Private Limited Company registration (PLC registration) is a popular way to start a business in India. It offers benefits like limited liability protection to founders, separate legal existence, better credibility, and ease in raising external funds. Hence, Startups and progressive businesses, with higher risk and growth aspirations, prefer a company structure. It is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) under the Companies Act, 2013.
Both PAN and Aadhaar Card of all Indian Shareholders and Directors
Either Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License of the Shareholders and Directors.
Copy of the latest Telephone Bill, Electricity Bill, or Bank Account Statement of the Shareholders and Directors
Latest passport size photographs of all the Shareholders and Directors
Either the latest Utility Bill (Electricity, Telephone, Gas, Water) or Property Tax Bill of the registered office address. Rent agreement and NOC from the owner in case of rented property
By registering as a PLC in India, owners can limit their liabilities to their capital contribution commitment. Their personal assets are protected from any major loss or debt in the business, unlike Partnership and Proprietorship firms.
The company enjoys a separate legal existence from the owners. It can enter into contracts, own assets, and sue third parties in its own name. As a distinct entity, it has a perpetual existence even beyond the lifetime of its members.
While the shareholders are the owners of the business, the management decisions are made by the directors of the company. This helps the business to benefit from professional management without diluting ownership for the promoters and shareholders.
Being a highly compliant structure, banks prefer to issue loans to Companies and LLPs. Pvt Ltd Company offers key advantages like ease in ownership transfer and limited liability protection for owners. Investors like VCs & HNIs choose to invest in Pvt Ltd companies.