What is Company Registration?
Company registration is the legal process of registering your business with MCA. It legalises you business Identity as separate legal entity in the eyes of law. In India, Registering Start-ups as Pvt Ltd Company, Section 8 Company and even as OPC (One Person Company) For those wants to have the ownership and Control in Their hands only are So common these days Due to which MCA Ministry of Corporate Affairs Provides Many Options to entrepreneurs to register their Start-ups at the early stages itself.
Documents issued by MCA, Income Tax Authority, ESIC and EPFO Department upon successful Company Registration:
| Documents | Authority |
|---|---|
| Name Approval Letter | MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) |
| DIN Approval Letter | MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) |
| COI (Certificate of Incorporation) | MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) |
| MOA (Memorandum of Association) | MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) |
| AOA (Article of Association) | MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) |
| ESIC Registration Number | Employee's State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| EPFO Registration Number | Employees' Provident Fund Organisation |
| PAN( Permanent Account Number) | Income Tax Department |
| TAN ( Temporary Account Number) | Income Tax Department |
Key Benefits of Company Registration
Registering your business as a company offers numerous Benefits :
Limited Liability
Shareholders' personal assets are protected from business liabilities.
Fundraising
Easier to raise capital through equity or loans from investors/banks.
Credibility
Enhances trust among customers, vendors and government agencies.
Perpetual Existence
Company continues regardless of changes in ownership/directors.
Tax Benefits
Access to various tax deductions and lower corporate tax rates.
Types of Companies in India
Choose the right structure for your business:
Private Limited Company
- Minimum 2 shareholders, maximum 200
- Minimum 2 directors
- ₹1 lakh minimum paid-up capital
- Most popular for startups and SMEs
One Person Company (OPC)
- Single shareholder and director
- Nominee required
- Great for solo entrepreneurs
- Limited liability protection
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Hybrid of company and partnership
- Minimum 2 partners
- Less compliance than private limited
- No minimum capital requirement
Public Limited Company
- Minimum 7 shareholders
- Minimum 3 directors
- ₹5 lakhs minimum capital
- Suitable for large businesses
Documents Required for Company Registration
The documents needed vary based on company type and stakeholders:
For Directors/Shareholders:
PAN Card
Mandatory for all Indian directors
ID Proof
Aadhaar, Passport or Driver's License
Address Proof
Bank statement or utility bill (not older than 2 months)
Photograph
Passport size photo
For Registered Office:
Ownership Proof
Property papers if owned
Rent Agreement
If premises are rented
NOC
No Objection Certificate from owner
Utility Bill
Electricity/water bill for address proof
Our Simple 7-Step Company Registration Process
We make company registration quick and hassle-free:
1. DSC Application
Obtain Digital Signature Certificate for directors.
2. DIN Allocation
Get Director Identification Number for proposed directors.
3. Name Approval
File RUN (Reserve Unique Name) application with MCA.
4. MOA/AOA Drafting
Prepare Memorandum and Articles of Association.
5. Incorporation Filing
Submit SPICe+ form with all required documents.
6. PAN/TAN Application
Apply for Permanent Account Number and Tax Deduction Account Number.
7. Certificate Issuance
Receive Certificate of Incorporation from ROC.
Transparent Pricing
Our company registration packages include:
| Service | Government Fee | Our Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited Company | ₹7,000-₹15,000 | ₹8,999 | ₹15,999-₹23,999 |
| One Person Company (OPC) | ₹5,000-₹10,000 | ₹7,999 | ₹12,999-₹17,999 |
| Limited Liability Partnership | ₹5,000-₹10,000 | ₹6,999 | ₹11,999-₹16,999 |
| Public Limited Company | ₹15,000-₹25,000 | ₹12,999 | ₹27,999-₹37,999 |
Post-Registration Compliance
After company incorporation, you need to maintain compliance:
Annual Filings
MCA Returns: AOC-4 (financials) and MGT-7 (annual return)
Income Tax Returns: ITR-6 for companies
Audit: Mandatory if turnover > ₹1 crore
Periodic Compliance
Board Meetings: Minimum 4 per year
AGM: Annual General Meeting within 6 months of FY end
Director KYC: Annual DIR-3 KYC filing
Tax Compliance
GST Registration: If turnover > ₹40 lakhs
TDS Deduction: On applicable payments
Advance Tax: Quarterly payments if tax liability > ₹10,000
Statutory Registers
Maintain mandatory registers:
- Register of Members
- Register of Directors
- Register of Charges
- Minutes Books
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about company registration answered by our experts:
Typically 7-10 working days after document submission for private limited companies. With our expedited service, we can often complete it within 5-7 working days.
No minimum capital requirement since 2015. You can start a private limited company with as little as ₹1,000 authorized capital.
Yes, foreign nationals can be directors in Indian companies. They need DIN and must have valid passport (notarized/Apostilled if outside India).
Authorized capital is the maximum capital a company can raise. Paid-up capital is the actual amount invested by shareholders.
Yes, you can use your home address as registered office with proper NOC from the owner (if rented) and address proof documents.