Minimum number of directors: A private limited company must have at least two directors.
A private limited company must have at least two shareholders.
A private limited company must have at least two shareholders.
The directors must be Indian citizens.
At least one of the directors must be a resident of India, meaning they have lived in India for at least 182 days in the previous financial year.
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a private limited company, but the company must have enough capital to carry out its business operations.
Limited liability protection: The owners of a private limited company have limited liability for the company's debts, meaning their personal assets are protected in the event of the company's failure.
A private limited company has a separate legal identity from its owners, which makes it easier to raise capital, enter into contracts, and own property.
A private limited company may be eligible for certain tax benefits, such as lower tax rates on profits and the ability to claim tax deductions for business expenses.
The ownership of a private limited company can be easily transferred by selling shares, which makes it easier to raise capital and bring in new investors.
Having a private limited company can enhance the professional reputation of the business, which can make it easier to secure partnerships and attract customers.
The death or departure of a shareholder or director does not affect the continuity of the business in a private limited company.
Minimum number of directors and Shareholder: A company must have a minimum of two directors and two Shareholder.
The proposed name of the company must be unique and not infringe on any trademarks.
The company must have a registered office within India.
Each director must have a DIN, which is a unique identification number issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The company and its directors must have a DSC, which is a secure electronic signature required for electronic filing of documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The MOA and AOA must be filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, outlining the structure, objectives, and regulations of the company.
The company must apply for a PAN and TAN.
The following are the essential forms that must be filed for incorporating a company in India
This form is used to apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN) for each director of the company.
This is a combined form for registering a new company and is used to incorporate a company, obtain DINs for directors, and register for PAN and TAN.
This form is used to apply for the availability of the proposed company name.
This form is used to inform the Registrar of Companies (ROC) about the registered office of the company.
These forms outline the structure, objectives, and regulations of the company and must be filed with the ROC.
This form is used to file the MOA and AOA with the ROC.
This form is used to file the certificate of incorporation, which is issued by the ROC after the company has been successfully registered. Procedure for Incorporating a Company in India
Obtain Director Identification Numbers (DINs) for the directors of the company by filing the DIR-2 form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Check the availability of the proposed name of the company by filing the INC-7 form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Prepare the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) and file the INC-33 form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to register the MOA and AOA.
File the SPICe (INC-32) form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to incorporate the company and obtain PAN and TAN.
File the INC-22 form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to inform them about the registered office of the company.
Obtain the certificate of incorporation by filing the INC-34 form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Register for Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other applicable taxes, if required.
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An organisation structure known as a private limited company places the owners' responsibility restrictions on the amount of capital they have committed It is registered under the Companies Act, 2013.
A private limited corporation must have at least two members in order to be formed, and it can have up to 200.
There is no minimum capital requirement to start a private limited company. It can be registered with a nominal share capital of as low as Rs. 1.
The documents required for private limited company registration include PAN card of directors and shareholders, Aadhaar card or Voter ID of directors and shareholders, passport size photographs, address proof of registered office, and MOA and AOA.
Memorandum of Association, or MOA, describes the business's goals and scope of operations. AOA stands for Articles of Association, which defines the company's internal regulations and management structure.
The registration process of a private limited company usually takes around 10-15 days, subject to government processing time and document verification.
Yes, a foreign national or NRI can become a director in a private limited company after obtaining a Director Identification Number (DIN) and fulfilling the other requirements.
A private limited company is liable to pay income tax on its profits at the applicable rate. Taxes must be paid by the company's shareholders on the dividends they receive from the business.
According to the Companies Act of 2013, a private limited company must submit several yearly filing requirements, including annual returns, financial statements, and income tax returns.