30 days (to appoint the first auditor), file Form INC-20A (Declaration of Commencement of Business) within 180 days after filing the first annual statutory financial statements, file Form DIR-3 KYC for all directors annually, and maintain all statutory registers at the registered office.

Shahi & Co. handles complete company registration in India — from DSC and DIN to Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, GST registration, and the first board meeting resolutions. We advise on the optimal capital structure, shareholding pattern, and MOA objects to ensure the company is structured correctly from day one.

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