What is the process to register a private limited company in India?

Registering a private limited company in India is done online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal via an integrated incorporation form. The process involves obtaining digital signatures, a director identification number, name approval, and filing incorporation documents.

Key points

• A private limited company requires a minimum of two directors and two shareholders.
• Each director needs a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and a Director Identification Number (DIN).
• Company name approval is obtained through the RUN or SPICe+ service on the MCA portal.
• Incorporation is filed via the SPICe+ integrated form, which also handles PAN, TAN, and other registrations.
• You must draft the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA).

Relevant law

Company incorporation is governed by the Companies Act, 2013, particularly Sections 3 to 22, and the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. The process is administered through the MCA21 portal (mca.gov.in) using the SPICe+ form.

What you can do

• Obtain DSCs and DINs for all proposed directors.
• Reserve your company name and file the SPICe+ form on mca.gov.in with the MoA and AoA.
• Keep identity, address proofs, and the registered office documents ready.
• Consult a company secretary or corporate lawyer in Vijayawada to ensure correct incorporation.