- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
- Mobile number and email
- Latest bank statement or utility bill
- Passport for foreign nationals where applicable
India's most popular business structure
Private Limited Company Registration - Built to Raise Funding & Limit Liability
Register an investor-ready company with limited liability, separate legal identity and MCA incorporation support handled by a CA-led team.
- Limited liability protection for directors
- Easy to raise VC and equity funding
- Separate legal identity from owners
- Higher credibility with banks and clients
- Perpetual succession - business continues
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Why founders choose Private Limited
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Private Limited, LLP, OPC and other entities incorporated through ComplyLocal.
Standard turnaround
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Typical timeline after documents and DSC are ready, subject to MCA processing.
Success rate
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Applications reviewed carefully before filing to reduce avoidable resubmissions.
What is a Private Limited Company?
A Private Limited Company is a privately held business entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013 with a separate legal identity from its shareholders and directors.
It is best suited for startups, growth-focused SMEs and founder teams that want limited liability, structured ownership and the ability to issue shares to investors.
Registration is completed through MCA using DSC, DIN allotment, name approval, MoA, AoA and SPICe+ forms, followed by the Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN.
Benefits of a Private Limited Company
A Pvt Ltd structure gives founders credibility, liability protection and a clean legal base for scale.
Limited liability. Shareholders are generally liable only up to unpaid share capital, protecting personal assets from business risk.
Funding access. Equity shares, investor rights and cap tables make Private Limited companies suitable for VC and angel funding.
Higher credibility. Banks, enterprise clients and marketplaces often prefer dealing with a formally incorporated company.
Separate identity. The company can own assets, sign contracts, open bank accounts and sue or be sued in its own name.
Perpetual succession. The company continues even if shareholders or directors change, resign or transfer shares.
Tax efficiency. A corporate structure allows organized accounting, expense tracking and tax planning within applicable law.
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| Factor | RecommendedPvt Ltd | OPC | LLP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owners | 2-200 members | 1 shareholder | 2+ partners |
| Liability | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Funding | Strong equity route | Restricted | No equity route |
| Compliance | Higher | Moderate | Moderate |
| Audit | Mandatory | Mandatory | If thresholds apply |
| Best for | Startups and scaling teams | Solo founders | Professional firms |
| Timeline | 7-10 days | 7-10 days | 7-10 days |
| Ownership transfer | Share transfer possible | Limited transfer | Agreement based |
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Not sure which structure fits your business? Our experts can recommend the right entity based on your goals, funding plans, and compliance preferences.
Talk to an expertEligibility for Private Limited Company Registration
These are the core conditions checked before MCA incorporation.
Minimum 2 directors. At least two individuals are needed as directors at incorporation.
Minimum 2 shareholders. A Private Limited Company needs at least two members, who may also be directors.
Resident director. At least one director must satisfy the resident-in-India requirement under company law.
Unique company name. The proposed name must comply with MCA naming rules and should not conflict with existing names or trademarks.
Registered office. A valid Indian office address with utility bill, ownership proof or rent documents is required.
Valid KYC documents. PAN, Aadhaar, photographs, email and mobile details are required for Indian directors and shareholders.
Document checklist
Documents required for Private Limited Company registration
Keep these documents ready to avoid MCA resubmissions and delays.
- Latest electricity, water or gas bill
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
- No objection certificate from owner
- Property tax receipt where applicable
- Two proposed company names
- Business activity details
- Shareholding pattern
- Authorized capital details
- MoA and AoA inputs
Document requirements can vary by entity type and state. Our team shares a final checklist after reviewing your case.
Registration process
How Private Limited Company registration works
A structured MCA filing process from DSC issuance to Certificate of Incorporation.
- 1
Document review
Step 1We verify director, shareholder and registered office documents before starting the MCA process.
- KYC check
- Office proof review
- 2
Apply for DSC
Step 2Digital Signature Certificates are arranged for proposed directors to sign incorporation forms online.
- Class 3 DSC
- E-KYC support
- 3
DIN preparation
Step 3Director Identification Number details are prepared through the SPICe+ incorporation workflow.
- Director details
- MCA declarations
- 4
Name approval
Step 4Company name options are checked and filed through SPICe+ Part A for MCA reservation.
- Name availability check
- Object alignment
- 5
MoA and AoA drafting
Step 5Formation documents are prepared based on business objects, capital and shareholder structure.
- Object clause
- Articles of Association
- 6
SPICe+ filing
Step 6SPICe+ Part B and linked forms are filed with all attachments and declarations.
- AGILE-PRO-S
- PAN and TAN application
- 7
Fees and stamp duty
Step 7MCA fees and state-wise stamp duty are calculated and paid online before submission.
- Government fee breakup
- Payment tracking
- 8
COI issued
Step 8After MCA approval, the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN details are issued.
- COI download
- Next-step checklist
Simple pricing
Private Limited Company registration pricing
Choose the level of support you need for incorporation and first-step compliance.
Private Limited Registration
For founders who need standard incorporation filing support.
Rs.9,000 govt fees included
- Name approval assistance
- DSC coordination
- SPICe+ filing support
- MoA and AoA drafting guidance
- PAN/TAN and bank account checklist
Loved by founders
Rated 4.9 by Private Limited founders
Reviews from businesses that chose ComplyLocal for company incorporation.
Customer Feedback
4.9· 200+ reviews
- AG
Arjun Reddy
Hyderabad
“Got my Private Limited company registered in under a week. The team handled everything and kept me updated daily.”
Private Limited Registration - RG
Ritika Malhotra
Gurugram
“We needed an investor-ready company structure before our seed round. ComplyLocal managed the DSC, SPICe+ filing and documents smoothly.”
Company Registration - NG
Nikhil Shah
Ahmedabad
“Clear pricing, quick document review and a clean incorporation process. The PAN and TAN guidance after approval was especially useful.”
Startup Registration - MG
Meera Iyer
Chennai
“The team explained directors, shareholders and registered office requirements without jargon. We knew exactly what was being filed.”
Pvt Ltd Registration
The ComplyLocal difference
Built for founder-first incorporation
We combine professional review, fast filing and practical guidance after incorporation.
Accuracy first
Every MCA form and attachment is reviewed before filing to reduce resubmission risk.
Fast turnaround
Standard incorporation moves from document readiness to approval in 7-10 working days.
CA & CS-led
Qualified professionals guide name approval, SPICe+, MoA, AoA and post-registration steps.
Transparent pricing
Professional fees and government charges are shown separately before submission.
Dedicated support
A single coordinator keeps founders updated through documentation, filing and approval.
Pan-India filing
Private Limited Company registration support is available across Indian states.
Digital workflow
DSC, document checks and MCA tracking are handled through a streamlined online process.
Post-registration clarity
You receive a checklist for bank account, GST, accounting and ROC compliance.
FAQ
Private Limited Company registration FAQs
Clear answers before you start the MCA incorporation process.
Fast answersExpert support
- A Private Limited Company needs at least 2 directors and can have up to 15 directors without passing a special resolution. At least one director must be resident in India as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
- A Private Limited Company needs at least 2 shareholders and can have up to 200 shareholders. Directors and shareholders can be the same people, which keeps the initial founder structure simple.
- A Private Limited Company has no mandatory minimum paid-up capital under current MCA rules. Many startups begin with Rs.10,000 or Rs.1,00,000 authorized capital depending on their shareholding plan and stamp duty preference.
- NRIs and foreign nationals can become directors in an Indian Private Limited Company if they provide valid identity and address documents, complete DSC requirements, and the company has at least one resident Indian director.
- Private Limited Company registration usually takes 7-10 working days after documents are complete. Timelines can vary if MCA asks for name clarification, document correction, or additional approval.
- Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory for proposed directors because SPICe+ forms, MoA, AoA, and linked incorporation forms are signed and submitted electronically on the MCA portal.
- SPICe+ is the integrated MCA incorporation form used for Private Limited Company registration. It covers name reservation, incorporation, DIN allotment, PAN, TAN, and linked registrations such as EPFO and ESIC where applicable.
- PAN and TAN are generally issued along with the Certificate of Incorporation for a Private Limited Company. The details are included in the MCA approval documents after successful incorporation.
- A Private Limited Company is the preferred structure for equity funding because it can issue shares, define shareholder rights, bring in investors, and maintain a clean cap table for startup fundraising.
- A Private Limited Company must maintain books of account, conduct board meetings, file annual ROC forms such as AOC-4 and MGT-7, complete income tax filing, and follow GST, TDS, or other laws when applicable.
- A residential address can be used as the registered office of a Private Limited Company if valid address proof, owner NOC, and utility bill documents are available for MCA filing.
- Yes. The standard Private Limited registration price shown includes government fees. Any unusual state, capital or document-specific variation is confirmed before filing.
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