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Private Limited Company Registration

Private Limited Company Registration in India
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A Private Limited Company (Pvt. Ltd.) is India's most investor-loved business structure — registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and governed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It gives your venture a separate legal identity, shields personal assets via limited liability, and opens doors to institutional funding that no proprietorship or partnership can access. In 2026, the entire incorporation process is 100% online through the SPICe+ portal — no office visits, no paper chaos. Government registration fee is nil for companies with Authorised Capital up to ₹15 Lakhs; stamp duty is state-specific and charged at actuals.

Separate Legal Entity
Limited Liability Protection
Investor-Ready Structure
Perpetual Succession

1,000+

Pvt Ltd companies incorporated

100% Online

MCA21 V3 + SPICe+ AGILE-PRO-S

7+

Years of Legal Expertise

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Register your company with pocket-friendly prices

Elemental
₹7,999
₹5,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Name Search & Availability Report
  • RUN Name Approval (up to 4 name choices)
  • DIN for 2 Directors
  • DSC for 2 Directors
  • SPICe+ Part B + AGILE-PRO-S filing
  • PAN + TAN application coordination
  • Certificate of Incorporation (COI) delivery
  • e-MOA & e-AOA Drafting
  • EPF & ESI Registration
  • 1st Auditor Appointment Documents
★ MOST POPULAR
Enriched
₹13,999
₹8,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Elemental
  • Bank Account Opening Documents
  • Share Certificate
  • Commencement of Business (INC-20A)
  • Udyam / MSME Registration
  • GST Registration Assistance
Supreme
₹20,999
₹13,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Enriched
  • The 1st Board Resolution documentation
  • Annual ITR Filing — Company
  • Financial Statements Filing — AOC-4
  • Annual Return Filing — MGT-7
  • Auditor Appointment Filing — ADT-1
✦ FULL-SERVICE
Supreme Plus
₹37,499
₹24,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Supreme
  • Directors' Report Preparation
  • Minutes of Board & General Meetings (1st FY)
  • Statutory E-Register Maintenance
  • DPT-3 & MSME-1 Filing (if applicable)
  • ITR Filing for 2 Directors

Indicative Government & Out-of-Pocket CostsBilled at Actuals

These are estimated government fees charged over and above our professional fee. Actual amounts may vary by state, capital, and director count.

Cost HeadTypical RangeNotes
SPICe+ Filing Fee₹0Free for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh
RUN Name Reservation₹1,000Per attempt; 2 names per attempt
Stamp Duty on MOA/AOA₹500 – ₹12,600State-based; Maharashtra/Delhi low, Punjab/Kerala high
PAN + TAN₹0Issued free along with COI
Class 3 DSC (2-yr)₹1,999 / personRequired for both directors and any non-director subscribers
DIN₹500 / directorAuto-applied via SPICe+ for first 3 directors
INC-20A (Commencement)₹200 – ₹400Filed within 180 days of incorporation
Total Out-of-Pocket (typical)₹4,500 – ₹17,000Lower than PLC; varies by state and capital

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By subscribing to any of the above plans, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

  1. Stamp Duty varies from state to state and shall be charged at actuals, over and above the plan fee. It is applied on the MOA, AOA, and SPICe+ forms at state-prescribed rates.
  2. The fees above are valid for companies with Authorized Capital up to ₹15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakhs), where the MCA registration fee is nil. For Authorized Capital above ₹15 Lakhs, MCA fees increase as per the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
  3. The plan fee includes name application for up to 4 choice names via the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) form. If all 4 names are rejected by the MCA/ROC, an additional charge shall be levied for resubmission.
  4. Statutory Audit Fees are expressly excluded from all plans and shall be payable directly by the client to the appointed Statutory Auditor. Legal Terminus does not act in the capacity of a Statutory Auditor.
  5. 18% GST is applicable on all professional/consultancy fees charged by Legal Terminus.
  6. Government fees and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) procurement charges are payable at actuals and shall be communicated prior to payment.
  7. If any proposed Director, Shareholder, or Subscriber is a Foreign National or NRI, the incorporation fee shall be determined through mutual discussion due to additional documentation requirements (apostille, notarization).
  8. PAN, TAN, EPF registration number, and ESIC code are allotted automatically by the government via the SPICe+ process and delivered to the company's registered email. These are not issued by Legal Terminus.
  9. Post-incorporation, the company must file Form INC-20A (Commencement of Business) within 180 days of the Certificate of Incorporation date under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013. Non-compliance attracts a penalty of ₹50,000 on the company and ₹1,000 per day per defaulting officer. This filing is included in the Enriched and Supreme Plans.
  10. Legal Terminus Private Limited is a private consultancy firm and is not affiliated with any government authority, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or the Registrar of Companies. All government certificates are issued directly by the respective departments. Our fees are exclusively for consultancy, documentation assistance, and application support services.
Private Limited Company Registration by Legal Terminus

Legal Terminus Priority ⚖

A Pvt Ltd is the structure investors expect, lenders trust, and enterprise customers contract with. But the difference between a 'cheap registration' and a 'fundable company' is in the AOA — entrenchment, transfer restrictions, ESOP enabling, voting thresholds. Priority is what happens when a senior CS drafts your AOA like you'll be raising Series A in 18 months (because you might).

What you get

  • ⚡72-hour SLA on first MOA/AOA draft — and a same-day name search before you commit.
  • ✅Senior expert reviewed your documents and provide the name availability percentage.
  • 🔄Real-time CRC status updates on mail and WhatsApp — no refreshing the MCA portal at midnight.
  • 📑Post-incorporation kit: COI, MOA, AOA and compliance calendar.

Important Notes

  • INC-20A (commencement of business) MUST be filed within 180 days of incorporation. If skipped, the company cannot operate its bank account, and ROC can strike it off. Penalty ₹50,000 on company + ₹1,000/day on every director (capped ₹1L). We file this in our Supreme tier; Elemental and Enriched clients get a reminder.
  • Name rejection is the #1 delay. Avoid generic words ('India', 'Tech', 'Solutions'), check trademark conflicts, and have 4 backup names ready. We pre-screen, but the CRC is the final authority.
  • Section 115BAA (22% concessional tax) requires you to opt in via Form 10-IC by the income tax filing deadline of the first relevant FY. Once opted in, you cannot opt out. Run the math before opting — older companies with carry-forward losses may prefer 25.17% with deductions.
  • Statutory audit is MANDATORY for every Pvt Ltd from Day 1 — even if turnover is zero. This is the one place where Pvt Ltd is heavier than LLP / Partnership. Plan annual audit cost (₹15K – ₹50K) into your runway.
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Why Choose a Private Limited Company

Private Limited is the default structure for any business that intends to raise external capital, hire senior talent with ESOPs, sell to enterprise customers, or scale beyond a small team. The Companies Act, 2013 gives you a clean separation between founders and the company, limited liability protection, perpetual succession, and the structural plumbing investors actually understand — share classes, preference rights, valuation caps, board observer seats. Almost every funded Indian startup runs as a Pvt Ltd.

The trade-off is real: heaviest annual compliance load (statutory audit + AGM + AOC-4 + MGT-7 + DIR-3 KYC + minimum 4 board meetings), strictest tax regime (22-25% even with 115BAA), and the highest setup cost. For founders not raising capital and below ₹50L turnover, LLP or OPC is often the smarter first choice. For founders aiming at Series A, Pvt Ltd is non-negotiable from Day 1.

Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC: The Deep Dive

Three corporate structures, three different best-fit profiles. Here's the honest 2026 comparison:

ParameterPvt LtdLLPOPC
Min Owners / Members2 dirs + 2 shareholders2 designated partners1 + 1 nominee
Max Members200Unlimited1
Separate Legal EntityYesYesYes
Limited LiabilityYesYesYes
Income Tax22% (115BAA) / 25.17%30% flat22% (115BAA) / 25.17%
Statutory AuditMandatory regardlessTurnover > ₹40L OR Cap > ₹25LMandatory regardless
External VC FundingYes (preferred)Difficult (uncommon)No
ESOP FriendlyYes (Sec 62(1)(b))NoNo
Annual Compliance Cost₹40K – ₹1L₹15K – ₹40K₹20K – ₹40K
Setup Cost (Total)₹10K – ₹25K₹8K – ₹15K₹8K – ₹15K

Types of Private Limited Companies in India

01

Standard Pvt Ltd

The default for most businesses. 2 directors, 2 shareholders, no minimum capital, no foreign investment overlay. The structure 95% of Indian startups choose at incorporation. Eligible for Section 115BAA (22% tax) and Startup India benefits.

02

Pvt Ltd with Foreign Direct Investment

An Indian Pvt Ltd with one or more foreign shareholders. Allowed under FDI auto route in most sectors. Triggers FEMA reporting (FC-GPR within 30 days of share allotment, FLA Return annually). Higher compliance scope but unlocks foreign capital.

03

Holding Pvt Ltd

A Pvt Ltd that controls (≥ 50% voting / board) one or more subsidiary companies. Requires consolidated financial statements, related-party-transaction disclosure under Section 188, and a longer audit perimeter. Common for HoldCo / OpCo structures.

04

Subsidiary Pvt Ltd

A Pvt Ltd where ≥ 50% of paid-up capital is held by another company. Treated as 'subsidiary' under Section 2(87). Restricted from holding shares in its own holding company. Common for Indian arms of MNCs.

05

Pvt Ltd with Section 8 Object (Convertible)

A standard Pvt Ltd that operates with a not-for-profit-leaning object clause, structured for convertibility into a Section 8 Company later. Useful for founders unsure between commercial and impact / charitable structures.

06

Nidhi Company

A Private Limited Company incorporated to cultivate the habit of thrift among members and extend loans at reasonable rates. Governed by Nidhi Rules, 2014. Must achieve a minimum of 200 members and ₹10 Lakh net owned funds within one year of incorporation. Restricted from conducting chit fund, hire-purchase, or insurance business.

Benefits of Private Limited Company Registration in India

The registration process is managed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the SPICe+ integrated web form, which covers incorporation, PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC, and bank account in one shot.

Investor-Ready Structure

Every VC term sheet you'll ever sign assumes a Pvt Ltd. Share classes, preference rights, anti-dilution, drag-along, tag-along, board observer seats — all written into your AOA. Pvt Ltd is the only structure where these clauses are enforceable by default.

Section 115BAA — 22% Concessional Tax

Domestic Pvt Ltd companies can opt for 22% tax under Section 115BAA (vs 25.17% default for turnover ≤ ₹400cr or 30% above). New manufacturing companies get an even better 15% under Section 115BAB. Massive long-term tax saving over LLP's flat 30%.

ESOP & Sweat Equity Ready

Section 62(1)(b) of the Companies Act makes ESOPs cleanly issuable by Pvt Ltd companies. Sweat equity (Section 54), preferential allotment (Section 62), private placement (Section 42) — all available as fundraising and talent-acquisition tools. Critical from your first hire onwards.

Limited Liability + Separate Legal Entity

Founders' personal assets are insulated from company debts. The company can sue, be sued, hold property, sign contracts in its own name. Perpetual succession — directors and shareholders come and go, the entity continues.

Startup India / DPIIT Eligibility

Only Pvt Ltd, LLP, and Partnership Firms are eligible for DPIIT (Startup India) recognition. Pvt Ltd unlocks the full Startup India toolkit — Section 80-IAC tax holiday (3 of 10 years tax-free), angel tax exemption u/s 56(2)(viib), self-certification under labour & environment laws, fast-track patent examination.

Credibility with Banks, Vendors, Enterprises

Banks underwrite working capital loans more readily to Pvt Ltd than to LLP or proprietorship. Enterprise procurement teams insist on a Pvt Ltd vendor for contracts above ₹25–50 lakh. The structure itself signals scale and governance maturity.

Steps for Private Limited Company Registration in India

Nine steps. 7–10 working days end-to-end (assuming clean documents and a name that clears CRC on first try).

1

Discovery & Structuring CallDay 0

60-min call with our CS to confirm: directors (min 2), shareholders (min 2), state of registered office, authorised + paid-up capital, primary business activity (NIC code), and tax-regime preference (115BAA vs default). We pre-screen 4 name options.

2

Document Submission & DSC ProcurementDay 1–3

Share KYC documents and registered office address proof with us (as per checklist). This is your only job at the start — we handle everything from here. Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates issued to all 3 directors and all 7 subscribers via Aadhaar e-KYC. Same-day for resident Indians; 3–5 days for NRIs / foreign nationals (apostille documents required).

3

Company Name & Objects FinalizationDay 3–4

We run a preliminary name availability check and help you finalize your company name and business objects (what your company will do). The name must comply with MCA naming guidelines and must not conflict with existing registered companies, LLPs, or trademarks.

4

SPICe+ Part A — Name ReservationDay 4–6

Filed with 4 proposed names (in order of preference) ending with 'Private Limited' through MCA21 V3. CRC reviews under Rule 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules. Approval: 2–3 working days typical. Reserved name valid for 20 days.

5

MOA & AOA DraftingDay 4–7

Memorandum of Association (object clause + capital + state) and Articles of Association (governance, share transfer, board powers, ESOP enablement, drag/tag, valuation, founder vesting) drafted. Two rounds of revision included.

6

SPICe+ Part B + AGILE-PRO-S FilingDay 7–8

Master incorporation form filed: PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, GSTIN, Professional Tax, Bank Account, Shops & Establishment — all in one shot via INC-32 + INC-33 + INC-34 + INC-35. Stamp duty paid online.

7

CRC Examination & COI IssuanceDay 7–10

CRC reviews under Rule 12 — typically 3–7 working days for clean applications. If a deficiency is raised, we file a re-submission within 24 hours. COI issued under Section 7(2). PAN, TAN, and CIN allotted simultaneously.

8

Post-Incorporation OnboardingDay 9–10

We deliver: COI PDF, MOA/AOA stamped copies, share certificate templates, statutory registers, first board meeting agenda + minutes, INC-20A (commencement) reminder, DIR-3 KYC reminder, and a 90-day compliance calendar.

9

Certificate of Incorporation IssuedDay 10–13

COI issued by CRC under Section 7(2). PAN and TAN allotted simultaneously. CIN (Corporate Identification Number) generated.

Documents Required for Private Limited Company Registration in India

Get these ready and we'll take care of the rest

Individual Documents

Required for each director & shareholder

Director & Subscriber Identity

Mandatory for all directors & shareholders
  • Self-attested PAN card (mandatory)
  • Self-attested Aadhaar
  • Driving Licence / Passport as ID for foreign nationals/NRI: notarized + apostilled passport copy

Address Proof (Per Person)

Not older than 60 days from filing date
  • Self-attested Bank statement OR Gas bill OR Mobile bill — not older than 60 days from filing date

Passport Size Photograph (Per Person)

For all proposed directors & shareholders
  • Latest Passport-size Photograph of all Proposed Directors / Shareholders

Registered Office Documents

Required for the company's registered address

Registered Office Proof

Latest Utility Bill for Office Address (Not Older Than 2 Months)
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Gas Bill

Rent Agreement (If Business Premises is Rented)

Duly notarized between property owner and a director
  • Duly Notarized Rent Agreement between the owner of the property and one of the directors of the proposed company

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

From property owner
  • NOC from Property Owner permitting use of premises as Registered Office
  • Note: Residential property is permissible as Registered Office under MCA guidelines

Private Limited Company Registration — FAQs

Got questions? We've got answers — straight, no-BS, legally accurate.

Minimum 3 directors (max 15 without special resolution) and minimum 7 subscribers / shareholders (no upper limit). Section 3(1)(a) and Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 govern this. Compare this to Private Limited which needs only 2 directors and 2 shareholders.
No. The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015 abolished the earlier ₹5 lakh minimum paid-up capital requirement for Public Limited Companies. You can start with any amount, but most companies choose ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh authorized capital based on their business needs.
On average, it takes 10–15 working days, depending on approvals and document accuracy. Delays usually happen due to name rejection or incorrect documents.
Three big differences:
(1) Min directors / subscribers — Public Limited needs 3 directors & 7 shareholders; Private Limited needs 2 each.
(2) Share transfer — PLC is free, Pvt Ltd is restricted by AOA.
(3) Public fundraising — PLC can issue shares to the public and list on stock exchanges; Pvt Ltd cannot.
Yes. A Private Limited Company can be converted into a Public Limited Company by:
  • Passing a special resolution
  • Amending MOA & AOA
  • Filing required forms with MCA
The process usually takes 30–45 days.
SPICe+ (INC-32) is the master incorporation form on MCA21 V3 — a single window that handles name reservation (Part A) and incorporation (Part B). AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35) is the linked form that bundles PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, GST, Professional Tax, Shops & Establishment, and bank account opening. One filing, one set of forms — that's the post-2020 reform.
No. Stamp duty is charged separately and depends on your state and authorized capital. The exact amount is shown during filing and must be paid online.
Yes. All subscribers to the MOA must sign electronically using a Class 3 DSC. All directors also need DSCs to sign SPICe+, the consent letter (DIR-2) and eform-INC 9.
Unlisted PLC: AGM within 6 months of FY-end, Form MGT-7 (annual return), AOC-4 (financial statements), DIR-3 KYC for every director, INC-22A (ACTIVE) if not already filed, statutory audit, board meetings (4 per year minimum), and event-based filings (PAS-3, MGT-14, etc.) when triggered. Listed PLC adds quarterly results, LODR disclosures, insider trading code, related party transaction reporting — substantially heavier.
Legal Terminus handles the complete process, including:
  • Name approval and document preparation
  • Filing of all required forms
  • End-to-end coordination until Certificate of Incorporation
You also receive guidance on post-registration compliance to keep your company legally safe.

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