How many directors and shareholders are required for a private limited company?
A private company ordinarily starts with at least two directors and two members. The same people can act in both capacities, subject to eligibility.
What documents are required for private limited company registration?
Typical documents include identity and residential-address proofs of subscribers/directors, registered-office proof, a recent utility bill, owner NOC where applicable, proposed names and business objects.
Is a registered office required at the time of incorporation?
Registered-office information and supporting proof form part of the incorporation journey. The exact filing route and timing should follow the current SPICe+ requirements.
Does company incorporation automatically include PAN and TAN?
SPICe+ is an integrated incorporation process that also covers PAN and TAN allocation when the filing is completed successfully.
Is GST registration automatically included with company registration?
GST is a separate eligibility-based registration, although linked services may be selected through the incorporation workflow. Incorporation alone should not be treated as automatic GST registration.
How long does private limited company registration take?
Name availability, document readiness and MCA review affect timing. Many complete cases are planned around 7–15 working days, without treating that as an authority guarantee.
Is minimum paid-up capital required?
There is no general statutory minimum paid-up capital for incorporating a private company, although the company should have a commercially sensible capital structure.
What compliance starts after incorporation?
Common early and recurring tasks include the bank account and subscription money, statutory registers, board/shareholder records, auditor-related filings, annual financial statements, annual return, tax filings and event-based forms.