पब्लिक लिमिटेड कंपनी रजिस्ट्रेशन

What is a Public Limited Company?

A public limited company is a separate legal entity that can raise capital from the public through share issues, subject to the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI rules. Shareholders' liability is limited to the unpaid amount on their shares, and shares are generally freely transferable. It can be listed on a stock exchange like BSE or NSE, or stay unlisted.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 7 shareholders (no upper limit)
• At least 3 directors, with at least 1 resident director (182+ days in India in the previous year)
• DIN and DSC for every director
• No minimum paid-up capital
• Registered office in India
• Unique name ending with "Limited"

Documents Required

• ID and address proof of directors and shareholders (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID)
• PAN of all directors and shareholders
• Registered office proof (utility bill not older than 2 months) and landlord NOC
• Photographs and DSC of directors
• Draft MoA and AoA

Registration Process

1. Get DSC for all directors
2. Apply for DIN through SPICe+
3. Check and reserve the company name
4. File SPICe+ with MoA and AoA
5. Receive Certificate of Incorporation with CIN
6. Apply for company PAN and TAN
7. Open the company bank account

The process usually takes 10–15 working days if documents are complete.

Approximate Cost

Cost rises with authorised capital and number of directors. Annual compliance and audit costs are separate.

Key Benefits

• Access to public funds and institutional finance
• Limited liability for shareholders
• Higher credibility with investors and lenders
• Easy share transfer and employee stock options
• Strong base for large-scale growth

Why eMitrawala?

• Experienced team for registrations and compliance
• Quick document checking and filing
• Support from application to final certificate
• Clear pricing with no hidden charges