Register your Private Limited Company in 10-14 days.
The gold-standard structure for growth-stage MSMEs — limited liability, separate legal identity, and investor-ready from day one. Experienced team, reviewed by qualified CAs and CSs.
- DSC for 2 directors + DIN
- Name approval via MCA
- MOA + AOA drafting
- SPICe+ filing → COI + PAN + TAN
- GST + EPFO + ESIC registration
- Bank account coordination
What is a Private Limited Company?
In one line: a separate legal entity, owned by shareholders, managed by directors, with its owners' personal assets protected from business liabilities.
A Private Limited Company is a business structure incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Unlike a proprietorship, it is a separate legal person — it owns assets in its own name, signs contracts, sues and is sued independently of its owners.
Ownership is held by shareholders (minimum 2, maximum 200). Management is done by directors (minimum 2, maximum 15) who may or may not be shareholders. Shareholders' liability is capped at the amount they've invested — your home and personal savings are safe even if the business fails.
Every Pvt Ltd gets a unique 21-character CIN (Corporate Identification Number) from the MCA, plus PAN and TAN for tax purposes — all issued together on incorporation day.
Choose Pvt Ltd if you're...
- Planning to raise funding from VCs, angels, or grants
- Building a scalable business you want to run for 10+ years
- Hiring senior staff you'll offer ESOPs to
- Selling to enterprise clients who demand corporate credibility
- Concerned about protecting personal assets from business risk
- Building brand equity in a specific name you want to trademark
Skip Pvt Ltd if you're...
- Running a very small solo business with turnover under ₹10 lakh
- Testing an idea for 6-12 months before committing
- A licensed professional (CA, doctor, lawyer) — consider LLP
- Uncomfortable with ₹8-15k/yr annual compliance overhead
- Alone with no plans to raise capital — consider OPC
- Running a non-profit — consider Section 8 Company
6 real benefits of Pvt Ltd — beyond the hype
Not just "credibility". Here's what a Pvt Ltd actually gives you in practice.
Limited Liability Protection
Your personal assets — house, car, savings — stay safe if the business is sued, defaults on loans, or hits losses. Shareholders can only lose what they invested.
Perpetual Succession
The company doesn't die when a founder or shareholder does. Ownership transfers via shares. Bank accounts, contracts, and GSTIN continue uninterrupted.
Fundraising-Ready
The only structure that lets you issue equity, ESOPs, convertible notes, and SAFEs. Every serious investor (VC, angel, family office) demands Pvt Ltd.
Brand Credibility
"Pvt Ltd" in your name signals seriousness to enterprise clients, banks, and vendors. Wins bigger contracts. Easier vendor onboarding at large corporates.
Easy Ownership Transfer
Sell 10% or 100% by transferring shares — no need to redo GSTIN, TAN, contracts, or bank accounts. Cleanest exit path of any Indian structure.
Access to DPIIT / Startup India
Only Pvt Ltd / LLP / partnership eligible. Unlocks 3-year tax holiday (Sec 80-IAC), angel-tax exemption, ₹945Cr Fund of Funds, self-certification for labour laws.
Coming soon: the full incorporation flow — in 2 minutes
See exactly what happens between "sign up" and "you have a COI".
Flowchart: your 14-day journey to COI
Every step, every decision point, every deliverable. Solid arrows = happy path. Dashed = retry loops if MCA rejects a name. We handle both.
Docs collected
Share basics on WhatsApp. We send one consolidated checklist. Same-day gap review.
Digital signatures + video KYC
Class 3 DSC issued for each director. USB e-tokens couriered.
Name approval via MCA RUN
2 name choices submitted. TM clash pre-checked. MCA responds in 2-3 days.
MOA / AOA + SPICe+ filed
Custom object clauses, INC-9 declarations, DIR-2 consents. Full Part B filed.
COI + PAN + TAN issued
Your Certificate of Incorporation with unique CIN. GST filed same day.
Bank a/c + compliance calendar
Bank docs shared with 2-3 partners. 90-day calendar delivered.
Eligibility — 6 checkpoints
Documents you'll need
A short, clean list. No surprises mid-process. If you're missing something, we'll suggest the fastest workaround.
For each Director
- PAN Card (self-attested)
- Aadhaar Card (linked mobile)
- Passport-size colour photo
- Address proof (bank statement / utility bill, less than 2 months old)
- Unique email + phone (for DSC)
For Registered Office
- Utility bill (electricity / water / gas) — not older than 2 months
- Rent agreement (if premises rented)
- NOC from property owner authorising commercial use
- Property tax receipt (if owned)
- Photo of premises with signboard (post-incorporation)
Company Details
- 2 proposed company names (in order of preference)
- Brief description of business activity + NIC code
- Authorised + paid-up capital + shareholding pattern
- Occupation + qualification of each director
- Objects clause (what the company will do)
Calculate your exact cost
No hidden fees. No "starting from" tricks. Configure your setup and see the honest total — professional fee, MCA govt fee (waived up to ₹15L capital), state stamp duty, and GST.
Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC vs Proprietorship
Honest side-by-side. We'll never push you to Pvt Ltd if another structure fits you better.
| Criteria | Private Limited | LLP | OPC | Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min owners | 2 directors + 2 shareholders | 2 designated partners | 1 director + 1 nominee | 1 person |
| Limited liability | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Unlimited personal liability |
| Investor funding | ✓ Easy — equity, ESOPs | Difficult — no equity | Limited — must convert first | ✗ Not possible |
| Separate legal entity | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Same as owner |
| Annual compliance | ₹8-15k/yr | ₹4-8k/yr | ₹6-12k/yr | Minimal (just ITR) |
| Audit mandatory | Yes, from Day 1 | Only if T/O > ₹40L | Yes, from Day 1 | Only if T/O > ₹1Cr |
| Setup time | 10-14 days | 10-14 days | 10-14 days | 2-3 days |
| Setup cost (pro) | ₹3,500 | ₹5,499 | ₹6,999 | ₹3,499 |
| Best for | Growth startups, VC-funded, brand-focused | Professional practices, family businesses | Solo founders wanting protection | Freelancers, small traders under ₹10L |
What each character in your CIN means
Your Corporate Identification Number is 21 characters that encode your company's identity. Here's how to read it.
Your first 30 days — non-negotiable actions
Getting the COI is Day 0. The clock starts. Miss any of these and you're looking at fines that can exceed your entire incorporation cost.
Appoint Statutory Auditor
File Form ADT-1 within 30 days of incorporation. Auditor serves till first AGM.
Non-compliance: ROC intervention + finesHold First Board Meeting
Statutory requirement u/s 173. Draft minutes, note the initial statutory items.
Must be minuted properlyIssue Share Certificates
To all subscribers within 60 days. Physical (form SH-1) or dematerialised via CDSL/NSDL.
Compliance red flag if delayedFile INC-20A
Declaration of commencement of business. Bank account must be opened, capital deposited.
Fine: ₹50k company + ₹1k/day per directorCommon mistakes first-time founders make
In 10+ years of practice, these are the top blunders we've helped clients unlearn. Fix them upfront.
Copying MOA/AOA from templates
Generic objects clause narrows what your company can legally do. If your MOA says "software", you can't legally sell hardware without an amendment (₹5k+ later).
Registering with 100% co-founder shareholding
No pool for ESOPs, no room for future investors without dilution drama. Founders end up doing expensive share transfers 12 months later.
Choosing a name without trademark check
Name approved by MCA ≠ trademark clear. You get COI, then discover someone else owns the TM. Rebranding at scale costs lakhs.
Ignoring INC-20A deadline
The 180-day declaration of commencement is missed by 30% of first-time founders. Fine: ₹50k on company + ₹1k/day per director.
Not appointing auditor within 30 days
Companies Act 2013 mandates first auditor via ADT-1 within 30 days. Missing this triggers ROC scrutiny and possible show-cause notice.
Using residential address without NOC
MCA doesn't verify NOC quality — but banks, landlords, and later officers will. Missing NOC = bank a/c refusal + landlord dispute.
Pick your engagement
Just the incorporation? First-year compliance stack? Fractional CFO? Pick what matches your stage.
What your ₹3,500 covers
- Digital signatures for 2 directorsNeeded to sign the incorporation forms — included, not added later.
- DIN for the directorsDirector Identification Numbers allotted through the SPICe+ filing.
- Name approvalChecked against existing companies and trademarks, then reserved on the MCA portal.
- MOA and AOA draftedObjects and articles written for your business, not copied from a template.
- SPICe+ filing and incorporation certificateYou receive the Certificate of Incorporation with your CIN.
- PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC — and GST if you need itApplied for together with the incorporation.
- Bank account coordinationHelp opening the company’s current account once the certificate is issued.
₹3,500 + 18% GST = ₹4,130. Government fees and state stamp duty are paid at actuals and shown to you before filing.
Comparing with a cheaper listing? Ask these first
- Are digital signatures (DSC) for every director included, or charged per director?
- Are PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC included — and GST registration if you need it?
- Who drafts the MOA and AOA, and are they tailored to your business?
- Are government fees and stamp duty shown separately, or added to a later bill?
- Is help opening the bank account included?
- Full Pvt Ltd registration
- DSC for 2 directors + DIN
- MOA/AOA + SPICe+ + COI
- PAN + TAN + GST + EPFO/ESIC
- Bank a/c coordination
- Annual filings (separate)
- Notice defence (separate)
- Everything in Standalone
- Monthly GST returns filed
- Annual ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7)
- Annual ITR + tax planning
- DIR-3 KYC + statutory registers
- Dedicated advisor
- WhatsApp support (business hours)
- Everything in Essentials
- Monthly MIS + board reporting
- Payroll for up to 25 employees
- Fundraising / due-diligence support
- Cap-table + ESOP management
- Statutory audit coordination
- Strategic tax planning
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A senior team — not juniors and templates
The Tax Paramarsh desk
"After 10+ years advising MSMEs across Uttarakhand and pan-India, one thing hasn't changed: founders don't need more forms — they need someone who picks up the phone and gives a real answer. That's what we've built at Tax Paramarsh. Every company registration is reviewed by a qualified CA or CS."
What founders say after incorporating with us
Common questions
Straight answers, no filler. Still curious? WhatsApp us anything.
What is a Private Limited Company?
A Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) is a business structure incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. It is a separate legal entity — the company owns assets, incurs liabilities, sues and is sued in its own name, independent of its shareholders. Shareholders' liability is limited to the amount they've committed as share capital.
Key features: minimum 2 shareholders + 2 directors, maximum 200 shareholders + 15 directors, cannot invite public to subscribe to shares, minimum 4 board meetings per year with max 120 days gap, mandatory annual audit.
Minimum number of directors and shareholders?
Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders. These can be the same 2 people. At least one director must be a resident Indian — someone who has stayed 182+ days in India in the previous financial year. Maximum 15 directors and 200 shareholders.
Can I use my home as registered office?
Yes. Any residential or commercial address in India works, provided you can produce a NOC from the property owner authorising commercial use, plus a utility bill (electricity/water/gas) not older than 2 months. If you're renting, you'll also need the rent agreement. You can later shift the registered office by filing INC-22.
What is a CIN?
Corporate Identification Number — a unique 21-character alphanumeric code assigned to your company at incorporation. Example: U72200KA2013PTC097389. See the CIN Breakdown section above for a visual explanation of each part.
Total cost for Pvt Ltd registration in 2026?
Since 2020, MCA charges zero incorporation fee for companies with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. For a typical 2-director Pvt Ltd with ₹1 lakh capital in Uttarakhand: ₹3,500 professional fee + ₹500 state stamp duty + 18% GST = ~₹8,168 total.
Use our calculator above to configure your exact setup.
What is minimum authorised / paid-up capital?
No minimum mandated since 2015. Technically you can incorporate with ₹2. We recommend ₹1,00,000 authorised + ₹10,000 paid-up as it satisfies most banks' current account requirements.
What are typical annual compliance costs?
For a small Pvt Ltd: ₹8,000-15,000/year in govt fees + professional charges. Includes AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, MSME-1, ITR, board meeting minutes. Our Essentials retainer covers all this plus GST returns for ₹5,000/mo.
Do you charge for revisions?
Up to 3 rounds of MOA/AOA revisions included. Additional revisions at ₹500 per round. Name changes after first rejection are always free — we don't penalise you for MCA rejections.
How long does the full process take?
10-14 working days from complete documents. Breakdown: Day 1-2 (DSC + DIN), Day 3-5 (Name via MCA RUN), Day 5-10 (MOA/AOA + SPICe+ Part B), Day 10-14 (COI + PAN + TAN). GST typically issued 3-7 days after COI.
What causes delays?
Most common delays: (1) MCA server slowness during month-end rushes, (2) name rejection needing re-application, (3) incomplete NOC or utility bill issues, (4) DSC video KYC scheduling if directors are travelling.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. Entire process is remote — WhatsApp, email, and video KYC. Physical presence not required.
Can foreign nationals be directors?
Yes, with apostilled/notarised passport + address proof + video KYC. However, at least one director must be resident Indian. DSC for foreign nationals takes 3-5 additional days.
What must I do in the first 30 days?
Three critical items: (1) Appoint statutory auditor via Form ADT-1 within 30 days, (2) Hold first Board Meeting within 30 days, (3) Deposit subscribed capital into company bank account. See the First 30 Days section above for details.
What is INC-20A and when to file?
Declaration of commencement of business — mandatory within 180 days of incorporation. Prerequisites: bank account opened, subscribed capital deposited. Penalty: ₹50,000 on company + ₹1,000/day per director (max ₹1 lakh per director).
Annual filings required?
Every Pvt Ltd must file: AOC-4 (financials, within 30 days of AGM), MGT-7 (annual return, 60 days), DIR-3 KYC (each director, by 30 September), DPT-3 (deposits, if applicable), MSME-1 (half-yearly), plus ITR-6. Late filings attract ₹100/day per form with no cap.
Is audit mandatory from Day 1?
Yes. Every Pvt Ltd must appoint statutory auditor within 30 days of incorporation regardless of turnover. Statutory audit is compulsory from the first FY.
I have a proprietorship — can I convert to Pvt Ltd?
You don't "convert" — you incorporate a new Pvt Ltd, then transfer proprietorship assets and liabilities to the company via a slump sale agreement. GST is migrated with a fresh GSTIN under the new PAN. We handle this transition for ₹15,000-25,000 depending on complexity.
Can I convert OPC to Pvt Ltd later?
Yes. Voluntary conversion allowed anytime after 2 years, or mandatory when paid-up capital crosses ₹50L or average turnover exceeds ₹2Cr for 3 consecutive years. Conversion via Form INC-6. We handle for ₹8,000-12,000.
Can I have FDI in my Pvt Ltd?
Yes, Pvt Ltd is the preferred structure for FDI. Most sectors are under automatic route (up to 100% FDI). Reporting via FIRMS portal + FLA return required. We handle FDI-related reporting as add-on.
What if I want to close the company later?
Two ways: (1) Strike-off via STK-2 if no operations (₹15-25k, 3-6 months), (2) Voluntary liquidation if operational (₹1L+, 6-12 months). Plan closure properly — striking off with unpaid liabilities creates director liability.
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