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Online Private Limited Company Registration in India

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Private Limited Company

A Private Limited Company is the most popular legal structure for businesses in India. It is ideal for startups looking to raise external funding or offer ESOPs. It offers limited liability protection to its shareholders, meaning their personal assets are safe in case of business losses. It is a separate legal entity with perpetual succession.

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All-Inclusive Package

DIN (Director Identification Number) for 2 Directors
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for 2 Directors
Name Approval & Name Reservation
MOA (Memorandum of Association) & AOA (Articles of Association) Drafting
Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
PAN & TAN Allocation
PF & ESIC Registration (if applicable)

Key Benefits

Limited Liability Protection (Personal assets are safe)
Separate Legal Entity (Can own property, sue/be sued)
Easy Fundraising (Preferred by VCs/Investors)
Perpetual Succession (Company continues even if directors change)
Credibility & Trust (Vendor and Customer confidence)

Detailed Comparison

FeaturePrivate LimitedLLPOPC
Registration CostModerateLowModerate
ComplianceHigh (Annual Audit Mandatory)Low (Audit only if turnover > 40L)Moderate
Investor FundingHigh PreferenceLow PreferenceLow Preference
LiabilityLimitedLimitedLimited

Documents Required

Keep these documents handy for a smooth filing experience.

Identity Proof

  • PAN Card (Mandatory for all Directors)
  • Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License
  • Passport-sized Photograph

Address Proof

  • Latest Bank Statement (not older than 2 months)
  • Electricity / Telephone / Mobile Bill
  • Registered Office Proof: NOC from Owner + Utility Bill
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Types of Private Limited Companies

Company Limited by Shares

The most common type. Liability of members is limited to the unpaid amount on shares held by them.

Company Limited by Guarantee

Members operate without share capital. Liability is limited to the amount they guarantee to contribute if the company is wound up.

Unlimited Company

No limit on the liability of its members. Their personal assets can be used to pay off company debts.

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Appointment of First Auditor (within 30 days of incorporation)
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Commencement of Business Certificate (Form INC-20A within 180 days)
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Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC annually)
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Annual RoC Filing (AOC-4 and MGT-7)

Frequently Asked Questions

As per the Companies Amendment Act 2015, there is NO minimum paid-up capital requirement. You can start with even ₹100, though practically ₹10,000 to ₹1 Lakh is recommended.

Company Registration in Uttar Pradesh (UP)

  • For businesses in UP (Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur), the ROC (Registrar of Companies) is located in Kanpur.
  • Stamp duty payable on MOA/AOA varies by state. In UP, the digital stamp duty is processed via the MCA portal.
  • Professional Tax registration is applicable in UP for employers.