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Registration and compliance guides
Company or LLP Registration for ₹999 or ₹9,999? Understand the Full Cost FirstFirst-time founder? Look beyond ₹999 or ₹9,999 company and LLP registration offers. Verify your consultant and understand post-registration and annual compliance costs.How to Start an Import Export Business in India: PVT LTD, LLP or OPC?Compare PVT LTD, LLP and OPC for an import-export business in India. Understand IEC registration, documents, government fees and annual updates.Before you register a company or LLP: how to choose who handles it, and what to checkBefore Company or LLP Registration, check whether you are a first-time or repeat founder, look past ₹999 package prices to the total cost, and verify the qualified professional ...Company Registration government fees chart: MCA fees, stamp duty and other statutory costsCompany Registration government fees: MCA fee nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital, state stamp duty on MoA and AoA, PAN and TAN charges and DSCs. LLPs pay FiLLiP and Form 3 fe...Registering a foreign company's subsidiary in India: Wholly Owned Subsidiary, branch or liaison officeA foreign company enters India through a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (an Indian PVT. LTD.), branch office or liaison office. A subsidiary follows FDI rules; branch and liaison offic...Udyam (MSME) Registration for a company or LLP: who should get it and howA company or LLP can get free Udyam (MSME) Registration online with its PAN and a signatory's Aadhaar. Since April 2025, micro means up to ₹2.5 crore investment and ₹10 crore tu...Benefits of registering a company in India (and when it's not worth it yet)Company Registration gives limited liability, a separate legal identity, continuity, credibility and equity funding, but brings yearly audit and filing costs a small new busines...Company Registration in Pune: ROC Pune, stamp duty and local rulesCompany Registration in Pune is fully online via SPICe+. The company comes under ROC Pune, pays Maharashtra stamp duty on its MOA and AOA and follows state professional tax rules.Certificate of Incorporation: meaning, details and how to download itA Certificate of Incorporation (Form INC-11, or Form 16 for an LLP) proves a company legally exists. It shows the CIN, date and PAN/TAN, never expires and can be downloaded from...How to Register a Company in India: Company Registration and Incorporation ProcessTo register a company in India, get DSCs, reserve a name and file SPICe+ with the e-MoA, e-AoA and AGILE-PRO-S on the MCA portal; the Registrar then issues the Certificate of In...Company Registration in Mumbai: ROC Mumbai, stamp duty and local rulesCompany Registration in Mumbai is fully online via SPICe+. The company comes under ROC Mumbai-I or Mumbai-II, pays Maharashtra stamp duty and follows state professional tax rules.Online Company Registration in India: the official MCA portal, paperless and remote processOnline Company Registration in India happens only on the official MCA portal through SPICe+. It is paperless and remote, and the Registrar of Companies grants it, not any provider.How much does Company Registration cost in India? Fees and charges explainedCompany Registration cost in India has government fees (no MCA fee up to ₹15 lakh capital, plus stamp duty), DSC and professional fees, and first-year audit and filing costs.Converting a Partnership Firm or Proprietorship into a PVT. LTD. or LLPA Partnership Firm can convert directly into an LLP (Form 17) or a PVT. LTD. (Form URC-1), while a Proprietorship moves by a new entity taking over its business.PVT. LTD. vs LLP vs OPC: which one should you choose in 2026?Choose a PVT. LTD. to raise equity or give ESOPs, an LLP for two or more owners wanting limited liability with lighter compliance, and an OPC if you are a single founder.Startup India (DPIIT) recognition for a PVT. LTD. or LLP: eligibility and benefitsA PVT. LTD. or LLP up to 10 years old with turnover below ₹200 crore and an innovative or scalable business can get free DPIIT recognition, opening tax, IPR and compliance benef...Company Registration in India for NRIs and foreign nationals: can they be directors or shareholders in a PVT. LTD.?Yes. NRIs and foreign nationals can be directors and shareholders of an Indian PVT. LTD., with up to 100% foreign shareholding in most sectors, but one director must be resident...
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Compare registration patterns for your activity. These guides use available MCA records; read the scope and coverage notes in each article.
Industry registration guides
Automotive Manufacturing Company Registration in IndiaStarting an automotive manufacturing company for vehicle components or transport equipment? Auto parts and electric vehicle founders should assess ownership and funding before r...Electronics and Electrical Equipment Company Registration in IndiaPlanning electronics manufacturing company registration for electronic components, batteries or electrical equipment? Computer hardware and instrumentation ventures should compa...How to Register a Machinery Manufacturing Company in IndiaStarting a machinery manufacturing company producing industrial equipment or machine tools? Engineering equipment founders should compare ownership, funding and ongoing complian...Metal Fabrication Company Registration in India: LLP or Pvt Ltd?Planning metal fabrication company registration for steel products, sheet metal work or engineering fabrication? Workshop partners and founders planning equity investment may ne...Cement, Glass and Ceramic Business Registration in IndiaStarting a cement products business, glass manufacturing company or ceramic production unit? Tile manufacturing and building materials founders should compare ownership and capi...Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing Company Registration in IndiaPlanning plastic manufacturing company registration for injection moulding, rubber products or plastic packaging? Compare ownership, capital and funding before choosing Private ...Chemical and Pharmaceutical Company Registration in IndiaStarting a chemical manufacturing company or pharmaceutical manufacturing business? Specialty chemicals and drug production require a structure decision alongside applicable ope...How to Register a Printing Business in IndiaPlanning printing press registration for commercial printing, label printing or stationery production? A digital printing business and a partner-run print workshop may have diff...Paper and Paper Packaging Company Registration in IndiaStarting a paper manufacturing company, paper bag business or cardboard packaging operation? Paper packaging founders should assess ownership and capital needs before registrati...Wood Products Manufacturing Company Registration in IndiaPlanning wood products manufacturing for a sawmill, wooden packaging or carpentry production business? Compare ownership, funding and ongoing compliance before registering a com...Footwear and Leather Business Registration in IndiaStarting a shoe manufacturing company or leather goods business? Footwear production, luggage manufacturing and leather accessories businesses should compare ownership and fundi...How to Register a Garment Manufacturing Company in IndiaPlanning garment manufacturing company registration for a clothing factory or apparel business? Fashion brand founders producing their own garments should compare ownership and ...Textile Company Registration in India: Choosing Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPCStarting a textile manufacturing company for spinning, weaving or fabric production? Textile mills and technical textiles ventures should compare ownership and funding before re...Telecom Company Registration in India: Choosing a Business StructurePlanning a telecom company, broadband business or internet service provider? Company incorporation and telecom service authorisation are separate matters. Assess applicable requ...How to Register a Production House or Media Company in IndiaStarting a production house, film production company or content studio? Video production, publishing and entertainment businesses should consider who owns the business and how p...Salon, Laundry and Personal Services Business Registration in IndiaOpening a beauty salon, laundry business or dry cleaning service? A solo service provider and partners building a multi-location business may need different ownership arrangemen...How to Register a Mining or Quarrying Business in IndiaPlanning mining company registration or a quarry business? Mineral extraction and mining support services involve both an ownership decision and separate operating permissions. ...Energy and Waste Management Business Registration in IndiaStarting a renewable energy company, water treatment business or waste management venture? Solar energy and recycling business founders should assess funding, ownership and oper...Financial Services Company Registration in India: Structure ChoicesPlanning a financial consultancy, investment advisory business or fintech company? Financial services and insurance intermediary activities may have specific regulatory requirem...How to Register an Agriculture Business in IndiaStarting an agriculture business, farming venture or aquaculture company? Agribusiness founders offering agricultural services or developing an agritech venture should compare o...Healthcare Business Registration in India: Clinics and HospitalsPlanning healthcare company registration for a clinic, hospital or diagnostic centre? A pathology laboratory, home healthcare service and medical services business should assess...Logistics Company Registration in India: Transport and WarehousingStarting a transport company, freight forwarding business or warehouse operation? Courier services, supply chain businesses and logistics companies should compare ownership and ...How to Register a Real Estate Business in India: LLP or Pvt Ltd?Planning real estate company registration for a property consultancy or real estate agency? Property management and property investment businesses should assess ownership, finan...Food Processing Company Registration in India: Structure OptionsStarting a food processing company or packaged food brand? Dairy production, bakery manufacturing and beverage businesses can have different capital and ownership needs. This gu...How to Register a Hotel or Restaurant Business in IndiaOpening a hotel, resort, restaurant or cafe? Cloud kitchen and catering business founders also need to decide who owns the business and how it will grow. Compare Private Limited...Construction Company Registration in India: Choosing a StructureStarting a construction company or civil contracting business? Building contractors, infrastructure firms and EPC contractors should assess project ownership and funding before ...Education Business Registration in India: Coaching and TrainingPlanning coaching institute registration or an online education business? A tuition centre, skill development institute and corporate training company have different growth plan...How to Register a Trading Company in India: Wholesale and RetailStarting a wholesale business, retail store or distribution company? A trading business selling through an e-commerce store may need a different ownership arrangement from a par...Manufacturing Company Registration in India: Pvt Ltd or LLP?Manufacturing company registration starts with choosing a structure for your factory business. Whether you plan contract manufacturing, electronics production or an engineering ...How to Register an IT or AI Company in India: Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPC?Starting a software development company, web design studio or web development agency in India? An AI company building artificial intelligence products, a SaaS startup and an IT ...
