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.
India's most popular corporate vehicle for startups, family businesses, and professional services — SPICe+ Part A name reservation and Part B incorporation with PAN / TAN / GST / EPF / ESIC linkage.
Tax-efficient hybrid vehicle — Form FiLLiP incorporation, LLP agreement registration, partner DSC / DPIN, ideal for professional services, investment holding, and family offices.
Solo-founder corporate vehicle under Sec 2(62) — single-member structure with limited liability, nominee mandatory, conversion to Pvt Ltd on threshold crossing.
Mid-to-large Indian companies and IPO-bound entities — Sec 3 incorporation, MOA / AOA, minimum 7 members & 3 directors, SEBI ICDR-aligned constitution.
Charitable / not-for-profit company under Sec 8 — SPICe+ filing with Sec 8 licence, MOA aligned with charitable objects, and downstream Sec 12AB / 80G / FCRA stack.
Foreign companies establishing in India — Branch Office (BO), Liaison Office (LO), Project Office (PO) under FEMA Master Direction, and Indian subsidiary as Pvt Ltd / WOS.
Online name reservation through SPICe+ Part A on the MCA V3 portal — checks for similarity, identical match, and trademark conflict; reserves name for 20 days.
Single integrated form (INC-32) — combines incorporation, DIN allotment, PAN / TAN, GST, EPF / ESIC, professional tax (Maharashtra / Karnataka / WB), and bank account through AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35).
Every company must have a registered office within 30 days of incorporation. Office change within city — Form INC-22; outside city same state — Sec 13(7) / INC-23; inter-state — Sec 13(4) / INC-23 / INC-28.
MOA can be altered by special resolution — name change (also requires CG approval & INC-24), object clause change, registered office state change (RD approval), and authorised capital alteration.
AOA can be altered by special resolution — typically for change in management, voting rights, transfer restrictions, ESOP framework, or alignment with Shareholders' Agreement (SHA).
Director appointment under Sec 152 (Form DIR-12 + DIR-2 / DIR-8), resignation under Sec 168 (DIR-11 by director / DIR-12 by company), removal under Sec 169 (special notice + special resolution).
Increase / consolidation / sub-division / cancellation of authorised capital — Form SH-7 within 30 days, special / ordinary resolution as applicable, and stamp-duty implications.
Sec 89 / 90 — declaration of significant beneficial owner (SBO) above 10% threshold; BEN-1 declaration by SBO, BEN-2 filing by company, and BEN-3 register maintenance.
End-to-end Pvt Ltd setup via SPICe+ — name reservation, MOA / AOA drafting, DSC / DIN, AGILE-PRO-S (PAN / TAN / GST / EPF / ESIC / Bank), and DPIIT Startup India tag.
Form FiLLiP LLP incorporation, LLP agreement (Form 3), Pvt Ltd → LLP under Sec 47(xiiib), LLP → Pvt Ltd transition, partner KYC, and DPIN allotment.
One Person Company SPICe+ filing with nominee declaration; Public Ltd setup with minimum 7 members / 3 directors; OPC ↔ Pvt Ltd conversion on threshold crossing.
Sec 8 charitable company setup — INC-12 licence application, MOA aligned with charitable objects, founder profile, and downstream Sec 12AB / 80G / FCRA / Form CSR-1 stack.
Foreign company India setup — RBI Branch / Liaison / Project Office approvals, Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Form FC-1 / FC-3 / FC-4 ROC filings, and FEMA NDI Rules.
Company name change — Sec 4 name availability, special resolution, MGT-14 filing, INC-24 application, CG approval, fresh CIN, and downstream PAN / GST / bank updates.
Office change — within city (INC-22), outside city same state (INC-23 + Sec 13(7)), inter-state (INC-23 + INC-26 advt + RD approval + INC-28), with bank / GST / IT updates.
Object clause expansion / change, AOA refresh on PE funding (drag / tag / ROFR / observer rights / ESOP), SHA-aligned amendments, and MGT-14 filing.
Authorised capital increase (SH-7), share allotment (PAS-3), private placement (PAS-4 / PAS-5), rights / bonus issue, sweat equity, ESOP grants, and stamp-duty calc.
Director appointment / resignation / removal (DIR-12 / DIR-11), KMP appointment (CFO / CS / WTD), DIN-3 KYC, ID independence declaration, and IICA databank registration.
Annual recurring filings — BEN-2 (SBO), DPT-3 (deposits), MSME-1 (half-yearly MSME outstanding), DIR-3 KYC (every director annually), and ROC compliance calendar.
Pvt Ltd ↔ LLP, OPC ↔ Pvt Ltd, Pvt ↔ Public Ltd, Trust ↔ Sec 8 conversions, reverse-flip from offshore (e.g., Delaware to India), and re-domiciliation structuring.
Founder ready to launch — entity-type selection (Pvt / LLP / OPC), name reservation, MOA / AOA, AGILE-PRO-S linkage, DPIIT Startup India tag, and bank account.
SHA / SSA covenants on AOA changes, ESOP pool, observer rights, drag / tag / ROFR, dividend rights — coordinated AOA refresh and capital structuring.
Pvt Ltd → Public Ltd conversion, board reconstitution, ID induction, capital alignment, and SEBI ICDR / LODR-aligned MOA / AOA refresh.
Office relocation — within city / outside city / inter-state — INC-22 / INC-23 / INC-26 filings with bank, GST, professional tax, and licence updates.
Strategic name change — Sec 13 process, INC-24, CG approval, fresh CIN; ripple updates to PAN, GST, bank, customs (IEC), trademarks.
Director resignation, founder exit, KMP change — DIR-11 / DIR-12 filings, removal under Sec 169, special-notice procedure, and disclosure obligations.
Capital increase, allotment, rights / bonus, share split / consolidation — SH-7 filings, PAS-3, stamp duty, and pre-issue / post-issue reconciliation.
MNC India setup — Branch / Liaison / Project Office, WOS, FEMA NDI / FDI route, ROC FC-1 / FC-3 / FC-4 filings, and bank / RBI compliance.
Entity-type selection, name strategy, founder / shareholding plan, and downstream tax / FEMA / IP / labour-law alignment.
KYC collection, DSC issuance, DIN application (for non-DIN holders), MOA / AOA drafting, and SHA / shareholding workings.
Online filing on MCA V3 portal — SPICe+ Part A / Part B / AGILE-PRO-S, FiLLiP for LLP, INC-12 for Sec 8, with linked PAN / GST / bank.
Certificate of Incorporation (CoI), CIN, PAN, TAN, GSTIN, bank account, downstream registrations (Udyam, IEC, Shop & Establishment, Trade Licence).
Compliance calendar — DIR-3 KYC, BEN-2, DPT-3, MSME-1, MGT-7 / AOC-4, board / AGM minutes, and event-based filings (DIR-12 / SH-7 / INC-22).
Partner with our incorporation specialists for end-to-end Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC / Sec 8 / Public Ltd setup, foreign company entry, registered office shifts, name / capital changes, director / KMP filings, and entity conversions for FY 2026–27.
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