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Register a Business in India

Understand the broad business-registration journey and why the correct legal structure matters.

TimeAbout 30–120 minutes after records are prepared.
DifficultyMedium
EligibilityCompanies and LLPs must complete only the filings applicable to their entity and financial year.
Task overview

What you need to do

Overview

Understand the broad business-registration journey and why the correct legal structure matters.

Steps

  1. Open the correct official or trusted service.
  2. Keep the required information and documents ready.
  3. Enter details carefully and review them before submission.
  4. Complete the process and save the acknowledgement or result.

Important

Requirements, fees, eligibility, deadlines and portal screens can change. Verify the current instructions on the relevant official website before submitting important information.

Official portalMCA21
Start hereKeep the company/LLP master data, financial statements, AGM information and applicable DSC/professional details ready.
Due / date ruleMCA filing deadlines are form-specific and often run from the AGM or relevant event; verify the current due date shown in MCA instructions before filing.
FeeGovernment filing fees depend on the form, entity type and filing conditions.
Step by step

How to complete this task

6 steps
1

Choose a business structure

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Decide between sole proprietorship, partnership, LLP or private limited company.

2

Reserve a business name

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Check name availability and reserve it via the MCA RUN service (for companies/LLPs).

3

Obtain DSC and DIN

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Get a Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number for the promoters.

4

File incorporation documents

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Submit the SPICe+ form with MOA, AOA and address proof on the MCA portal.

5

Get PAN, TAN and GST

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Apply for PAN/TAN (auto-generated with SPICe+) and GST registration if applicable.

6

Open a current bank account

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Use the incorporation certificate to open a business bank account.

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Dates

Due date and filing window

Current official filing schedule

MCA filing deadlines are form-specific and often run from the AGM or relevant event; verify the current due date shown in MCA instructions before filing.

Before you finish

Final checklist

  • Confirm the requirement for Register a Business in India.
  • Prepare only the information or documents required for Register a Business in India.
  • Use the correct official or destination service for Register a Business in India.
  • Complete each required field or operation and review it.
  • Save the final result or reference for Register a Business in India.
Official source

Verify the latest information

Use the official website to confirm current requirements, fees, dates and submission rules before completing an important application.

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