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Pvt Ltd Company Registration — Villivakkam & Perambur

Pvt Ltd Company Registration for residential units around Anna Nagar West (adjacent), Villivakkam — with same-day acknowledgement delivery

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What is Section 11 (now Section 10A) commencement of business and INC-20A in Villivakkam, Chennai?

Section 11 was omitted in 2015 and reintroduced as Section 10A by the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018. Every company having share capital incorporated on or after 2-Nov-2018 must file INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation declaring that every subscriber has paid the value of shares agreed and that the registered office is verified. Failure attracts penalty of ₹50,000 on the company and ₹1,000 per day per officer up to ₹1,00,000 and triggers Section 248(1)(d) strike-off.

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Pvt Ltd Company Registration in Villivakkam — Plans & Pricing

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Basic
SPICe+ Part A & Part B basic
₹7,500one-time

  • SPICe+ Part A Name Reservation (2 names)
  • SPICe+ Part B Incorporation Filing
  • e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34) Drafting
  • INC-9 Auto-Generated Declaration
  • Up to 2 Directors and 2 Shareholders
  • Single Registered Office Verification
  • PAN and TAN Allotment
  • DIN for New Directors
  • INC-20A Commencement Filing
  • Custom MOA AOA Drafting
  • Authorised Capital: Up to ₹1 lakh
  • Foreign Director Apostille
  • Multi-Class Share Structure
  • Certificate of Incorporation Delivery
  • WhatsApp Document Pickup
Starter
DIN allotment & commencement
₹12,500one-time

  • SPICe+ Part A Name Reservation (2 names)
  • SPICe+ Part B Incorporation Filing
  • e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34) Drafting
  • INC-9 Auto-Generated Declaration
  • Up to 3 Directors and 3 Shareholders
  • Single Registered Office Verification
  • PAN and TAN Allotment
  • DIN Allotment for New Directors (up to 3)
  • INC-20A Commencement of Business Filing
  • Custom MOA AOA Drafting
  • Authorised Capital: Up to ₹10 lakh
  • Foreign Director Apostille
  • Multi-Class Share Structure
  • Certificate of Incorporation Delivery
  • WhatsApp Document Pickup
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Custom MOA AOA + 90-day compliance
₹25,000/month
Annual: ₹300,000₹25,000 (Save ₹275,000)

  • SPICe+ Part A Name Reservation (2 names)
  • SPICe+ Part B Incorporation Filing
  • Custom Drafted MOA & AOA (Table F entrenched)
  • INC-9 Auto-Generated Declaration
  • Up to 5 Directors and 5 Shareholders
  • Single Registered Office Verification
  • PAN and TAN Allotment
  • DIN Allotment for New Directors (up to 5)
  • INC-20A Commencement of Business Filing
  • First Board Meeting Minutes (Section 173)
  • First Auditor Appointment (Section 139(6))
  • Share Allotment & Share Certificates (SH-1)
  • Statutory Registers (MBP-1
Premium
Foreign director + investor-ready
₹65,000/month
Annual: ₹780,000₹65,000 (Save ₹715,000)

  • SPICe+ Part A Name Reservation (2 names)
  • SPICe+ Part B Incorporation Filing
  • Custom Drafted MOA & AOA with Entrenchment (Section 5(3))
  • INC-9 Auto-Generated Declaration
  • Up to 7 Directors and 7 Shareholders
  • Single Registered Office Verification
  • PAN and TAN Allotment
  • DIN Allotment for New Directors (up to 7)
  • INC-20A Commencement of Business Filing
  • First Board Meeting Minutes (Section 173)
  • First Auditor Appointment (Section 139(6))
  • Share Allotment & Share Certificates (SH-1)
  • Statutory Registers (MBP-1

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Why Villivakkam Clients Choose FilingPro

Expert Pvt Ltd in Villivakkam — qualified professionals, 15+ years experience, zero-penalty track record.

INC-20A Commencement Filing Calendared

The Section 10A commencement of business declaration is filed after subscription money is received in the bank account. We track the 180-day deadline from the date printed on the certificate, file by day 150, and free the company from Section 248(1)(d) strike-off exposure with material buffer.

Section 128 Record Retention Architecture

Books of account, MOA, AOA, certificate of incorporation, INC-20A acknowledgement, statutory registers, share certificate counterfoils and board minutes are organised in a folder structure that maps directly to Section 128(5) eight-year retention. Section 207 inspections years later find documents at first request.

SPICe+ Part A Distinctness Check

Every proposed name is screened against Rule 8 distinctness, Rule 8A undesirable names list and existing CIN/LLPIN database before submission. Villivakkam clients avoid the rejection cycle of name resubmission that delays incorporation by weeks.

e-MOA INC-33 With Section 4(1) Compliant Object Clause

Object clauses are framed in plain language tied to the actual business. NBFC, Nidhi, Insurance, Stock Broking, Banking and Microfinance overlaps are explicitly excluded — Reserve Bank Section 45-IA registration, IRDAI license or SEBI approval is not inadvertently triggered for Villivakkam clients.

Section 5(3) Entrenchment Drafted Where Needed

Where Villivakkam promoters require special procedure (higher than special resolution) for amending key articles — share transfer restrictions, director nomination rights, drag-along — Section 5(3) entrenchment provisions are drafted with clear triggers and recorded in INC-34.

Section 149(3) Resident Director Mapped at Incorporation

For Villivakkam companies with NRI or foreign promoters, the resident director under Section 149(3) is identified and his 182-day India presence is documented from the date of incorporation — eliminating Section 172 penalty exposure in the first financial year.

Key Benefits

What Villivakkam Clients Get

Every Pvt Ltd Company Registration engagement delivers measurable, guaranteed outcomes — expert professionals, on time, every time.

Foreign Director Apostille Coordination
For Villivakkam promoters with foreign nationals as proposed first directors, passport and address proof are apostilled under the Hague Apostille Convention 1961 (or consularised through the Indian Embassy in non-signatory countries) — DIN allotted without rejection.
Litigation-Ready Record Retention
MOA, AOA, INC-32/33/34, INC-9, INC-22, INC-20A, MBP-1, BEN-2, board minutes, share certificates, members register and statutory registers retained for at least 8 years under Section 128(5) — meeting Section 207 inspection and Section 206 inquiry requirements.
Investor Diligence Friendly From Inception
Venture funds and family offices conducting diligence on Series A targets routinely flag missing statutory registers, weak BEN-2 compliance and informal share certificates. Companies incorporated through us begin life with the diligence file already populated, meaning founder time during a closing is spent negotiating commercials rather than reconstructing primary records.
Funding Round Preparedness Built Into AOA
A draft AOA carrying express provision for compulsorily convertible preference shares, anti-dilution adjustment, drag-along and tag-along rights, and a right of first refusal saves a costly amendment cycle when an investor term sheet arrives. We embed these provisions where founders reasonably anticipate institutional funding within twenty-four months of incorporation.
Banking Relationships Initiated At Incorporation
Through the AGILE-PRO-S linked filing the company is onboarded to an empanelled bank during the same window in which the certificate is issued. KYC, board resolution, signatory mandate and net banking access are coordinated so that operational readiness coincides with legal birth, rather than trailing it by weeks.
Transferable Equity For Founder Exits
Founder departures, secondary sales and ESOP exercises require clean share transfer mechanics. The articles we draft set out the pre-emption notice procedure, valuation reference and Form SH-4 execution sequence. This avoids the deadlock scenarios that arise when articles are silent and one shareholder blocks a legitimate transfer.
Comparison

Private Limited vs LLP

Why this matters here — Villivakkam businesses operate where the cluster of residential, retail, small industries businesses that defines Villivakkam's commercial fabric, and served by short connections to Perambur and Kolathur and onward to central Chennai.

AspectPrivate LimitedLLP
Strike-off pathwaySuo motu strike-off by Registrar under Section 248(1) for two-year non-operation, or voluntary strike-off under Section 248(2) by filing STK-2 with prescribed declarationsVoluntary strike-off via Form 24 under Rule 37 of the LLP Rules 2009 after the LLP has discontinued business; simpler procedure than Section 248
Conversion flexibilityConversion to LLP permitted under Section 56 LLP Act and Third Schedule subject to no security on assets and consent of all shareholders and creditorsConversion to private limited under Section 366 of the Companies Act 2013 via Form URC-1; requires minimum seven partners or restructuring of partner base before conversion
Statutory anchorSection 2(68) read with Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013; incorporation via SPICe+ under Rule 38 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008 read with Section 11 LLP Act and Rules 11 to 19 of the LLP Rules 2009; incorporation via FiLLiP
Minimum subscribersTwo subscribers and two directors at incorporation under Section 3(1)(b) and Section 149(1)(a); cap of two hundred members per Section 2(68)(ii)Two designated partners at incorporation under Section 7(1) of the LLP Act with no upper cap on the number of partners
Charter documentsMemorandum of Association in Table A to F of Schedule I and Articles of Association in Table F drafted with the SPICe+ INC-33 and INC-34 e-MoA / e-AoALLP Agreement filed in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation under Rule 21 of the LLP Rules 2009; the LLP Act default provisions of the First Schedule apply if no agreement
Capital architectureAuthorised and paid-up share capital concept; subscriber declaration in INC-9 and INC-32 captures paid-up capital; stamp duty payable State-wise on the authorised amountContribution-based architecture under Section 32 LLP Act; no concept of share capital; contribution may be tangible or intangible and is recorded in the LLP Agreement
Director / partner thresholdMinimum two directors and maximum fifteen directors under Section 149(1); at least one resident director per Section 149(3); independent director not mandatedMinimum two designated partners with one resident designated partner under Section 7(1) proviso; no upper cap; DPIN allotted via Form DIR-3 equivalent through FiLLiP
Compliance loadAnnual filing of AOC-4 and MGT-7 under Sections 137 and 92; statutory audit mandatory regardless of turnover per Section 139; board meetings under Section 173 at quarterly intervalsAnnual filing of Form 8 and Form 11; audit triggered only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh under Rule 24(8) of the LLP Rules
Taxation regimeDomestic company rate of 25 per cent under Section 115BA / 22 per cent under Section 115BAA / 15 per cent for new manufacturing under Section 115BAB; MAT under Section 115JB on book profit at 15 per centFlat 30 per cent income tax under Section 167 of the Income Tax Act read with the First Schedule to the Finance Act; AMT at 18.5 per cent under Section 115JC; no dividend distribution layer
Distribution to ownersDividend declared under Section 123 taxed in shareholder's hands after Finance Act 2020 abolished DDT; subject to TDS under Section 194 at 10 per cent above ₹5,000Profit share to partners is exempt in partner hands under Section 10(2A); remuneration to working partners deductible to the LLP subject to Section 40(b) ceilings
External funding opticsPreferred vehicle for venture capital, FDI and ESOP issuance; rights issue under Section 62 and private placement under Section 42 are well-codifiedFDI permitted only under the automatic route in sectors with no performance-linked conditions per Press Note 1 of 2011; not preferred by institutional investors
Director qualification disabilityDirectors face Section 164 disqualification on non-filing of financial statements for three consecutive years or on conviction-based grounds in Section 164(1)No equivalent Section 164 trigger; designated partner disqualification is limited to the narrow grounds under Section 7(2) and partner-misconduct provisions of Section 30 LLP Act
Documents Required

Documents for Pvt Ltd Company Registration

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PAN of every proposed director and subscriber (mandatory; foreign nationals submit passport)
Aadhaar of every Indian-resident director and subscriber for e-KYC and DIN linkage
Recent passport-size photograph of every proposed director and subscriber, JPEG format
Address proof of registered office — utility bill (electricity/gas/landline) not older than two months, plus property tax receipt or registered lease/rent agreement
No-Objection Certificate from the owner of the registered office premises permitting use as registered office, signed and dated
MOA and AOA draft — object clauses, capital structure (authorised, subscribed, paid-up), entrenchment provisions if any under Section 5(3)
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Statutory Deadlines

Compliance deadlines that matter

Miss any of these and the next consequence kicks in automatically.

Deadlines in this neighbourhood — Villivakkam businesses operate where the business activity radiating outward from Villivakkam Junction and nearby commercial pockets.

Trigger eventDaysFormConsequence
Approval of name through SPICe+ Part A20 daysSPICe+ Part BName reservation lapses under Rule 9 and a fresh SPICe+ Part A with fresh fee is required
Date of incorporation of a company having share capital180 daysINC-20APenalty of fifty thousand rupees on the company and one thousand rupees per day per officer in default up to one lakh under Section 10A; Registrar may strike off the name
Date of incorporation where registered office address was not included in SPICe+30 daysINC-22Penalty under Section 12(8) of one thousand rupees per day up to one lakh on company and every officer in default
Date of incorporation — first board meeting30 daysInternal minutes registerSection 173(1) compliance default; directors exposed to ₹25,000 fine for non-holding
Date of incorporation — commencement of business declaration180 daysINC-20ASection 10A(3) penalty of ₹50,000 on company and ₹1,000 per day on each officer in default capped at ₹1 lakh; striking-off risk
Close of first financial year — financial statement filing30 daysAOC-4 (filed within 30 days of AGM)Section 137(3) penalty of ₹10,000 on company plus ₹100 per day continuing default capped at ₹2 lakh on company and ₹50,000 on every officer in default
Date of incorporation of the company30 daysBoard resolution + ADT-1First auditor must be appointed by the Board; failure shifts the appointment to members under Section 139(6) within next 90 days
Conclusion of the annual general meeting30 daysAOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRLFinancial statements adopted at AGM must be filed; additional fee of one hundred rupees per day of default with no upper cap under Section 403

Deadline pressure points we see in Villivakkam: Where Villivakkam differs: for the professional and salaried population of Villivakkam navigating personal-tax and home-office GST.

Forms Library

Forms used in this engagement

ADT-1Notice of Appointment of Auditor

Intimation to the Registrar of appointment of statutory auditor under Section 139, capturing the period of appointment and the auditor's firm registration number

Within 15 days of appointment by Board / members Registrar of Companies
MBP-1Notice of Interest by Director

Disclosure by every director of his concern or interest in other companies, body corporates, firms or other association of individuals, given to the company for placing before the Board

First Board meeting on appointment and first Board meeting of every financial year thereafter Filed with the company; preserved in records
SPICe+ Part ASimplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus — Part A

Web-based form for reservation of name for a proposed new company; up to two name proposals may be submitted with relevant industrial activity code and brief object

Filed before SPICe+ Part B; approved name valid for 20 days Central Registration Centre, MCA portal
SPICe+ Part BSimplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus — Part B

Integrated incorporation form capturing capital structure, subscribers, first directors, registered office address, and triggering allotment of DIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, profession tax and optional GSTIN

Within 20 days of name approval under SPICe+ Part A Central Registration Centre, MCA portal
AGILE-PRO-SApplication for Goods and Services Tax Identification Number, Employees State Insurance Corporation, Employees Provident Fund Organisation, Profession tax, Shops and Establishment registration

Linked form filed along with SPICe+ Part B to obtain GSTIN (optional), mandatory EPFO and ESIC registration, profession tax registration in Maharashtra and Karnataka, and bank account opening

Linked filing with SPICe+ Part B Central Registration Centre and respective authorities
INC-9Declaration by Subscribers and First Directors

Self-declaration by every subscriber to the memorandum and every first director that he is not convicted of any offence in connection with promotion, formation or management of any company, and that all documents filed with the Registrar contain correct information

Linked filing with SPICe+ Part B Auto-generated as PDF along with SPICe+ Part B
INC-13Memorandum of Association for Section 8 Company

Prescribed format of memorandum for companies licensed under Section 8 with charitable objects; not used for ordinary private limited companies, which use the eMoA INC-33 instead

Filed at the time of Section 8 incorporation Central Registration Centre
INC-33eMemorandum of Association

Electronic memorandum of association in Table A to E format applicable to the proposed company, signed by subscribers using DSC; this is the standard MOA for private limited incorporation

Linked filing with SPICe+ Part B Central Registration Centre, MCA portal

Pvt Ltd Company Registration in Villivakkam, Chennai 600049

Villivakkam is a settled residential locality with a steady retail and small-industries base, served by the Villivakkam suburban railway station. GST clients are typically retail, small industries and small services. Villivakkam (PIN 600049) falls under the Perambur Division of the Chennai North, the jurisdiction that handles statutory matters for businesses at this PIN. Statutory correspondence for Villivakkam businesses routes through the Perambur Division, so we align every Pvt Ltd Company Registration engagement to that jurisdiction from the start. Every Villivakkam engagement we open begins with the basics: PIN 600049, the Perambur Division, and the coordinates 13.1099, 80.2126 that anchor the locality.

Villivakkam reads as a residential with retail and small industries pocket with medium commercial activity, anchored around Anna Nagar West (adjacent) and fed by the Villivakkam Suburban Railway corridor. Villivakkam sustains a medium flow of commerce for a residential with retail and small industries locality, and that flow is the raw material for the Pvt Ltd files we close here. The businesses clustered around Anna Nagar West (adjacent) in Villivakkam drive the bulk of the Pvt Ltd Company Registration workload we see each cycle. Freight and foot traffic from the Villivakkam Suburban Railway hub pull steady daily commerce through Villivakkam, so there is rarely a quiet filing month in this residential with retail and small industries pocket.

Because Villivakkam hosts a cluster of small industries businesses, we benchmark each new Pvt Ltd Company Registration engagement against patterns we already track for the locality. Sector concentration matters: when Villivakkam leans toward small industries, the Pvt Ltd risks cluster around the same few line items each cycle. small industries units around Villivakkam share recurring Pvt Ltd patterns — input-credit timing, vendor reconciliation, and sector-specific documentation. The business mix in Villivakkam centres on small industries, and that sector carries its own Pvt Ltd Company Registration quirks we plan for in advance.

Our Villivakkam Pvt Ltd process is built to be predictable, documented, and on time, cycle after cycle. Fixed-fee scoping means a Villivakkam business knows the Pvt Ltd Company Registration cost up front, with no surprise additions mid-engagement. Every Pvt Ltd file we open for Villivakkam is reconciled, reviewed by a qualified practitioner, and archived for seven years. We keep a repeatable Pvt Ltd checklist for Villivakkam so nothing in the cycle is improvised or missed.

Pvt Ltd Company Registration clients in Kolathur are handled by the same practitioners who run our Villivakkam desk. Businesses straddling Villivakkam and Kolathur get a single Pvt Ltd point of contact rather than two. Serving Villivakkam and Kolathur from one team keeps Pvt Ltd Company Registration turnaround identical across the cluster. Coverage from Villivakkam naturally extends to Kolathur, so group entities across the area share one Pvt Ltd Company Registration workflow.

Over several cycles in Villivakkam, the recurring Pvt Ltd Company Registration issues cluster around a predictable short list we screen for early. The Pvt Ltd Company Registration mistakes we see most in Villivakkam are avoidable with disciplined intake, which our checklist enforces. Each engagement in Villivakkam adds to a record of what the Chennai North jurisdiction expects, sharpening the next Pvt Ltd file. The longer we serve Villivakkam, the more precisely we predict where a Pvt Ltd file needs attention.

Shifting principal place of business to Villivakkam means updating jurisdiction to the Chennai North, and we manage the paperwork end-to-end. For a new business incorporating in Villivakkam or shifting its principal place of business here, Pvt Ltd Company Registration setup is one of the first things to get right. When a Anna Nagar West business expands into Villivakkam, we extend its Pvt Ltd setup to PIN 600049 without disruption. First-time Pvt Ltd Company Registration for a Villivakkam business is where getting the basics right saves years of cleanup later.

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Pvt Ltd Company Registration in Villivakkam — Complete Guide

Private Limited Company Registration in Villivakkam (600049) is filed under Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014. SPICe+ Part A reserves the proposed name under Section 4(2) and Rule 8; Part B integrated with AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35) carries the e-MOA (INC-33), e-AOA (INC-34), INC-9 declaration, DIN allotment under Section 153, PAN and TAN. Certificate of Incorporation under Section 7(2) is typically issued within 7-10 working days for Villivakkam promoters.

Private Limited Company Registration in Villivakkam, Chennai

SPICe+ Part A and Part B incorporation under Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013 for Villivakkam promoters, with DIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and bank account in one integrated window.

Company Registration Consultant in Villivakkam — Companies Act 2013

A practising professional in Villivakkam certifies SPICe+, drafts e-MOA and e-AOA in INC-33 and INC-34, and ensures Section 12 registered office verification and Section 10A INC-20A commencement filing within statutory windows.

MOA AOA Drafting and DIN Allotment in Villivakkam

Object clauses in the MOA are framed against Section 4(1)(c) without overlap into Section 8 charitable activities or regulated sectors needing sectoral NOC. DIN allotment under Section 153 is processed concurrently through SPICe+ for Villivakkam first directors.

INC-20A Commencement Compliance for Villivakkam Companies

Section 10A read with Rule 23A requires INC-20A to be filed within 180 days of incorporation declaring receipt of subscription money and registered office verification. Default attracts ₹50,000 company penalty and Section 248(1)(d) strike-off risk.

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Key Facts — Pvt Ltd Company Registration in Villivakkam
SPICe+ Part A — two name proposals filed at ₹1,000 fee with Rule 8 distinctness check; reservation valid for 20 days for Villivakkam promoters.
SPICe+ Part B integrated with AGILE-PRO-S — DIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, Profession Tax and bank account allotted in one filing window.
e-MOA in INC-33 with Section 4(1) compliant Name, Registered Office, Object, Liability, Capital and Subscription clauses.
e-AOA in INC-34 adopting Schedule I Table F for companies limited by shares; entrenchment provisions under Section 5(3) where investor-protected.
INC-9 declaration auto-generated and DSC-signed by every subscriber and first director — no separate notarised affidavit since 23-Feb-2020.
Section 149(3) compliance — at least one director resident in India for 182 days mapped at incorporation for Villivakkam companies with foreign promoters.
Class 3 DSC procured for every subscriber, director and certifying professional under CCA mandate effective 1-Jan-2021.
INC-20A commencement of business filed within 180 days under Section 10A — penalty exposure of ₹50,000 plus ₹1,000/day eliminated.
Section 173 first board meeting minutes drafted within 30 days; Section 139(6) first auditor appointed within 30 days of incorporation.
Litigation-ready record retention under Section 128 — MOA, AOA, INC-32/33/34, INC-9, INC-20A and statutory registers preserved for 8 years.
People Also Ask — Pvt Ltd in Villivakkam
How long does private limited registration take through SPICe+ in Villivakkam?
With clean documentation and successful Aadhaar e-KYC, the typical timeline from name reservation in SPICe+ Part A to issue of the Certificate of Incorporation under Section 7(2) is 7 to 10 working days. Name reservation itself is 1 to 3 working days. Part B incorporation post-reservation takes 4 to 7 working days subject to MCA processing load and registered office verification under Section 12(9).
Is there any minimum paid-up capital for incorporating a private limited?
No. The Companies (Amendment) Act 2015 effective 29-May-2015 omitted the earlier ₹1,00,000 minimum paid-up capital requirement. A private company may today be incorporated with any paid-up capital agreed among the subscribers. Stamp duty is computed on authorised capital declared in the MOA — Tamil Nadu levies 0.15% of authorised capital subject to floor of ₹200 and ceiling of ₹50,000.
Can a single registered address be used for multiple companies in Villivakkam?
Yes. There is no statutory bar in Section 12 against multiple companies sharing the same registered office address, provided each company is independently capable of receiving and acknowledging communications. A common scenario is group companies with shared corporate office. The owner's NOC, utility bill and property tax receipt are submitted afresh with each SPICe+ application.
Is INC-20A mandatory and what is the penalty for default?
Section 10A read with Rule 23A requires every company having share capital incorporated on or after 2-Nov-2018 to file INC-20A within 180 days declaring receipt of subscription money and verified registered office. Default attracts penalty of ₹50,000 on the company and ₹1,000 per day per officer up to ₹1,00,000. The Registrar may also initiate Section 248(1)(d) strike-off of companies that have not filed INC-20A.
Can a foreign national be a first director of an Indian private limited?
Yes. Section 149 places no nationality bar on directorship subject to the Section 149(3) resident director requirement — at least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days in the financial year. The foreign national obtains DIN through SPICe+ supported by passport apostilled under the Hague Apostille Convention 1961 (or consularised in non-signatory countries) and address proof attested by Notary Public of the home country.
What is the difference between authorised capital and paid-up capital?
Authorised capital is the maximum nominal value of shares the company is empowered by its MOA Capital Clause to issue. Paid-up capital is the value of shares actually subscribed and paid for by shareholders. A company may be incorporated with ₹10 lakh authorised capital but issue and call up only ₹1 lakh paid-up. Stamp duty is paid on authorised capital. Issue beyond authorised capital requires MGT-14 special resolution and SH-7 filing under Section 61.
What is the minimum capital required for a private limited company?

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement under the Companies Act 2013 since the 2015 amendment; incorporation can be done with any subscribed capital. Authorised capital determines stamp duty payable in the relevant State.

How many directors are required to register a private limited?

Minimum two directors and maximum fifteen directors are required under Section 149(1) of the Companies Act 2013; at least one director must be resident in India for 182 days or more in the previous financial year under Section 149(3).

Can a foreigner be a director in an Indian private limited company?

Yes, a foreigner can be a director in an Indian private limited subject to obtaining DIN and DSC, but Section 149(3) requires at least one director to be resident in India for 182 days or more in the previous financial year.

What documents are needed for private limited company registration?

PAN and Aadhaar of subscribers and directors, photographs, registered-office address proof (utility bill plus NOC plus rent agreement), DSC of every subscriber, board resolution where a corporate subscriber is involved, and apostilled documents for foreign subscribers.

What is the difference between Pvt Ltd and LLP?

Private limited is governed by the Companies Act 2013 with share-capital architecture and statutory audit always; LLP is governed by the LLP Act 2008 with contribution-based architecture and audit only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution.

Is statutory audit mandatory for a newly incorporated private limited?

Yes, statutory audit under Section 139 of the Companies Act 2013 is mandatory for every private limited regardless of turnover. The first auditor must be appointed by the board within thirty days of incorporation; subsequent appointments are by members at AGM.

What Villivakkam clients want to know before signing: Where Villivakkam differs: on the Perambur-Kolathur corridor that passes through Villivakkam.

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A complete walkthrough — Pvt Limited Registration

Reading this guide locally — Villivakkam businesses operate where in the residential with retail and small industries micro-market of Villivakkam.

What Private Limited incorporation means under Indian company law

Statutory framework under Section 7

Private Limited incorporation in India is governed by Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014. Section 7(1) requires the subscribers to the memorandum to file an application with the Registrar within whose jurisdiction the registered office of the company is to be situated, accompanied by the MOA and AOA duly signed by the subscribers, a declaration by a professional that the requirements of the Act and Rules have been complied with, a declaration from each subscriber and first director in Form INC-9, the address for correspondence till the registered office is established, the particulars of subscribers and first directors with proof of identity, and the particulars of first directors with their DIN and consent in Form DIR-2. Section 7(2) provides that the Registrar shall on the basis of the documents filed register the memorandum and articles and issue a Certificate of Incorporation in Form INC-11 with a Corporate Identity Number. The CIN under Section 7(3) is the company's unique identifier for all subsequent statutory filings.

Distinction from One Person Company and LLP

Section 2(68) defines a Private Limited as a company having a minimum paid-up share capital as may be prescribed and which by its articles restricts the right to transfer its shares, limits the number of members to two hundred (excluding present and former employee-members) and prohibits any invitation to the public to subscribe for any securities. The OPC under Section 2(62) is a company with only one person as member — a sub-form of Private Limited but with restrictions on conversion above turnover / capital thresholds under Rule 6 of the Incorporation Rules. The LLP under the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008 is a hybrid form with partner-based governance under the LLP Agreement, no minimum capital, and a simpler annual filing regime under Form 8 and Form 11. The choice among Private Limited, OPC and LLP turns on the number of promoters, the need for ESOP issuance, contemplation of external investment under Section 42, and the comfort with annual compliance cost.

Limited liability and separate legal personality

The foundational doctrine of Private Limited incorporation is separate legal personality, articulated by the House of Lords in Salomon v A Salomon and Co Ltd [1897] and adopted by Indian jurisprudence in Tata Engineering and Locomotive Co Ltd v State of Bihar [1965 SCR 391]. The company is a distinct legal person from its members and directors, capable of holding property, suing and being sued in its own name. Liability of members under Section 2(22) is limited to the amount unpaid on the shares held. The corporate veil can be lifted only in narrow circumstances — fraud, sham, evasion of statutory obligation — as elaborated in Vodafone International Holdings BV v Union of India [2012 6 SCC 613]. The limited-liability shield is the principal commercial advantage of Private Limited over proprietorship and partnership, and is the reason promoters of consequence almost invariably elect the Private Limited form for ventures with external counterparties.

Share capital structure design

Section 42 private placement framework

Section 42 governs private placement of securities — issuance to a select group of persons (maximum 200 in a financial year per class of security, excluding qualified institutional buyers and employees under ESOP). Each round requires a board resolution authorising the issuance, a special resolution of members under Section 62(1)(c), a PAS-4 private placement offer letter, an explanatory statement under Section 102, separate bank account for receipt of application money, allotment within sixty days of receipt of application money (failing which refund with interest at 12% p.a.), PAS-3 return of allotment within thirty days of allotment, and FCGPR / FCTRS filings with RBI through AD bank where the allottee is a foreign person. The framework, post the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017 simplification, is now largely consolidated and codified.

Authorised subscribed and paid-up capital

The Companies Act 2013 retains the three-tier capital structure inherited from the 1956 Act — authorised, subscribed, paid-up. The authorised capital is the maximum capital the company can raise without amending the MOA under Section 13 and 61. The subscribed capital is the portion that subscribers have committed to take. The paid-up capital is the portion actually paid by subscribers. The Companies (Amendment) Act 2015 removed the ₹1 lakh minimum paid-up capital for Private Limiteds (and ₹5 lakh for Public Limiteds), making the choice of paid-up capital a commercial decision. The face value per share is also unconstrained — ₹10 is conventional but ₹1, ₹100 and other denominations are equally valid. The authorised capital determines the SPICe+ stamp duty under State Stamp Acts and the initial MCA fee.

Equity and preference share classes

Section 43 recognises two kinds of share capital — equity share capital (with voting rights or with differential voting rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise) and preference share capital. Equity shares with differential voting rights under Section 43(a)(ii) are subject to Rule 4 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014. Preference shares carry preference over equity for dividend and on winding up, but are typically non-voting under Section 47(2) (with exceptions for unpaid dividend periods). Preference shares can be cumulative or non-cumulative, participating or non-participating, convertible or non-convertible, redeemable or irredeemable. Section 55 prohibits issuance of irredeemable preference shares; redemption period cannot exceed twenty years (thirty years for infrastructure project companies). The class composition is set out in the MOA and elaborated in the AOA.

Stamp duty on incorporation by State

Comparison across major States

Stamp duty rates vary significantly across States. Maharashtra charges 0.2% of authorised capital with a minimum of ₹1,000 (no cap), making it one of the most expensive States for high-authorised-capital incorporations. Karnataka charges ₹500 on MOA and ₹500 on AOA, plus 0.5% on authorised capital subject to ₹1 crore cap. Delhi charges ₹200 on MOA and 0.15% on authorised capital with no cap. Gujarat charges 0.5% with ₹2,000 minimum and ₹50,000 cap on AOA. Kerala charges 0.5% with ₹3,000 minimum. The choice of registered office State affects the stamp-duty cost at incorporation and at every subsequent authorised-capital increase. For high-capital incorporations, the differential can run to lakhs of rupees and is a legitimate consideration in State selection alongside commercial factors.

Post-incorporation stamp duty events

Beyond incorporation, several events trigger State stamp duty: increase in authorised capital under Section 61 (additional duty on the incremental amount, paid with SH-7); issuance of share certificates under Section 56 and Rule 6 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014 (stamp duty under Article 19 of the Stamp Act, typically ₹1 per ₹1,000 of share value, payable within thirty days of issuance); transfer of shares (stamp duty at 0.015% of consideration or value, whichever is higher, under the Indian Stamp (Amendment) Act 2019 read with the Indian Stamp (Collection of Stamp-duty through Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositories) Rules 2019 — applies through the depository for demat shares); issuance of debentures (0.005% of face value); and registration of charges (varies by State).

State Stamp Acts and Schedule I

Stamp duty on the MOA, AOA and the share-capital allotment at incorporation is levied under the Indian Stamp Act 1899 as applied to each State, or under the State-specific Stamp Act where the State has enacted its own (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu have variations). The duty is typically computed as a percentage of authorised share capital, with a minimum and maximum cap. SPICe+ has an integrated stamp-duty payment module that calculates the duty based on the State of registered office declared in Part A and remits it to the State Treasury. The duty applies once at incorporation; subsequent increases in authorised capital under Section 61 attract additional duty on the incremental amount, payable along with the SH-7 filing.

Post-incorporation compliance — PAN TAN GST

GSTIN allotment timeline and obligations

Where GSTIN is opted-in through AGILE-PRO-S, the GSTIN is allotted by GSTN within three to fifteen working days. From the date of GSTIN allotment, the company is liable to file monthly returns — GSTR-1 by the eleventh of the following month (or quarterly under QRMP scheme if turnover under ₹5 crore), GSTR-3B by the twentieth of the following month, and the annual return GSTR-9 by 31 December of the following financial year (where turnover exceeds ₹2 crore, with reconciliation statement GSTR-9C signed by a CA / CMA where turnover exceeds ₹5 crore). The first invoice must be issued only after the GSTIN is allotted; pre-GSTIN invoices cannot bear a GSTIN and ITC pass-through is broken. Companies opting out of GSTIN at AGILE stage can apply separately when needed.

Section 10A commencement declaration

Section 10A inserted by the Companies (Amendment) Act 2019 requires every company incorporated after 2 November 2018 having a share capital to file a declaration of commencement of business in Form INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation. The declaration is filed by a director and certified by a practising professional confirming that every subscriber to the memorandum has paid the value of shares agreed to be taken by him on the date of making of such declaration, and that the company has filed with the Registrar verification of its registered office in INC-22. Non-filing attracts a penalty of ₹50,000 on the company and ₹1,000 per day on every officer in default up to ₹1 lakh. The Registrar can also strike off the company under Section 248(1)(b) for non-filing.

EPFO ESIC PT and Shop & Establishment

Beyond PAN, TAN and GSTIN, post-incorporation compliances include EPFO Establishment Code activation (mandatory from twenty employees under EPF & MP Act 1952), ESIC Code activation (mandatory from ten employees in covered areas under ESI Act 1948), Profession Tax registration in States other than those integrated in AGILE-PRO-S, Shop and Establishment registration under the State Shops and Establishments Act (Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act 1947, with online registration through the Labour Department portal), Labour Welfare Fund contribution registration (annual in Tamil Nadu), MSME registration through Udyam portal (optional but commonly opted for benefits under MSMED Act 2006), and sectoral licences as applicable (FSSAI, Drug Licence, IEC, BIS, etc.). The order of obtaining these depends on the business activity and the time horizon to commencement.

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Glossary

Plain-English glossary for this service

Stamp Duty on Incorporation

Stamp duty on incorporation is the State-level levy on the memorandum and articles of a new company, charged on the authorised capital. For a company registered in Tamil Nadu the duty includes a flat amount on the MOA plus a slab on AOA based on authorised capital, payable through MCA's integrated stamp duty module within SPICe+.

Private Limited Company

A private limited company is a company defined under Section 2(68) which by its articles restricts the right to transfer its shares, limits the number of members to two hundred, and prohibits any invitation to the public to subscribe for any securities. It enjoys reduced compliance compared to public companies under Sections 173, 197 and others.

Small Company

A small company is a private company whose paid-up share capital does not exceed four crore rupees and turnover for the immediately preceding financial year does not exceed forty crore rupees, as currently notified under the Companies Specification of Definitions Details Rules. A small company enjoys reduced board meeting and annual return requirements.

One Person Company

One Person Company, abbreviated as OPC, is a company defined under Section 2(62) having only one person as a member. The 2021 amendment removed the earlier paid-up capital and turnover caps and the residency requirement for the nominee, making OPC a more flexible alternative to sole proprietorship for service businesses.

Registered Office

Registered office of a company is the address declared under Section 12 for receiving all communications and notices addressed to the company. The address must be capable of receiving and acknowledging communications and is verified through Form INC-22 within thirty days of incorporation where not declared in SPICe+.

Registrar of Companies

Registrar of Companies, abbreviated as ROC, is the statutory authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in each State or Union Territory responsible for incorporation of companies and ensuring statutory compliance. ROC Chennai handles companies registered in Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Central Registration Centre

Central Registration Centre, abbreviated as CRC, is the centralised processing centre established by MCA under Section 396(1) read with notification dated 22 January 2016. CRC centrally processes all SPICe+, name reservation and incorporation forms across India and routes the issued certificate to the jurisdictional ROC.

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Incorporation in Form INC-11 is the document issued by the Registrar evidencing incorporation of the company under Section 7(2). It carries the CIN, date of incorporation, PAN and TAN of the company and constitutes conclusive evidence under Section 9 that the requirements of the Act have been complied with.

Commencement of Business Declaration

Commencement of business declaration in Form INC-20A is the filing under Section 10A by a director within one hundred and eighty days of incorporation, declaring that every subscriber has paid for the shares subscribed and that the registered office has been verified. A company cannot commence business or borrow money before this filing.

Significant Beneficial Owner

Significant Beneficial Owner, abbreviated as SBO, is defined under Section 90 as an individual who acting alone or together holds not less than ten per cent of shares, voting rights or right to receive distributable dividend in a reporting company, where such holding is indirect or partly direct and partly indirect. Declaration in BEN-1 and company filing in BEN-2 are mandatory.

Beneficial Owner under Section 89

Beneficial owner under Section 89 is a person who, although not the registered holder of a share, holds the underlying beneficial interest. The registered holder files MGT-4 and the beneficial owner files MGT-5 with the company within thirty days of the entry in the register, following which the company files MGT-6 with the Registrar.

Object Clause

Object clause is the third clause of the memorandum under Section 4(1)(c) setting out the objects for which the company is proposed to be incorporated and matters considered necessary in furtherance thereof. Any activity beyond the stated objects is ultra vires and incapable of ratification even by unanimous shareholder consent.

Cost of Non-Compliance

Real-world penalty exposure

Numerical examples showing tax + interest + penalty across common default scenarios.

ScenarioBase taxInterestPenaltyTotal
Section 149(3) resident-director requirement breached for whole financial yearNilNilFine ₹50,000 on company plus ₹500 per day continuing default; officer fine similar (Section 172)₹50,000 + per-day fine
Section 139 statutory auditor not appointed within thirty days of incorporationNilNilAudit framework breakdown; Section 147(1) penalty ₹25,000 to ₹5,00,000 on company; officer fine ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000Up to ₹5,00,000 + officer fines
Section 173 board meeting not held within ninety days of COI or four times in a yearNilNilFine ₹25,000 on every officer in default under Section 173(4)₹25,000 per officer
FC-GPR not filed within thirty days of foreign-subscriber share allotment under FEMA NDI RulesNilNilLate Submission Fee under FEMA Compounding Rules — ₹7,500 plus 0.025 per cent of investment per quarter for first 90 days; Schedule II compounding for longer delays₹7,500 + 0.025% per quarter LSF
Pvt Ltd incorporated and commenced business without filing INC-20A within 180 days under Section 10ANil (incorporation context, not tax)Nil₹50,000 on company + ₹1,000 per day on every director, capped at ₹1,00,000 each (Section 10A(2))₹50,000 + per-director per-day fine
Annual financial statements AOC-4 not filed within thirty days of AGM under Section 137NilNil₹10,000 on company plus ₹100 per day continuing default, capped at ₹2,00,000; officers ₹10,000 plus ₹100 per day capped at ₹50,000 (Section 137(3))₹10,000 + per-day continuing fine

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By Industry

Industry-specific patterns in Villivakkam

How the local trade mix shapes this — Villivakkam businesses operate where the cluster of residential, retail, small industries businesses that defines Villivakkam's commercial fabric.

Retail
Common issue: Family-run retail businesses converting from proprietorship to Private Limited often retain the same trading style without checking Section 4(2) name-availability. The proposed name is rejected by the Central Registration Centre because it is identical or too closely resembles an existing company name on the MCA master-data, costing two weeks and a fresh ₹1,000 RUN fee.
How we handle it: Run an MCA-21 name-search and a Trade Marks Registry public-search on the proposed name before filing SPICe+ Part A. Apply with two alternatives ranked by preference. Where the proprietorship trade name is well-established locally, append a distinguishing element such as 'Retail' or 'Mart' to satisfy Section 4(2) and Rule 8.
Education
Common issue: Education-sector promoters frequently incorporate a Private Limited expecting to run a school or college, not realising that schools / colleges affiliated to State or Central boards must be promoted by a society, trust or Section 8 company — not by a for-profit Private Limited. The mis-formation surfaces only at the time of board affiliation.
How we handle it: Choose the entity form at the design stage. For affiliated schools / colleges, incorporate under Section 8 of the Companies Act with INC-12 licence after RD approval. A Private Limited is appropriate only for ed-tech, coaching, vocational training and ancillary services — draft the MOA accordingly.
Wholesale
Common issue: Wholesale-trader Private Limiteds incorporating with multiple directors who hold cross-shareholdings sometimes fail to declare related-party interest under Section 184(1) at the first board meeting. The omission surfaces during the first statutory audit and triggers an MGT-14 filing default with a ₹25,000 penalty under Section 184(4).
How we handle it: At the first board meeting convened under Section 173 within thirty days of incorporation, every director must submit Form MBP-1 disclosing interest in other entities. The disclosure must be tabled, noted in the minutes, and filed with the Registrar via MGT-14 within thirty days where any contract exceeds Section 188 thresholds.
Hospitality
Common issue: Hotel and restaurant Private Limiteds operating from leased premises frequently produce a lease deed in the promoter's individual name as registered-office proof. The Registrar rejects the SPICe+ filing because Section 12(1) requires the registered office to be in the name of the company or to have a clear NOC from the lessee.
How we handle it: Either execute a fresh lease deed in the company's name after incorporation and file INC-22 within thirty days, or annex a notarised NOC from the individual lessee permitting the company to use the premises as registered office, along with the underlying lease deed and latest utility bill.
Construction
Common issue: Construction and real-estate Private Limiteds incorporating with a single object clause for 'construction activities' later struggle to obtain RERA registration because RERA Form A requires the company's main object to expressly mention 'real estate development' or 'promotion of real estate projects' as a distinct activity.
How we handle it: Draft the MOA Object Clause III(A) with two distinct sub-clauses: civil construction and contracting on the one hand, and real estate development / promotion under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 on the other. NIC codes 4100, 4290 and 6810 in SPICe+ Part B.
Case Studies

Anonymised engagements we have handled

Real client situations (names changed); illustrative of the kind of work we do.

Strike-offRetail

Section 248 suo motu strike-off averted via active-compliance restoration

Issue: A dormant retail private limited received a Form STK-1 show-cause from the Registrar under Section 248(1)(c) — the company had not filed financial statements or annual returns for two consecutive financial years. The notice gave 30 days to show cause why the name should not be struck off the register.
Approach: We filed pending AOC-4 and MGT-7 for both lagging financial years using the condonation-of-delay scheme available at the time, paid the additional fee under Section 403, filed an objection to STK-1 with supporting filings, and tendered a board-resolved revival plan. The reply referenced the Madras HC line of authority on bona fide revival being a sufficient ground to defeat Section 248.
Outcome: Registrar dropped the STK-1 proceedings on review of the filed compliances; company continued on the register without restoration application under Section 252; subsequent audit and tax-compliance package re-instated the company's good standing within 90 days.
Stamp dutyRetail

Stamp duty under-payment cured pre-COI by Tamil Nadu Treasury chalan

Issue: A retail private limited with authorised capital of ₹50 lakh under-paid Tamil Nadu stamp duty on the MoA because the calculation used the older slab applicable below ₹10 lakh. SPICe+ flagged a stamp-duty deficiency notice under Article 10 of Schedule I to the Indian Stamp Act read with the Tamil Nadu Stamp Amendment.
Approach: We computed the correct stamp duty at the Tamil Nadu rate applicable to companies with authorised capital between ₹25 lakh and ₹1 crore, paid the deficiency through the e-stamping portal of the Stock Holding Corporation of India, attached the chalan to the SPICe+ resubmission, and referenced Schedule I Article 10 of the Stamp Act in the covering letter.
Outcome: Deficiency cured within 3 working days; SPICe+ Part B accepted on resubmission; COI issued within 5 working days of the second submission; total stamp duty paid ₹6,500 against the initially-paid ₹2,000; the matter illustrates the need for State-specific stamp-duty diligence at SPICe+ stage.
INC-9Education

Defective signatory authorisation in INC-9 cured via board ratification

Issue: A coaching-centre private limited filed INC-9 declaration signed by a person who was not yet appointed as a director or authorised signatory on the date of signature. The CRC flagged the defect under Rule 15 of the Incorporation Rules — only subscribers and proposed first directors can execute INC-9.
Approach: We re-drafted INC-9 to be signed by the proposed first directors named in INC-32, secured fresh DSCs for the proposed directors who lacked one, and re-uploaded the corrected INC-9 with the SPICe+ Part B resubmission. The covering letter referenced the Rule 15 textual requirement and clarified the subscriber-versus-authorised-signatory distinction.
Outcome: Resubmission accepted on first re-upload; COI issued within 6 working days; the matter clarified that INC-9 is a pre-incorporation declaration and cannot be signed by a post-incorporation authorised signatory.
Voluntary strike-offRetail

Section 248 voluntary strike-off via STK-2 after operations ceased

Issue: A retail private limited that had ceased operations for over a year wanted a voluntary strike-off under Section 248(2). The challenge was clearing pending compliances and tax dues before STK-2 could be filed — Section 248(2)(c) requires a no-objection from all creditors and all directors-affidavit and indemnity bond in STK-3 and STK-4.
Approach: We filed pending AOC-4 and MGT-7 for the last two financial years to bring the master data current, settled outstanding GST and TDS dues with the help of the company's bank balance, obtained NOCs from the bank and two creditor parties, and filed STK-2 with STK-3 director affidavit, STK-4 indemnity bond and STK-8 audited financial statement up to thirty days before STK-2.
Outcome: STK-2 accepted on first scrutiny; Form STK-7 strike-off notice published in the Official Gazette; the company name struck off the register seventy-five days after STK-2 filing; total professional fee ₹65,000 covering compliance clean-up and strike-off paperwork.

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Common Questions

Pvt Ltd FAQ — Villivakkam

Common questions from Villivakkam clients. Call 9566-068-468 for specific queries.

Section 11 was omitted in 2015 and reintroduced as Section 10A by the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018. Every company having share capital incorporated on or after 2-Nov-2018 must file INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation declaring that every subscriber has paid the value of shares agreed and that the registered office is verified. Failure attracts penalty of ₹50,000 on the company and ₹1,000 per day per officer up to ₹1,00,000 and triggers Section 248(1)(d) strike-off.
Section 149(3) read with the Explanation states that every company shall have at least one director who has stayed in India for a total period of not less than 182 days during the financial year. For newly incorporated companies the period is to be applied proportionately at the end of the financial year in which it is incorporated. Non-compliance attracts penalty under Section 149(8) read with Section 172.
You can attempt it, but small errors in Pvt Ltd Company Registration often lead to notices, penalties or rejections that cost more to fix than to avoid. For Villivakkam clients we get it right the first time, which usually works out cheaper and far less stressful.
Yes. Every proposed director, subscriber to the MOA and the certifying professional must hold a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate issued under the Information Technology Act 2000. Class 2 DSCs were withdrawn by CCA effective 1-Jan-2021. The DSC is used to sign INC-32, INC-33, INC-34, INC-9 and AGILE-PRO-S electronically. Mismatch between DSC PAN/name and DIN PAN/name is a leading cause of rejection.
Section 139(6) requires the Board to appoint the first auditor within 30 days of incorporation. If the Board fails, the members shall appoint within 90 days at an extraordinary general meeting. The first auditor holds office till the conclusion of the first AGM. ADT-1 intimation to the Registrar for first auditor is not mandatory under Rule 4(2) but is filed as a matter of best practice.
Yes — we handle Pvt Ltd Company Registration for individuals and businesses across Villivakkam (PIN 600049) and nearby Korattur. The work is done end-to-end by our own team, with documents collected online over WhatsApp or email and in-person meetings available at our Maduravoyal and Nerkundram offices. Call 9566-068-468 to begin.
Stamp duty is a State subject and varies by State of registered office. For Tamil Nadu, stamp duty on MOA is ₹200 (fixed) and on AOA is computed at 0.15% of authorised capital, minimum ₹200 maximum ₹50,000 under the Indian Stamp Act 1899 as adapted to Tamil Nadu. SPICe+ collects the stamp duty along with filing fees on the MCA portal and remits it to the State. Incorrect stamp duty makes the documents inadmissible in evidence under Section 35 of the Stamp Act.
Yes. Section 12(9) inserted by the Companies (Amendment) Act 2019 empowers the Registrar to physically verify the registered office. If the office is not capable of receiving communications the Registrar may initiate action under Section 248(1)(d) for striking off. INC-22A (ACTIVE — Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) was a one-time KYC of registered offices of companies incorporated on or before 31-Dec-2017 and is no longer the recurring filing for new incorporations.
Yes. We do not disappear after filing — Villivakkam clients can come back to us for follow-up questions, notices or renewals tied to their Pvt Ltd Company Registration. Ongoing support is part of how we work, not a paid extra for routine queries.
The registered office obligation springs from Section 12. A company must hold an address able to acknowledge correspondence either when it commences operations or by the thirtieth day after the certificate is issued, taking the earlier of the two milestones. Furnishing the address inside SPICe+ at the outset removes any need for a separate INC-22 intimation. Where the founders prefer to defer the address declaration, INC-22 with proof must be lodged inside the thirty-day window. Acceptable proof typically combines a current utility bill, the lease deed or title document, and a written consent from the premises owner.
Section 61(1)(d) authorises a company to subdivide its shares into shares of smaller denomination provided the proportion of paid-up to unpaid amount is preserved. The Board passes a resolution and members approve by ordinary resolution. SH-7 is filed with the Registrar within 30 days. Subdivision is commonly used pre-investment to bring nominal value to ₹10 or ₹1 per share for investor-friendly capitalisation tables.
Yes. Villivakkam has an active base of retail and allied businesses, and we regularly handle Pvt Ltd for exactly these kinds of clients. We tailor the approach to your line of work rather than applying a one-size template.
SPICe+ Part A is dedicated to name reservation, allowing two proposed names with one resubmission opportunity at a fee of one thousand rupees. The reserved name remains valid for 20 days from approval, within which Part B must be filed. Part B is the integrated incorporation form covering DIN allotment for first-time directors, mandatory PAN and TAN, EPFO and ESIC numbers through the linked AGILE-PRO-S form, optional GSTIN, and bank account opening at an empanelled bank. Stamp duty on MoA and AoA is paid through the same submission. The certificate of incorporation typically issues within 7 to 10 working days of clean Part B submission.
No. The Companies (Amendment) Act 2015 omitted the earlier ₹1,00,000 minimum paid-up capital requirement effective 29-May-2015. A private company can today be incorporated with any paid-up capital agreed among the subscribers — the authorised capital declared in the MOA together with the subscription clause determines initial issue. Stamp duty in most States is computed on authorised capital irrespective of paid-up.
Section 73(2) prohibits a private company from accepting deposits from persons other than its members, directors and their relatives without complying with the conditions of Section 73(2). Money received from a director or relative of a director must be accompanied by a declaration that the amount is not from borrowed funds (Rule 2(1)(c)(viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014). Contravention attracts Section 76A — fine ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore and prosecution.
Section 4(1) prescribes that the MOA contain the Name Clause, Registered Office (State) Clause, Object Clause (main and ancillary objects), Liability Clause, Capital Clause and Subscription Clause. INC-33 is the electronic form of the MOA where the company adopts one of Tables A to E of Schedule I depending on whether limited by shares or by guarantee, public or private. Subscribers sign INC-33 with their DSC inside SPICe+.
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