Private Limited Company

Who can use this

• Indian residents (individual or HUF)
• NRI with valid PAN
• Bodies corporate (parent companies)
• Partnerships seeking to become companies
• Minimum 2 directors required; minimum 1 shareholder

Who cannot use this

• Persons who are not eligible to be directors (convicted persons, bankrupts, etc.)
• Minors
• Persons disqualified under Companies Act

Documents required

• PAN certificate (copy) for all directors and shareholders
• Aadhaar card (copy) for all stakeholders
• Proof of registered office: municipal property tax document, electricity bill, or lease deed
• Passports (if NRI directors)
• Residential address proof for each director
• Certificate of Incorporation from previous company (if converting)
• Board resolution approving the company conversion (if applicable)

Step-by-step process

1. Visit MCA portal and select SPICe+ form — Go to https://www.mca.gov.in. Click on 'Services' > 'e-Services' > 'Start-up Company Incorporation'. Select 'SPICe+ (Streamlined Proforma)'.
2. Create MCA user account (if first time) — If you don't have an MCA account, register by entering your email and mobile number. Verify the OTP sent to your email. Create a password.
3. Log in and start SPICe+ filing — Log in with your MCA credentials. Click 'Start SPICe+ Filing'. You will be guided through a step-by-step form.
4. Enter company basic information — Provide: proposed company name (check availability first), type (Private Limited), business activity (NICS code), and registered office address (state, district, city).
5. Verify company name availability — The portal will check if your proposed company name is available. If unavailable, choose an alternative name. Verification is instant.
6. Add director information — Provide details of each director: full name, PAN, date of birth, email, mobile, residential address, and Aadhaar number. Upload PAN and Aadhaar copies.
7. Confirm director DSC details — For each director with DSC, provide the DSC certificate details. DSC is mandatory for at least one director (founder). The portal will match DSC details.
8. Add shareholder information — Provide details of each shareholder: name, PAN, shareholding percentage, and type (individual, company, HUF, etc.). Shareholding must add up to 100%.
9. Define company Memorandum and Articles — Choose standard articles of association or customize. Select company objects (business activities). Review and confirm the clauses.
10. Upload registered office proof — Upload proof that you have control over the registered office address: lease deed, ownership proof, electricity bill, or municipal property tax document (not more than 2 months old).
11. Review company details summary — The portal displays a complete summary: company name, directors, shareholders, registered office, business activity, and articles. Verify all details are accurate.
12. Sign SPICe+ form with DSC — The form is ready for digital signature. Click 'E-sign with DSC'. Your DSC provider (CA or eSignatureService) will authenticate. Sign the form digitally.
13. Submit SPICe+ form to MCA — After e-signing, submit the form. You will receive a reference number. The MCA will process the form and issue DIN (Director Identification Number).
14. Receive DIN and director email confirmation — Within a few hours, each director will receive DIN via email from the MCA. This confirms director registration. Note the DIN for future company filings.
15. MCA issues Certificate of Incorporation (CIN) — Within 1-2 days (for SPICe+), the MCA will issue your company's Certificate of Incorporation with a unique 21-character CIN. Download the digital certificate from the MCA e-Services portal.
16. Collect simultaneous PAN and DPIN — The MCA will simultaneously apply for PAN (from Income Tax Department) and DPIN (from Registrar of Companies). These will be automatically assigned and sent via email.

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