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Nidhi Company
Registration in India

Register your Nidhi Company under the Companies Act 2013 and Nidhi Rules 2014. We handle MOA drafting, SPICe+ filing, NDH-1 compliance and ongoing MCA filings — all in one streamlined package.

30–45 Days Timeline
RBI Exempt Structure
NDH-1 Support
Starting ₹14,999

Nidhi Company Certificate

MCA — Nidhi Rules 2014

● RBI Exempt
Nidhi company savings and community finance

Min. Net Owned Funds

₹10 Lakhs

Starting from

₹14,999

Processing Time

30–45 Days

RBI NBFC Exempt

Yes ✓

Timeline

30–45 Days

Min. Members

200 (within 1 yr)

Min. Directors

3 Directors

Min. Net Owned

₹10 Lakhs (NOF)

Governed by

Nidhi Rules 2014

RBI Regulated

Exempt (Section 406)

Overview

What is a Nidhi Company?

A Nidhi Company is a unique type of company under Section 406 of the Companies Act 2013 and governed by the Nidhi Rules 2014. Its primary purpose is to cultivate the habit of saving and thrift among its members and to receive deposits and lend money only among those members.

Nidhi Companies function as mutual benefit societies — they are exempt from most RBI regulations applicable to NBFCs, making them the most accessible form of licensed financial institution for community groups, cooperatives and local savings bodies.

Governed by Nidhi Rules 2014
RBI NBFC exempt
Minimum 200 members in 1 year
₹10 Lakh Net Owned Funds
Nidhi company community savings

Nidhi

Rules 2014

Ideal For

Who Should Register a Nidhi Company?

Mutual Benefit Societies

Groups that pool savings and lend among themselves.

Community Savings Groups

Neighborhood and locality-based thrift collectives.

Employee Co-operatives

Workplace savings groups forming a mutual benefit vehicle.

Rural Finance Groups

Village-level savings and credit organizations.

Thrift & Credit Societies

Organized groups offering fixed deposits and loans to members.

Housing Finance Micro-Groups

Member collectives for housing-related micro-financing.

Savings Promotion Bodies

Organizations encouraging the culture of saving in communities.

Self-Help Groups Scaling Up

SHGs formalizing their operations under a corporate structure.

Advantages

Key Benefits of Nidhi Company

Accept Deposits from Members

Collect fixed deposits, recurring deposits and savings from members legally.

Lend Only to Members

Provide secured loans — mortgage, gold or FD-backed — exclusively to members.

RBI Exemption

Nidhi companies are exempt from core RBI provisions for NBFCs.

Low Setup Cost

Minimum capital of ₹10 lakhs — affordable for community groups.

Community Trust & Proximity

Members trust local Nidhi companies more than distant financial institutions.

Government Recognition

Officially recognised under the Companies Act and Nidhi Rules 2014.

Tax Benefits for Members

Interest earned on deposits by members taxed favorably.

Perpetual Existence

Nidhi company survives member changes with perpetual corporate existence.

Process

Registration Process

01

Consultation & Planning

Understand your group's composition, geography and financial objectives.

02

MOA with Nidhi Objects

Draft MOA specifying that the primary object is cultivating savings among members.

03

SPICe+ Incorporation

File incorporation application with minimum 3 directors and 7 subscribers.

04

Achieve 200 Members

Within 1 year, enroll at least 200 members who each hold at least 10 shares.

05

Net Owned Funds ≥ ₹10L

Ensure NOF is at least ₹10 lakhs with minimum 1:20 NOF to deposit ratio.

06

File NDH-1 Form

File return of statutory compliances with MCA within 90 days of financial year end.

07

MCA Declaration

MCA verifies compliance and records Nidhi status in the MCA21 system.

08

Begin Operations

Open member accounts, accept deposits and disburse loans as per Nidhi Rules.

Checklist

Documents Required

For Directors

PAN Card of all Directors
Aadhaar Card of all Directors
Passport-size Photographs
Email & Mobile Numbers
Residential Address Proof
Digital Signature Certificate

For the Company

MOA with Nidhi objects clause
AOA (Articles of Association)
Registered Office Address Proof
Net Owned Funds Proof (within 1 yr)

Important: Within 1 year of incorporation you must have 200 members, ₹10L NOF, and file NDH-1. Plan your member drive before registration.

Timeline

Registration & Compliance Timeline

Incorporation in 30–45 days; full Nidhi status achieved within 1 year

1

Incorporation

Day 1–15

2

200 Members

Within 1 yr

3

₹10L NOF

Within 1 yr

4

NDH-1 Filed

90 Days After FY

5

RBI Exemption

Auto (if compliant)

6

Full Operations

Post NDH-1

Deliverables

What You Receive

Certificate of Incorporation
Nidhi Status (NDH-1 Filed)
Company PAN & TAN
RBI Exemption Confirmation
Member Register Template
Compliance Calendar
Why Choose Us

Why Company Avenue?

15+ Years of Experience in NBFC & Nidhi Structures
200+ Nidhi Companies Successfully Formed
Expert CA & CS for Nidhi Compliance
Fixed Transparent Pricing — Starting ₹14,999
MOA Drafting with Correct Nidhi Objects
MCA SPICe+ Filing & NDH-1 Compliance Support
Annual ROC & Income Tax Filing Support
Dedicated Compliance Manager for Nidhi Rules
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