Pvt Ltd Registration in JNPT, Navi Mumbai

Last updated: 15 Oct 2026

JNPT: the local picture for Pvt Ltd Registration

This page covers Nhava Sheva, home to Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest container port. JNPT lies in Raigad district, Maharashtra. Its business mix is typical of a transport, warehousing and logistics area. Nearby areas we also serve include Trombay, Uran, Karanja and Mahul. We serve clients in JNPT from our Mumbai office at Goregaon West, with meetings there or by video. Logistics start-ups here usually need an Importer-Exporter Code and GST registration immediately after incorporation. Companies with a registered office in JNPT come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai-II, at Navi Mumbai — set up from 16 February 2026 for Thane, Palghar, Raigad and five other districts.

What is a private limited company?

A private limited company is a separate legal entity with limited liability, at least two directors and two shareholders (up to 200). It is the usual choice for businesses planning to raise equity or offer ESOPs.

What are the requirements?

A private limited company needs at least two directors and two members (one person can be both), with at least one director who has stayed in India for 182 days or more in the financial year (section 149(3)). There is no minimum paid-up capital. Stamp duty on the memorandum and articles is paid at Maharashtra rates, computed by the MCA portal on the authorised capital chosen.

What must the new company do in its first year?

Open the bank account and receive subscription money, file INC-20A within 180 days, appoint the first auditor within 30 days, issue share certificates within 60 days, hold the first board meeting within 30 days and four board meetings in the year (or two, if it is a small company), and hold the first AGM within nine months of the year-end.

Full details of a private limited company, including the law, the process and our method: https://virtualauditor.in/private-limited-company-registration

What you get from Virtual Auditor in JNPT

  • Bank account and EPFO/ESIC registration
  • First-year compliance calendar
  • Name check and approval

Documents to keep ready

  • PAN and Aadhaar of each director and shareholder
  • Passport for foreign nationals (notarised or apostilled)
  • Registered-office utility bill and no-objection letter

Indicative Fee Structure

ServiceFee
Private limited company incorporation (professional fees; government fees and stamp duty extra)From ₹8,999
ConsultationComplimentary 30 minutes

*Prices are indicative and exclude government fees and taxes. Actual fees depend on scope and complexity; contact us for a fixed quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum capital?

No minimum paid-up capital is required. You choose the authorised capital, which drives stamp duty and fees.

Must a director be resident in India?

At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more during the financial year.

Which offices deal with a private limited company for a business in JNPT?

Companies with a registered office in JNPT come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai-II, at Navi Mumbai — set up from 16 February 2026 for Thane, Palghar, Raigad and five other districts.

Do you also handle a private limited company for businesses near JNPT?

Yes. We also work with businesses in Trombay, Uran, Karanja, Mahul and Govandi and elsewhere in Navi Mumbai, on the same terms and online.

Do I need to visit your office from JNPT?

No. We serve JNPT from our Mumbai office at Goregaon West, with meetings there or by video. Documents are shared securely online, filings are signed with a digital signature, and meetings are by video or at our office by appointment. Call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in.

JNPT, Navi Mumbai: compliance facts for Pvt Ltd Registration

For a private limited company in JNPT, Navi Mumbai: Companies with a registered office in JNPT come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai-II, at Navi Mumbai — set up from 16 February 2026 for Thane, Palghar, Raigad and five other districts.

Which authorities handle Pvt Ltd Registration for a business in JNPT?

StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
Registrar of CompaniesRegistrar of Companies, Mumbai-II, at Navi Mumbai — set up from 16 February 2026 for Thane, Palghar, Raigad and five other districts
High CourtBombay High Court
Professional tax₹200 a month (₹300 in February) for men earning above ₹10,000 a month, ₹175 between ₹7,501 and ₹10,000; women earning up to ₹25,000 a month are exempt (Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1975)
Shops and establishments lawMaharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017 — registration for 10 or more workers, an intimation below that
Nearest Virtual Auditor officeMumbai office — Workafella, AK Estate, SV Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai

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