Register Your Company.

Yes, absolutely. The same person can be both a director and a shareholder. In most Pvt Ltd companies, the 2 founding directors are also the shareholders. You need a minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders, but all 2 can be the same people.

With QwikFilings, the entire process takes 5–7 working days from the date we receive all documents. This includes DSC (1–2 days), DIN (1 day), name approval (1–2 days), and SPICe+ filing (2–3 days). Delays usually happen only if MCA raises queries or documents are incomplete.

Yes, you can use your home address as the registered office of the company. There's no requirement for a commercial office. You'll need a utility bill (electricity/water) in the property owner's name and an NOC from the owner (we provide the format).

SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) is MCA's integrated incorporation form. One filing gets you: Certificate of Incorporation (CIN), PAN, TAN, GSTIN (optional), EPFO registration, ESIC registration, and a professional tax registration (in applicable states). It replaced the old 6-form process.

Yes. NRIs and foreign nationals can be directors and shareholders. However, at least one director must be an Indian resident (someone who has stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous financial year). The NRI/foreign director will need a valid passport and DSC obtained through foreign CA attestation.

Annual compliance costs include: ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1), income tax return, audit fees, and GST return filing if applicable. For a small startup with no revenue, expect ₹15,000–₹25,000/year in professional fees. Our annual compliance packages start at ₹2,999/month.

Authorized capital is the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue (defined in MOA). Paid-up capital is the amount actually paid by shareholders. Example: Authorized capital of ₹10 lakh means the company can issue shares up to ₹10 lakh. If founders invest ₹1 lakh, that's the paid-up capital. Stamp duty is charged on authorized capital.

Yes. A sole proprietorship can be converted by incorporating a new Pvt Ltd and transferring the business. An LLP can be converted to a Pvt Ltd under Section 366 of the Companies Act — this preserves PAN, contracts, and legal continuity. We handle both types of conversions.

GST registration is mandatory if: your annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special category states), you do inter-state business, you sell on e-commerce platforms, or you want to claim input tax credit. SPICe+ allows GSTIN application during incorporation itself.

Non-compliance has serious consequences: Late filing penalty of ₹100/day per form (can add up to lakhs), directors can be disqualified (DIN deactivated under Section 164), the company can be struck off by ROC, and directors may face prosecution. This is why we strongly recommend an annual compliance package.

DPIIT-recognized startups get: 3-year income tax exemption (Section 80-IAC), angel tax exemption (Section 56(2)(viib)), self-certification under 6 labor laws and 3 environmental laws, fast-track patent examination at 80% fee reduction, and access to government tenders without prior experience. Eligibility: company must be less than 10 years old and turnover below ₹100 crore.