Choose a business structure
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Decide between sole proprietorship, partnership, LLP or private limited company.
Understand the broad business-registration journey and why the correct legal structure matters.
Understand the broad business-registration journey and why the correct legal structure matters.
Requirements, fees, eligibility, deadlines and portal screens can change. Verify the current instructions on the relevant official website before submitting important information.
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Decide between sole proprietorship, partnership, LLP or private limited company.
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Check name availability and reserve it via the MCA RUN service (for companies/LLPs).
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Get a Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number for the promoters.
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Submit the SPICe+ form with MOA, AOA and address proof on the MCA portal.
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Apply for PAN/TAN (auto-generated with SPICe+) and GST registration if applicable.
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Use the incorporation certificate to open a business bank account.
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.
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