Lawbridge AssociatesPrivate Limited Company Registration
Incorporate a Private Limited Company with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs — name approval, DIN/DSC, MOA/AOA and PAN/TAN, handled end to end through the SPICe+ process.
What is Private Limited Company Registration?
A Private Limited Company is registered under the Companies Act, 2013 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the SPICe+ (INC-32) web form. It is a separate legal entity from its owners, offers limited liability to shareholders, and can have up to 200 shareholders. Incorporation bundles name reservation, Director Identification Number (DIN) allotment, the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA/AOA), and PAN/TAN issuance into a single electronic filing.
Who Needs This
- Founders planning to raise equity funding from investors or venture capital
- Businesses that want limited liability protection separate from personal assets
- Anyone who needs the credibility of a registered company for contracts, tenders or franchising
- Two or more promoters ready to formalise a business with defined shareholding
Why It Matters
Operating without formal incorporation means the business has no legal identity separate from its owners — contracts, loans and liabilities all sit personally with the proprietor or partners. A Private Limited Company ring-fences personal assets from business liability, makes it possible to issue shares to investors, and is generally the structure banks, larger clients and government tenders expect to see before they engage.
Key Benefits
- Limited liability — shareholders are liable only up to their share capital
- Separate legal identity that continues regardless of changes in shareholding
- Easier to raise equity funding, bring in investors, or issue ESOPs
- Higher credibility with banks, larger clients and government tenders
Our Scope of Assistance
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) for proposed directors
- Company name search and reservation through Part A of SPICe+
- Drafting the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
- SPICe+ Part B filing for incorporation, PAN and TAN
- Post-incorporation compliance — first auditor appointment, INC-20A commencement filing, statutory registers
Documents Required
- PAN and Aadhaar of all proposed directors and shareholders
- Address proof (bank statement, utility bill or passport, not older than two months)
- Passport-size photographs of directors
- Registered office proof — utility bill plus a No Objection Certificate (NOC), or rent/lease agreement
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) tokens for the proposed directors
Our Process
Name approval
Proposed name checked for availability and reserved via SPICe+ Part A.
DSC & DIN
Digital signatures issued and DIN applied for each director.
MOA/AOA drafting
Object clause and articles drafted to match the intended business.
SPICe+ filing
Incorporation form filed with MCA along with PAN/TAN applications.
Certificate & post-filing
Certificate of Incorporation issued; bank account, auditor and INC-20A follow.
Government Fee & Professional Fee
Government fee
MCA filing fee and stamp duty depend on the state of the registered office and the authorised share capital — REQUIRES CONFIRMATION for the exact fee applicable to your case.
Professional fee
Depends on the number of directors, shareholding structure and whether DSC/DIN are already held. Contact us for a quote.
Typical Timeline
Once documents and DSCs are in order, incorporation typically takes one to three weeks, depending on name approval, MCA processing load, and whether any resubmission is required. We do not guarantee a fixed timeline.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Choosing a proposed name too similar to an existing company or trademark, causing rejection
- Registered office proof that does not match the address stated in the application
- Missing the Form INC-20A commencement-of-business filing within the deadline
- Not appointing the first statutory auditor within 30 days of incorporation
Frequently Asked Questions
How many directors and shareholders does a Private Limited Company need?
A minimum of two directors and two shareholders, with at least one director resident in India during the previous financial year. A single person can be both a director and a shareholder alongside another director.
Can I register a company from a residential address?
Yes — a residential address can be used as the registered office, provided you have the required proof and, where applicable, an NOC from the owner.
Is a company compulsorily audited every year?
Yes — every company, regardless of turnover, must have its accounts audited annually by a chartered accountant, in addition to filing AOC-4 and MGT-7 with the ROC.
Can I convert my proprietorship or partnership into a Private Limited Company later?
Yes, conversion is possible under the Companies Act, though it involves a separate procedure and is not the same as fresh incorporation.