Company registration in India is fully online. Here is the step by step process for 2025, from choosing a structure to receiving your Certificate of Incorporation.
Registering a company in India has never been more accessible. The entire process runs through the MCA portal, and most founders complete incorporation within one to two weeks with documents in order.
Step 1. Choose your structure
Private Limited for funded startups, LLP for service partnerships, OPC for solo founders, or a Partnership Firm for small teams. The right choice depends on liability, funding plans and compliance appetite.
Step 2. Gather documents
- PAN and Aadhaar of directors and shareholders
- Passport-size photographs and address proof
- Registered office proof (utility bill and NOC)
- Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for directors
Step 3. File with MCA
Obtain DSCs and DINs, reserve your company name, then file SPICe+ with the MOA, AOA and supporting documents. Once approved, you receive the Certificate of Incorporation along with PAN and TAN.
Step 4. Post-incorporation
Open a current account, appoint your first auditor, maintain statutory registers and file annual ROC returns. Building compliance habits early keeps your company investor ready and penalty free.
How long does it take?
Typically 7 to 12 working days for a Private Limited Company once documents are ready. Delays usually come from name approval issues or document mismatches, which expert filing prevents.