Private Limited Company Registration in India
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- ✓Startups planning to raise VC/angel funding
- ✓Businesses with 2+ founders splitting equity
- ✓Companies expecting significant revenue or employee growth
2 directors/shareholders included. Every additional person: ₹3,500. NR DSC: +₹10,000.
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- Minimum 2, maximum 15
- At least 1 must be a resident Indian (stayed 182+ days in India in the prior financial year)
- Minimum 2, maximum 200
- Directors and shareholders can be the same persons
No minimum paid-up capital requirement under Companies Act 2013
Limited — shareholders are only liable up to their share contribution
Registration process
| Step | Action | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
01 | DSC + DIN for each director Each proposed director obtains a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN). Indian directors use PAN; foreign directors use passport. | 1–2 days |
02 | Name reservation via RUN Reserve the company name through the MCA21 RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service. Up to 2 name choices are submitted; MCA approves or rejects within 3 working days. | 1–3 days |
03 | SPICe+ filing (INC-32) File the SPICe+ form incorporating all in one — MOA, AOA, DIN allotment, PAN/TAN application, ESI, EPFO, and bank account opening request, all in a single submission to the Registrar of Companies. | 2–5 days |
04 | Certificate of Incorporation issued ROC (Registrar of Companies) issues the Certificate of Incorporation (COI) with CIN. The company legally exists from this date. | 1–2 days |
05 | PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESI activated Company PAN, TAN, EPFO registration, and ESI registration are automatically processed alongside the SPICe+ filing. Bank account opening follows. | 1–3 days |
Document checklist
Prepare these before starting — Nexub will guide you through each one.
Director / Shareholder Documents
- ☐PAN card (all Indian directors/shareholders)
- ☐Aadhaar card (all Indian directors/shareholders)
- ☐Passport (foreign nationals)
- ☐Recent passport-sized photograph
- ☐Latest bank statement or utility bill (address proof, within 2 months)
Registered Office Documents
- ☐Electricity bill or utility bill of the office (within 2 months)
- ☐NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the property owner
- ☐Rent agreement (if rented)
What Nexub delivers
Everything included in your formation fee — no hidden extras.
Optional add-ons
Add at formation time or anytime after incorporation.
Startup India (DPIIT) Registration
₹6,000DPIIT recognition + eligibility for Section 80-IAC tax exemption and Startup India benefits.
Add thisMSME / Udyam Registration
₹1,500Udyam portal registration for access to government MSME schemes, priority lending, and subsidies.
Add thisGST Registration
₹5,000GST registration on the GSTN portal, including GSTIN issuance and business verification.
Add thisIE Code (Import Export)
₹3,500Import Export Code from DGFT — mandatory for any business involved in international trade.
Add thisLUT Registration
₹3,000Letter of Undertaking filing with GST authorities — enables zero-rated exports without upfront tax payment.
Add thisAnnual compliance obligations
After formation, these filings keep your company in good standing.
| Filing | Frequency | Penalty for delay |
|---|---|---|
| AOC-4 (Annual Financial Statements) | Annual | ₹200/day delay |
| MGT-7 (Annual Return) | Annual | ₹200/day delay |
| DIR-3 KYC (Director KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 per director |
| GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B (if GST registered) | Monthly/Quarterly | — |
| Income Tax Return (ITR-6) | Annual | — |
| TDS Returns (Form 24Q/26Q) | Quarterly | — |
| Board Meetings | Min. 4 per year | — |
| AGM (Annual General Meeting) | Annual | — |
Pvt Ltd registration — common questions
Everything founders ask before registering a Private Limited Company in India.
No. A Pvt Ltd requires a minimum of 2 shareholders and 2 directors. If you want a sole-owner structure with limited liability, consider a One Person Company (OPC) instead.
No. Only 1 of the minimum 2 directors must be a resident Indian (stayed 182+ days in India in the preceding financial year). The second director can be a foreign national.
Yes, a registered office address in India is mandatory. This can be a residential address with owner consent. Nexub provides a virtual registered office as an optional add-on.
GST registration typically takes 3–7 working days after incorporation. Nexub can file GST registration as part of your formation package at ₹5,000.
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement. Many companies start with ₹1,00,000 authorised capital (standard) though the actual paid-up amount can be as low as ₹1.
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