Private Limited Company Registration - Process and Timeline
The entire registration process is 100% online through the Government's SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) portal. Here's the step-by-step process and timeline.
Total Timeline: 7-10 Working Days
Step 1: Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) - Day 1-2
- DSC is required for all directors to sign digital documents
- We process DSC applications for all directors
- Requires OTP verification on registered mobile and email
Step 2: Name Reservation (SPICe+ Part A) - Day 2-3
- Submit 2 proposed names for approval
- Names are checked for uniqueness and trademark conflicts
- Name reserved for 20 days (extendable by 40 days)
Step 3: SPICe+ Part B Filing - Day 4-7
- File incorporation documents with ROC
- Includes MoA, AoA, Director declarations
- Automatic PAN and TAN application
- Automatic EPFO and ESIC registration
Step 4: Certificate of Incorporation - Day 8-10
- ROC reviews and approves the application
- Certificate of Incorporation (COI) issued with CIN
- Company PAN and TAN issued
- EPFO and ESIC registration completed
Deliverables After Registration:
1. Certificate of Incorporation with Company Identification Number (CIN)
2. Company PAN Card
3. Company TAN
4. EPFO Registration Number
5. ESIC Registration Number
6. Director Identification Numbers (DIN)
7. Memorandum of Association (MoA)
8. Articles of Association (AoA)
9. Bank Account Opening Letter
Post-Incorporation Requirements:
- Open company bank account (within 30 days recommended)
- File INC-20A (Business Commencement Declaration) - within 180 days
- Appoint Statutory Auditor (ADT-1) - within 30 days of incorporation
- Apply for GST Registration (if applicable)
- Apply for other licenses as per business activity