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How many shareholders are required to incorporate a private limited company?
How many directors are required in a private limited company?
What are the requirements to be a Director?
What is the capital required to start a private limited company?
Is an office required for starting a Private Limited Company?
Do you have to be present in person to incorporate a Private Limited Company?
What are the documents required for registration?
How long will it take to incorporate a Company in India?
Can a company be incorporated quickly?
What is a Digital Signature Certificate?
What is Director Identification Number?
How long is the registration of the Company valid for?
What are the statutory compliances required for a Private Limited Company?
Can a Foreign National or an NRI be a Director in a Private Limited Company?
Can a Foreign National or an NRI hold shares of a Private Limited Company?
Can a Foreign Company or a Foreign Corporation hold shares of a Private Limited Company?
Can a Foreign Parent Company incorporate a Subsidiary in India?
What are the Steps required for incorporating a private limited company in India?
What are the other requirements for starting business in India?
Private Limited Company is the most popular form of business entity among foreign investors, including USA investors, to form a subsidiary, a joint venture or 100% owned company in India.
To incorporate a private limited company, a minimum of two shareholders are required. A minimum of two shareholders and a maximum of up to 200 shareholders are allowed in a private limited company. The shareholders could be natural persons or companies, including foreign companies.
A private limited company must have a minimum of two Directors and can have up to a maximum of fifteen Directors.
The Director needs to be over 18 years of age and must be a natural person. There are no limitations in terms of citizenship or residency. Therefore, foreign nationals can be directors in a Indian Private Limited Company.
Minimum authorized capital of Indian Rupees 100,000 (US $ 2250 approximately) is required to form a private company in India. There is no upper limit.
An address in India where the registered office of the Company will be situated is required. The premises can be a commercial / industrial / residential where communication from the MCA will be received.
No, you will not have to be present in India for registering of a Private Limited Company.
Identity proof and address proof is mandatory for all the proposed Directors of the Company. PAN Card is mandatory for Indian Nationals. In addition, the landlord of the registered office premises must provide a No Objection Certificate for having the registered office in his/her premises and must submit his/her identity proof and address proof. Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association and other documents are prepared by us.
We can incorporate a Private Limited Company in India from 2 to 6 weeks. The time taken for registration will depend on submission of relevant documents by the client and speed of Government Approvals. To ensure speedy registration, please choose a unique name for your Company and ensure you have all the required documents prior to starting the registration process.
Yes, the process can be expedited if all the paperwork is signed and authenticated faster, and the proposed name of the Private Limited Company is very unique. Names that are similar to an existing private limited company / limited liability partnership / trademark can be rejected and additional time will be required for resubmission of names.
A Digital Signature establishes the identity of the sender or signee electronically while filing documents through the Internet. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) mandates that the Directors sign some of the application documents using their Digital Signature. Hence, a Digital Signature is required for all Directors of a proposed Company.
Director Identification Number is a unique identification number assigned to all existing and proposed Directors of a Company. It is mandatory for all present or proposed Directors to have a Director Identification Number. Director Identification Number never expires and a person can have only one Director Identification Number.
Once a Company is incorporated, it will be active and in-existence as long as the annual compliances are met with regularly. In case, annual compliances are not complied with, the Company will become a Dormant Company and maybe struck off from the register after a period of time. A struck-off Company can be revived for a period of up to 20 years.
A private limited company must hold a Board Meeting at least once in every 3 months. In addition to the Board Meetings, an Annual General Meeting must be conducted by the Private Limited Company, at east once every year. For details see: Corporate Compliance in India
Yes, a Foreign National or an NRI can be a Director in a Private Limited Company in India after obtaining Director Identification Number. However, at least one Director on the Board of Directors must be a Resident India.
Yes, a Foreign National or an NRI Foreign Companies can hold shares of a Private Limited Company subject to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Guidelines.
Yes, Foreign Companies can hold shares of a Private Limited Company in India subject to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Guidelines. Please see the FDI Guidelines for various sectors.
Yes, Foreign parent or holding Companies, including USA parent companies, can incorporate a subsidiary, as a 100% owned Private Limited Company in India subject to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Guidelines. Please see the FDI Guidelines for various sectors.
100% Foreign Direct Investment is allowed in India in many of the industries under the Automatic Route. There are called RBI Approvals - if the percentage allowed for various Sectors is met. However, an application for approval is required for automatic approvals.
Special Permission - FIPB Approvals - could be obtained to invest over and above the regular percentage allowed for various Sectors.
For Steps involved see: Steps for Forming Private Limited Company in India
Besides incorporation there are many other formalities in establishing a business in India. For other requirements for establishing business in India, see: Other Steps to Establish Business in India.
Foreign Investors Establishing Business in IndiaForeign investors planning to incorporate in India are required to seek governmental approval before investing in India. Some approvals are automatic, - RBI Approvals - though application is required for those approvals. Special Permission - FIPB Approvals - could be obtained to invest over and above the regular percentage allowed. |
What is a trademark?
Are trademark searches required before filing? If so, how can trademark search be done in India?
What are the types of trademarks that can be registered?
What can be registered as trademark?
Who can apply for trademark?
How can a foreigner register a trademark in India?
What information and documentation must be submitted in a trademark registration application?
Who can use a trademark?
What are the legal requirements for registering a trademark in India?
What is the duration of a trademark in India?
What is covered under trademarks?
What is the function of a trademark?
How should I select a trademark?
What international trademark conventions and treaties are applicable in India?
What are the benefits of registering a trademark?
What are the remedies for infringement of a trademark and passing-off
How to apply for registration of a trademark in respect of particular goods or services?
What is the purpose of registering a trademark?
Who benefits from trademark registration?
What does the register of trademark contain?
Can any corrections be made in the application, or the register of trademarks?
Can a registered trademark be removed from the register?
Can I apply for a trademark in black & white, as well as in color?
What recourse do I have if a competitor has already registered my mark in India?
Who can use the ® symbol in India?
When can the ™ symbol be used in India?
What are the penalties for infringement of trademark in India?
Can a foreign company sell its products or services in India before registering trademark in India?
Can a foreign company file a single application for more than one goods or services in India?
What are the major Trademark Laws and Treaties in India?
What is the procedure for trademark filing and other formalities?
What is the new trademark law in India?
What are the main features of the new Trademark law in India?
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