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Private Limited Companies in India are incorporated and governed under the Companies Act, 2013 and administered by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Compliance requirements include filing annual returns, maintaining statutory registers, conducting board/general meetings, and filing financial statements.
A Private Limited Company is a corporate structure that offers limited liability protection to its shareholders while giving it a separate legal identity. It can enter contracts, own property, and sue or be sued in its own name. This structure is ideal for businesses that want to grow, raise funding, and build credibility while ensuring that personal assets of shareholders remain protected.
A private limited company is a business entity where ownership is restricted to a small number of shareholders, and shares cannot be publicly traded. Here the shareholder liability is limited to their investment in the company and can have up to 200 shareholders. The shares are not publicly traded. The company’s registration and operations are governed by the Register of Companies (ROC). The directors have to submit their Director Identification Number (DIN) and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for incorporation. Documents like the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) have to be submitted in the MCA portal. Post registration, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)will provide the incorporation certificate and will display the company’s details on the website.
Shareholders’ liability is limited to their unpaid share capital only.
Company exists independently, distinct from its directors and shareholders.
Can raise funds from investors through equity and loans.
Company continues despite death, resignation, or transfer of shareholders.
Shares can be transferred easily subject to shareholders’ agreement.
Registration improves brand trust with customers, banks, and investors.
As per MCA guidelines, a private limited company must be registered with at least two directors and shareholders. While stockholders may be either natural people or corporate entities, directors must be people. Additionally, a registered office address in India is mandatory. The following criterias must be met while filing for private limited company registration:
As per the MCA, a checklist has to be met for registering your company. Here is a clear outline of a checklist for private limited company registration to follow:
The following necessary documents are crucial for Private limited company registration in India:
In India, private limited businesses are differentiated into different types based on share distribution and other aspects. Here are 3 different types of PVT ltd Companies:
These are the most common types of private limited companies.In this type the company has a share capital. And the liability of the shareholders are capped based on the quantity of unpaid shares.
This type of company does not have a share capital. The firm's members commit to donate a specific sum to the company's assets in the event that the company is wound up.
In this type there is no limit on the liability of the members. This type is uncommon as it puts its members at greater risk.
The characteristics of a Private Limited Company include restricted share transfers, a separate legal entity status, and limited responsibility for shareholders. Here is a clear outline of the same:
Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders are required.
No minimum paid-up capital is required after the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015.
Yes, but at least one director must be a resident of India.
Annual filing of financial statements, annual return with ROC, board meetings, and maintenance of statutory registers.
Yes, it can be converted by complying with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
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