What Is Company Registration?
Company registration is the legal process of creating a business as a separate legal entity under the Companies Act, 2013. After registration, the company gets its own name, its own PAN, and its own identity. It can own property, sign contracts, open bank accounts, and take loans in its own name. The owners are not personally liable for company debts beyond their share capital.
Registration is done with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the Registrar of Companies (ROC). You receive a Certificate of Incorporation with a Corporate Identification Number (CIN) once the process is complete.
CA Arpit Gupta helps you complete the full registration, from choosing the right type of company to getting your certificate, PAN, TAN, and bank account support.
Why Register a Company?
- Separate legal identity for the business
- Limited liability for owners, so personal assets stay safe
- Easier to raise funds from investors, banks, and partners
- Better trust with customers, vendors, and government departments
- Perpetual existence, so the company continues even if owners change
- Easy transfer of ownership through shares
- Eligibility for tenders, startup schemes, and government benefits
- Tax planning options not open to a sole proprietor
Types of Company You Can Register
| Type |
Minimum Members |
Best For |
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Private Limited Company
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2 directors and 2 shareholders
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Startups, small and medium businesses, businesses that plan to raise funds
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One Person Company (OPC)
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1 director and 1 nominee
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Solo founders who want limited liability
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Public Limited Company
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3 directors and 7 shareholders
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Large businesses planning to raise money from the public
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Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
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2 partners
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Professionals, consultants, and small service firms
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Section 8 Company
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2 directors and 2 members
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Non-profit work such as education, health, and charity
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Producer Company
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10 individual producers
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Farmers and groups of primary producers
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CA Arpit Gupta studies your business plan, number of owners, funding needs, and tax position, and then suggests the right type.
Documents Required for Company Registration
For Directors and Shareholders (Indian nationals):
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of address, such as a bank statement, electricity bill, or mobile bill (not older than 2 months)
- Email ID and mobile number
- Identity proof such as a voter ID, passport, or driving licence (if needed)
For the Registered Office:
- Electricity bill, water bill, or property tax receipt (not older than 2 months)
- Rent agreement with the landlord, if the office is rented
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner of the property
- Ownership proof, if the office is owned
For Foreign Directors or Shareholders:
- Passport, notarised and apostilled as required
- Address proof from the home country
- Details of foreign entity, if a company is a shareholder
Other Details:
- Proposed company names, up to two
- Main business activity
- Share capital details
- Names of the people who will hold the shares
Eligibility Criteria to Become a Director
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a Director Identification Number (DIN)
- Must have a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Must not be disqualified under the Companies Act
- A private limited company needs at least one director who is a resident of India, meaning someone who stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous financial year
What is the Company Registration Process?
| S. N. |
Step |
What Happens |
| 1 |
Free consultation
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CA Arpit Gupta understands your business and suggests the best company type
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| 2 |
Document collection
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You share scanned copies of KYC and office documents
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| 3 |
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
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DSC is created for each director
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| 4 |
Name approval
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Two names are checked and applied under SPICe+ Part A
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| 5 |
Drafting
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Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) are prepared
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| 6 |
Filing SPICe+ Part B
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One integrated form for incorporation, DIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, GST, and bank account
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| 7 |
Payment of fees
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Government fees and stamp duty are paid, based on authorised capital and your state
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| 8 |
ROC approval
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The Registrar checks and approves the application
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| 9 |
Certificate issued
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You get the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, and the company PAN and TAN
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| 10 |
Post-incorporation support
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Bank account, first board meeting, and compliance setup
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The name you apply for must be unique and must follow MCA naming rules. It should not match an existing company or trademark. If a name is rejected, a fresh application is needed, so proper name research saves time.
How Long Does Company Registration Take?
| Stage |
Usual Time |
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Collecting documents and DSC
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1 to 2 days
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Name approval
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1 to 3 working days
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Filing and ROC approval
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3 to 7 working days
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Total time
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About 7 to 15 working days
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The time can be longer if the ROC raises a query, a name is rejected, or documents are not clear. A complete and correct file helps you finish sooner.
What Does Company Registration Cost?
The total cost has two parts.
| Part |
What It Covers |
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Government charges
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ROC filing fee, stamp duty on MOA and AOA (varies by state), and DSC cost
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Professional fee
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CA Arpit Gupta's fee for consultation, drafting, filing, and support
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Government fees depend on the authorised capital of the company and the state of the registered office. Many businesses start with a small authorised capital to keep the cost low. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a private limited company.
CA Arpit Gupta shares a clear fee quote before you begin, with no hidden charges. Call +91-7081220600 for the exact cost for your case.
What Do You Get After Registration?
- Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Identification Number (CIN)
- Company PAN and TAN
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
- Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for new directors
- Digital Signature Certificates for directors
- Company email and EPFO or ESIC registration, where it applies
- GST registration, if you choose it along with SPICe+
- Support to open a current bank account
Services Offered by CA Arpit Gupta Along with Company Registration
- Private Limited Company, OPC, LLP, Public Limited, and Section 8 registration
- Name search and trademark check
- Digital Signature Certificate and DIN
- MOA and AOA drafting
- PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC, and Shop Act registration
- MSME (Udyam) registration
- Startup India registration and DPIIT recognition
- Bank account opening support
- Share allotment and issue of share certificates
- Annual ROC compliance and income tax filing
- Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax planning
- Changes in directors, address, capital, or company name
- Company closure or striking off, when needed
Why Choose CA Arpit Gupta for Company Registration?
Registering a company needs the right structure, accurate documents, and correct filing. A small mistake can cause rejection or delay. With CA Arpit Gupta, you get:
- Advice from a qualified Chartered Accountant on the best company type
- Name search and approval support to reduce rejection risk
- Complete documentation and drafting of MOA and AOA
- Filing of the integrated SPICe+ form with full care
- Clear updates at each step, in simple language
- Support from registration to the first annual filing
- Tax and compliance planning from day one
- Clear fee quote and no hidden charges
- Online process, so you can register from any city in India
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Company Registration
- Choosing a company type without checking tax and funding needs
- Applying for a name that matches an existing company or trademark
- Using an old or unclear address proof
- Not having the property owner's NOC for a rented office
- Setting very high authorised capital and paying extra stamp duty
- Skipping the shareholder agreement among founders
- Forgetting post-incorporation filings such as ADT-1 and INC-20A
- Mixing personal and company bank transactions
Register Your Company with CA Arpit Gupta Today
Start your business on the right footing. Get the right company type, a clean filing, and complete post-registration support from an experienced Chartered Accountant.
Contact CA Arpit Gupta on Call or WhatsApp: +91-7081220600
Call now to book a free consultation and get your company registered without delay.
