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Startups raising funding
Angels, VCs and accelerators fund private limited companies — the only structure that cleanly supports equity and ESOPs.
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Private Limited Company Registration
Register a Private Limited Company — India's most popular structure for startups. Get limited liability, a separate legal identity and the equity-ready structure investors expect. We incorporate you end to end.
7–10 days turnaround★ 4.9/5 rating5,000+ businessesExpert-handled
Starts from
₹6,999
12,840+Filings completed
100%Expert-reviewed
ICAIRegistered firm
On-timeor fee waived
4.9/5Client rating
Overview
What is Private Limited Company Registration?
A Private Limited Company is a business entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013, privately held by a small group of shareholders. It is a separate legal entity distinct from its owners — able to own assets, sign contracts and sue in its own name — with limited liability for every shareholder.
It's the structure investors expect: shares can be issued, transferred and diluted cleanly, which makes it the default choice for founders planning to raise equity funding, grant ESOPs or scale. Ownership sits with shareholders; day-to-day decisions sit with the directors they appoint.
Because shares aren't freely traded to the public, a private limited company carries lighter disclosure requirements than a public company — while still giving you the credibility of a registered corporate entity.
Who it's for
Who should register a Private Limited Company?
If you're building something you plan to fund, scale or eventually sell, a Private Limited Company is almost always the right structure.
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Multi-founder teams
Two or more co-founders who want ownership split cleanly through shareholding, with directors running the company.
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Businesses planning to scale
Ventures that expect to hire, take on debt, or grow into larger operations need the credibility a Pvt Ltd carries.
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Anyone wanting limited liability
Founders who want personal assets fully separated from business risk from day one.
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Businesses building for acquisition
A Pvt Ltd is the cleanest structure to eventually sell equity or merge into a larger company.
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Proprietorships & partnerships upgrading
Existing businesses ready to formalise, protect personal assets and unlock larger vendor and credit accounts.
Why register
Key benefits of a Private Limited Company
The advantages that make it the default structure for ambitious businesses in India.
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Limited liability
Shareholders are liable only up to their shareholding — personal assets stay protected from business debts.
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Equity fundraising
The only structure that supports clean share issuance, ESOPs and institutional investment.
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Separate legal entity
The company owns assets and enters contracts in its own name, with perpetual succession.
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No minimum capital
Start with any capital amount you choose — there's no statutory minimum.
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Stronger credibility
Wins larger clients, vendor accounts and credit lines more easily than unregistered structures.
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Easy ownership transfer
Shares can be transferred or diluted cleanly as the company grows or brings in new investors.
Requirements
Minimum requirements
What you need in place to register a Private Limited Company.
- ✓At least two directors & shareholdersMinimum two directors and two shareholders — the same two people can hold both roles. Maximum 200 shareholders.
- ✓One resident directorAt least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the previous financial year.
- ✓DSC & DINEach proposed director needs a Digital Signature Certificate and a Director Identification Number.
- ✓Registered officeA registered office address in India, with valid proof and owner's NOC.
- ✓No minimum capitalThere is no mandatory minimum paid-up capital — you decide the amount.
Documents required
Documents required for registration
Have these ready and we can begin the same day. Your manager will guide you on anything you're unsure about.
- ✓PAN & Aadhaar of directorsIdentity proof for every proposed director and shareholder.
- ✓Address proof of directorsRecent bank statement or utility bill (under 2 months) in each director's name.
- ✓Passport-size photographsOne of each proposed director / shareholder.
- ✓Registered office proofUtility bill plus rent agreement and NOC from owner, or ownership proof.
- ✓Proposed namesOne or two preferred company names in order of priority.
- ✓Passport (foreign nationals)Notarised passport copy for any foreign national director or shareholder.
How it works
The registration process
Every step handled by your Expert and tracked live, from first details to final delivery.
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Consult & reserve name
Day 1 · You + ExpertWe confirm Pvt Ltd is right for you and reserve your preferred name (SPICe+ Part A).
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DSC & DIN
Day 1–3 · Your ExpertWe obtain digital signatures and DINs for both directors.
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Draft & file SPICe+
Day 3–6 · Your ExpertWe draft the MOA/AOA and file the integrated SPICe+ incorporation form.
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Incorporated
Day 7–10 · DoneYour COI, CIN, PAN and TAN are issued and delivered.
Timeline
How long it takes
Indicative timeline — actual dates depend on name approval and MCA processing turnaround.
Day 1–3
Name approval
Preferred name reserved with the MCA.
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DSC & DIN
Digital signatures and DINs for directors.
Day 3–6
SPICe+ filing
MOA/AOA drafted and incorporation filed.
Day 7–10
Incorporated
COI, CIN, PAN & TAN delivered.
Typical total: 7–10 working days
Pricing
Registration fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed in writing before we begin. Government and statutory fees are charged at actuals — never marked up.
- Professional fee covers name approval, DSC/DIN, MOA/AOA drafting and full SPICe+ incorporation filing.
- Government filing fees and stamp duty depend on the state and authorised capital.
- DSC cost varies by the certifying authority and number of directors.
Deliverables
What you get after registration
Everything handed over once your Private Limited Company is incorporated.
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Certificate of Incorporation
Your COI with a unique CIN, confirming the company is legally registered.
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DIN & DSC
Director Identification Numbers and Digital Signature Certificates for two directors.
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MOA & AOA
Your charter documents drafted to match how you'll actually operate and raise capital.
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Company PAN & TAN
Allotted automatically as part of the incorporation.
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Share certificates
Issued to your initial shareholders, reflecting the agreed cap table.
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Post-incorporation kit
Bank-account assistance plus guidance on your first board meeting and statutory registers.
After registration
Post-registration compliance
A Private Limited Company carries the most compliance of the incorporation options — we handle all of it on an annual plan.
Annual ROC filings
File AOC-4 (financial statements) and MGT-7 (annual return) with the MCA every year.
Income-tax return & audit
File the annual income-tax return and get accounts audited by a chartered accountant.
Board meetings & AGM
Hold the required board meetings and the annual general meeting, with minutes maintained.
DIR-3 KYC
Annual KYC of each director's DIN, to keep it active and avoid the reactivation penalty.
Compare structures
Private Limited Company vs LLP vs OPC
How a Private Limited Company compares to the other two incorporation options.
Feature
Private Limited
LLP
OPC
Owners
2–200 shareholders
2+ partners
1 member
Raise equity funding
Yes
No
Limited
Issue ESOPs
Yes
No
No
Compliance load
High
Low
Moderate
Statutory audit
Mandatory
Above threshold only
Mandatory
Best for
Funded, scalable startups
Service & professional firms
Solo founders
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who actually knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every incorporation is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA — never an unsupervised bot.
One fixed fee, in writing
The professional fee you see is what you pay; government charges pass through at actuals, never marked up.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file, reachable by chat, call or email throughout.
Beyond incorporation
We take you through annual compliance, tax filing and fundraising paperwork too — so nothing slips.
FAQ
Private Limited Company Registration, answered.
How many directors and shareholders do I need?
A minimum of two directors and two shareholders — the same two people can hold both roles. The maximum is 200 shareholders. At least one director must be resident in India.
Is there a minimum capital requirement?
No. There is no mandatory minimum paid-up capital for a private limited company — you can start with any amount you choose.
Can foreign nationals or NRIs be directors?
Yes. Foreign nationals and NRIs can be directors and shareholders, provided at least one director is resident in India. 100% foreign shareholding is allowed in most sectors under the automatic route.
What compliance follows incorporation?
A Pvt Ltd must maintain books, hold board meetings, file annual ROC returns (AOC-4, MGT-7) and income-tax returns, and complete director KYC. We handle all of it on an annual plan.
How is a Pvt Ltd different from an LLP?
A Pvt Ltd can issue shares and ESOPs and is the structure investors fund; an LLP cannot raise equity but carries much lighter compliance. Choose Pvt Ltd if you plan to raise funding.
Can I convert my proprietorship or LLP into a Pvt Ltd?
Yes. Existing proprietorships, partnerships and LLPs can be converted into a private limited company — we can handle the conversion when you're ready.
Register your Private Limited Company.
Talk to an Expert about your company — we'll confirm the structure, plan your cap table and give you a fixed quote. Free, no obligation.
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