Company Registration

Documents Required for Company Registration in India

The documents required for company registration in India vary depending on the type of company. Below are the general documents needed for different types of company registrations:

1. Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd)

  • Directors and Shareholders:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)

2. Public Limited Company (Ltd)

  • Directors and Shareholders:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)

3. One Person Company (OPC)

  • Director and Nominee:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)

4. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

  • Partners:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)

5. Partnership Firm

  • Partners:
    • PAN Card
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)
  • Partnership Deed:
    • Partnership agreement signed by all partners

6. Sole Proprietorship

  • Proprietor:
    • PAN Card
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Business Proof:
    • GST registration
    • Shop and Establishment Act license

7. Section 8 Company

  • Directors:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)

8. Producer Company

  • Directors and Shareholders:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)

9. Nidhi Company

  • Directors and Shareholders:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)

10. Indian Subsidiary of a Foreign Company

  • Directors:
    • PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals)
    • Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
    • Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving license)
    • Residential proof (bank statement, utility bill not older than 2 months)
  • Registered Office:
    • Proof of address (rent agreement/sale deed)
    • NOC from the property owner
    • Utility bill (electricity bill, water bill not older than 2 months)
  • Foreign Parent Company:
    • Certificate of incorporation
    • Board resolution

These documents need to be submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India for the registration process. Additional documents may be required based on specific circumstances or changes in regulatory requirements.

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