Public Limited Company Registration in India
For businesses planning to raise public capital or list on a stock exchange.
Best for
- ✓Businesses planning an IPO on BSE or NSE
- ✓Large companies seeking to raise capital from the public
- ✓Enterprises requiring more than 200 shareholders
3 directors + 4 shareholders (7 total) included. Every additional person: ₹3,500. NR DSC: +₹10,000.
Get started →View all pricing →Requirements
- Minimum 3 directors
- At least 1 must be a resident Indian
- Listed companies must have at least 1/3 independent directors
- Minimum 7 shareholders
- No maximum limit (unlike Pvt Ltd's 200-cap)
- Minimum paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh (as per Companies Act)
- Additional SEBI requirements apply for listed companies
Limited — shareholders are only liable up to their share contribution
Mandatory audit, SEBI compliance (if listed), and more stringent board requirements apply
Registration process
| Step | Action | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
01 | DSC + DIN for all directors All 3+ directors obtain DSC and DIN. At least 1 must be resident Indian. | 1–2 days |
02 | Name reservation via RUN Reserve the company name. Name must end in "Limited" (not "Private Limited"). | 1–3 days |
03 | SPICe+ filing File SPICe+ covering MOA, AOA, DIN allotment, PAN/TAN, ESI, and PF. Minimum ₹5 Lakh paid-up capital certificate required. | 5–10 days |
04 | Certificate of Incorporation issued ROC issues COI with CIN. Company is legally formed from this date. | 2–3 days |
05 | Share allotment to 7 minimum shareholders Minimum 7 shareholders must receive shares. Share certificates are issued and the register of members is created. | 3–5 days |
Document checklist
Prepare these before starting — Nexub will guide you through each one.
Director / Shareholder Documents
- ☐PAN card of all directors and shareholders
- ☐Aadhaar card (Indian nationals)
- ☐Passport (foreign nationals)
- ☐Recent passport-sized photograph
- ☐Address proof (bank statement or utility bill)
Registered Office Documents
- ☐Electricity bill or utility bill (within 2 months)
- ☐NOC from property owner
- ☐Rent agreement (if rented)
What Nexub delivers
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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 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 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/director |
| AGM (Annual General Meeting) | Annual — must be held | — |
| Statutory Audit (mandatory) | Annual | — |
| Income Tax Return (ITR-6) | Annual | — |
| GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B (if GST registered) | Monthly/Quarterly | — |
| SEBI LODR compliance (if listed) | Quarterly + Annual | — |
Public Ltd registration — common questions
Everything founders ask before registering a Public Limited Company in India.
No. Being a public limited company and being listed are separate. A company can be public (unlisted) and later choose to go through the IPO process. Listing requires additional SEBI approval and compliance.
The Companies Act requires a minimum paid-up capital of ₹5 Lakh for a Public Limited Company (vs no minimum for Pvt Ltd and OPC).
Yes. A Pvt Ltd can be converted to a Public Ltd by passing a special resolution and filing the required forms with ROC. The company must meet all Public Ltd requirements (7 shareholders, 3 directors, etc.).
For listed companies, at least 1/3 of the board must be independent directors. For unlisted public companies with paid-up capital ≥ ₹10 Crore, 2 independent directors are required.
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