India’s most preferred structure for startups and growing businesses
A Private Limited Company is a separate legal entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It offers limited liability to shareholders, restricts share transferability to the public, and is the structure of choice for founders planning to raise funding, issue ESOPs, or scale beyond a small team.
We handle end-to-end incorporation — name approval, digital signatures, drafting, MCA filing, and all post-incorporation registrations — so you’re fully operational, not just “incorporated on paper.”
Key requirements at a glance
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Minimum shareholders | 2 (maximum 200) |
| Minimum directors | 2 (at least one must be an Indian resident) |
| Minimum capital | No minimum prescribed |
| Liability | Limited to unpaid value of shares held |
| Name suffix | Must end with “Private Limited” |
| Governing law | Companies Act, 2013 |
| Share transferability | Restricted — cannot be freely traded publicly |
Why founders choose this structure over LLP or OPC
What’s included in our incorporation service: DSC for all directors, DIN allotment, name reservation, drafting of MOA & AOA, Certificate of Incorporation, company PAN, TAN, and EPFO/ESIC registration where applicable.
Typical timeline: 7–12 working days from receipt of complete documents, subject to name availability and MCA processing time.
Step 1 — Consultation and structuring
We confirm shareholding pattern, director details, authorised and paid-up capital, and registered office address before filing begins.
Step 2 — Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Each proposed director needs a Class 3 DSC to sign electronic filings. This requires video KYC and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTP verification.
Step 3 — Name reservation
We propose and check your company name for availability against existing companies and trademarks, then reserve it via SPICe+ Part A on the MCA portal. Up to two name options can be submitted per application.
Step 4 — Drafting MOA and AOA
The Memorandum of Association (main objects, scope of business) and Articles of Association (internal governance rules) are drafted in electronic format (eMOA/eAOA) specific to your business activity.
Step 5 — SPICe+ Part B filing
The main incorporation application is filed, bundling company incorporation, DIN allotment, PAN, TAN, and — via the linked AGILE-PRO-S form — GST registration, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax, and bank account opening request, all in a single integrated filing.
Step 6 — Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
On approval, the Registrar of Companies (ROC) issues the COI along with your Corporate Identification Number (CIN), company PAN, and TAN.
Step 7 — Post-incorporation compliance
From each director and shareholder
For the registered office
For foreign nationals / NRI directors or shareholders
Additional notes
Limited liability protection
Shareholders’ personal assets are protected — liability is capped strictly at the unpaid amount, if any, on the shares they hold.
Separate legal entity
The company can own assets, enter contracts, borrow money, and sue or be sued in its own name, independent of its directors and shareholders.
The preferred vehicle for fundraising
Angel investors, venture capital funds, and institutional investors are structured to invest in Private Limited companies — equity issuance, convertible notes, and cap table management are all built around this structure.
ESOP-ready
Only a company can grant Employee Stock Options, making this the natural structure for startups planning to attract and retain talent through equity.
Startup India and tax benefits
DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated as Private Limited companies can access a 3-year income tax holiday (subject to conditions), exemption from angel tax, and easier access to government startup schemes and funds.
Perpetual succession
The company’s existence is unaffected by changes in directors or shareholders — ownership can be transferred through share sale without disrupting the business.
Enhanced credibility
A registered CIN, formal governance structure, and audited financials signal legitimacy to enterprise clients, banks, and government tenders that often won’t engage with unregistered or informally structured businesses.
Structured growth path
The board-and-shareholder governance model scales naturally — from a two-founder team to a company with institutional investors, multiple funding rounds, and eventually an IPO, without requiring a change of legal structure.