Incorporate a Startup in IndiaPrivate Limited (Pvt Ltd)
World’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Startup India benefits + DPIIT recognition.
Key incorporation facts for India
12-step launch checklist
From pre-launch name reservation through first annual filing.
- 01Obtain Director Identification Number (DIN) and Digital Signature (DSC)Pre-Launch
- 02Reserve company name via RUN / SPICe+ Part APre-Launch
- 03File SPICe+ Part B with MoA + AoAIncorporation
- 04Receive Certificate of Incorporation + PAN + TANIncorporation
- 05Open current account with bank of choiceBanking
- 06Register for GST (if applicable)Tax
- 07Apply for DPIIT Startup India recognitionTax
- 08Complete Commencement of Business (INC-20A) within 180 daysCompliance
- 09Register under Shops & Establishment Act in your stateCompliance
- 10Set up payroll, EPF & ESI as headcount growsOperations
- 11File first annual return (MGT-7) and financials (AOC-4)Compliance
- 12Report any foreign investment via FC-GPR within 30 daysCompliance
Legal & Incorporation
MCA SPICe+ integrated incorporation plus the standard founder agreements India investors expect.
SPICe+ (INC-32) Form
PORTALIntegrated MCA form for company name, incorporation, PAN, TAN.
Memorandum of Association (MoA)
PDFStandard MCA MoA template for a private limited company.
Articles of Association (AoA)
PDFTable F default articles under Companies Act, 2013.
Founders Agreement (India)
DOCXIndia-specific founders agreement with vesting and IP clauses.
CCPS / iSAFE Note (India)
DOCXCompulsorily Convertible Preference Shares - India seed standard.
Tax & Banking
GST, DPIIT recognition (tax holiday), and current account opening.
GST Registration Portal
PORTALMandatory above ₹40L turnover (₹20L for services).
PAN & TAN (auto via SPICe+)
PORTALPermanent Account Number and TDS account issued at incorporation.
DPIIT Startup India Recognition
PORTAL3-year tax holiday + IP fast-track for recognized startups.
Professional Tax Registration
PORTALState-level employer tax - varies by state.
ICICI / HDFC Current Account
LINKDocuments needed to open a current account post-incorporation.
Regulatory & Licenses
DPDP Act 2023, Shops & Establishment, EPF/ESI, and FEMA reporting.
DPDP Act 2023 Compliance
PDFDigital Personal Data Protection Act - India's new privacy law.
Shops & Establishment Act
PORTALState-specific registration for any commercial workplace.
EPF & ESI Registration
PORTALMandatory once you cross 20 / 10 employees respectively.
RBI FEMA / FDI Reporting (FC-GPR)
PORTALForeign investment reporting (Form FC-GPR) within 30 days.
Local Infrastructure
Payments, formation, neobanking, and Indian accelerators.
Razorpay / Cashfree
PORTALIndia-first payment gateways with UPI, cards, and EMI.
Vakilsearch / IndiaFilings
PORTALEnd-to-end incorporation + compliance providers.
RazorpayX / Open Money
PORTALNeobanking for Indian startups with vendor payments + payroll.
Sequoia Surge / YC India
PORTALTop accelerators actively backing Indian founders.
91springboard / WeWork India
PORTALCoworking spaces across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to incorporate in India?
- Setup typically costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000, with a 22% (15% for new manufacturing) corporate tax rate.
- How long does it take to incorporate in India?
- Incorporation usually completes in 10 - 20 days.
- Can I incorporate remotely in India?
- India typically requires some in-person steps or a local agent.
- What annual compliance applies to a Private Limited (Pvt Ltd)?
- MGT-7 + AOC-4 + ITR + GST returns
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