1. Select the company structure
Compare private limited, OPC and other available forms against ownership, governance, fundraising and recurring compliance needs before filing.
- Confirm the number and eligibility of proposed owners and directors
- Document the intended ownership split
- Consider how future investment or ownership changes would work
2. Check the proposed company name
Prepare names that are distinctive, aligned with the proposed objects and unlikely to conflict with existing names or protected marks. Name approval remains an MCA decision.
- Avoid names that imply an activity requiring approval unless the approval is available
- Check trademark conflicts separately
- Keep alternative names ready
3. Prepare applicant and office details
Collect valid KYC, contact details, business activities, proposed ownership and registered-office evidence.
- Director and subscriber identity records
- Address and premises evidence
- Proposed names and business objects
4. Complete SPICe+ and linked filings
Digital signatures, name information, constitutional records and linked filings are prepared and submitted through the MCA process. SPICe+ Part A deals with name information, while Part B covers incorporation information.
- Review every prefilled and entered field
- Use consistent names and addresses across evidence
- Retain signed records and submission acknowledgements
5. Respond to authority review
MCA may approve the filing or ask for defects or inconsistencies to be corrected. A resubmission should address the stated query rather than merely uploading the same information again.
6. Complete post-incorporation actions
After approval, organise the certificate and constitutional records, banking and accounting setup, and the company-specific actions and recurring filings that apply.
- Verify the certificate and master data
- Maintain statutory and accounting records
- Plan auditor, commencement and tax actions where applicable
Frequently asked questions
How long does registration take?+
There is no guaranteed timeline. Document readiness, name review, portal availability and authority queries can affect completion.
Can a single founder register a company?+
An eligible individual may consider an OPC. A standard private limited company generally requires at least two members.
What is SPICe+?+
SPICe+ is the MCA incorporation filing route used for name and incorporation information together with applicable linked services.
Does MCA name approval protect a trademark?+
No. Company-name approval and trademark protection are separate checks and processes.
Can a home address be used as a registered office?+
An eligible address may be used if the required occupancy, owner-consent and address evidence is available and the facts meet applicable requirements.