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OPC vs Sole Proprietorship: which is better for a solo founder?A sole proprietorship is cheaper and simpler but leaves the owner with unlimited liability. An OPC gives limited liability and a separate legal entity, but needs a yearly audit ...Read → One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India: step-by-step guideOPC Registration is done online through SPICe+ on the MCA portal with one Indian citizen as member, a nominee, at least one director and a name ending in (OPC) Private Limited.Read → Can an LLP raise investment? What founders should know before choosing an LLPAn LLP can raise money only through partners' contribution, new partners and loans. It cannot issue shares, convertible notes or ESOPs, so most angel and VC investors prefer a P...Read → LLP annual compliance checklist: forms, due dates and late feesEvery LLP files Form 11 by 30 May, Form 8 by 30 October and an income tax return each year, needs an audit above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution, and pays fees if late.Read → LLP Registration in India: step-by-step guideLLP Registration in India is done online on the MCA portal: get DSCs, reserve a name via RUN-LLP, file FiLLiP, then file the LLP agreement in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporat...Read → 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...Read → 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...Read → Minimum requirements for a Private Limited Company: directors, shareholders, capital and addressA Private Limited Company needs at least 2 directors (one resident in India), at least 2 shareholders, a registered office in India and a unique name. There is no minimum capital.Read → Private Limited Company Registration cost in India: government fees, stamp duty and DSCGovernment costs for a PVT. LTD. are MCA fees (nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital), state stamp duty on the MoA and AoA, small PAN and TAN charges, and a DSC for each signatory.Read → Private Limited Company Registration in India: step-by-step guideA Private Limited Company is registered online through the SPICe+ form on the MCA portal: get DSCs, reserve a name, file SPICe+ with the e-MoA and e-AoA, and receive the incorpo...Read → 10 mistakes founders make at Company Registration (and how to avoid them)The most common Company Registration mistakes are choosing the wrong structure, ignoring trademarks, weak address proof, mismatched documents and missing post-Registration deadl...Read → Company Registration in India: every type of business Registration explainedIndia has five common business structures: Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, LLP, OPC and PVT. LTD. The right choice depends on how many owners you have, your risk and your fund...Read →
Bhavik Hariyani

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Bhavik Hariyani - CS, Corporate Advisor, Author

Working with Startups since 2009 | 1,100+ PVT. LTD., LLP & OPC Companies Registered across sectors.

Contact: bhavik@hgcorporates.com