Overview
A Public Limited Company is designed for businesses that intend to operate at scale and raise capital from the public, including through a listing on a stock exchange. It is a separate legal entity under the Companies Act, 2013, with limited liability for its shareholders and the ability to offer shares to the public.
This structure carries higher compliance and governance requirements — a minimum of three directors and seven shareholders, board and committee processes, and stricter disclosure norms. In return, it offers the widest access to capital and the highest level of corporate credibility.
CorpRaasta manages the complete incorporation — DSC and DIN, name approval, MOA/AOA drafting, SPICe+ filing and PAN/TAN — and advises on the governance framework a public company needs from day one.
What is Public Limited Company?
A Public Limited Company is a company limited by shares that can offer its shares to the public and, if it chooses, list on a stock exchange. It requires a minimum of seven shareholders and three directors and is subject to enhanced compliance.
Why it matters
If your long-term plan involves raising large amounts of capital from many investors or eventually listing on a stock exchange, the public limited structure is the vehicle that makes this possible.
Key features
Who needs it
Documents required
How it works
DSC & DIN
We obtain Digital Signatures and Director Identification Numbers for the directors.
Name approval
The company name is reserved through SPICe+ with the MCA.
Documentation
We draft the MOA, AOA, consents and declarations for all directors and shareholders.
SPICe+ filing
The incorporation form is filed with PAN, TAN and related applications.
Incorporation & governance
The Certificate of Incorporation is issued and we advise on the required board and disclosure framework.