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Company Registration in India: PVT LTD, LLP or OPC?

Compare business structures, registration documents, MCA filing steps, GST and the obligations that follow incorporation.

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Before You Register Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, PVT. LTD. or OPC — pick the right structure, and know what it costs you every year. Read → Private Limited Company Everything about forming a PVT. LTD. in India — who can start one, what you file, what it costs to keep running, and what happens after the certificate arrives. Read → LLP Designated partners, the LLP Agreement, FiLLiP filing — and when an LLP is the smarter choice. Read → One Person Company Running a company alone: the nominee, the limits, and moving up to a Private Limited. Read → Partnership Firm Two or more people, one business: the partnership deed, Registration with the Registrar of Firms, and the risks to know. Read → Proprietorship Firm The simplest way to start: what a proprietorship firm is, how to give it a legal identity, and when you will outgrow it. Read → GST Registration Who must register, the documents you need, and the returns that follow — even in a month with zero sales. Read → Trademark Registration Protect your brand name and logo: classes, search, filing, objections, opposition and renewal — step by step. Read → Life After Registration What you file every month, every quarter and every year — the part most platforms don't tell you. Read →

What founders in India choose

Over 21 lakh companies and LLPs have been registered in India since 2016, as per Ministry of Corporate Affairs data.

PVT. LTD. 15 lakh+ Private Limited Companies registered in India since 2016 Learn about PVT. LTD. → LLP 5 lakh+ LLPs registered in India since 2016 Learn about LLP → OPC 96,000+ One Person Companies registered in India since 2016 Learn about OPC →

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I'm still deciding the structureBefore You Register → I've chosen PVT. LTD., LLP or OPCPVT. LTD., LLP, OPC → I'm starting small, with a partner or alonePartnership & Proprietorship Firm → I need GST RegistrationGST Registration → I want to protect my brand nameTrademark Registration → I'm already registeredLife After Registration →

Company registration: common questions

Should I choose Private Limited, LLP or OPC?

Start with the intended owners, funding plan and recurring administration. Compare company shares, partner-based ownership and a company for a sole owner before deciding. Compare Private Limited, LLP and OPC.

Where do I register a company or LLP in India?

Company and LLP incorporation use the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) process. GST registration is a separate process. The guides explain documents and the steps for each structure. Company registration documents · LLP registration process.

How do I register a company in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai or Thane?

The MCA incorporation process applies here too. Prepare documents for the actual registered-office address and check approvals relevant to your activity and location. Choose the structure before starting the filing process.

Which business structure do founders in my industry choose?

Our sector guides compare available Private Limited, LLP and OPC incorporation records from 2016 to September 2026. Read the activity scope and missing-data notes; popularity alone does not decide the right structure. Explore business guides.