What is company registration in India?
Company registration (incorporation) is the legal process of forming a business entity recognised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — typically a Private Limited Company, LLP, or One Person Company. It's done through the SPICe+ form on the MCA portal, which covers name reservation, Director Identification Number (DIN), the incorporation itself, and PAN/TAN issuance in a single filing.
Which structure should I choose — Private Limited, LLP, or OPC?
Private Limited suits founders planning to raise funding or issue ESOPs — it's the structure investors expect. LLP suits professional services and partnerships that want lower compliance overhead and no separate tax on partner profit share. OPC suits a solo founder who wants limited liability without bringing in a co-founder. If you're unsure, our CA will help you decide — this doesn't cost anything upfront.
What documents are required for company registration?
PAN and Aadhaar for every director/partner, a passport-size photograph, proof of registered office (electricity bill or rent agreement with NOC from the owner), and, for foreign nationals or NRI directors, a passport and address proof. Our CA sends the exact checklist for your chosen structure after you share your details.
How much does company registration cost?
Shunya's professional fee is ₹1,999 for a standard Private Limited registration. This is separate from government fees and state stamp duty, which vary by your authorised share capital and the state you're incorporating in — we confirm the exact total on your first call.
How long does company registration take?
7–10 working days for a standard incorporation once your documents are complete and verified. If we haven't incorporated your company within 15 working days of full document submission, we waive our professional fee — this applies to standard incorporations with authorised capital up to ₹10 lakh.
What is the SPICe+ form?
SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) is the MCA's integrated incorporation form. Part A reserves your company name; Part B handles incorporation, DIN allotment, and — through the linked AGILE-PRO-S form — PAN, TAN, and (where applicable) GST, EPFO, and ESIC registration in one filing.
Do I need a registered office address to incorporate?
Yes — every company needs a registered office address in India at the time of incorporation, backed by a utility bill and a no-objection letter from the property owner if it isn't owned by the company. This can be a residential address; it doesn't need to be commercial space.
What happens after my company is registered?
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation along with PAN and TAN. Next steps are opening a current bank account, depositing subscribed share capital within 180 days, and filing Form INC-20A (commencement of business) — plus registering for GST if applicable. We guide you through these as part of the registration process.
Can a foreign national or NRI be a director?
Yes, but every company must have at least one director who is a resident of India (someone who has stayed in India for 182+ days in the previous financial year). Foreign nationals and NRIs can be additional directors or shareholders, with some extra documentation like an apostilled passport copy.
What if my proposed company name gets rejected?
The MCA rejects names that are too similar to an existing company or trademark, or that use restricted words. We check name availability and trademark conflicts before filing SPICe+ Part A, and you get two free name resubmission attempts if the first choice isn't approved.
