A private limited company is a separate entity that is held privately and has limited liability. It does not freely transfer its shares to the public like other public companies and requires a minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders, with one of the directors being an Indian resident.
The following are the forms that must be completed in order to incorporate a private limited company.
Spice+A Form (For the purpose of reserving a new company name) |
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Spice+B Form (For incorporation, DIN allotment, and issue of PAN/TAN etc.) |
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Agile Pro Form (For GST and ESIC registration) |
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AOA Spice e+ (Articles of association) |
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MOA Form Spice e+ (Memorandum of Association) |
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Following are some of the compliances a company would be required to complete after company registration:
Auditor Appointment: All companies registered in India must appoint a practising chartered accountant within 30 days of incorporation.
Director DIN KYC: All persons who hold a Director Identification Number (DIN) need to complete DIN KYC each year with the MCA
Commencement of Business: Within 180 days of incorporation, the company must open a bank Current Account and the shareholders must deposit the subscription amount mentioned in the MOA of the company.
MCA Annual Filings: All companies registered in India must file a copy of the financial statements with the MCA on each financial year. MCA annual return consists of Form MGT-7 and Form AOC-4. Both of these forms must be digitally signed by the directors and a practising professional.
Income Tax Filing: All companies must file an income tax return using Form ITR-6 each financial year.