Incorporating a private limited company
This guide is the second in a series of regulatory guides designed to simplify the regulatory landscape for smart protein companies in India. GFI India regularly collaborates with different legal and regulatory experts to bring you handy resources that can help build and grow your company. This guide on incorporating a private limited company in India was developed in partnership with BTG Advaya, a pan-India full-service law firm and member of the GFI India Regulatory Advisory Council (RAC).
Is registering a private limited company on your mind?
Most companies that intend to raise venture capital incorporate a private limited company—a legal entity separate from its owners. Private limited companies can profit, be taxed, and be held legally liable. For various reasons, private limited companies as a business structure are preferred by venture capitalists (VCs). In fact, some VCs will not invest in any entity that is not a private limited company. Therefore, if you seek VC funding, you will likely have more investor interest if incorporated as a private limited company.
This guide is designed to provide a step-by-step approach to help entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complex process of establishing a private limited company in India. We have summarised this process in the following three steps while ensuring you comply with all the legal and regulatory requirements.
Step 1: Name approval
Step 2: Obtaining a digital signature certificate (DSC)
Step 3: Registration of the private limited company
Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, this guide will provide all the essential information, including Frequently Asked Questions and links to the portals you need to know to incorporate a private limited company in India successfully.
If you have any queries or want to raise concerns and give feedback, please get in touch with the GFI India team at india@gfi.org.
*This is the obligatory fine print: this guide and other published content are not legal advice and should not be construed as such. It has been prepared for general informational purposes only, and readers are encouraged to seek professional counsel to address questions specific to their situation