Company Formation · India · CA-Led

Private Limited Company
Registration in India

Register a Private Limited Company in India – SPICe+ filing, MOA/AOA, PAN, TAN, GST, and post-incorporation compliance. CA-led. FDI-ready from day one. 7–12 working days.

What it is

India's most versatile business structure

A Private Limited Company is the most widely used business structure in India. Governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), it provides limited liability, separate legal identity, and the ability to raise funding – making it the default choice for startups, growing businesses, and foreign-owned Indian entities alike.

A Pvt Ltd can have 2 to 200 shareholders. At least one director must be an Indian resident. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement. It can accept FDI under the Automatic Route in most sectors, issue ESOPs, and raise angel or VC funding.

Our difference from low-cost incorporation platforms: we are a CA firm. We advise on the right MOA objects clause, share capital structure, director appointments, and post-incorporation compliance calendar before the Certificate of Incorporation is issued.

Why a Private Limited Company is the right choice

Liability

Limited liability

Shareholders are liable only for the unpaid amount on their shares. Personal assets are protected from company debts.

How Private Limited Company registration works

01
Name reservationDays 1–2

We check trademark conflicts, MCA name availability, and regulatory restrictions. Name reserved through RUN. We advise on the MOA objects clause.

02
Digital Signatures (DSC)Days 2–3

All proposed directors require DSCs. For Indian nationals, this takes 1–2 working days. For foreign nationals, apostilled documents are required.

03
Director ID (DIN)Days 3–4

Each director requires a DIN from MCA. For new directors with no existing DIN, we apply through SPICe+ simultaneously.

04
SPICe+ filingDays 4–12

The main incorporation form – MOA, AOA, registered office address, PAN, TAN, and GSTIN applied simultaneously. Certificate issued in 7–12 working days.

05
Bank & post-incorporationDays 12–20

Current account opened. Share capital deposited. GST registration completed. Auditor appointed. Compliance calendar handed over.

Complete incorporation — not just MCA filing

DSC for all directors
Indian and foreign nationals – we handle apostille coordination
Included
SPICe+ filing
MCA incorporation form – PAN, TAN, GSTIN in one shot
Included
Share capital structure
Authorised vs paid-up, share certificate preparation
Included
GST registration
Within 30 days of incorporation if applicable
Included
Auditor appointment
Form ADT-1 within 30 days – statutory requirement
Included
Bank account setup
Current account documentation, signatories, internet banking
Included
Compliance calendar
Every filing deadline for the first 12 months, handed over at close
Included
Engagement Models · USD

Simple, transparent pricing.

Fixed fees. No hidden billings. Choose the engagement that matches where you are.

NRI company registration in India

For NRIs investing in or starting a company in India under the FEMA NRI route.

Starter
Starts at
$180one-time

Core incorporation for an NRI-owned entity, filed correctly under the right FEMA route.

What's included
  • NRI route check
  • Name reservation
  • MOA/AOA
  • SPICe+
  • DIN/DSC for up to 2 directors
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • PAN
  • TAN
  • PF/ESI
Most Popular
Growth
Starts at
$480one-time

Incorporation plus the registrations and first filings needed to actually start operating.

Everything in Starter, plus
  • GST registration filing
  • MSME
  • INC-20A filing
  • Share certificate
  • First board pack
  • 90-day compliance calendar
  • FCGPR filing
  • Bank account opening support
Repatriation-Ready
Starts at
$900one-time

Everything you need for a clean first year, plus the repatriation and residency groundwork done early.

Everything in Growth, plus
  • Repatriation / dividend note
  • Residency-transition checklist
  • Basic DTAA orientation
  • One strategy call
  • First year directors' report
  • First-year ROC filing complete
  • First year ITR filing
  • First year TDS returns filing

All prices exclude government fees & taxes. Final quote after the free strategy call.

What founders get wrong at incorporation

1
Wrong objects clause in MOA

The MOA objects clause determines what your company can legally do. Founders often choose a generic clause and then find it doesn't cover their actual business activity – requiring a costly MGT-14 amendment. We advise on the objects clause before filing.

2
Under-capitalising at setup

Authorised share capital affects stamp duty – many founders minimise it to save ₹2,000 in stamp duty, then face problems when raising the first investor round because the authorised capital is too low to issue shares.

3
Not setting up the compliance calendar

Within 30 days of incorporation: auditor appointment (ADT-1), bank account opened. Within 60 days: registered office confirmation (INC-22A). Miss these and your company goes non-compliant before it has done a single transaction.

4
Ignoring FDI-readiness even for domestic companies

If there's any chance of a foreign investor or co-founder joining later, the initial structure should be FDI-ready – right sector classification, clear shareholding pattern, no issue that would create complications under FEMA at a later stage.

Private Limited Company registration — common questions

A minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders are required. The same person can be both a director and a shareholder. At least one director must be a resident of India (present in India for at least 182 days in the previous calendar year).

Yes there is a statutory minimum paid up capital required to start a company in India i.e Rs. 100,000 (USD – 1100 approximately)

Yes. Foreign nationals can be directors and shareholders. At least one director must be an Indian resident. Foreign shareholders investing in the company must comply with FEMA's FDI regulations – share allotment triggers an RBI FCGPR filing requirement.

7–12 working days from the date of document submission with MCA. Name approval takes 2–3 working days. DSC procurement for foreign nationals can add 5–7 days if apostille is required.

Authorised capital is the maximum shares the company can issue, as declared in the MOA. Paid-up capital is the amount actually received from shareholders for shares already issued. You can always issue shares up to the authorised limit without amending the MOA.

Yes, a registered office is mandatory. Many founders use a virtual office or co-working address initially and upgrade to a commercial space later.

Ready to get started? Book a free 30-minute consultation.

Expert team reviews your situation and gives you a clear structure recommendation. No commitment. Written summary after the call.

Arya — India Entry Advisor
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