Private Limited Company

The most preferred structure for startups and growing businesses.

From ₹6,999 + govt fee
7–12 working days
CA / CS handled
CA/CS HANDLED
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Private Limited Company
DSC & name approval done
Documentation done
SPICe+ filing done
Incorporation done
Post-incorporation done
All filings on track — zero penalties
1,000+
companies incorporated
7 days
average setup
10
entity types

Overview

A Private Limited Company is the most preferred business structure in India for startups, founders and growing businesses that plan to scale, raise external funding or onboard partners. It is a separate legal entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013, distinct from its owners, with its own PAN, bank account and perpetual existence.

The biggest advantage is limited liability — the personal assets of shareholders are protected, and their risk is limited only to the capital they invest. The structure also brings credibility with banks, vendors and investors, and is the only Indian structure that venture-capital and angel investors typically fund through equity.

CorpRaasta handles the entire incorporation for you — Digital Signature Certificates (DSC), Director Identification Numbers (DIN), name reservation, drafting the MOA and AOA, filing the SPICe+ form, and obtaining your Certificate of Incorporation along with PAN and TAN — so you receive a ready-to-operate company.

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What is Private Limited Company?

A Private Limited Company is a privately held company limited by shares, with a separate legal identity, limited liability for its shareholders, and a minimum of two shareholders and two directors. It restricts the transfer of shares and cannot invite the public to subscribe to its securities.

Why it matters

Choosing the right structure at the start saves you from costly conversions later. A Private Limited Company is the only common Indian structure that investors fund through equity, so if you plan to raise capital, build a team with ESOPs or scale seriously, this is usually the structure to start with.

Key features

Separate legal entity with perpetual succession
Limited liability — personal assets stay protected
2 to 200 shareholders, minimum 2 directors
Equity-fundable by VCs and angel investors
Ownership easily transferable via shares

Who needs it

Startups planning to raise funding
Founders building a scalable business
Teams wanting to issue ESOPs to employees
Businesses seeking strong market credibility
Co-founders formalising ownership and roles

Documents required

PAN & Aadhaar of all directors and shareholders
Passport-size photographs
Address proof of directors (bank statement / utility bill)
Registered office address proof + NOC from owner
Latest utility bill of the registered office
Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)

How it works

01

DSC & name approval

We obtain Digital Signature Certificates for directors and reserve your company name through the RUN/SPICe+ facility.

02

Documentation

We draft the MOA, AOA, director consents and declarations, and prepare all incorporation documents for signing.

03

SPICe+ filing

The integrated SPICe+ form is filed with the MCA along with PAN, TAN and EPFO/ESIC applications.

04

Incorporation

The Registrar issues your Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN.

05

Post-incorporation

We guide you on opening the bank account, INC-20A commencement filing and first compliances.

Benefits

Limited liability protection for shareholders
Separate, credible legal identity
Eligibility for equity funding and ESOPs
Perpetual existence independent of owners
Easy transfer of ownership through shares
Higher trust with banks, clients and vendors
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What we do for you

Complete SPICe+ incorporation, DSC and DIN
MOA & AOA drafting tailored to your business
PAN, TAN and bank-account assistance
Guidance on INC-20A and first-year compliance
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Frequently asked questions

You need a minimum of two shareholders and two directors; the same persons can be both. At least one director must be resident in India.

No, there is no mandatory minimum paid-up capital; you can start with any amount of authorised capital that suits your plans.

With complete documents, incorporation is typically completed within 7 to 12 working days, subject to MCA processing.

A Private Limited Company must file annual returns (MGT-7/7A), financial statements (AOC-4), hold board meetings and an AGM, and file its income-tax return.

Yes, NRIs and foreign nationals can be directors and shareholders, provided at least one director is resident in India and FEMA rules are followed.

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