Process for Public Limited Company Registration in India
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The procedure for Public Limited company registration in India is as follows:
Step 1: Choosing a unique name for the Company
You must choose a unique name for your public limited company. Make sure the name you’ve chosen doesn’t already exist. For this, you can use our company search tool.
Step 2: Reserving the name of the Public Limited company using the RUN application
After choosing your company name, you must get it reserved by filing the Reserve Unique Name (RUN) application with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). If the name is approved, the reservation will stay valid for 20 days from the date of the approval.
Step 3: Obtaining the DSC and DIN of the directors of the Company
For incorporation of a public limited company, you must obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) beforehand as it’ll be required to sign incorporation documents. Additionally, you will also need to obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN) for company directors. For DIN, you need to file form DIR-3 with MCA. For obtaining DSC, you can visit the website of a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) in India and apply there.
Step 4: Drafting MOA and AOA of the Company
Legal documents known as the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) specify the goals, internal administration, and organizational structure of a public limited company India. They guarantee the legal and effective operation of a public company and are necessary for public ltd company registration. When drafting a company's articles of association (AOA) and memorandum of association (MOA), you should incorporate all the necessary clauses and take into account all legal requirements. DSC should be used to sign MoA and AoA.
Step 5: Submitting the online application for Public Limited company incorporation
The SPICe+ stands for Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company electronically Plus. This web form is a single application to incorporate a company and obtain other MCA services. It is crucial to file the company incorporation form SPICe with all required attachments as this step is necessary for incorporation of a new company.
Step 6: Assessment of the application by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The company registration application along with submitted documents will be assessed by the MCA. If the MCA is satisfied with the application, it will grant your business a certificate of incorporation.