In order to start a firm or a company in India, the Founders or Directors must be involved in the 'legal game.' The first and most important step in forming a company is to gather all of the necessary documents for company registration in India. All of your efforts will be of no use if you make a mistake in the documentation required for new company registration in India. There are numerous legal processes that must be completed in order to register a business. In this article, we have included the most necessary documents that will assist you with the company registration procedure in India.

Before submitting the documents required for company registration in India, one must choose the suitable company structure for their firm. The company structure should be properly chosen by the business owner in order for the company to operate efficiently and accomplish the required profitability targets.

Different Business Structures In India

• One Person Company (OPC)

If there is only one founder/owner of the company, an OPC will be the best option for company registration. By registering for OPC, the sole proprietor can become a part of the corporate framework and continue his business. A DIN, DSC, PAN Card, address proof, ID proof of the both Directors and Shareholders, as well as the company's address proof and a rent agreement (If any) are all required for the establishment of a One Person Company.

• Limited Liability Partnership

A Limited Liability Partnership is a business structure that gives its partners limited liability. This business structure is considered a corporate body by the law. The statute of 2008 gave these company entities the authority to govern their own affairs. Address proof of office and partners, DSC, and ID proof of partners are all essential documentation for LLP registration.

• Private Limited Company

A company is treated by the law as a separate legal entity from its founders.A private limited company should have at least two directors and shareholders at the time of incorporation. In a Private Limited Company, every individual is considered an employee. DIN, DSC, PAN Card, address evidence, residence proof, Memorandum of Association, and Articles of Association are all essential documents for forming a Private Limited Company.

• Public Limited Company

A Public Limited Company under Company Act 2013 is a company that has limited liability and offers shares to the general public. Its stock can be acquired by anyone, either privately through (IPO) initial public offering or via trades on the stock market. The documents for registering a Public Limited Company include identity proof, address proof, and PAN Card of all Directors and shareholders, DIN, DSC, Utility Bill, NOC from the landlord, Memorandum of Association, and Articles of Association.

After selecting the right company structure, one can proceed with the documentation process further

Documents required during company registration in India can be classified into two categories

1.Documents required for DSC registration

2.For registering of Company

Documents required for DSC registration 

• Identity Proof (Voter Card / Passport / Driving licence)

• PAN (Softcopy)

• Address proof (Softcopy) including (Bank Statement/ Electricity / telephone / mobile bill) not older than 2 months

• Photo (Softcopy)

For registering of Company

Identity proof of the directors and shareholders

•  (Voter Card / Passport / Driving licence)

Residential Proof :

• Address proof (Softcopy) including (Bank Statement/ Electricity / telephone / mobile bill) not older than 2 months

Please make note of the fact that in case the document pertains to foreign nationals the document must be apostilled by the concerned authority.
 

Documents required for the office address registration

The following document will be required as proof of Address in case the registered office will be in rented property

• Scanned copy of rent agreement or lease deed
• Scanned copy of utility bill (Electricity / telephone / gas bill) not older than 2 months.
• Scanned copy of NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the landlord
• Scanned copy of Aadhaar Card and PAN Card of the landlord

The following document will be required as proof of Address in case the registered office will be in own property

• Scanned copy of property papers;
• Scanned copy of any utility bill (Electricity/telephone / gas bill) not older than 2 months.
• Scanned copy of NOC (No Objection Certificate)
• Scanned copy of Property Deed of Sale Deed.

Conclusion

These are all the essential documents required for company registration in India. All new Directors and Founders should issue these documents in order to successfully register their companies in India.Online Legal India helps you throughout the process, to make your company registration seamless and easy at a very affordable range of price.