Private Limited Company Registration

Overview

The structure built for growth and funding

A private limited company is registered with the MCA through the SPICe+ form, which bundles incorporation, PAN, TAN, and statutory registrations into a single filing. It requires a minimum of two directors and two shareholders (who can be the same people), along with a drafted Memorandum and Articles of Association setting out the company's objects and internal rules. It's the most recognized and investor-friendly structure in India, with clear rules for issuing shares, onboarding investors, and setting up ESOPs.

Built for raising equity funding

Investors and VCs are structured to invest in private limited companies — share issuance, cap tables, and ESOPs all work cleanly within this structure.

Limited liability, separate legal identity

Shareholders' personal assets are protected, and the company continues to exist independently of any single founder or director.

Perpetual succession and stronger credibility

The company doesn't dissolve if a founder exits, and its registered status carries more weight with banks, larger clients, and government tenders.

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Tax regime

Annual income (₹)

₹

₹0₹25L₹50L+

Estimated tax payable

₹ 97,500

Effective rate 6.5% · new regime on ₹15,00,000

Taxable income₹ 14,25,000

Tax as per slabs₹ 93,750

Health & education cess (4%)+₹ 3,750

The New Regime saves you ₹ 1,59,900 compared to the Old Regime.

Illustrative estimate for FY 2025-26 — assumes salaried income eligible for the standard deduction, and includes the Section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Surcharge is applied at a flat rate without its own marginal relief. Does not account for other deductions or individual circumstances. Book a consultation for an exact figure.

Simple, from start to finish

How it works

Book a consultation

We discuss shareholding structure, director roles, and whether you'll need provisions for future investors or ESOPs.

Obtain DSC/DIN & draft MOA-AOA

Digital signatures and DIN are secured for all directors while the MOA and AOA are drafted around your business objects.

File SPICe+ with the MCA

Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and other statutory registrations are filed together through the SPICe+ form.

Certificate of Incorporation issued

You receive the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN, and we guide you through opening your company bank account.

Typically 10–15 days including MCA name approval and processing

Questions

Frequently asked

01How many directors and shareholders do I need, and how much capital?

A minimum of two directors and two shareholders is required (they can be the same individuals), and there's no minimum paid-up capital mandated by law — most companies start with a modest nominal amount.

02What compliance is required after registration?

Annual filings with the ROC (financial statements and annual return), a statutory audit regardless of turnover, board meetings, and income tax filing are all mandatory — meaningfully more than an LLP, which is the trade-off for easier fundraising.

03Should I choose a private limited company or an LLP?

If you plan to raise equity funding from investors, need an ESOP pool, or want to project maximum credibility to larger clients, a private limited company is usually the better fit. If you don't need external funding, an LLP offers similar protection with lighter compliance.

04Can I add investors or set up ESOPs after incorporation?

Yes — a private limited company can issue fresh shares to investors and set up an ESOP pool through its Articles of Association, which is one of the main reasons founders choose this structure over an LLP or OPC.

05Why book a consultation instead of registering myself?

The MOA/AOA drafting and initial shareholding structure are hard to change later without cost and paperwork — getting them right at incorporation saves problems at your first funding round. We also make sure the SPICe+ filing is complete and consistent the first time, since rejected filings are common and can cost weeks.

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