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Company registration checklist

Company Registration Checklist

 

A checklist of documents and information necessary for incorporation of a company in India:

  1. Selection of name and name approval
  2. Apply for Director Identification Number or DIN for each Director
  3. Apply for incorporation of company

 

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1)  Selection of name and name approval

    1. Promoters should select a name based on the main objects of the company.
    2. A company can select six names in the order of preference
    3. Names chosen should be unique and not resemble the names of any existing companies
    4. Names chosen should not violate the provisions of emblems and names (Prevention of Improper Use Act, 1950)
    5. Run the name availability check on the MCA portal
    6. In case of proposed name based on a trademark, consent from trademark owner
    7. Apply for name approval by filing the required E-form and payment of fee
    8. The E-form should be digitally signed with a DSC.

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2)  Apply for Director Identification Number or DIN for each Director

    1. Copy of PAN card self-attested
    2. Copy of Id proof self-attested (other than PAN) which may be driving licence, passport, voter id card
    3. Copy of residential proof self-attested which may be electricity bill, telephone bill, bank statement – not older than two months)
    4. Place of birth
    5. Current address
    6. Occupation
    7. Educational qualification
    8. Each Director must have a DSC

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3)  Apply for incorporation of company

    1. Detailed description of the objects of the company
    2. Authorised capital and subscription of each shareholder
    3. Details of address, PAN and Aadhaar of each shareholder (with proofs)
    4. Electricity bill as proof of registered office of the company (not older than two months)
    5. Rental agreement of the registered office or municipal tax paid receipt
    6. NOC from landlord in case of rented premises
    7. Photo of passport size of Directors
    8. Mobile number and e-mail Id of all Directors
    9. DIN of all Directors
    10. e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34) filing as linked forms to INC-32.
    11. An Affidavit on a Stamp Paper is to be given by all the subscribers of the Company to state their willingness to become the shareholders of the Company

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NOTE: A company can apply for PAN and TAN along with the application in SPICe+ form (INC-32) for registration of the company. Similarly, an application to open bank account in the name of the company. A company can also apply for GST, EPFO and ESIC registration, wherever applicable.

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