Legal document confirming the formation of a company (Private Ltd, Public Ltd, LLP)
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Varies based on Authorized Capital (5000+)
Minimum 2 Directors and 2 Shareholders (for Pvt Ltd); 1 for OPC
Entrepreneurs looking to establish a separate legal entity for their business with limited liability
Get Digital Signature Certificates for all proposed directors.
Reserve a unique name for the company using the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) or SPICe+ Part A web form on MCA.
Draft Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) outlining the company objects and rules.
Fill the comprehensive SPICe+ Part B form along with AGILE-PRO for simultaneous PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, and GST registration.
Pay the RoC fees and State Stamp Duty online.
The Registrar of Companies (RoC) issues the Certificate of Incorporation containing the Corporate Identification Number (CIN).
To update details on your Certificate of Incorporation (Company) — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Certificate of Incorporation (Company) (https://mca.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Certificate of Incorporation (Company).
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Certificate of Incorporation (Company) from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://mca.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Certificate of Incorporation (Company)", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Certificate of Incorporation (Company) will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Certificate of Incorporation (Company), you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://mca.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Certificate of Incorporation (Company) is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement as per recent amendments to the Companies Act.
Yes, NRIs or Foreign Nationals can be directors, provided at least one director is a resident of India.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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