How company registration works in India

First decide whether a company fits

This is an orientation to incorporating a company in India, not an LLP or partnership filing guide. The right structure depends on ownership, liability, funding plans and ongoing compliance. Discuss these with a chartered accountant or company secretary before paying to incorporate. A business idea does not itself determine the legal structure.

Prepare the information before filing

Proposed names and a clear description of the business activity.
Proposed directors and subscribers, their consent and the identity/address evidence required for their circumstances.
Registered-office arrangements, ownership or occupancy evidence and owner consent where required.
Capital, share allocation and the proposed constitutional documents. Ask the filing professional which linked forms and certifications apply.

This is a preparation checklist, not an exhaustive statutory document list. Requirements differ with the type of company and the applicants.

Understand the SPICe+ route

MCA’s SPICe+ instruction kit separates name reservation in Part A from incorporation details in Part B. MCA’s V3 FAQ explains the online incorporation forms and linked filings. Use the official MCA portal and its current instructions for submission, digital signatures, fees and any resubmission.

Keep the submitted forms, attachments, payment receipts, acknowledgement and final certificate together. An application or payment acknowledgement is not the certificate of incorporation. No approval time or fixed total cost is promised here.

Make a separate post-incorporation checklist

Ask your professional to identify applicable initial and recurring filings, accounting, tax, banking and employment obligations. Company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, Udyam registration and activity-specific licences serve different purposes. Do not assume obtaining one completes the others.

Sources & further reading

Sources checked on 17 September 2026. For the latest rules and course availability, follow the official links below. The exercises are designed by PLS Foundation to help you plan your next step.