Private Limited Company Registration
Register your private limited company end to end, from digital signatures and name approval right through to your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN.
Registering a private limited company is the most popular way to start a scalable business in India, and it gives you limited liability, a separate legal identity, and the credibility that banks and investors look for. A private limited company is a business registered under the Companies Act, 2013, held privately, with shares that are not traded publicly.
AMpuesto registers your company end to end, from digital signatures and name approval right through to your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN. You share your documents once, and our CA team files everything with the MCA for you.
Documents required
- For each director and shareholder: PAN and Aadhaar
- One address proof such as a bank statement or utility bill under two months old
- A passport-size photo of each director and shareholder
- For the registered office: a recent utility bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner
- Rent agreement, if the premises are rented
A home address is fine. A commercial office is not required.
What you will get
- Certificate of Incorporation
- MOA and AOA
- Company PAN and TAN
- DSC for the directors
- DIN for the directors
- GST, EPFO, and ESIC registration through AGILE-PRO-S
Why register as a private limited company
What you gain
- Limited liability: your personal assets stay protected from the company's debts and legal claims
- Perpetual existence: the company continues as a separate legal entity even if the shareholders change
- Credibility: a registered company reads as more trustworthy to investors, customers, and staff
- Easy access to funding: you can raise capital by issuing shares, and lenders prefer a company
- Tax benefits: a company can access various deductions and exemptions that lower its tax outgo
Points to consider
- Financials are publicly disclosed on the MCA register
- A statutory audit is compulsory from the first year
- A company pays a flat tax rate, with no slab benefit
- Shares cannot be sold on a stock exchange
- More compliance than a proprietorship or partnership
How company registration works
The whole process now runs through one integrated form, so it is faster than it used to be.
Digital Signature Certificate
Each director gets a DSC to sign the forms, usually within a day or two.
Name approval
We reserve your company name through SPICe+ Part A on the MCA portal.
SPICe+ Part B
We file the integrated incorporation form, which also allots DIN for up to three first directors and applies for PAN and TAN together.
MOA and AOA
We prepare your e-MOA and e-AOA, which set out your objects and internal rules, and file them with the form.
AGILE-PRO-S
The linked form registers your GST, if opted, along with EPFO, ESIC, and your bank account in one go.
Certificate of Incorporation
Once the Registrar approves, you receive your COI with PAN and TAN, and your company is live.
How long it takes
7 to 14 working daysWith clean documents, registration usually completes in about seven to fourteen working days: a day or two for DSCs, two to four days for name approval, and the rest for filing and Registrar review. We flag anything that could delay it, like a name clash, before it costs you time.
What it costs
Government fee: nilThe SPICe+ government fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, so your main statutory cost is state stamp duty, which varies by state. On top of that sit the DSC charges and our professional fee.
Prerequisites for registration
- A minimum of two directors, and up to a maximum of fifteen
- At least one director must be a resident of India, meaning someone who stayed in India for 182 days or more in the previous financial year
- Other directors may be foreign nationals
- A minimum of two shareholders, who can also be the directors
- A unique company name that does not clash with an existing company or trademark
Starting alone? A one person company needs only one member, and an LLP suits partners who want limited liability with lighter compliance.
Private limited company compared with other structures
Choosing the right structure shapes your liability, funding, and compliance. This is how a private limited company compares:
| Factor | Pvt Ltd | Proprietorship | Partnership | LLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Limited |
| Legal identity | Separate | Same as owner | Same as partners | Separate |
| Funding | Issue shares | Owner's funds | Partners' funds | Partner capital |
| Compliance | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Best for | Startups raising funds | Solo, small trade | Small partnerships | Service firms |
Compliance after registration
Two filings fall due before the yearly cycle even starts. The Board appoints the first auditor within 30 days of incorporation and reports it in Form ADT-1, and the company files its declaration of commencement of business in Form INC-20A within 180 days. Until INC-20A is filed, the company cannot legally trade or borrow.
Once incorporated, a private limited company carries yearly obligations: holding an AGM, filing AOC-4 and MGT-7 with the ROC, filing its income tax return, completing director KYC, and meeting GST and TDS duties where they apply.
Missing these brings penalties, so most founders hand the yearly filings to a professional. We handle your private limited annual filing too, so your company stays compliant from year one. Board changes during the year are reported separately, under change of director.
Why register through a Chartered Accountant
Registration is a legal process where a wrong object clause or a rejected name costs you weeks. We handle it as the legal filing it is.
Frequently asked questions
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Get your company incorporated
Send us your director details and two or three name options. We handle the DSCs, the SPICe+ filing, and the MOA and AOA.
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