Co-founders, team & legal

How do I register a Private Limited Company in India?

The short answer

File the SPICe+ form on the MCA21 portal, which bundles name reservation, incorporation, PAN, TAN, and more into one integrated application, most founders use a CA/CS to run it. You'll need DSCs and DINs for directors, plus a MoA and AoA. Budget a couple of weeks and modest fees; it's very doable without a fancy law firm.

Go deeper, your way

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✓ Link checked India Free Beginner

Why we picked it The official government overview of how to incorporate and register a startup in India, including the SPICe+ route on the MCA portal. The authoritative primary reference for Indian founders.

Startup India Scheme (Incorporation & Registration Overview)

From startupindia.gov.in by Startup India / DPIIT Official overview

  • Incorporate a Pvt Ltd via the SPICe+ form on the MCA21 portal (or LLP via FiLLiP)
  • You'll need DSCs, DINs, and a MoA/AoA
  • After incorporation, apply for DPIIT recognition to unlock benefits
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✓ Link checked Free Intermediate

Why we picked it A clear, vendor-agnostic explainer of why the Delaware C-corp is the default for high-growth, investor-backed startups and how the mechanics work. Useful for deciding structure before you pay for anything.

How to form a Delaware corporation (C corp), Stripe guide

From stripe.com/resources by Stripe Guide

  • Delaware C-corp is the standard structure investors expect
  • Understand founder stock, vesting, and the 83(b) election before filing
  • Choose the entity that matches where your capital and customers are
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