Public Limited Company Registration

What is a Public Limited Company? A Public Limited Company can raise capital from the public through stock exchanges. Minimum 3 directors and 7 members; there has been no minimum paid-up capital since the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. Subject to higher compliance than Pvt Ltd — including secretarial audit, SEBI regulations (if listed), and stricter disclosure requirements. Virtual Auditor handles public company incorporation and compliance, including pre-IPO structuring advisory. Quick Answer: Public Limited Company Registration — Public Limited Company registration online. ₹25,000 (professional fees; govt fees extra). Complete incorporation with compliance support. Virtual Auditor, since 2012.

Regulatory Framework

Regulatory basis: Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. SPICe+ (INC-32) for incorporation. PAN/TAN via automatic allotment.

Public Ltd vs Pvt Ltd

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1

Reserve company name (RUN/SPICe+ Part A)

Step 2

Obtain DSC, DIN for minimum 3 directors

Step 3

Draft MOA and AOA (no share transfer restrictions)

Step 4

File SPICe+ with minimum 7 subscribers

Step 5

Receive Certificate of Incorporation

Step 6

Appoint CS if capital >₹5 crore

What You Will Receive

Upon completion, you will receive: Certificate of Incorporation as Public Limited Company, Memorandum and Articles of Association (with public company clauses), PAN and TAN, all statutory registrations, compliance calendar with 50+ due dates (public companies have additional obligations — secretarial audit, quarterly board meetings, annual company secretary appointment, and enhanced disclosure requirements), and corporate governance framework documentation.

Latest Regulatory Updates (FY 2026-27)

This page reflects the Income-tax Act, 2025 (in force from 1 April 2026), the Finance Act, 2026, and the notifications and circulars of CBDT, CBIC, MCA, SEBI and RBI reviewed in November 2026. Virtual Auditor continuously monitors regulatory developments to ensure all advice and filings are current and compliant with the latest provisions.

When This Service Is Not Required

Public Limited Company registration may not be required when: (a) a Private Limited Company meets all current requirements (no public share offering planned), (b) the company will have fewer than 7 shareholders (minimum for public company), (c) the compliance overhead (quarterly board meetings, secretarial audit, enhanced disclosures) is not justified by the business scale, or (d) the company does not plan to list on a stock exchange or accept public deposits. Public companies have significantly higher compliance requirements and costs compared to private companies.

If you are unsure whether your situation requires public limited company registration, contact us for a free preliminary assessment. We will advise you honestly — including telling you if you do not need our services.

Who Needs Public Limited Company Registration?

A public limited company suits (a) businesses that plan to raise capital from the public or list on a stock exchange, (b) groups that need more than 200 shareholders, which a private company cannot have, (c) companies that want freely transferable shares, (d) promoters of NBFCs, Nidhi companies and certain regulated businesses that must be public companies, and (e) large family or joint-venture businesses that want the governance structure of independent directors and committees. It requires at least 7 members and 3 directors.