Private Limited Company
The most preferred structure for startups raising capital, hiring with ESOPs, and building enterprise credibility. We handle name approval, DSC, DIN, MOA/AOA drafting, MCA filing, and post-incorporation compliance setup end-to-end.
Why choose Openedze
What you get when our experts handle this end-to-end
Raise institutional capital
Angel investors, VCs, and most Indian funds will only invest in a Private Limited structure with clean cap tables.
Limited liability protection
Founders' personal assets stay shielded from company debts and lawsuits.
Hire with ESOPs
Issue stock options to employees and advisors — only possible in a Private Limited or Public Limited Company.
Higher credibility
Vendors, customers, and large corporates take a Pvt Ltd more seriously than a proprietorship or LLP.
Perpetual existence
The company continues to exist independent of changes in directors or shareholders — a separate legal person.
Easier exit & M&A
Share transfers, secondary sales, and acquisition deals are mechanically cleaner in a Pvt Ltd structure.
What we help with
Name approval (RUN)
We run name availability checks against MCA, trademark, and domain databases, then file the RUN application.
DSC for directors
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates procured for all directors — required for MCA filings.
DIN allotment
Director Identification Numbers obtained for first-time directors as part of the SPICe+ filing.
MOA & AOA drafting
Memorandum and Articles of Association drafted to reflect your business objectives, share capital, and governance.
SPICe+ filing
Integrated MCA form covering incorporation, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, GSTIN (optional), and bank account opening.
Post-incorporation kit
Share certificates, statutory registers, board meeting minutes templates, and a 12-month compliance calendar handed over.
Why founders choose a Private Limited Company
A Private Limited Company is the default structure for any business with ambition — whether you're planning to raise capital, hire a team, or scale into a recognised brand. It's governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
The structure separates the company from its owners legally and financially — directors and shareholders have limited liability, the company can own assets and sign contracts in its own name, and the entity continues to exist regardless of changes in ownership.
Setting it up correctly matters. We've seen founders lose months unwinding badly-drafted MOAs, wrong share structures, and missing compliance registers. Our team has incorporated 5,000+ companies and runs each one through the same checklist — name, DSC, DIN, MOA/AOA, SPICe+, post-incorporation onboarding — so you launch ready to operate, not chasing fixes.
Eligibility & documents
Who should register a Pvt Ltd
- Founders planning to raise external capital (angel, VC, or institutional)
- Teams that want to issue ESOPs to employees and advisors
- Businesses serving B2B / enterprise customers that prefer a company structure
- Founders who want clear separation between personal and business liability
- Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders (can be the same people)
- At least one director must be an Indian resident
Documents we'll need
- PAN card of all directors and shareholders
- Aadhaar card of all directors and shareholders
- Passport-size photographs of all directors
- Address proof of directors (latest utility bill / bank statement, not older than 2 months)
- Proof of registered office (rent agreement + NOC from owner, or ownership proof + utility bill)
- Latest utility bill of registered office (not older than 2 months)
- Passport copies (mandatory if any director is a foreign national)
How Openedze helps
A clear, milestone-based path from kick-off to delivery
Name approval
We run availability checks across MCA, trademark, and domain databases — then file the RUN application for name reservation.
DSC + DIN
Digital Signature Certificates and Director Identification Numbers obtained for all directors.
Drafting & SPICe+ filing
MOA, AOA, INC-9, AGILE-PRO, and SPICe+ filed with MCA in a single integrated application.
Incorporation kit
Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and post-incorporation kit handed over within 7–12 days.
Support journey
Discovery call
Day 0Free 30-minute call to scope shareholding, share capital, registered office, and business objects.
Name approval
Day 1–3Two name options filed with MCA — approval usually granted in 1–2 working days.
DSC + documents
Day 3–5DSCs procured for directors; KYC documents verified and signed digitally.
SPICe+ filing
Day 5–7Integrated SPICe+ application filed with MCA; PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC all included.
Certificate of Incorporation
Day 7–12Issued by MCA. We hand over your incorporation kit and compliance calendar.
Frequently asked questions
How many people are needed to start a Pvt Ltd?▾
Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders. The same 2 people can hold both roles. At least 1 director must be resident in India.
Is there a minimum capital requirement?▾
No. The Companies Act removed the minimum paid-up capital requirement. You can start with authorised capital of ₹1 lakh and any amount of paid-up capital.
Can a foreigner be a director?▾
Yes, foreign nationals can be directors, but at least 1 director must be a resident Indian. We handle FDI compliance and FEMA reporting for foreign shareholders as needed.
Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC — how do I choose?▾
Pvt Ltd is best if you'll raise external capital, issue ESOPs, or need maximum credibility. LLP is better for service-led partnerships with no investment plans. OPC suits solo founders who want a company structure without partners. We help you pick on the discovery call.
What compliance do I need after incorporation?▾
Annual ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), board meetings, statutory registers, ITR, and GST returns (if registered). We offer a yearly compliance retainer that covers all of this.
Build your company the right way
Talk to a CS expert and get a clear roadmap — name approval, share structure, registered office, and timeline — within 24 hours.