Private Limited Company Registration Online India — MCA SPICe+ Guide

Governing Act: Companies Act, 2013

Relevant Sections: Section 3, 7 & 8; Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014

Official Portal: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (mca.gov.in)

Statutory Fee: Zero MCA fee for SPICe+ up to ₹15 Lakh nominal capital; state stamp duty applicable

A Private Limited Company is India's most popular corporate business structure governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). A Pvt Ltd entity offers limited liability protection to shareholders, separate legal entity status, perpetual succession, and the ability to raise venture capital through equity share issuance.

Incorporation is executed through the MCA V3 integrated SPICe+ (INC-32) framework, combining name reservation, Director Identification Number (DIN) allocation, incorporation, and post-incorporation registrations into a unified digital submission.

Pricing details

₹6999 / Fixed

Key Advantages & Statutory Benefits

  • Limited Liability Protection Shielding Shareholders' Personal Assets
  • Preferred Vehicle for Venture Capital, Angel Funding, and ESOP Allocation
  • Independent Legal Corporate Entity with Unbroken Perpetual Succession
  • Enhanced Brand Credibility with Domestic and Multinational Corporate Clients

Documents Required

  • PAN Card of all proposed Directors and Shareholders (Mandatory for Indian nationals)
  • Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID of all Directors and Shareholders
  • Address Proof of Directors: Bank Account Statement, Electricity Bill, or Mobile Bill (< 2 months old)
  • Passport size photographs of all Directors and Shareholders
  • Registered Office Address Proof: Electricity Bill, Gas Bill, or Property Tax Receipt (< 2 months old)
  • No-Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by property owner and Commercial Rent Agreement
  • Specimen Signatures and Class-3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for all directors

Filing Process & Roadmap

  1. Name Reservation (SPICe+ Part A): Applying for company name approval on the MCA V3 portal ensuring adherence to Rule 8 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules.
  2. Class-3 DSC Procurement: Generating cryptographic Digital Signature Certificates for all proposed directors for signing electronic forms.
  3. Integrated SPICe+ Part B Filing: Compiling corporate bylaws, share capital structure, director declarations, and registered office details.
  4. Electronic MOA & AOA Execution: Drafting and digitally signing e-MOA (Form INC-33) with object clauses and e-AOA (Form INC-34) with internal governance rules.
  5. AGILE-PRO-S Linked Registrations: Integrated processing for PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, Professional Tax (where applicable), and corporate bank account opening.
  6. Certificate of Incorporation (COI): ROC review and issuance of COI containing Corporate Identification Number (CIN), permanent PAN, and TAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the minimum requirements to incorporate a Private Limited Company?

A: A Private Limited Company requires a minimum of 2 directors, 2 shareholders (directors can also be shareholders), and a registered office address in India. At least one director must be an Indian resident (stayed in India for >= 182 days in the preceding financial year).

Q: Is there any minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Private Limited Company?

A: No. Following the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015, the requirement for a minimum paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh was abolished. A company can be incorporated with nominal authorized capital (e.g., ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000).

Q: What is Form INC-20A, and why is it mandatory after incorporation?

A: Form INC-20A is the Declaration of Commencement of Business. Every company incorporated in India must file INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation, verifying that shareholders have deposited their agreed share subscription money into the company bank account.

Q: How long does the MCA V3 incorporation process typically take?

A: Upon submission of verified documents and DSC authorization, MCA processing and Certificate of Incorporation issuance generally takes 5 to 10 working days, subject to ROC scrutiny and portal availability.