Pvt Ltd Company Registration in India

In India the registration of companies can be done online using Vidhinyas. Private limited companies are the most commonly used form of legally-constituted entity popular with millions of Indian entrepreneurs and well-known startups such as Flipkart, PhonePe and Swiggy.



What is a Private Limited Company?

The term "private limited company" refers to a Private Limited Company (PLC) is among the most popular kinds of legal entity in India. Private Limited companies are governed under the Companies Act, 2013 and need a minimum of two Directors and two Shareholders, with one of the Directors having to be an Indian Resident and an Indian citizen.

In order to register a business in India there are the following the minimum requirements to meet:

Two Directors: 1 person must be Indian National

2 Shareholders: Directors may be shareholders

A Registered Office has been established in India

100% foreign direct ownership (FDI) is allowed in all sectors in India as well as there's no limit on the foreign ownership of shares in the private limited corporation. Thus, the majority of foreign subsidiaries are set up inside India in the form of a private limited companies.


Documents Required for Company Registration

Directors who are proposed for a private limited company need to provide these documents as proof of identity to be able to register an entity.

Indian Nationals: PAN card mandatory

Foreign Nationals: Passport is mandatory

As well as the previous document, Directors are required to provide any of these documents which include the director's address. Director.

Indian Nationals: Passport / Driver’s License / Election ID / Ration Card / Aadhar ID

Foreign Nationals: Drivers License / Bank Statement / Residence Card

As proof of residency, directors who are aspiring have to produce one of the following documents. This document should be created within the last 2 months:

Indian Nationals: Bank Statement / Electricity Bill / Phone Bill

Foreign Nationals: Bank Statement / Electricity Bill / Phone Bill

If one of the company's shareholders is a company based in India or abroad, the following documents must be submitted:

·         Board resolution authorizing investment in the company

·         Incorporation Certificate of the Company

·         Address proof of the company

Capital Required to Start a Company

A business can be set up in India with just a small sum of money. There isn't any set amount, and the shareholders of the business which is being formed are able to decide on the amount they want to contribute. When establishing the company's capital structure The following are a few of the ideas to consider:

Face Value of Share: Face value an share is the value per share at the company in which it is registered. The face value of shares is one rupee. 1. 10 or 10 or Rs. 100 or 100 or Rs. 1000 or 1000 Rs. 10,000.

Authorised Capital: The authorized capital represents the amount of shares that a company is able to offer to its shareholders. In general, all businesses are formed with the authorized capital amount of 1 lakh or Rs. 1 lakh or 10 lakhs or. 10 lakhs. If a larger authorized capital is needed the business would be required to pay an additional fee in addition to fees paid by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The capital authorized by the company may be raised at any time following incorporation.

Paid-up Capital: The paid-up capital of a business is the amount of shares distributed to shareholders who have received or paid money into the business. Paid-up capital of a business must not exceed the share capital authorized by the business.

Company Registration Process

The following are the steps involved in registering a company in India:

Step 1: RUN Name Approval

A request for name approval must be made at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to secure the company's name. When submitting the name approval form one or two names with business-related objectives may be submitted. If an approval for a name is not granted then 1 or 2 additional names can be submitted. Typically the MCA will approve all applications for name approval within less than 5 working days.

Step 2: Digital Signature for Directors

In India The Ministry of Corporate Affairs does not permit wet signatures. Signatures on filings submitted with the MCA are required to be signed with digital signatures that are provided by an official Certification Authority in India. Thus digital signatures are mandatory required by Directors prior to incorporation.

Digital signatures for directors will only be available by the process of an Authorized Certifying Authority by Vidhinyas. In order to obtain Digital Signature, the Directors must submit an identification proof and go through an online KYC procedure. When the Director is non-native national, the passport as well as other documents submitted should be authenticated by an embassy in the country of origin.

Step 3: Incorporation Application Submission

Once digital signatures have been received, the incorporation application is filed using SPICe Form to the MCA along with the relevant attachments. In addition to the incorporation form and it is also necessary to file the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) of the company must be filed.

If the MCA considers the application for incorporation to be valid and complete The Incorporation Certificate is granted , along with PAN of the company. The MCA generally accepts all incorporation requests within less than 5 working days

Private Limited Company Compliances

After a company has been registered in India the various compliances have to be adhered to from time the point of avoidance of penalty and the possibility of prosecution. These are some of the formalities a company must meet following registration of the company:

Auditor Appointment: Companies that are registered in India have to appoint a qualified as well as a certified Chartered Accountant registered with the ICAI within 30 days of the date of incorporation

Director DIN KYC: Everyone who holds an Director Identification Number (DIN) that is assigned during incorporation must submit DIN KYC every year to verify the phone number and email address in the database of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Commencement of Business: Within 180 days after incorporation the company needs to establish a Current Account and shareholders are required to make a deposit of the amount for subscriptions mentioned within the MOA of the company. Thus, if the firm was to be established with a capital investment of the amount of Rs. 1 lakh, then shareholders have to make a deposit of the sum of Rs. 1 lakh in the company's account in the bank and then send the bank statement to the MCA for a beginning of Business certificate.

MCA Annual Filings: Every company that are registered in India have to file a copy of their accounts at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs each financial year. If a company is registered between January and March, the business can decide to file its first MCA annual return as part of the following fiscal year's filing. MCA annual returns are made up of Form MGT-7 as well as Form AOC-4. Both of these forms should be signed electronically by the Directors as well as an experienced professional.

Income Tax Filing: All businesses are required to submit their income tax report on the Form ITR-6 for each fiscal year. Tax filing for income tax is required at the beginning of each fiscal year, prior to the due date - regardless of the date of incorporation. The tax return for the income of a company has to be signed digitally using one of the Director's electronic signature.

Registered Office of Company

All businesses that are registered in India are required to have an official registered office in India. The registered office should have an office with the company's name and be a place where notices or communications is delivered. Therefore an office registered to a business is not a vacant property or a building under construction.

Following incorporation, the official address of a business can be changed as needed. If the registered office of a company is changed in the exact same town or company's Registrar of Company, the process can be accomplished easily. If the registered office of a business is transferred between states the next the procedure would be more lengthy and cumbersome.

GST Registration after Company Registration

In the process of registering a company Directors may choose to register GST when they incorporate. But, it's not required for a business to register under GST in the event that certain limits on turnover are reached. Find out more about the threshold for turnover and the process to obtain GST registration by reading our comprehensive guide to GST Registration in India.

Bank Account for Private Limited Company

Following the registration of the company and registration, a current bank account needs to be opened under on behalf of the business within 180 days. The subscription amount has to be paid. If the above steps aren't completed, the business certificates will not be issued, and penalties will be in place.

The following documents are needed to open a bank account the private limited business:

Incorporation Certificate of the Company

Directors KYC Documents

Board Resolution authorizing the Directors to open a Bank Account

Address Proof of the company

At Vidhinyas we collaborate with banks across the country to assist our clients in opening an account with a current status for their businesses in a smooth manner.

Advantages of Private Limited Company

The following are the top advantages of incorporating the private limited company in India in comparison to other types of entities.

Separate Legal Entity

A business is legally constituted and an juristic individual. So, a business has wide legal rights, such as buying property, owing debts, hiring employees as well as other things. Since a business is an entity that is legal in its own right that is, its participants (shareholders and directors) are not personally accountable for the liability of the company.

Limited Liability

Private limited companies are an entity that is legal in its own right with limitations on liability. So, shareholders are not responsible for losses incurred by the company unless it is the amount that is greater than what was put into the company in capital for shares.

Uninterrupted Existence

A company is considered to be a perpetual succession' that means it will exist until it is legally dissolution. Since a business is an independent legal entity that is not affected in the event of death, or removal of any of its members. It exists regardless of any changes to its membership.

Fund Raising

Private limited companies have many options to raise funds. The company may raise funds from investors, shareholders angels and venture capital funds. Private equity funds, foreign funds NBFCs, banks and other financial institutions. A company is the only one that can obtain equity and debt money from investors.

Disadvantages of Private Limited Company

While companies have many advantages, the process of registering a business is not the best choice for every entrepreneur because of the following factors

Compliances

A business is required to keep various compliances in place regardless of its turnover or activities. Thus, operating a business requires a minimum cost every year.

Limited numbers of members: The most obvious problem is that its members are only allowed to join in small numbers. Since the maximum number of members is limited, it results in certain disadvantages for the business. When a company needs an additional or more skilled and experienced Owners, there is no option of expanding the business. .

Restriction on transfer of shares: The restriction basically is based on the concept that, if a shareholder of an unincorporated company wants to sell shares, existing shareholders have the right to be given these shares first. If they decision to not take action within the timeframe the shares may be sold to a third-party.

Difficulties in the expansion: It's not simple to expand or transfer the operations of a private limited company because of the small numbers of shareholders as well as a shortage or small amount of capital, the requirement no transfer or sell shares, etc. However, the growth in economics could be aided by the fact that the maximum number of shareholders that can be allowed is 50.

Misrepresentation and Fraudulent Accounts: It is not required to make public the financial statements of the business or other reports to the registrar or the public there are the possibility of committing fraud or false representations in accounting or any other financial transactions. Sometimes, accountants mislead themselves and attempt to make that the earnings are lower in order to reduce the tax obligation to the government.

Centralized Authority: Since the authority and management responsibility of the company is entrusted to the hands of a handful of individuals on boards, it results in an centralized system of power. Thus, owners who aren't connected to the management or operation of the business may be denied rights.

Autocracy & Nepotism: The management of a Private Limited Company enjoys the absolute control and independence, they usually seek to influence critical decisions, and particularly with regard to selection process and other issues which are in their personal concerns.

Small capital: Private limited companies are not the type of business that is large in scale thus that amount available is not large, which can pose as a significant issue for those involved. Often, the business is unable to benefit from its future potentials due to the absence of sufficient funding.

The possibility of dissolution: The companies of this type are very likely to be subject to liquidation and dissolution because of the lack of capital, autocratic behavior in management, a drawback in expanding business, dissolution among directors, etc. Sometimes the private limited corporation is governed in the name of the public limited corporation for the reasons mentioned above.

 


 



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