What is company registration (short answer) ✅
Company registration (commonly incorporation of a Private Limited company in India) is the legal process of creating a separate legal entity under the Companies Act — you file an integrated web form (SPICe+ / INC-32) with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to get the company incorporated, obtain DINs (if needed), and apply for PAN/TAN in the same flow.
Company types you’ll typically consider in Delhi — quick overview 🧾
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Private Limited Company — best if you want outside investors, limited liability, and a formal corporate structure.
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LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) — lighter compliance, good for professional services.
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One Person Company (OPC) — for single founders who want corporate benefits without co-founders.
Choose by ownership needs, funding plans and compliance appetite.
Who should register a Private Limited in Delhi? ⚖️
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Founders planning to raise capital or scale beyond a small team.
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Startups expecting B2B contracts that insist on corporate status.
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Businesses that want limited liability and easier equity transfers.
Step-by-step: How to register a Private Limited company online in Delhi (practical) 🛠️
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Name reservation (Part A of SPICe+) — propose up to 2–3 name options; check for trademarks and take a sensible, brandable name.
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Get Digital Signatures (DSC) for signing directors — the SPICe+ submission requires authorized signatories to sign electronically.
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Fill SPICe+ (Part B) — this single integrated form handles incorporation, DIN application (if new), PAN & TAN application, and can also start GST/EPFO/ESIC/Bank account processes.
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Attach mandatory documents — identity & address proofs of directors (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving Licence), passport-size photos, registered office proof (rental agreement + NOC or ownership documents + recent utility bill), subscriber/director declarations (INC-9 / DIR-2).
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Pay government filing fees & stamp duty — government fee depends on authorised capital and state stamp duty (varies by state). Submit and track on the MCA portal.
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ROC processing & incorporation certificate (COI) — once approved you’ll receive the Certificate of Incorporation and PAN/TAN (if applied through SPICe+). Typical timeline varies (usually a few days to 2–3 weeks depending on name approval & clarifications).
Typical documents you must keep ready (quick checklist) ✅
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Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / Driving licence (directors & subscribers).
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Passport-size photo of each director.
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Proof of registered office: rent agreement + NOC (or ownership deed) + latest utility bill (not older than 2 months).
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Bank statement or utility bill for address proof (if required).
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PAN (if directors already have it) or details for PAN application via SPICe+.
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Form DIR-2 (consent to act as director) and INC-9 (declaration by subscribers).
Where do you file in Delhi? ROC contact & practical note 📍
File on the MCA portal (SPICe+ web form). The Registrar of Companies for Delhi & Haryana is the local ROC office that handles post-incorporation matters (office address and contact are available on MCA/ROC listings). For Delhi, ROC office details (Nehru Place IFCI Tower) are commonly referenced for correspondence.
Typical fees & timeline (what to expect) 💸
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Government / ROC fees & stamp duty: depend on authorised capital and state stamp schedules — can range widely.
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Professional fees (CA / registration agent): commonly in the range of ₹5,000–₹20,000 depending on scope (basic filing vs. end-to-end service and complexity).
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Turnaround time: name approval usually 1–7 business days; full incorporation often completed in a few days to 2–3 weeks if papers are complete and no queries raised.
Common reasons for rejections & delays — avoid these ⚠️
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Name similarity to an existing company or trademark.
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Mismatch between address proof and registered office proof (missing NOC).
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Unsigned or incorrectly signed documents (missing DIR-2 / INC-9).
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Incorrect DSC details or expired digital signatures.
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Incomplete KYC / PAN mismatches.
Pre-registration checklist — do these now (easy wins) ✅
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Reserve 2–3 suitable names and check trademark availability.
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Arrange DSCs for the directors who will sign — don’t leave this for last.
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Collect clean, recent utility bill / rent agreement + landlord NOC for the registered office.
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Get Aadhaar / PAN / passport scans and passport photos ready (high-quality PDFs).
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Decide authorised capital and shareholding percentages (simple cap table).
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Draft short object clause (MOA) and initial AOA notes — keep it straightforward for startups.
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Keep a dedicated email and mobile number for MCA / bank communication.
What to do immediately after incorporation (next 7–15 days) 🛎️
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Open a current account in the company name (bank requires COI, PAN, board resolution).
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Apply for GST (if turnover threshold or taxable activity) — SPICe+ can kickstart GST application but separate activation may be needed.
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Register for EPFO/ESIC (if you’ll have employees) — SPICe+ provides links to these registrations during incorporation.
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File Form INC-22 (intimation of registered office) / other ROC filings as required.
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Set up basic bookkeeping & payroll — avoid gaps that cause compliance headaches later.
How C.P. Agrawal & Associates helps — practical, end-to-end support 🤝✨
We handle the entire incorporation journey for Delhi businesses with clear scope and fixed fees:
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Pre-filing advisory & name strategy (prevent rejections)
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Trademark + name-sensitivity check, advise on brandable names and backup names.
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Help you decide between Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC based on growth plan.
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DSC & DIN handling (paperwork done for you)
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Arrange DSCs for directors, prepare DIR-2 consent and apply for DINs where required.
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Full SPICe+ filing (one-stop)
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Complete Part A & B, attach MOA/AOA, subscriber details and PAN/TAN applications.
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Track MCA portal status and respond to ROC queries promptly.
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Registered office pack & NOC management
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Prepare registered office documents, draft landlord NOC, and format utility bills so ROC accepts them without back-and-forth.
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Post-incorporation support (bank & compliance starter pack)
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Help open current account with required board resolution.
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Handhold GST application, EPFO/ESIC links and first-year compliance calendar.
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Fixed-fee packages & speed option
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Standard package (complete filing + basic post-incorporation docs).
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Express package (fast-track name approval & monitoring; ideal when you need to start contracts quickly).
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Optional add-ons
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Udyam/MSME registration, trademark filing, bookkeeping setup, payroll onboarding and monthly compliance subscription.
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Why Delhi businesses trust us
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Transparent pricing — fixed fees for standard scopes and clear add-ons for extra work.
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CA-led support — all filings reviewed by qualified CAs who also set up your basic tax/compliance workflows.
Quick FAQs
Q: Can SPICe+ also apply for GST?
A: SPICe+ allows simultaneous initiation of GST, PAN & TAN applications, though GST activation may require separate follow-up.
Q: How long before I can sign client contracts?
A: After you receive the Certificate of Incorporation (COI) and PAN, you can legally sign contracts; bank account opening may take a few more days.
Q: Do foreign nationals / NRIs face extra steps?
A: Yes — additional identity/address proofs (passport, overseas address proof) and KYC validations are required for foreign directors.
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