End-to-end company registration in India under the Companies Act, 2013. We handle digital signatures, name approval, SPICe+ filing, PAN/TAN, bank account and post-incorporation compliance for Indian entrepreneurs and for foreign companies setting up an Indian subsidiary.
Company registration in India is governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and administered by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) for each state, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
As part of its ease of doing business reforms, the MCA introduced the integrated web form SPICe+ (INC-32). One application now covers name reservation, incorporation, Director Identification Number (DIN) allotment and the mandatory issue of PAN and TAN. The linked AGILE-PRO-S form covers EPFO and ESIC registration, GSTIN where applied for, Professional Tax in applicable states, and opening the company's bank account.
The process is far simpler than it used to be, but details still matter. Name rejections, mismatched documents, unapostilled foreign papers and missed post-incorporation deadlines are the most common causes of delay. Working with experienced professionals keeps your registration on track and lets you focus on building the business.
| Structure | Minimum members | Key features | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited Company | 2 directors, 2 shareholders | Limited liability, separate legal entity, easy to raise equity, FDI permitted | Start-ups, SMEs, foreign subsidiaries |
| One Person Company (OPC) | 1 director, 1 shareholder | Limited liability with a single owner; open only to Indian citizens resident in India | Solo Indian founders |
| Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | 2 designated partners | Partnership flexibility with limited liability, lighter compliance | Professional and service firms |
| Public Limited Company | 3 directors, 7 shareholders | Can raise capital from the public, with stricter compliance | Larger businesses and future listings |
Foreign companies can also operate through a liaison, branch or project office. Our India entry strategy page compares every route.
We apply for DSCs for the proposed directors and subscribers through a licensed Certifying Authority.
We check name availability and trademark conflicts, then apply for name reservation on the MCA portal.
Once the name is approved, Part B must be filed within 20 days, together with the e-MOA, e-AOA and AGILE-PRO-S.
The ROC scrutinises the application and, once satisfied, issues the Certificate of Incorporation with the company's CIN, PAN and TAN. This is conclusive evidence that the company has been formed.
If the registered office address was not given at incorporation, Form INC-22 must be filed within 30 days of incorporation, with proof of the office such as a utility bill and owner's NOC or rent agreement.
Once documents are complete, an Indian private limited company is usually registered within a few weeks. Foreign subsidiaries take longer, mainly because parent-company documents must be notarised and apostilled or consularised abroad. We share a clear timeline at the start.
For the registered office: a recent utility bill, plus a rent or lease agreement and the owner's NOC if the premises are not owned by the company.
Further reading: How to set up a company in India: a step-by-step guide
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