Quick answer
- You need 2 directors, DSC, DIN and an approved name; register through SPICe+ on mca.gov.in.
- Flow: DSC → name approval → incorporation → PAN/TAN → bank account, then ongoing compliance.
- Want it done end to end (plus stamps, logo, website)? WhatsApp us at 91155 52911.
A Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) is the most trusted structure for startups and growing businesses that want limited liability, outside investment and a professional image. Here's the full 2026 step-by-step — what you need, the process on the MCA portal, rough costs and the compliance that follows.
Why choose a Pvt Ltd (vs LLP / proprietorship)
Quick comparison so you pick the right structure:
- Proprietorship: easiest and cheapest, but you and the business are legally the same — unlimited personal liability and no easy way to raise equity.
- LLP: limited liability with lighter compliance — good for services/professional firms, but harder to raise venture funding.
- Private Limited: limited liability, separate legal entity, easy to add investors and issue shares — the go-to for startups, though compliance is higher.
What you need
- At least 2 directors and 2 shareholders (can be the same people); one director must be a resident of India.
- DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for each director.
- DIN (Director Identification Number) — allotted through the incorporation form.
- A unique company name ending in "Private Limited".
- A registered office address in India.
Steps to register
- Get DSC. Obtain a Digital Signature Certificate for each proposed director to sign forms online.
- Approve the name. Reserve your name via SPICe+ Part A on mca.gov.in (the standalone RUN service is now used mainly to rename an existing company). Keep 1–2 backup names.
- File incorporation. Submit SPICe+ with the MOA and AOA; DIN is allotted to directors within this filing.
- Get PAN & TAN. These are issued along with the Certificate of Incorporation.
- Open a bank account. Use the incorporation certificate and PAN to open the company's current account.
Want the whole thing handled for you?
We do DSC, name approval, incorporation and PAN/TAN — plus stamps, logo and website.Documents
- Directors/shareholders: PAN, Aadhaar, photo, and a proof of identity/address (voter ID, passport or driving licence).
- Registered office: latest electricity/utility bill, plus rent agreement and owner's NOC if rented.
- Email and mobile number of each director for verification.
Rough timeline & costs
With documents ready, incorporation is often done in about 1–2 weeks, depending on name approval and MCA processing. Costs include government filing fees, stamp duty (which varies by state), DSC charges and professional fees — so treat any single number as an estimate, not a fixed price.
Tip: Shortlist your company name early and check it on the MCA portal and the trademark database before you fall in love with it. Name rejections are the most common reason incorporations get delayed.
Post-incorporation compliance (brief)
- Open the bank account and deposit the subscribed capital.
- Appoint an auditor and maintain statutory registers.
- File the commencement-of-business declaration and annual returns (MCA) plus the company's income tax return.
- Hold board meetings and keep books as required under the Companies Act.
We handle it end-to-end
Sahayak Seva registers Private Limited Companies (and LLPs, OPCs and proprietorships) for founders across Patiala, Nabha, Rajpura, Samana and all India. And through our New Company Solutions, once your company is registered we also set up your company stamps, logo and website — so you're ready to start trading. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll take it from name to launch.