Company incorporation is the legal foundation of every Indian business — converting an idea into a recognised juridical person under the Companies Act 2013, the LLP Act 2008, or the Indian Partnership Act 1932. Whether you are a founder launching a Private Limited (Pvt Ltd) startup, a professional setting up an LLP for tax-efficient practice, a solo entrepreneur opting for a One Person Company (OPC), an MNC India arm establishing a Public Limited entity for IPO ambition, a non-profit incorporating as a Section 8 Company, or a foreign company opening a Branch / Liaison / Project Office under FEMA — the right entity choice and a clean incorporation process determine years of compliance ease, fundraising velocity, and exit flexibility.
Equally important — and often more complex — are the post-incorporation change events that every active company faces over its lifetime: name change under Sec 13, registered-office shift within and across states under Sec 12, MOA / AOA amendment under Sec 13 / 14, conversion between entity types (Pvt Ltd ↔ Public Ltd, OPC ↔ Pvt Ltd, Pvt Ltd ↔ LLP under Sec 47(xiiib)), share-capital alteration / increase / reduction under Sec 61 / 66, director and KMP appointments / resignations / removals under Sec 152 / 168 / 169, beneficial ownership filings (BEN-1 / BEN-2), DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3 deposit return, MSME-1 half-yearly return, and dozens of routine ROC filings. Our Incorporation & Change Services deliver end-to-end MCA / ROC support — from SPICe+ Part A and Part B incorporation filings, AGILE-PRO-S linkage (PAN / TAN / GST / EPF / ESIC / Bank), through Form INC-22 / INC-24 / INC-26 / MGT-14 / DIR-12 / SH-7 changes, to MOA / AOA drafting, share-capital restructuring, and entity-type conversions.
SPICe+
Single Incorporation Form
AGILE-PRO-S
PAN / GST / EPF / Bank
All Entity Types
Pvt / LLP / OPC / Sec 8
Frameworks & Provisions We Work Under
Companies Act 2013
LLP Act 2008
Sec 7 – Incorporation
Sec 12 – Reg Office
Sec 13 – MOA Change
Sec 14 – AOA Change
Sec 61 / 66 – Capital
Sec 152 / 168 / 169 – Directors
Sec 173 – Board Meetings
SPICe+ INC-32
AGILE-PRO-S INC-35
FEMA – Branch / Liaison
DPIIT Startup India
FCRA / 12AB Linkage
FAQs on Incorporation & Change Services
Which entity type should I choose — Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, or Public Ltd?
The choice depends on funding, tax, governance, and exit plans. Pvt Ltd is best for VC / PE-fundable startups — investor-friendly cap table, ESOP framework, and clean exit / IPO path; minimum 2 directors, 2 shareholders. LLP suits professional services and family / investment-holding entities — pass-through-style taxation, no DDT, lighter compliance; not VC-fundable in practice. OPC is for solo founders wanting limited liability with single-member structure (mandatory nominee), but auto-converts to Pvt Ltd on crossing turnover ₹2 crore or paid-up capital ₹50 lakh thresholds. Public Ltd is for large or IPO-bound entities — minimum 7 members and 3 directors, free transferability of shares, heavier compliance.
What is SPICe+ and AGILE-PRO-S?
SPICe+ (Form INC-32) is the integrated company-incorporation form on the MCA V3 portal — Part A handles name reservation (alternative to RUN), and Part B handles incorporation, DIN allotment, MOA / AOA, and registered-office details. AGILE-PRO-S (Form INC-35) is the linked annexure that simultaneously handles PAN, TAN, GST registration, EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax (in Maharashtra / Karnataka / WB), and the company's bank account opening. Together, SPICe+ and AGILE-PRO-S provide a single-window incorporation experience — eliminating multiple silos and reducing turnaround from weeks to days.
How long does company incorporation take in India?
With clean documentation, typical timelines on the MCA V3 portal: Pvt Ltd / Public Ltd via SPICe+ — 7 to 15 working days, including name reservation, DSC issuance, and ROC scrutiny. LLP via FiLLiP — 7 to 12 working days. OPC via SPICe+ — 7 to 12 working days. Section 8 Company — typically 20 to 30 working days due to additional INC-12 licence application. Foreign Branch / Liaison Office — 8 to 12 weeks owing to RBI / AD bank processing. Delays usually arise from name objections, document deficiencies, KYC mismatches, or registered-office proof issues.
How do I change the registered office of my company?
Under Section 12 of the Companies Act 2013, registered office change procedure depends on the location: (a) Within the same city / town / village — Form INC-22 within 30 days, with board resolution; (b) Outside city / town / village but within the same state and same ROC — Form INC-22 with special resolution under Sec 13(7); (c) Outside city same state but different ROC — RD approval required followed by INC-22 / INC-28; (d) Inter-state shift — special resolution, Form INC-23 application to RD, Form INC-26 newspaper advertisement, RD approval, MGT-14, and finally INC-22 / INC-28 within 30 days of RD order. Each route also requires update with PAN, GST, bank, professional tax, and trade licences.
How do I change my company's name?
Name change under Sections 4, 13, and 14 involves: (1) Reservation of new name via SPICe+ Part A or RUN; (2) Board resolution authorising change and convening EGM; (3) Special resolution at the EGM and filing Form MGT-14 within 30 days; (4) Form INC-24 application to the Central Government (Regional Director) for approval; (5) on approval, fresh Certificate of Incorporation with new CIN issued; (6) downstream updates — PAN, GST, bank, MSME / Udyam, customs IEC, trademarks, contracts, marketing collateral, and stationery. End-to-end timeline: typically 4 to 8 weeks subject to RD bandwidth.
How do I appoint or remove a director?
Appointment under Sec 152: Board / shareholder resolution + DIR-2 consent + DIR-8 disqualification declaration; file Form DIR-12 within 30 days. New director must hold a valid DIN. For Independent Directors, IICA databank registration and proficiency self-assessment is mandatory. Resignation under Sec 168: outgoing director files Form DIR-11 within 30 days; company files Form DIR-12 within 30 days; the resignation is effective from the date received by the company or the date specified by the director, whichever is later. Removal under Sec 169: requires special notice from members holding 1% paid-up share capital or ₹5 lakh+ paid-up share capital, and an ordinary resolution at the general meeting; restricted process for protecting the director's right to be heard.
Can I convert my Pvt Ltd company to LLP or vice versa?
Yes — both directions are statutorily permitted. Pvt Ltd → LLP: under Section 56 of the LLP Act 2008 read with the Third Schedule, with all shareholders becoming partners; tax-neutrality available under Section 47(xiiib) of the Income-tax Act if conditions on turnover (≤ ₹60 lakh for past 3 years), shareholders becoming partners, and 5-year capital-and-profit retention are met. LLP → Pvt Ltd: under Section 366 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Companies (Authorised to Register) Rules, with all partners becoming shareholders; involves Form URC-1 with consent of all partners and creditors. Other conversions — OPC ↔ Pvt Ltd, Pvt Ltd ↔ Public Ltd — are also frequently used as the company scales.
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