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7 min read|Updated: Mar 23, 2026|Published: May 5, 2023 As an entrepreneur, you decided to form and run a company now the first step in deciding the structure of the company and the start of the process of Company Registration in India, the majority of entrepreneur has a dilemma as for how to choose between Pvt Ltd vs OPC vs proprietorship vs LLP, in this article, we discuss the best company registration option, in this article we find out how to register a company in India How to register a company in India How to register a company in India? Types of Companies that can be registered Types of Companies that can be registered Sole Proprietary ( Individual Business) HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) Partnership Firm LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) Limited Company Registration OPC Private Limited ( One Person Company Private Limited) Private Limited Company ( Pvt Ltd) (PLC Registration) Public Limited Company Nidhi Company Foreign Company Sole Proprietor – If you are an individual want to run the company in your own name and manage the whole business in own name Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) – The members of a family can start a HUFm its not a separate legal entity, but only has a separate PAN used only for Tax Planning Partnership Firm – Two or more person join to form a partnership, share profits, it has unlimited liability and is not a sperate legal entity Private Limited Company (PLC) – A company denotes an association of like-minded persons formed for the purpose of carrying on some business or undertaking, A company is a corporate body and a legal person having status and personality distinct and separate from the members constituting it, you can be the Director of the company and you add shareholders in your company.
What is MoA & AoA in the process of registering a private limited company?
MoA refers to Memorandum of Association, AoA refers to Articles of Association, understanding this very critical for all entrepreneurs as this documents would be the base under which the company is formed, click on the link above to understand the process
What are the documents required for Company Registration?
For Company Registration the directors need to submit their KYC ( Know your Customer) Norms, that is Proof of Identity, Address Proof, Residential Proof, click on the above link to know the full documents required for company registration
Steps Involved in Company Registration?
Company formation involves a series of steps and procedures to complied, a detailed guide is provided in the link mentioned above
What is the Cost Involved for Private Limited Company Registration?
Private Limited Company Registration ( PLC Registration) cost depends on the authorized capital and the state in which in its registered as Stamp Duty wary from State to state, for detailed pricing click on the link provided above
How to Register a Foreign Company in India?
Foreign Company Registration requires a complete understanding of FDI policy in India , RBI approvals and other related approval, click on the above link to understand the full process.
How to Register a Company in India as an LLP
LLP Registration (Limited Liability Partnership)
LLP ACT 2008 governs the process of registration and, which lays down the procedure for registering and managing a company and its affairs, Ministry of corporate affairs through www.mca.gov.in which is its E-Portal manages the compliance under the companies act and all company formation related formalities must have done through this e portal
This structure is most suited for entrepreneurs who do not want to raise capital from investors this is suitable for small scall business
Features of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- It has a separate legal entity just like companies
- The liability of each partner is limited to the contribution made by partner
- The cost of forming an LLP is low
- Less compliance and regulations
- No requirement of minimum capital contribution
The minimum number of partners to incorporate an LLP is 2. Maximum partners to restricted to 200 Partners
There should be minimum two designated partners who shall be individuals, and at least one of them should be resident in India.
If you want to start your business with Limited Liability Partnership, then you must get it registered under the Limited liability Partnership Act, 2008.
Steps Involved In LLP Registration
Step1: Obtain DSC & Apply for the name in LLP Form 1
Step2: Post name approval, Apply for LLP Form 2
Step3: Drafting LLP Agreement and submit in LLP Form 3 & 4(Form use for LLP Registration)
Step4: PAN and TAN Application after obtaining a certificate of incorporation
Now that you have understood the Steps involved, we will get into the intricate details of about LLP Registration and its procedures
Steps Involved in LLP Registration?
LLP Formation involves a series of steps and procedures to complied, a detailed guide is provided in the link mentioned above
What is the Cost Involved for LLP Registration?
LLP cost depends on the authorized capital contributed in the limited liability partnership and for detailed pricing click on the link provided above
Sole Proprietorship (GST Registration/MSME ( Udyog Aadhar Registration)
To Register a proprietor business an entrepreneur can register under GST or apply for MSME registration (Udyog Aadhar)
GST Registration is applicable only when you cross an annual turnover of Rs.20 Lakhs, per annum for providing service or trading in goods or even for manufacturing for complete registration process check our blog
What is GST Registration?
GST refers to Goods and Service Tax, registration under GST is mandatory for sole proprietors to open a current account as the majority of banks insist on GST registration for opening Sole proprietor account, click on the above link to under the process of GST Registration
What is the cost involved for GST Registration?
GST Registration starts from Rs.1200/- for a detailed complete guide on the pricing click on the link above.
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