Question 1

Should I register a Private Limited Company, LLP, or OPC?

Accepted Answer

Choose a Private Limited Company if you plan to raise funding or bring in investors — it's the structure VCs and angels expect, and it qualifies for the 22% concessional tax. Choose an LLP if you run a professional or service firm and want lighter compliance with limited liability. Choose an OPC if you're a solo founder who wants a corporate shell with a single owner. Tell me your plans on WhatsApp and I'll recommend the right fit.

Question 2

How long does incorporation take?

Accepted Answer

Typically 7–14 working days end-to-end, assuming documents are clean. With no name-approval or attachment issues it can be as quick as 5–10 days. Most delays come from name rejections, incorrect address proof, or Aadhaar-OTP mismatches — all of which I screen for before filing.

Question 3

What is SPICe+ and what does it cover?

Accepted Answer

SPICe+ (form INC-32) is the MCA's single integrated incorporation form. In one workflow it handles name reservation, Director Identification Number (DIN), the company's PAN and TAN, a bank account, and GST/EPFO/ESIC/Professional-Tax registration through the linked AGILE-PRO-S form. It replaces what used to be several separate applications.

Question 4

What's included in your all-inclusive quote?

Accepted Answer

Everything needed to get you a working company: Class-3 Digital Signature for each director, DIN, name approval, drafting of the MOA and AOA, the SPICe+ filing, the Certificate of Incorporation (with CIN), company PAN and TAN, and a current bank account. I also set up your first post-incorporation compliances so you start clean.

Question 5

What's the minimum number of directors, shareholders, and capital?

Accepted Answer

A Private Limited Company needs at least 2 directors and 2 shareholders (max 200 shareholders). An OPC needs 1 director and 1 nominee. An LLP needs at least 2 designated partners. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement — you can start with any amount, and the MCA charges no incorporation fee up to ₹15 lakh of authorised capital.

Question 6

What does it actually cost?

Accepted Answer

Cost has four parts: MCA government fees (which scale with authorised capital and are nil up to ₹15 lakh), state stamp duty on the MOA/AOA (varies by state — Karnataka is relatively low), Class-3 DSC for each director, and the professional fee for drafting and filing. A clean Pvt Ltd in Karnataka usually lands in a modest band; I quote the full figure up front so there are no surprises.

Question 7

What compliances must I complete after incorporation?

Accepted Answer

Several, with hard deadlines: appoint your first auditor within 30 days, file INC-20A (declaration of commencement of business) within 180 days after depositing the subscription money — you cannot legally start operations or borrow until this is filed — and confirm the registered office within 30 days. After that come annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), the company's income-tax return (ITR-6), and Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC). I can manage all of these for you.

Question 8

What are the tax advantages of a company?

Accepted Answer

A domestic company can opt for the Section 115BAA regime — a 22% base rate (about 25.17% effective with surcharge and cess) — versus the up-to-30% slabs an individual proprietor faces. Companies also allow cleaner expense deduction and director remuneration planning. Pvt Ltd companies and LLPs are also eligible for Startup India recognition and its tax holiday benefits.

Question 9

Can NRIs or foreign nationals be directors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. At least one director must be resident in India (present in India for 182+ days in the prior year), but the others can be NRIs or foreign nationals. Foreign directors' documents must be notarised or apostilled, and their DSC is registered on the MCA portal. I'll guide you through the extra steps.

Question 10

Can I use my home address as the registered office?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A residential address is perfectly valid as a registered office. You'll need a recent utility bill (under 2 months old) and, if you don't own the place, a rent agreement plus a No-Objection Certificate from the owner.

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