Online Company Registration in West Bengal - Process, Fee & Documents

These are the different types of company registration or business structures under the Companies Act 2013. Each type has its necessity depending on the activities of the business.

Private Limited Company

A private limited company is a distinct legal entity from its owners, which offers the benefits of limited liabilities to its stakeholders and directors. It can have a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 200 members. Each member of a company is considered an employee of the company. Private limited company registration is India's most preferred way to incorporate an entity.

Public Limited Company

A public limited company is an association of 7 or more members; it must also have at least 3 directors per the rules. The public limited company is incorporated under the companies act 2013. They offer their shares to the general populace; hence their stocks can be bought by anybody, and the liabilities of their stakeholders are limited to the stocks they hold.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a company registered under the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) companies act. LLP is an Enhanced form of partnership Firm with the advantages of private limited companies where each partner is liable for the amount they have put into the company and shall not be responsible for the misconduct of one another. A minimum of 2 partners are required for LLP company registration. However, there is no limit to the maximum number of partners for an LLP.

One Person Company (OPC)

One-person company (OPC) is a new concept introduced by the government under the companies act in 2013. OPC are similar to a private limited and also enjoys limited liabilities of a Pvt. limited company, but only a single person is required for one person company registration who also acts as both director and stakeholder of the company.

Section-8 Company(NGO)

A company is attributed as a Section-8 company when the company is registered as a non-profit organisation. It is India's most prominent form of NGO registration under the Companies Act 2013. The purpose of section-8 NGOs is to promote culture, art, education, charity, and sports. The section-8 company can be incorporated as a Pvt limited company and a public limited company.

Nidhi Company

Nidhi company is considered a Non-banking financial sector company which works on the principle of mutual benefit and does not require RBI approval for company registration. It is founded to borrow and lend money from and among its members. The company must incorporate “Nidhi Limited” with its name.

Registering a company in West Bengal is now completely online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal. Whether you are starting a Private Limited Company, LLP, or One Person Company, the process remains the same. Below is a simple 4-step process:

• Acquire Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) : Every director and subscriber must obtain a DSC to digitally sign the incorporation documents. The process is completely paperless.
• Obtain Director Identification Number (DIN): A DIN is mandatory for all directors. Up to 3 directors can apply through the SPICe+ form, while additional directors can apply via the DIR-3 form after incorporation.
• Register on the MCA Portal & Reserve Company Name: Create an account on the MCA portal and file the SPICe+ form. In Part A, apply for a unique company name ensuring it’s not already taken or trademarked. In Part B, submit all company and director details along with the required documents.
• Get Certificate of Incorporation (COI): Once the Registrar of Companies (ROC) verifies your application, you will receive the Certificate of Incorporation. PAN and TAN are also issued by the Income Tax Department.

The cost of company registration in West Bengal varies depending on the chosen business structure and related government charges. The table below shows indicative starting fees for different company types to help you make an informed decision.