How many people do I need to register a Private Limited Company?

At least two directors and two shareholders. The same two people can hold both roles, and at least one director must be resident in India.

Is there a minimum capital requirement?

No. You can incorporate with any authorised capital; ₹1 lakh is the common starting point and government fees in our quote assume up to ₹1 lakh.

Can I use my home address as the registered office?

Yes, with the latest utility bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner of the premises.

What compliance follows after incorporation?

Auditor appointment within 30 days, commencement of business (INC-20A) within 180 days, annual filings AOC-4 and MGT-7, and income tax returns. Your compliance calendar tracks each of these.

Do I need an office of my own?

No. A registered office can be a residential or rented address, provided you can supply a recent utility bill and a no-objection letter from the owner.

How much capital must I put in?

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement. You choose an authorised capital and deposit the subscribed amount into the company bank account after incorporation.

Can a single person register a private limited company?

A private limited company needs two shareholders and two directors. A single founder can register a One Person Company instead, or add a second shareholder.

Can foreign nationals be directors?

Yes, provided at least one director is resident in India and the foreign director's documents are notarised and apostilled.

What happens if the name is rejected?

We refile with the next preference. Government name-reservation fees are charged per attempt, so we check availability carefully before filing.

Business setup

Private Limited Company registration

The default structure for funded startups — limited liability, clean cap table, investor ready.

Engagement: From ₹8,499
Timeline: 10–14 working days
Ideal for: Startups raising capital, two or more founders, ESOP plans

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Documents and professionals relevant to this business service

Service overview

10–14 working daysFrom ₹8,499

We reserve your name on the MCA portal, obtain DIN and digital signatures for the directors, draft the MOA and AOA, and file SPICe+ with AGILE-PRO so your company is issued a certificate of incorporation along with PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and a bank account reference.

What you end up with

A registered private limited company, ready to open a bank account and sign contracts.

We prepare and file the incorporation application with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, including name approval, director identification, digital signatures and the constitutional documents. You receive the full set of registration records in your Happiest Launch account.

Certificate of Incorporation with CIN
Company PAN and TAN
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Director Identification Numbers for first directors
Digital signature tokens for signatories
EPFO and ESIC registration numbers issued with incorporation

Choose your scope

Packages

Basic

₹11,829

Professional fee: ₹8,499
GST @ 18%: ₹1,530
Government fee: ₹1,800

12–15 working days

Name reservation (RUN / SPICe+ Part A)
2 digital signature certificates
DIN for 2 directors
MOA & AOA drafting
Certificate of incorporation, PAN & TAN

Standard

Most chosen

₹18,319

Professional fee: ₹13,999
GST @ 18%: ₹2,520
Government fee: ₹1,800

10–12 working days

Everything in Basic
GST registration
Share certificates & first board resolution
Bank account opening assistance
Compliance calendar for year one

Premium

₹31,299

Professional fee: ₹24,999
GST @ 18%: ₹4,500
Government fee: ₹1,800

10–12 working days

Everything in Standard
Founders agreement drafting
Trademark application (1 class)
Bookkeeping for 3 months
Dedicated compliance manager

Why founders choose this

Benefits, and the honest trade-offs

Separate legal identity

The company owns its contracts, bank accounts and assets in its own name, which keeps business obligations separate from personal ones.

Limited liability

Shareholders are liable only to the extent of the amount unpaid on their shares, except where personal guarantees are given.

Investor-ready structure

Equity shares, share transfers and cap tables are recognised structures, so priced rounds and ESOPs do not require a change in entity type.

Credibility with counterparties

Banks, enterprise customers and marketplaces can verify a company on the public register before onboarding you.

Continuity

The company continues to exist when directors or shareholders change, so agreements and licences stay with the entity.

Things to weigh before you decide

— Annual filings, board records and statutory registers are mandatory, whether or not the company trades.
— Auditor appointment is required within 30 days of incorporation.
— Closing or winding up a company takes longer and costs more than closing a proprietorship.
— Director and shareholder details are public on the MCA register.

Private limited, LLP or OPC?

A starting point for comparison, not legal or tax advice. Talk to us about your own facts before you commit.

	Private limited	LLP	One Person Company
Owners needed	2 or more shareholders	2 or more partners	1 member plus a nominee
Liability	Limited to shares held	Limited to agreed contribution	Limited to shares held
Outside investment	Set up for equity funding	Not suited to equity investors	Converts before raising equity
Annual filings	Company filings and audit thresholds	Lighter filings, audit above turnover limits	Company filings, some relaxations
Running cost	Highest of the three	Moderate	Moderate to high
Common fit	Startups, teams hiring or raising	Professional and service partnerships	A single founder wanting a company

Who can register

At least two directors, of whom at least one must be resident in India.
At least two shareholders; a director may also be a shareholder.
A registered office address in India with proof of the premises and an owner's no-objection letter.
A proposed name that is not identical or deceptively similar to an existing company or registered trademark.

What the fee does not cover

— Stamp duty in states where it is charged on authorised capital above the standard slab
— Additional digital signatures beyond the package count
— Notarisation and apostille charges for documents executed outside India
— Trademark filing, if you also want to protect the brand name

Costs that repeat every year

— Annual company filings with the registry
— Statutory audit, where applicable to your turnover and borrowings
— Income tax return for the company each year
— Digital signature renewal, usually every two years

Step by step, and who does what

Scope and name options

Day 1

We doReview your business activity, shortlist name options against the MCA and trademark databases and confirm the right objects clause.

You doShare your preferred names, business activity and shareholding split.

Digital signatures and identity

Day 1–3

We doArrange digital signature certificates and prepare identity documentation for every director.

You doComplete video verification and sign the DSC application.

Name approval

Day 2–5

We doFile the name reservation with justification and respond to any query from the registry.

You doConfirm the final choice if the first preference is objected to.

Incorporation filing

Day 5–9

We doDraft the Memorandum and Articles, prepare declarations and file the incorporation application with PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC.

You doSign the drafts digitally and provide registered-office proof.

Certificate and handover

Day 9–14

We doTrack approval, resolve any resubmission and upload every certificate to your account.

You doCollect the documents you need for bank account opening.

First compliance steps

After incorporation

We doGive you the auditor appointment checklist, first board meeting format and filing calendar.

You doAppoint the auditor within 30 days and deposit the subscription capital.

Document checklist

Every director and shareholder

— PAN card
— Aadhaar or passport
— Recent passport-size photograph
— Bank statement, electricity bill or mobile bill not older than two months
— Email address and mobile number linked to PAN

Registered office

— Latest electricity or utility bill of the premises
— Rent agreement, where the premises are rented
— No-objection letter from the owner

Foreign or NRI directors

— Passport, notarised and apostilled
— Overseas address proof, notarised and apostilled
— Proof of business visa or OCI card, where applicable

What follows after registration

Auditor appointment

Within 30 days of incorporation

Board resolution appointing the first statutory auditor.

Commencement of business declaration

Within 180 days

Filed after the subscribers deposit their share capital.

Director KYC

Annually

Every person holding a Director Identification Number.

Annual return and financial statements

Annually after the AGM

Company filings with the registry.

Income tax return