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Private Limited Company Registration in India
The most trusted business structure for startups, foreign investors, and growing businesses — complete Pvt Ltd incorporation handled by CA Ankush Garg & Associates.
A Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) is the most popular legal structure for businesses in India — and for good reason. It offers limited liability to shareholders, a separate legal identity, the ability to raise equity investment, and a professional image that instills confidence in clients, vendors, and banks.
Whether you are an Indian founder setting up your first startup, a foreign national establishing an Indian subsidiary, or an investor-backed team looking for the right structure — a Private Limited Company is almost always the right choice. AAA Global LLP handles the complete incorporation process from start to finish.
What is a Private Limited Company?
A Private Limited Company is a legally registered business entity under the Companies Act, 2013. It has a minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders (who can be the same individuals), and restricts the transfer of shares to the public. The company is a separate legal person — it can own assets, enter contracts, and be held liable independently of its shareholders.
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What is a Private Limited Company?
Limited liability Your personal assets are protected. Shareholders are only liable to the extent of their unpaid share capital.
Separate legal identity The company exists independently of its owners — it can own property, sue, and be sued in its own name.
Easier fundraising Venture capital, angel investors, and PE funds almost exclusively invest in Private Limited companies. Equity shares are easy to issue.
Perpetual succession The company continues to exist regardless of changes in ownership or the death of a director.
Professional credibility Banks, large clients, and government agencies prefer dealing with registered companies over proprietorships.
ESOP-friendly Private Limited companies can issue ESOPs to employees — a key tool for attracting top talent in competitive markets.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Minimum directors — 2 directors (at least 1 must be an Indian resident — stayed 182+ days in India in the previous calendar year)
- Minimum shareholders — 2 shareholders (can be same as directors; individuals or entities)
- Minimum capital — No minimum requirement — even Rs. 10,000 authorised capital is valid
- Registered office — A valid Indian address required for the registered office (owned or rented)
- Name — Must end with 'Private Limited' — cannot be identical or similar to existing names
- Foreign nationals — Can be directors and shareholders — foreign documents must be apostille-authenticated
Documents Required
- PAN card — of all proposed directors and shareholders
- Aadhaar card or passport — for identity verification
- Address proof — (bank statement, utility bill — not older than 2 months)
- Passport-size photographs — of all directors
- Registered office proof — ownership document or NOC from owner + rent agreement
- For foreign nationals — apostille-authenticated passport, address proof, and bank statement
Our Incorporation Process
- Name reservation — we check availability and reserve your preferred name via RUN on MCA V3 (1–2 days)
- DSC and DIN — Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number for all directors
- MOA & AOA drafting — Memorandum and Articles of Association customized to your business objects
- SPICe+ filing — integrated incorporation form filed on MCA portal with PAN and TAN application
- Certificate of Incorporation — issued by ROC, typically within 5–7 working days of SPICe+ submission
- Post-incorporation — GST registration, bank account opening assistance, first board meeting documentation
- Total timeline — 7–10 working days from complete document submission
- Government fee — Rs. 7,000–15,000 depending on authorised capital (included in our package)
- Our professional fee — Transparent fixed fee — contact us for a quote
- Post-incorporation — GST, bank account, first compliance — we handle all of it
Private Limited Company vs Other Structures
- vs Proprietorship — Pvt Ltd has limited liability, corporate identity, and fundraising ability. Proprietorship has zero liability protection.
- vs Partnership — Pvt Ltd offers limited liability; partnerships do not. Pvt Ltd is better for businesses with investment plans.
- vs LLP — Pvt Ltd is better for startups raising equity investment. LLP is better for professional services firms with no investment plans.
- vs OPC — OPC is for solo founders. Pvt Ltd requires 2+ shareholders but has no upper limit and greater flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Can a foreign national be a director of an Indian Pvt Ltd company?
Yes — there is no restriction on foreign directors. They need a DIN and their identity documents must be apostille-authenticated in their country of residence. We handle the complete foreign promoter incorporation process.
02 How many shareholders can a Private Limited Company have?
A minimum of 2 and maximum of 200 shareholders. If you need more than 200 shareholders, a Public Limited Company structure is required.
03 Can I use a home address as the registered office?
Yes — a home address can be used as the registered office. You need an NOC from the property owner and a recent utility bill in their name.
04 Is a Pvt Ltd company mandatory for raising investment?
Not legally mandatory, but practically essential. Almost all VCs, angel investors, and PE funds will only invest in Private Limited companies — not proprietorships, partnerships, or LLPs.
05 What happens after incorporation — what compliance is needed?
After incorporation, you need to open a bank account, apply for GST if applicable, file Form ADT-1 (auditor appointment within 30 days), hold the first board meeting, and maintain statutory registers. We handle all post-incorporation compliance.
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Contact Info
- +91 90150-53820
- info@aaaglobal.com