Certificate of incorporation

New commencement of business as per 10a, hints to apply for the COI
what are the prescribed documents will be submitted by the company
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This discussion outlines the necessary documents for obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation (COI) for a new business, particularly for companies incorporated after November 1st, 2018, under Section 10A of the Companies Act. It details required documentation from directors and shareholders, including identity and address proofs, consent forms, and DSC applications. Additionally, it specifies company-related documents, authorisations for name/trademark use, and requirements for the registered office address, including owner consent and proof of address.

Documents required for COI are

1. Documents from Directors and Shareholders
A. Identity Proof

1) Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card

2) Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Voter Identity Card

B. Address Proof

1) Telephone Bill / Mobile Bill

2) Electricity Bill / Water Bill

3) Bank Statement /Bank Passbook with latest transaction (Any one of the Document not older than 2 months)

C. Passport size Photographs – 3 each

Notes:

All the Copies of documents must be Self Attested by the applicant.
Telephone Bill / Mobile Bill/Electricity Bill / Bank Account Statement must be in the name of applicant and should not be older than 2 months.
If the documents are not in than English, it should be translated to English.
2. Documents to be Signed by DIRECTORS
1) Consent to Act as Director: Form DIR-2

2) Details for DIN

3) Declaration of DIN (If DIN is allotted already)

3. Documents to be Signed by SHAREHOLDERS
1) Application for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

2) Declaration by Subscribers & Director: INC-9

4. Documents from Company / LLP / Trademark Owner, if any
1) Board Resolution / Formal authorisation for use of Name / Trademark

2) Authorisation for execution Documents from Company / LLP

Note:- These shall be signed by the concerned on their Letter head

5. Registered Office – Address
1) No-Objection letter from the Owner of Address to use the address of the registered office of the Company.

2) Address Proof – In the name of the Owner

Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill (Fixed Line Only), Gas Bill or Water Bill (Not older than 2 months);- To be signed by the of the Owner of Premises
OR

Tax Paid Receipt or Copy of Registered Sale Deed- To be signed by the Shared Office Service provider.

As per section 10 A of the Companies Act 2013, all the Companies that are incorporated on or after 1st November 2018 those who are having the share capital cannot commence the business or exercise the borrowing power unless the declaration is filed by the director of the Company within 180 days from the date of the incorporation by stating that the subscribers to the memorandum have paid the amount for the value of the shares agreed to be subscribed by them on the date of submission of declaration along with the following attachments:

1. Bank statement showing all the credit entries received from the subscribers to the memorandum of association

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