Private Limited Company
Incorporate under the Companies Act, 2013. The gold standard for VC-backed startups seeking equity sharing and high credibility.
Overview of Private Limited Company
A Private Limited (Pvt Ltd) Company is a highly structured and legally independent corporate entity. Governed by the MCA under the Companies Act, 2013, this structure requires a minimum of two directors and shareholders. Because ownership is represented by shares, it allows founders to easily raise Venture Capital (VC) or angel investments, issue Employee Stock Options (ESOPs), and scale their business internationally with high credit ratings.
Why Incorporate a Private Limited Company?
- Venture Capital Investment: The only structure that allows institutional investors (VCs, PE funds) to invest equity funds seamlessly.
- Limited Liability Protection: Shareholders' personal properties are completely secure. Liability is capped at unpaid share capital.
- Perpetual Succession: The company exists independently of directors/shareholders. Deaths or share transfers do not affect company operations.
The Incorporation Process
Step 1: Obtain Digital Signatures (Class 3 DSC)
We secure electronic signature certificates for all proposed directors to authenticate the online SPICe+ MCA filing forms.
Step 2: Reserve Company Name (RUN Portal)
We perform detailed trademark and company name clearance checks, submitting unique corporate names to the MCA for approval.
Step 3: Draft MOA & AOA Guidelines
Our legal team drafts the Memorandum of Association (defining core business scopes) and Articles of Association (internal rules).
Step 4: File SPICe+ Form & Receive Certificate
We file the complete SPICe+ incorporation suite with the MCA, procuring the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and DIN registrations together.
Required Documents Checklist
- Identity papers (PAN Card + Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) of all directors
- Bank Statement / Electricity Bill not older than 2 months (address validation)
- Rental agreement copy & utility bills of registered corporate office address
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by the owner of the office premises