Private Limited Company Registration — Done Right, Online
Complete incorporation services for private limited companies including documentation and MCA filing — name approval, MOA & AOA, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN & TAN, all reviewed by a CA.
Minimum
2 directors, 2 shareholders
Capital
No minimum required
Mode
100% online
Your incorporation, tracked
Sample progress view
- Name approvalDone
- MOA & AOA draftingDone
- SPICe+ filingIn progress
- Certificate of IncorporationNext
- PAN & TANNext
What Is a Private Limited Company?
A private limited company is the most widely chosen structure for Indian startups and growing businesses, and for good reason. It is a separate legal entity, so the company can own property, sign contracts and sue or be sued in its own name. Shareholders' liability is limited to the unpaid amount on their shares, which keeps personal assets separate from business risk. It also signals credibility to banks, investors, vendors and large customers in a way a proprietorship rarely does.
Incorporation is handled online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs using the integrated SPICe+ form, which combines name reservation, DIN allotment for directors, and applications for PAN, TAN and other registrations in a single filing. The process is fully digital, but it is unforgiving of small errors: a name that conflicts with an existing company or trademark, a weakly drafted objects clause, or registered-office documents that don't match are the usual reasons applications come back with queries.
Taxvio's CA-assisted team manages the entire sequence for you — from checking name availability and drafting the MOA and AOA to filing SPICe+ and delivering your Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN. You get a single point of contact, a fixed quote before we begin, and a clear list of what happens after incorporation, so your first compliance deadlines never surprise you.
Why Founders Choose a Private Limited Company
Limited liability
Your personal assets are separate from the company's debts. Shareholders risk only the unpaid amount on their shares.
Separate legal identity
The company owns assets, signs contracts and continues to exist even if directors or shareholders change.
Easier to raise funds
Equity can be issued to angels, venture funds and strategic investors, and shares can be transferred cleanly.
Better banking & credit
Banks, NBFCs and large customers generally treat a registered company as a more credible counterparty.
Perpetual succession
The business does not end with the death or exit of a founder. Ownership moves through share transfer.
Team-friendly
You can reward employees and co-founders with ESOPs and structured shareholding when the business grows.
What You Get With Private Limited Formation
Name approval
We check availability against existing company names and trademarks, then propose names that match MCA naming guidelines so the reservation is not rejected.
MOA & AOA drafting
The Memorandum defines what the company may do; the Articles define how it is run. We draft an objects clause broad enough to cover future expansion, so you avoid an amendment later.
Certificate of Incorporation
On approval the ROC issues your Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Identity Number (CIN), the legal proof that your company exists.
PAN & TAN application
PAN and TAN are applied for together with incorporation, so you can open the bank account and deduct tax at source without a separate application.
Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC vs Proprietorship
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Do you plan to raise equity funding from investors?
How many owners will the business have?
Do you want your personal assets protected from business debts?
A starting guide only — your tax, funding and liability position decide the final choice.
| Private Limited | LLP | OPC | Proprietorship | |
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| Legal status | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity | Same as the owner |
| Minimum members | 2 directors, 2 shareholders | 2 partners | 1 director/member + nominee | 1 owner |
| Liability | Limited to shares | Limited to contribution | Limited to shares | Unlimited |
| Equity fundraising | Best suited | Limited | Limited | Not possible |
| Compliance load | Higher | Moderate | Moderate–higher | Lowest |
| Audit | Statutory audit required | Only above prescribed limits | Statutory audit required | Only if tax audit applies |
Is Private Limited the Right Structure for You?
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Startups
Investors and funds generally prefer — and often require — a private limited structure, because shares can be issued and transferred cleanly.
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Growing businesses
If your proprietorship or partnership is scaling, a company gives you limited liability, perpetual succession and easier access to bank credit.
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Professionals & agencies
Founders of consultancies, software and service firms often incorporate to contract with larger clients who prefer dealing with a company.
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Businesses with foreign links
Companies expecting foreign investors or overseas clients often choose this structure, subject to FEMA and foreign investment rules.
Documents Required for Private Limited Registration
Directors' identity and address proofs, plus proof of the registered office, form the core of the file. Keep clear colour scans ready; a utility bill used as address proof should be recent, and rented or shared premises need the owner's NOC. Foreign directors need passport-based documents, which we will guide you on.
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How Private Limited Registration Works, Step by Step
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Eligibility & structure check
We confirm a private limited company suits your plan and settle the number of directors and shareholders. At least two of each are required (they can be the same people), and at least one director must be resident in India.
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Digital signatures & name reservation
Directors obtain Digital Signature Certificates (DSC). We then shortlist and reserve the name through SPICe+ Part A, checking it against existing companies and trademarks first.
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Draft MOA, AOA & declarations
We prepare the Memorandum, Articles and the subscriber and director declarations, with an objects clause written for your actual business.
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File SPICe+ with the MCA
The integrated form is filed with registered-office proof and director details, requesting DIN, PAN, TAN and other linked registrations in the same submission.
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Resolve queries, receive the Certificate
If the Registrar raises a query, we respond immediately. On approval you receive the Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN and TAN.
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Post-incorporation handover
We give you a checklist and calendar for the first-year filings — bank account, auditor appointment, commencement declaration and statutory registers — and can handle them for you.
Timeline, Cost & Mistakes to Avoid
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How long does it take?
Timelines depend mainly on how complete your documents are and how quickly the Registrar processes the application. When documents are in order and the name is accepted at the first attempt, incorporation is usually completed in roughly one to two weeks. Name objections or queries add time, which is why we check the name and paperwork carefully before filing.
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What does it cost?
The total has two parts: Taxvio's professional fee and government charges. Government costs — MCA filing fees and stamp duty — vary with your authorised share capital and your state, so they cannot be quoted accurately without those details. You receive a written, itemised quote before we start, with no add-ons introduced once the work is underway.
Common mistakes we help you avoid
Choosing a name before checking conflicts
A name too similar to an existing company or registered trademark is rejected, costing both time and fees.
A narrow objects clause
Writing only today's activity forces an amendment whenever the business expands into a new line.
Registered-office paperwork mismatches
Outdated utility bills or a missing owner NOC are the commonest reasons for a query.
Assuming a dormant company needs no filings
Annual filings are mandatory even with zero turnover; late fees run daily and prolonged default risks strike-off.
Informal shareholding
Vague understandings between founders cause disputes later. Agree on shareholding and roles before filing, and document them.
Your First-Year Compliance Checklist
Getting the Certificate of Incorporation is the beginning, not the end. These are the steps that follow — and the ones most often missed by first-time founders. Dates and forms follow current MCA rules; our team confirms the applicable timelines for your company.
Open the company bank account
Use the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and board resolution. Subscribers should then pay in their share capital.
Appoint the first auditor (ADT-1)
The first statutory auditor is generally appointed within 30 days of incorporation and notified to the ROC through Form ADT-1.
Commencement of business (INC-20A)
A company with share capital must file a declaration of commencement of business within 180 days of incorporation, before starting operations or exercising borrowing powers.
Statutory registers & share certificates
Hold the first board meeting, maintain the statutory registers and issue share certificates to subscribers within the prescribed time.
Tax & other registrations
Register for GST when your turnover or business model requires it, and consider Udyam/MSME, professional tax and PF/ESI as applicable.
Annual compliance
Every year: financial statements (AOC-4), annual return (MGT-7 / MGT-7A), director KYC (DIR-3 KYC), a statutory audit and the company's income tax return.
Private Limited Registration — Frequently Asked Questions
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement. You choose an authorised capital that suits your plans. Government fees and stamp duty vary with that figure and with your state, so they are shown separately in your written quote.
A private limited company needs at least two directors and at least two shareholders. The same people can be both. At least one director must be a resident in India, meaning present in India for 182 days or more during the previous financial year.
Yes, a foreign national or NRI can be a director or shareholder, provided at least one director is an Indian resident. Foreign shareholding is also subject to FEMA and foreign investment rules, so share this at the consultation stage.
Yes. You will need proof of the premises — an electricity or similar utility bill that is recent — and, if the property is not in your own name, a rent agreement and an NOC from the owner.
When documents are complete and the proposed name is accepted at the first attempt, incorporation is usually completed in roughly one to two weeks. Name objections or Registrar queries add time, which is why we check names and paperwork before filing.
The cost has two parts: Taxvio's professional fee and government charges (MCA fees and stamp duty), which depend on your authorised capital and state. You get an itemised written quote before we start, with no add-ons introduced later.
Yes. PAN and TAN are applied for through the same integrated SPICe+ filing, so they are issued along with your Certificate of Incorporation.
The Registrar can reject names that are identical or too similar to an existing company or a registered trademark. We pre-screen names to lower that risk and propose alternatives if needed.
Yes. Annual ROC filings, director KYC, statutory audit and the income tax return are due even with zero turnover, and late fees accrue for every day of delay.
It depends on your goals. A private limited company is usually preferred if you plan to raise equity investment or scale. An LLP or proprietorship can carry lighter compliance for smaller operations. Our CA team compares them for your situation during the free consultation.
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