Company Registration in India
Choose the right structure, file it correctly on the MCA portal, and stay compliant from day one. Private Limited, LLP, OPC, Partnership and Proprietorship — handled end to end, anywhere in India.
Which structure should you choose?
Company registration in India is the legal process of incorporating your business as a recognised entity with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) or the relevant registrar. Whether you plan to raise funding, sign larger contracts, protect your personal assets or simply build a credible brand, the structure you choose at the start shapes your taxes, compliance burden and ability to grow. Aidwish helps founders across every state incorporate the right way the first time, so you avoid rejections, delays and costly restructuring later.
There is no single 'best' entity — the right choice depends on how many owners you have, whether you want limited liability, how you plan to raise capital, and how much annual compliance you are willing to carry. A single founder testing an idea has very different needs from a two-partner services firm or a startup preparing for angel investment. We map your goals to the correct structure, explain the trade-offs in plain language, and then handle the filings so you can focus on the business.
This page walks you through the five common structures, the documents you will need, the MCA SPICe+ process, realistic fee and timeline ranges, and the compliance steps that follow incorporation. Everything here applies nationwide; our team files electronically with central registries, so your location in India is rarely a barrier.
Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd): The default choice for startups and businesses planning to raise external funding. It offers limited liability, a separate legal identity, easy equity transfer and strong credibility with banks and investors. It needs a minimum of two shareholders and two directors, and carries higher annual compliance (board meetings, audited accounts, ROC filings).
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): Ideal for professional firms, agencies and partnerships that want limited liability without heavy corporate compliance. Partners are shielded from each other's misconduct, audit is only required above turnover or capital thresholds, and running costs are lower than a Pvt Ltd — but raising equity funding is harder.
One Person Company (OPC): Designed for a single founder who wants limited liability and a corporate structure without a second shareholder. It suits solo consultants and small product businesses, but it must appoint a nominee and converts to a Pvt Ltd once it crosses certain turnover or capital limits.
Partnership Firm: A simple, low-cost structure for two or more people running a business together under a registered or unregistered partnership deed. It is easy to start but offers unlimited liability, meaning personal assets are exposed to business debts.
Sole Proprietorship: The simplest and cheapest way to start, suited to individuals and very small businesses. There is no separate legal entity — the owner and business are the same for tax and liability. It is quick to set up via GST, MSME or a shop licence, but offers no liability protection and limited fundraising ability.
Company Registration — end to end
A consultation to match your goals, ownership and funding plans to the right entity — Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, Partnership or Proprietorship — with the trade-offs explained clearly.
Search and reservation of your company or LLP name through the MCA RUN or SPICe+ Part A facility, checking for trademark and naming-rule conflicts.
Procurement of Class 3 DSCs for directors and shareholders, which are mandatory to sign all electronic incorporation forms.
Application for Director Identification Numbers for proposed directors, filed within the SPICe+ form itself.
Preparation of the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA and AoA) or the LLP agreement / partnership deed tailored to your business.
Complete incorporation filing including AGILE-PRO for PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax and bank account details in one integrated form.
Issuance of the company PAN and TAN, generated automatically as part of the SPICe+ incorporation process.
Guidance on opening the current account, GST registration, MSME/Udyam, the commencement of business filing, and your first-year ROC compliance calendar.
Documents required
- Identity proof of all directors/partners: PAN card (mandatory for Indian nationals), plus passport for foreign nationals.
- Address proof of directors/partners: Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence or passport, along with a recent bank statement or utility bill (not older than two months).
- Passport-size photographs of each director, shareholder or partner.
- Registered office proof: latest electricity/utility bill of the premises plus a rent agreement or ownership document.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner permitting use of the address as the registered office.
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for signatories and Director Identification Number (DIN) for proposed directors, which we arrange as part of the process.
Eligibility & who qualifies
- At least one director/partner must be a resident of India (a person who has stayed in India for the required number of days in the previous financial year).
- A Private Limited Company needs a minimum of two directors and two shareholders; an OPC needs one director and one nominee; an LLP needs at least two designated partners.
- All individual directors and partners must hold a valid PAN, and DIN/DPIN where the structure requires it.
- A valid registered office address in India with supporting proof and an NOC from the owner is required for every structure except a basic proprietorship.
- Proposed directors must not be disqualified under the Companies Act, and the company name must comply with MCA naming rules and not infringe existing trademarks.
Fees & what you pay
No hidden charges. Government fees are billed at actuals; our professional fee is agreed upfront.
How long it takes
Collecting KYC documents, arranging Class 3 DSCs for signatories, and finalising the proposed company name options.
Filing the name reservation with the MCA; approval is subject to the registrar and can take longer if a resubmission is required.
Drafting MoA/AoA or the LLP agreement, filing the incorporation form with DIN, PAN and TAN applications integrated.
Issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN — timelines depend on MCA processing and are subject to the authority.
Opening the current account, and completing GST, MSME and commencement of business filings as needed.
A clear, guided process
Consultation & structure selection
We understand your business model, ownership, funding plans and risk appetite, then recommend the entity that fits — with the compliance and cost implications made clear.
DSC, name approval & documentation
We obtain digital signatures, reserve your company name with the MCA, and prepare all charter documents and declarations for signature.
SPICe+ / FiLLiP filing
We file the integrated incorporation form with DIN, PAN, TAN and, where relevant, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax and bank account details in a single submission.
Incorporation & handover
On approval we deliver your Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN and TAN, along with digital copies of all charter documents.
Post-incorporation compliance
We help you open the current account, register for GST and MSME, file the commencement of business declaration, appoint the first auditor, and set your ROC annual-filing calendar.
Why choose Aidwish
End-to-end, pan-India service: from structure advisory to incorporation and post-registration compliance, handled electronically for clients anywhere in the country from our Lucknow headquarters.
Transparent, upfront pricing: government fees and our professional fee are quoted separately and clearly, with no hidden charges added later.
Right-first-time filings: careful name checks and correct documentation reduce the risk of MCA rejections, resubmissions and avoidable delays.
Beyond incorporation: we set up your bank account, GST, MSME and ROC compliance calendar so you are compliant from day one, not scrambling later.
Plain-English guidance: we explain the trade-offs between structures honestly, so you choose based on your real needs rather than jargon.
What our clients say
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Questions, answered
Which company structure is best for a startup in India?
For startups planning to raise external funding, a Private Limited Company is usually the best fit because it offers limited liability, a separate legal identity and easy issue and transfer of equity that investors expect. If you are a solo founder not yet raising money, an OPC or LLP may be more cost-effective. The right choice depends on your funding plans, number of owners and appetite for annual compliance.
How long does company registration in India take?
For a Private Limited Company or LLP, incorporation is typically completed within about 7 to 15 working days once all documents and digital signatures are in order. Timelines depend on MCA processing, name approval and whether any resubmission is needed, so they are indicative rather than guaranteed. Proprietorship and partnership setups can often be faster.
What documents are required to register a company?
You will generally need PAN and address proof for every director or partner, passport-size photographs, proof of the registered office such as a utility bill, a rent agreement or ownership document, and a No Objection Certificate from the property owner. Directors also need a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN), which we arrange as part of the process. Foreign nationals additionally need a passport.
What is the difference between a Private Limited Company and an LLP?
A Private Limited Company is preferred when you want to raise equity funding and issue shares, but it carries heavier compliance such as audits, board meetings and multiple ROC filings. An LLP gives partners limited liability with lighter compliance and lower running costs, but cannot issue equity to investors in the same way. The best choice depends on whether fundraising or low compliance matters more to you.
What is the SPICe+ form and how does it work?
SPICe+ is the MCA's integrated web form for incorporating a company. Part A reserves your company name, while Part B handles incorporation along with DIN allotment, PAN, TAN, and through the linked AGILE-PRO form, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax registration and a bank account. This single filing replaces several older forms and streamlines the whole process.
What compliance is required after company registration?
After incorporation a Private Limited Company must open a current account, deposit the subscribed capital and file a commencement of business declaration, appoint its first auditor, and complete annual ROC filings and income tax returns. Depending on turnover and activity you may also need GST registration and MSME/Udyam registration. Missing these deadlines attracts penalties, so we help you set up a compliance calendar from the start.
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