Title: How to Register a Private Limited Company Online | Finin2min

Step-by-Step Process to Register a Private Limited Company

Private Limited Company (PLC) is the most popular business structure for start-ups and MSMEs in India.

1️⃣ Eligibility

• Minimum 2 Directors and 2 Shareholders.
• Minimum capital ₹1 lakh (no limit post-amendment).
• Registered office in India.

2️⃣ Documents Required

• PAN & Aadhaar of directors.
• Proof of address.
• Utility bill (not older than 2 months).
• Passport-size photos.
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

3️⃣ Registration Process

1. Apply for DSC & DIN.
2. Reserve name via RUN (Service) on MCA portal.
3. File SPICe+ INC-32 form with attachments.
4. Upload e-MOA & e-AOA.
5. Pay stamp duty online.
6. ROC verifies → issues Certificate of Incorporation (CIN) within 5–7 days.

4️⃣ Post-Incorporation Compliance

• Open company bank account.
• Apply for PAN & TAN (auto-generated in SPICe+).
• Appoint auditor within 30 days.
• File first MCA return (MGT-7 / AOC-4).

✅ Summary

MCA’s digital process has simplified company registration — a start-up can be incorporated in under a week.