Looking for Help with Business Registration

Hi Ravi,

Great to hear you're starting a business — congratulations! 🎉 Getting the registration right from the beginning is a smart move. Here's a simple overview to guide you through the business registration process in India, assuming that's your location. (Let me know if you're based elsewhere.)

🔹 Step-by-Step Guide to Business Registration

1. Choose Your Business Structure

This determines tax, liability, and compliance needs. Common types:

• Sole Proprietorship (simple, low-cost, but no limited liability)

• Partnership Firm (shared responsibility, needs a deed)

• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) (limited liability + flexibility)

• Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) (suitable for growth, investors, more compliance)

• One Person Company (OPC) (for solo entrepreneurs wanting limited liability)

2. Register Your Business Name

• For Sole Proprietorships, register a trade name via GST or local municipal license.

• For LLP/Company, name reservation through MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) using RUN (Reserve Unique Name).

3. Get Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Required for directors/partners to sign documents digitally — apply through certified agencies like eMudhra, Sify, etc.

4. Director Identification Number (DIN) / Partner Designation

• Required for directors/partners in a company or LLP.

• Can be applied during company registration via SPICe+ form.

5. Register with MCA (for LLP, Pvt Ltd, OPC)

• File incorporation via SPICe+ on MCA portal

• Required documents:

  • PAN, Aadhaar of directors/partners

  • Proof of registered office (rent agreement, utility bill)

  • MOA (Memorandum of Association) & AOA (Articles of Association)

6. Apply for PAN, TAN, and GST

• PAN & TAN come as part of company registration (SPICe+).

• GST Registration (if turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh or dealing in inter-state trade).

7. Open a Bank Account

Open a current account in your business name using:

• Incorporation Certificate

• PAN

• Address proof

• GST certificate (if applicable)

8. Other Registrations (if applicable)

• Shop & Establishment License (state-specific, needed for office premises)

• Professional Tax, ESIC, PF (if hiring employees)

• Import Export Code (IEC) for import/export business

🔹 Need Help?

If you're looking for professional support, you can approach:

• Company Secretaries (CS) or Chartered Accountants (CAs) for compliance + registration

• Online service providers like:

  • Vakilsearch

  • IndiaFilings

  • ClearTax

  • LegalRaasta