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Incorporation

Register your Private Limited company in India.

We handle the incorporation workflow end to end: name reservation, SPICe+ filing, DSC guidance, DIN allotment, MOA and AOA drafting, PAN, TAN, and post-incorporation setup.

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Starting from ₹4,999Typical timelineCompany incorporation

We run the incorporation workflow end to end: name reservation, SPICe+ (INC-32) with eMOA and eAOA, DIN allotment, PAN and TAN — so the Certificate of Incorporation lands in 1–3 working days after filing, and the post-incorporation checklist starts on day one.

What is included
  • • Company name check and reservation support
  • • SPICe+ filing workflow
  • • DSC guidance
  • • DIN allotment support
  • • MOA and AOA drafting
  • • PAN and TAN setup
  • • Certificate of Incorporation support
  • • Post-incorporation checklist
Documents required
  • • PAN and Aadhaar for directors
  • • Contact details and passport-size photograph
  • • Registered office proof and address proof
  • • Shareholder details
  • • Any additional proof required for foreign or corporate subscribers
Government fees

See the fee table below for the statutory filing charge and common delay logic.

Legal basis
  • • Section 3(1)(ii) of the Companies Act 2013
  • • Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013
  • • Section 149 of the Companies Act 2013
Not included in this service
  • ✕GST registration (separate engagement)
  • ✕PF / ESIC registration
  • ✕Trademark registration
  • ✕INC-20A (Commencement of Business) filing
  • ✕Statutory audit
  • ✕Any ROC annual compliance filings
  • ✕Foreign national or NRI director — additional documents and fees apply
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Process

How the service works

The workflow is built to be predictable: document collection, legal review, filing, and post-filing follow-through.

Step 1Name

Check the company name

We start with the name availability step so the proposed structure can move into incorporation without avoidable rejection.

Step 2Docs

Collect director and office documents

The pack gathers the PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and registered office proof needed for the SPICe+ process.

Step 3Filing

File SPICe+ and linked forms

We submit the incorporation set, including the eMOA, eAOA, and related forms that complete the ROC workflow.

Step 4Completion

Deliver the incorporation outcome

Once approved, we keep the CIN, PAN, TAN, and post-incorporation setup trail organized so the company can start operating cleanly.

AEO summary

A Private Limited company needs a minimum of 2 shareholders and 2 directors (ss.3(1)(ii) and 149, Companies Act 2013) and is incorporated by filing SPICe+ (INC-32) with eMOA (INC-33), eAOA (INC-34) and the INC-9 declarations under s.7. DINs are allotted within the same process and the Certificate of Incorporation typically follows in 1–3 working days, with PAN and TAN issued simultaneously.

Why founders choose this structure

A Private Limited company is the most common startup structure in India because it gives founders a formal company wrapper that is easier to use for fundraising, ownership tracking, and future governance.

The incorporation workflow is straightforward when the documents are ready and the filing sequence is kept in order.

  • • The company can start with two shareholders and two directors.
  • • The statutory record is easier to maintain than informal founder arrangements.
  • • The structure is familiar to investors and lenders.

Small company thresholds

A Private Limited company qualifies as a small company if its paid-up share capital does not exceed ₹4 crore and its turnover does not exceed ₹40 crore. The current thresholds were revised by the Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Amendment Rules 2022, notified on 15 September 2022.

Small companies and OPCs get reduced compliance obligations, including the shorter annual return and relief from mandatory secretarial audit.

  • • MGT-7A applies instead of MGT-7.
  • • Mandatory secretarial audit does not apply.
  • • The board meeting schedule is lighter than a standard private company.

What happens after incorporation

Once the company is incorporated, the next task is to keep the structure operationally clean. That usually means the compliance calendar, cap table, and founder documentation are all set up immediately after the certificate arrives.

The better that post-incorporation setup is handled, the easier the later compliance work becomes.

  • • CIN, PAN, and TAN should be stored together.
  • • The registered office proof should be kept current.
  • • The first compliance cycle should start immediately after setup.

Government fees

Fee breakdown

ItemFeeNotes
SPICe+ incorporation filingAs per MCA fee tableThe base fee depends on the company structure and nominal share capital.
Name reservation / incorporation pathAs per MCA fee tableAny name reservation or related filing uses the current MCA schedule.
Stamp duty on MOA / AOAAs per state stamp lawStamp duty varies by state and the authorised capital declared in the incorporation documents.

Timeline

Typical turnaround

Typical timeline usually means a 7 days turnaround, assuming documents are complete and any board or shareholder approvals are already in place.

Pricing note

Government fees, ROC charges, and state stamp duty can vary with authorised capital and filing path even when the professional fee stays fixed.

Related services

Keep the company moving

GST Registration

Register for GST before filing returns or claiming input tax credit.

PAN TAN Registration

PAN and TAN registration when this filing or compliance step is triggered.

ROC Annual Compliance

File MGT-7A and AOC-4 annually to avoid ₹100/day MCA penalties.

AOC-4 due date

Financial statements due within 30 days of the AGM (s.137).

MGT-7 due date

Annual return due within 60 days of the AGM (s.92).

DIR-3 KYC due date

Annual director KYC — due 30 September (Rule 12A).

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many shareholders and directors are required to incorporate a Private Limited company?
Under Section 3(1)(ii) of the Companies Act 2013, a Private Limited company requires a minimum of 2 shareholders and a maximum of 200. Section 149 requires a minimum of 2 directors and permits up to 15 directors, with the cap extendable beyond 15 by passing a special resolution. The first directors are named in the MOA and each files a declaration of eligibility (form INC-9) as part of the SPICe+ (INC-32) submission.
Is there a minimum paid-up capital required to incorporate?
No. The minimum paid-up capital requirement was removed by the Companies (Amendment) Act 2015. You can incorporate with a nominal paid-up capital — even ₹10,000 — and increase it later through a rights issue or preferential allotment as the business grows. The authorised capital you declare in the MOA does attract a ROC filing fee, so founders typically start with ₹1 lakh authorised capital.
What documents are required under Section 7 of the Companies Act?
Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013 prescribes the documents for incorporation: the Memorandum of Association (filed as eMOA, form INC-33), the Articles of Association (filed as eAOA, form INC-34), a declaration by each first director and subscriber in form INC-9, and proof of the registered office address. All are submitted together via the SPICe+ integrated form (INC-32) linked to AGILE-Pro for simultaneous GST, ESIC, EPFO, and bank account registration.
How is a DIN allotted and how long does the CIN take after filing?
For the first two directors, a Director Identification Number (DIN) is allotted automatically within the SPICe+ (INC-32) process — no separate DIN application is required. Once the ROC approves the SPICe+ filing, the Corporate Identity Number (CIN) is typically allotted within 1 to 3 working days. The Certificate of Incorporation issued by the ROC carries the CIN and is conclusive evidence of incorporation under Section 7(2) of the Companies Act 2013.
Will my newly incorporated company qualify as a "small company" and what compliance relief does that give?
A Private Limited company qualifies as a small company under Section 2(85) of the Companies Act 2013 if its paid-up share capital does not exceed ₹4 crore and its turnover does not exceed ₹40 crore (thresholds revised by the Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Amendment Rules 2022, GSR 700(E), dated 15 September 2022). Small companies file the shorter annual return form MGT-7A instead of MGT-7, are exempt from mandatory secretarial audit, and need only two board meetings per year instead of four.
What is the additional fee if post-incorporation filings are late?
Most ROC filings carry an additional fee of ₹100 per day for each day of delay under s.403 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014, with no upper cap. Examples: SH-7 for a capital change is due within 30 days (s.64(1)), DIR-12 for director changes within 30 days, and MGT-7 within 60 days of the AGM — each accumulates ₹100/day from its own due date.

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