Why Incorporate a Company in India?
Incorporating a company in India is not merely a formality; it is a strategic decision to leverage the growing Indian economy, which is among the fastest-growing economies in the world. The Indian market offers unprecedented opportunities in the fields of technology, manufacturing, and services. By incorporating a company, you shift from the unorganized sector to the organized corporate world.
Incorporation confers "Corporate Personality" to a firm, which is a person in the eyes of the law, separate from its promoters. This enables:
What is the Procedure for Incorporation of a Company in India?
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revolutionized this process through its new SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) online portal.
The procedure is divided into two parts:
Step-By-Step Process to Incorporate a Company in India
TAt Ruchi Anand & Associates, we are here to guide you through this process in the following steps:
Step 1: Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs): Since this process is online, the directors have to sign the documents electronically. We help the directors obtain Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for all the proposed directors.
Step 2: Director Identification Number (DIN): Any individual planning to be a director must have a DIN. This is done in the integrated SPICe+ form for up to three directors.
Step 3: Approval of the Name: We apply for the names of choice with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the order of priority. The name must be unique and not violate any of the existing Trademark laws.
Step 4: Drafting the MoA and AoA The Memorandum of Association of the company is the constitution of the company, and the Articles of Association contain the rules and regulations of the company. We draft these documents to protect your business interests.
Step 5: Filing for Incorporation: We upload the e-MoA, e-AoA, and the SPICe+ form. At this stage, we also apply for the PAN and TAN of the company.
Step 6: Certificate of Incorporation: The Registrar of Companies (ROC), after verifying the details, issues the Certificate of Incorporation (CoI), which includes a unique Corporate Identity Number (CIN).