Private Limited Company
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A private limited company is India's most preferred business structure — combining limited liability protection, a separate legal identity, investor-readiness, and operational flexibility. Defined under Section 2(68) of the Companies Act, 2013, it restricts share transfer rights, limits members to 200, and prohibits public subscription for its securities.

With over 16 lakh active private limited companies registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, this structure is the foundation of India's startup ecosystem. It enables access to venture capital, angel investment, and FDI (allowed up to 100% through the automatic route in most sectors).

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• Startup Founders: Seeking limited liability protection and the ability to raise equity funding from angel investors, VCs, and PE firms — the Pvt Ltd structure is the standard expectation of every institutional investor in India.
• Freelancers and Consultants: Scaling to a formal corporate structure for credibility, tax efficiency, and the ability to issue GST-compliant invoices to corporate clients who require registered vendor entities.
• NRIs and Foreign Nationals: Starting operations in India — FDI up to 100% is allowed through the automatic route in most sectors. At least one director must be a resident Indian (182+ days in the preceding calendar year under Section 149(3)).
• Small and Medium Business Owners: Transitioning from proprietorship or partnership to a more structured, credible entity for larger clients, government tenders, and bank financing.
• Technology Companies: Planning to issue ESOPs (Employee Stock Option Plans) to attract and retain talent — only Pvt Ltd companies can issue ESOPs.
• E-commerce and Digital Businesses: Registering on marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho — most require a company registration for seller onboarding.

Statutory Requirements under Companies Act, 2013: Minimum 2 directors with valid DIN — at least 1 must have stayed in India for 182+ days in the preceding calendar year (Section 149(3)). Minimum 2 shareholders (the same persons can be both directors and shareholders). No minimum paid-up capital. Company name must end with "Private Limited". A registered office address in India is mandatory under Section 12. At least 1 director must hold a valid DSC for MCA filings.

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• Open Company Current Bank Account: Using the CI, MOA, AOA, company PAN, and director documents. Required before depositing subscribed share capital.
• File INC-20A within 180 days: Declaration of Commencement of Business — mandatory for all Pvt Ltd companies. We assist with this filing.
• First Board Meeting within 30 days: Under Section 173, the first board meeting must be held within 30 days of incorporation. Agenda includes appointing auditor, opening bank account, and adopting policies.
• Appoint Statutory Auditor within 30 days: Under Section 139, a Chartered Accountant must be appointed as auditor at the first board meeting (or within 30 days).
• GST Registration: If turnover exceeds ₹20 Lakh (₹10 Lakh for North East states) or if inter-state supply — GST registration is mandatory. We handle this as an add-on service.
• MSME / Udyam Registration: If the company qualifies as Micro, Small, or Medium enterprise — Udyam registration unlocks collateral-free loans, tender exemptions, and trademark fee waivers.
• Annual Compliance Calendar: AOC-4 (financial statements), MGT-7 (annual return), AGM within 6 months of financial year end, DIR-3 KYC for all directors annually.