FAQs for Company Registration in India
How to register a company in India? How can I register an Indian company?
Registration of a company in India can be performed online by Indian professionals like CA/CS/CMA.
An application for registration shall be made to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs through form simplified Proforma for incorporating the Company electronically (SPICe+ with e-MOA and e-AOA is the default option for India Promoter and for foreign promoters e-MOA and e-AOA is not acceptable.
How to apply the name of the new company?
Name application shall be submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to reserve the name, The Company can submit four different names for their approval in a single fee of INR 1,000/-.
How long approved name is valid?
The reserved name is valid for twenty days (20 days) from the date of approval. Although a company can apply for the extension of the reserved name upon payment of fee.
What are the services offered in company registration?
We offer the following services viz.
Certificate of Incorporation;
DIN allotment;
PAN;
TAN;
EPFO registration;
ESIC registration;
Profession Tax registration, only for companies to be registered in Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal;
Bank Account Number for the Company;
Allotment of GSTIN (optional, if applied for);
Allotment of Shops and Establishment Registration Number (Only for Delhi Location);
Memorandum of Association;
Articles of Association;
Digital Signature Certificate;
Do I need to travel to India for my company registration?
Documents can be signed in the home country and can be apostilled and notarized in the country of origin, hence India travel is not required.
Do I need to send physical documents to the registering authority?
Scanned copies of documents are sufficient for the initial process of registration but originals should be maintained at the registered office for the lifetime of the company.
How can I sign my application form?
It can be signed by DSC.
Should I take an office to register the company?
Office premises are mandatory under the law for communication with the stakeholders of the company.
What are the precautions to be taken w.r.t. ‘Registered Office Clause’ in SPICe+ form?
NOC/Lease Deed/ Rent Agreement should be attached and it should be in the name of the proposed company.
Utility bill should be attached if a Private authority’s bill is attached it should contain a stamp.
Utility bill should not be older than two months.
How much time is required for registration?
After submission of the application to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, it can be registered in 3-4 working days subject to government approval.
Is it mandatory to appoint an Indian Resident Director?
Foreign companies must appoint a person who is staying in India for a period of 182 days or more during the current financial year.
How many directors are required for a Company?
Minimum no. of Directors for-
One Person Company: One;
Private Limited Company: Two;
For Public Company: Three;
For Producer Company: Five.
How many Subscribers/members/ shareholders are required for a Company?
Minimum no. of subscribers for-
One Person Company: One;
Private Limited Company: Two;
For Public Company: Seven;
For Producer Company: Ten.
What is the minimum capital requirement for India Company?
The minimum paid-up capital at the time of registration of a company shall be as follows:
One Person Company: INR 1
Private Limited Company: INR 2
Public Limited Company: INR 7
What are the documents required for company registration?
The Proposed directors and subscribers must present the following self-attested documents.
Indian Nationals: Driving License / Voter card / Aadhar card along with PAN Card as Identity Proof, bank Statement / Electricity Bill / Phone Bill as Residential document.
Foreign Nationals: Driving License/Any national identity card along with Passport as ID proof and Bank Statement / Electricity Bill / Phone Bill as address proof.
Whether the documents required to be notarised and apostilled for incorporation of a company in case the subscriber/director is a Foreign national?
The attestation requirement depends on the country in which the registered office (in case of a body corporate as a subscriber) /residence of the overseas subscriber and / or director is situated. The documents required to be attested are as follows:
Proof of Residence in a country that is part of the Common Wealth, by a notary public of that country;
Proof of Residence in a country which is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, 1961, attestation to be made by a notary public of the said country and duly apostilled in accordance with Hague Convention; or
Proof of Residence in a country outside the Commonwealth, and which is not a party to Hague Convention, authenticated by a Diplomatic or Consular Officer empowered on this behalf under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 (40 of 1948) i.e. attested by Public Notary and authenticated by Indian Embassy in the country of residence.
Documents to be notarised and apostilled:
Proof of Residence in a country that is part of the Common Wealth, by a notary public of that country;
Proof of Residence in a country which is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, 1961, attestation to be made by a notary public of the said country and duly apostilled in accordance with Hague Convention; or
Proof of Residence in a country outside the Commonwealth, and which is not a party to Hague Convention, authenticated by a Diplomatic or Consular Officer empowered on this behalf under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948 (40 of 1948) i.e. attested by Public Notary and authenticated by Indian Embassy in the country of residence.
What are the points which must be taken care of while applying for incorporation of a Foreign Subsidiary Company?
The application for incorporation of such a Company must contain the following details:
The documents are Apostilled/Notarized/attested by the Consulate.
Business Visa/OCI along with arrival stamps should be attached.
Documents pertaining to the subscribing company.
- If the document is in other than English language, then attach the certified English translation of said document.
- Apostilled/Notarized/attested by the Consulate of the documents is not applicable if valid business visa is available then business visa to be submitted.
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How to register a company in India? How can I register an Indian company?
Registration of a company in India can be performed online by Indian professionals like CA/CS/CMA. An application for registration shall be made to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs through form simplified Proforma for incorporating the Company electronically (SPICe+ with e-MOA and e-AOA is the default option for India Promoter and for foreign promoters e-MOA and e-AOA is not acceptable.
How to apply the name of the new company?
Name application shall be submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to reserve the name, The Company can submit four different names for their approval in a single fee of INR 1,000/-
How long approved name is valid?
The reserved name is valid for twenty days (20 days) from the date of approval. Although a company can apply for the extension of the reserved name upon payment of fee.
What are the services offered in company registration?
We offer the following services viz.
Certificate of Incorporation;
DIN allotment;
PAN;
TAN;
EPFO registration;
ESIC registration;
Profession Tax registration, only for companies to be registered in Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal;
Bank Account Number for the Company;
Allotment of GSTIN (optional, if applied for);
Allotment of Shops and Establishment Registration Number (Only for Delhi Location);
Memorandum of Association;
Articles of Association;
Digital Signature Certificate;
Do I need to travel to India for my company registration?
Documents can be signed in the home country and can be apostilled and notarized in the country of origin, hence India travel is not required.
Do I need to send physical documents to the registering authority?
Scanned copies of documents are sufficient for the initial process of registration but originals should be maintained at the registered office for the lifetime of the company.
How can I sign my application form?
It can be signed by DSC.