Private Limited Company Registration in India - Complete Process & Fees

• Company Limited by Shares: The most popular form of Pvt Ltd companies, where the liability is capped at the unpaid share capital; suits budding businesses and ready-for-investment businesses.
• Company Limited by Guarantee: The liability of members is limited to a certain sum payable only in case of winding up. Commonly used for certain or non-profit purposes.
• Unlimited Private Company: An arrangement in which the members enjoy unlimited liability, often preferred for its greater control.
• One Person Company (OPC): A single proprietorship-owned private limited company that gives limited liability and legal entity status.
• Small Private Limited Company: It is a Pvt Ltd company that has lower capital and turnover requirements and has less bureaucracy for compliance.
• Subsidiary Private Limited Company: A private limited company which is under the control of another company, having more than 50% of its share capital.

• Better Credibility: A registered private limited company ensures better credibility as a known corporate entity.
• Attract Funding: Allows the raising of equity as well as debt to create an optimal capital structure.
• Foreign Investment: Allowed to get FDI through the automatic route.
• Separate Legal Entity: The Pvt Ltd company has a distinct legal identity, which helps the personal and business risks remain separate.
• Easy Exit Plan: Facilitates exit through sale of equity or dilution of equity.
• Limited Liability: Protects personal assets of the shareholder and the director.
• Easy Transferability: The ownership can be transferred very easily by transferring shares.

• Ownership & Management: In a Pvt Ltd Company, there must be a minimum of two directors and two shareholders. At least one of the directors needs to be a resident of India for a minimum of 182 days in the previous financial year. The directors and the stakeholders may be the same people. Both individuals and companies can be stakeholders.
• Registered Office: It is mandatory to provide a valid registered office address in India to enable official communication. One must provide address proof and an NOC from the owner of the property during registration.
• Statutory Identification: All directors require a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for filing online as well as a Director Identification Number (DIN), which can be obtained for private limited company online registration.
• Name & Incorporation Documents: The name of a proposed company has to be unique, recognized by MCA. Also the MOA and AOA has to be submitted for incorporating objectives as well as the internal structure for a company.

• Step 1: Apply for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): A Digital Signature Certificate, or DSC, is an essential document that requires signing all e-forms while registering a Pvt Ltd company. DSC proves the identity of directors.
• Step 2: Submit Application for Name Availability: The proposed name for the company shall come from the SPICE RUN form that belongs to SPICe+. It must define business activity and objects. The name should neither be like other business organizations nor work in conflict with Emblems and Names Act regulations. It can also be searched online for availability.
• Step 3: Submission of SPICe+ form (INC-32): After the name has been approved, the application for a private limited company registration online through the INC-32 form has to be done on the MCA portal by submitting the SPICe+ form. This form involves the entry of all the required company information, members, and subscribers, and the application for the DIN number, PAN, and TAN.
• Step 4: Draft and File MoA & AoA: Filing of e-MoA (INC-33) and e-AoA (INC-34) The MoA lays down the objects of the company and its goals, whereas AoA deals with the internal rules of the company and the management pattern.
• Step 5: Certificate of Incorporation: If all the documents are in order, MCA approves the formation, and the Certificate of Incorporation is issued along with PAN and TAN.

• DSC & DIN Allotment (2–3 working days): Digital signature certificates as well as DIN numbers are procured for all the intended directors so that online submissions can be conducted.
• Name Approval (2–4 working days): The proposed business name will then be submitted for approval by MCA, depending on its availability and adherence to name guidelines.
• Preparation & Filing of Incorporation Forms (3–5 working days): SPICe+ form, Memorandum of Association, and Articles of Association are prepared and filed with the MCA.
• Verification & Approval by RoC (2–3 working days): The Registrar of Companies does verification and grants the Certificate of Incorporation.
• Issuance of PAN & TAN: PAN and TAN are allotted along with the Certificate of Incorporation, thereby completing the incorporation process of a Pvt Ltd company.

Identity and Address Proof of Directors/Shareholders

• Passport size photographs of the directors
• Copy of Aadhar Card
• Copy of PAN Card or Passport (in case of foreign national or NRI)
• Copy of latest bank statement and utility bill

Address Proof of Registered Office

• Copy of electricity/water/gas bill (not older than two months)
• Rent agreement with Aadhar card and PAN card of owner
• Property Tax Receipt / Sale deed / POA
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner of the property
• 3 GPS Based Photograph of Registred office

The complete Pvt Ltd company registration fees in India is from ₹ 9,499. The time taken for Pvt Ltd company registration is 10–15 working days. .

Note: The aforementioned Fees is exclusive of GST.

Also Check - State wise Registration Fees of Pvt Ltd Company in India