Company Incorporation Services in India
Incorporating a company in India is now largely an online process, but making the right decisions before you incorporate, choosing the right structure, understanding the implications of your shareholding pattern, and getting the founding documents right, determines whether the company is set up for growth or will require expensive restructuring in two years. Y&A Legal handles private limited company incorporation end-to-end, from advising on entity choice and shareholder structure through to obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and the founding documentation that protects every shareholder’s interests. We also set up the post-incorporation legal framework, the shareholders’ agreement, founders’ agreement, IP assignment, and bank account opening documentation, so the company is legally ready to operate from day one. We incorporate companies for founders across India entirely online, without requiring any physical visit to our office or to any government authority for most incorporation matters.
8+ Years
combined experience
50+
clients advised
Pan-India
Online MCA filings across India
How We Help
Private Limited Company Incorporation
A private limited company is the standard structure for venture-backed startups and growing businesses. It allows for equity fundraising, ESOP plans, multiple classes of shares, and relatively straightforward transfer of ownership. We advise on the optimal shareholding pattern and directorship structure, prepare and file the incorporation documents with the MCA, and obtain the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN. The process takes 7–10 working days from the submission of the required documents and identity proofs.
OPC & Special Purpose Vehicle Registration
For solo founders who want limited liability without the complexity of a multi-shareholder company, an OPC (One Person Company) is a simpler option with lower compliance costs. For specific-purpose vehicles, joint ventures, project companies, and real estate development structures, we advise on the appropriate company structure and set up the constitutional documents to match the intended purpose and relationship between the parties.
Document Preparation & MCA Filings
Incorporation requires obtaining DSCs (Digital Signature Certificates) for all directors, applying for DINs (Director Identification Numbers), drafting the MoA (Memorandum of Association) and AoA (Articles of Association), and filing the incorporation application through the MCA21 portal. We handle all of this, liaise with the Registrar of Companies when queries are raised on the application, and deliver the complete set of incorporation documents once the Certificate of Incorporation is issued.
Post-Incorporation Legal Setup
A Certificate of Incorporation is the beginning, not the end, of setting up a company properly. After incorporation, you need: a shareholders’ agreement or founders’ agreement governing equity, vesting, and decision-making; IP assignment agreements from each founder to the company; a first board meeting resolution adopting accounting policies and appointing signatories; and GST registration if your revenue will exceed the threshold. We handle the complete post-incorporation setup so the company is legally ready to enter contracts, hire employees, and raise capital.
Why Founders Choose Y&A Legal for Company Incorporation in India
The incorporation itself, the MCA filing, is straightforward. What makes the difference is the advice around it: which structure to choose, how to split equity between founders in a way that survives the first round of funding, whether to use a founders’ agreement or a shareholders’ agreement (they are different), and how to structure the MoA objects clause so it covers the business’s planned activities without being so broad it triggers regulatory concerns.
Many founders incorporate their company without a lawyer and discover the consequences later, an equal equity split with no vesting that makes them unattractive to investors, an objects clause that does not cover a new business line, or a directorship structure that creates governance deadlock. We see these situations regularly in our corporate practice, and they are significantly more expensive to fix than they would have been to get right at incorporation.
We incorporate companies for founders across India, the process is entirely online, and we do not require you to visit any office. We deliver the full incorporation package, including the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and all founding documents, with a clear explanation of what each document does and what obligations it creates for the founders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to incorporate a company in India?
A private limited company incorporation in India currently takes 7–10 working days from the submission of all required documents and DSC applications. The timeline can be shorter if all founders have existing DSCs and DINs. Delays typically occur when the Registrar of Companies raises queries on the MoA/AoA, which we address proactively by drafting the incorporation documents carefully at the outset.
What documents are required for private limited company registration in India?
The required documents are: identity proof (Aadhaar and PAN) for all directors and shareholders; address proof for each director (bank statement or utility bill not older than two months); a passport photograph for each director; proof of registered office address (rent agreement or NOC from the property owner, plus a utility bill); and the proposed MoA and AoA. All documents are submitted digitally, there is no requirement to submit physical documents for incorporation.
Can I incorporate a company online in India without visiting any government office?
Yes. The MCA21 portal allows entirely online incorporation. Documents are submitted digitally, DSCs are obtained via a video verification process with the DSC provider, and the Certificate of Incorporation is issued digitally. The only physical element is obtaining the DSC, which requires a brief video call verification with the DSC provider. For founders based outside India, the process requires apostilled identity documents.
What is the minimum paid-up capital required for a private limited company in India?
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a private limited company in India since the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015 removed the previous Rs. 1 lakh minimum. You can incorporate with a nominal capital, many startups incorporate with Rs. 1,00,000 authorised capital and Rs. 10,000 paid-up capital, which is sufficient for an early-stage company. The capital structure can be expanded when you raise funding.
What legal steps should I take immediately after incorporation?
The immediate post-incorporation steps are: (1) open a company bank account in the company’s name; (2) hold the first board meeting and pass the mandatory first board resolutions; (3) issue share certificates to the founders; (4) obtain GST registration if applicable to your business; (5) register for PF and ESI if you have more than the applicable employee thresholds; and (6) execute the founders’ agreement and IP assignment. We manage all of these steps as part of our post-incorporation setup service.
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Written by Yuvraj Rana, Advocate & Co-Founder, Y&A Legal