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Private limited company incorporation on SPICe+ — name approval, DSC, DIN, MOA / AOA, PAN, TAN and certificate, plus INC-20A filing.

Private Limited Company
Estimate Cost
₹5,000 – ₹20,000 Concessional Price
Typical duration
15 days

Service overview

  • A Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 is India's most recognized corporate business structure
  • Offering separate legal entity status, limited liability protection, perpetual succession, and an equity structure capable of issuing shares, it is the standard requirement for raising venture funding, onboarding co-founders, and scaling enterprise operations

Who needs it? / When is it needed?

  • Multi-founder teams and startups planning to raise external investor capital
  • Businesses whose enterprise clients, foreign vendors, or lenders mandate a company structure
  • Entrepreneurs seeking to shield personal wealth behind institutional limited liability

What to expect from the WCP Professionals

  • Pre-Filing Equity & Shareholding Audit: WCP professionals review your proposed shareholding, authorized capital, and director distribution before filing, avoiding costly post-incorporation stamp duties.
  • Dual Name Availability Search: WCP professionals conduct preliminary searches across the MCA registry and IP India Trademark database, providing name options and rationales to avoid rejection.
  • Obtain Digital Signatures & Video KYC: WCP professionals coordinate Class 3 DSC issuance and guide all directors/subscribers through seamless online video KYC verification.
  • Draft Business-Specific Charters: WCP professionals draft custom e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34) object clauses matching your operational scope and future expansion plans.
  • Integrated SPICe+ & AGILE-PRO-S Filing: WCP professionals handle the full incorporation submission, securing your Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN, TAN, GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, and corporate bank account.
  • Deliver Post-Incorporation Kit: WCP professionals hand over your incorporation kit along with a post-setup checklist covering auditor appointment (ADT-1), first board minutes, and INC-20A business commencement filing.

Key deliverables

  • Official Certificate of Incorporation issued by ROC
  • Allotted Corporate Identification Number (CIN), Company PAN, and TAN
  • Custom-drafted e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34)
  • Director Identification Numbers (DIN) and Class 3 Digital Signatures (DSC)
  • Integrated AGILE-PRO-S Allotments (GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, Bank Account)
  • First Board Meeting Minutes & Statutory Compliance Roadmap

Standard turnaround time

  • Name Reservation (SPICe+ Part A): 2 to 5 working days.
  • Final Incorporation (SPICe+ Part B): 7 to 15 working days.
  • Business Commencement Declaration (INC-20A): Must be filed within 180 days of setup.

Government fees, timelines & key outcomes

  • Government Fees: Zero MCA incorporation fee for authorized capital up to ₹15 Lakhs; state-specific stamp duty and DSC charges apply.
  • Timelines: Requires at least 2 directors and 2 shareholders, with 1 resident Indian director.
  • Key Outcome: Issuance of official legal corporate charter enabling immediate commercial operations.

Forms & filings involved

  • SPICe+ Part A & Part B: Name reservation and corporate incorporation.
  • AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35): Multi-registration form for GST, EPFO, ESIC, and Bank Account setup.
  • Form INC-20A: Declaration for Commencement of Business.

Documents required

  • PAN, Aadhaar, and identity proof (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License) for all directors/subscribers
  • Address proof not older than 2 months (Bank Statement or Utility Bill)
  • Passport photographs of proposed directors
  • Registered Office proof with Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, and Owner NOC

What we need from you

  • Complete Video KYC for Digital Signatures promptly
  • Genuine registered address documentation with complete document trail
  • Deposit of subscription money into company account to file Form INC-20A

Important conditions

Final approval of company name and incorporation rests exclusively with the MCA/ROC. Annual ROC compliance, statutory audits, and income tax returns are legally compulsory.

Additional information

Execute a clear Founders' Agreement alongside incorporation to definitively lock in equity vesting, roles, and IP ownership.

The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.

How it works

  1. 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
  2. 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
  3. 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
  4. 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
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Frequently asked questions

How many people are needed to form a private limited company?

At least two directors and two shareholders (they can be the same people), with at least one director resident in India.

Is there a minimum capital requirement?

No. There is no minimum paid-up capital; the authorised capital is chosen to suit the business.

What is INC-20A?

A declaration of commencement of business, filed within 180 days of incorporation after shareholders pay for their shares.

What documents are needed?

PAN and address proof of directors and shareholders, photographs, proof of the registered office with the owner's NOC, and a recent utility bill.

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