Complete Guide to Private Limited Company Registration in India

Private Limited Company registration in India runs entirely through the MCA's SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) web form, which bundles name reservation, incorporation, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, and GST registration into a single filing.

Documents You'll Need

• PAN and Aadhaar of all proposed directors and shareholders
• Passport-size photographs
• Proof of registered office (electricity bill/rent agreement + NOC from the owner)
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for at least one director

The Process, Step by Step

• Obtain DSC for proposed directors
• Reserve a company name via Part A of SPICe+ (or check availability first — see our free Company Name Search tool)
• File Part B of SPICe+ with MOA, AOA, and director/subscriber details
• Receive Certificate of Incorporation (COI) with CIN, along with PAN and TAN
• Open a current bank account and deposit subscribed capital within 180 days

Minimum Requirements

You need a minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders (they can be the same people), at least one director who is an Indian resident, and there is no minimum capital requirement — you can incorporate with as little as ₹1 as authorised capital, though most founders start with ₹1 lakh for practical banking reasons.

Timeline and Cost

A clean application with all documents in order typically gets approved in 7–10 working days. Government fees scale with authorised capital (roughly ₹500 at the lowest slab, rising with capital), and professional fees for a CA/CS-assisted filing usually range from ₹6,000–₹10,000 depending on complexity — use our Company Registration Cost Calculator for a state-wise, capital-wise breakdown.

Common Rejection Reasons

The RUN/SPICe+ name-reservation step gets rejected far more often than the incorporation itself — usually because the proposed name is too similar to an existing registered company or trademark, or because it includes a restricted word (e.g. "National", "Bank") without the required government approval. Run your proposed name through a name-availability check before filing to avoid losing the reservation fee twice.