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Private Limited Company Registration

Register a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013 with limited liability and separate legal entity status.

Department: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)Processing: 7-15 working days

About this License

A Private Limited Company is the most popular business structure in India, offering limited liability to shareholders, separate legal entity status, and easier access to funding. Registration is done through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal under the Companies Act, 2013. Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders required. The process includes obtaining DIN, DSC, name approval, and incorporation certificate.

Application Process

Apply for DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for all directors → Apply for DIN (Director Identification Number) for all directors → Reserve company name through SPICe+ form (RUN for name reservation) → File SPICe+ INC-32 for incorporation, PAN, TAN, and EPFO/ESIC registration → Get Certificate of Incorporation with CIN number → Apply for company PAN and TAN

1

Obtain DSC

Get Class 2 or Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate from any licensed Certifying Authority

2

Obtain DIN

Apply for Director Identification Number through SPICe+ form

3

Name Reservation

Reserve company name through RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service or SPICe+

4

File Incorporation

File SPICe+ INC-32 form with MOA (INC-33) and AOA (INC-34)

5

Get Certificate

Registrar of Companies issues Certificate of Incorporation with CIN

6

Apply PAN/TAN

Company PAN and TAN are issued as part of SPICe+ process

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders
  • 2At least 1 director must be an Indian resident
  • 3Minimum paid-up capital: No requirement (earlier ₹1 lakh)
  • 4Registered office address in India
  • 5Directors must have DIN (Director Identification Number)
  • 6No minor can be a director or shareholder

Documents Required

PAN Card of all directors and shareholders
Aadhaar Card of all directors and shareholders
Passport-size photographs
Voter ID / Passport / Driving License (address proof)
Bank statement or utility bill (address proof)
Registered office proof (rent agreement or ownership + utility bill)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the minimum number of directors required?
A: Minimum 2 directors are required for a Private Limited Company.
Q: Can a foreign national be a director?
A: Yes, but at least one director must be an Indian resident.
Q: What is the minimum capital required?
A: There is no minimum capital requirement as per the Companies Act, 2013.

Quick Information

Estimated Cost
₹6,000 - ₹25,000 (professional fees extra)
Processing Time
7-15 working days
Validity
One-time registration (lifetime)
Level
central
Department
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Fee Structure

MCA Registration Fees (based on authorized capital)₹500 - ₹5,00,000
Stamp Duty (varies by state)₹200 - ₹50,000
DSC (per director)₹1,000 - ₹2,500
Professional Fees (CA/CS)₹5,000 - ₹25,000

Tags

#company-registration#MCA#SPICe+#DIN#DSC#incorporation
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