To begin the blog, first, let us understand what company registration is.
Company registration in India is essential to give a distinguished entity and legal validity to a company separate from its owners. It refers to the affiliation of a company or the formation of a business. Protecting the owner's assets from business debts or lawsuits is essential.
Going further, we expand company registration rules for you. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) under the Companies Act 2013 governs company registration in India.
Before registering, the owner must decide the appropriate business structure for the company based on its requirements and aims. Each structure has different compliance and tax obligations. Here is a quick glance at the step-by-step process of company registration as followed in India.
Step-by-Step Process Of Company Registration
Step 1: Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
To register a new company, Digital signatures are mandatory for all proposed directors and subscribers of the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA). DSC is needed during form filling on the MCA portal. They can be obtained easily online or from government-recognized certifying authorities.
Step 2: Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)
The Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique 8-digit number obtained by anyone who wants to be a director in a company by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of India. The company registration form asks for the DIN of all the proposed directors of the company along with their name and address proof.
Step 3: Approval of the company's name
To apply for online company registration, the SPICe+ form must be completed and submitted on the MCA portal.
After registration, the director can log in and access the MCA portal services, including filing e-forms and viewing public documents.
The company must also reserve its name by submitting two proposed names in Part A of the SPICe+ form. It is necessary to reserve the name because two registered companies cannot have similar names as prohibited under the Companies (Incorporation Rules) 2014. Give your company a unique name for acceptance of the SPICe+ form.
If the SPICe+ form is not accepted due to the non-approval of the company name, a new SPICe+ form has to be submitted to reserve a different name, along with the payment of the required fee. Once the name in Part-A of the SPICe+ form is approved, it will be reserved for 20 days, during which Part-B must be submitted online. In Part B, the applicant needs to provide details of the company and directors, attach the necessary documents, add the DSC, verify the form, and submit it.
Step 4: Certificate of Incorporation
After the company registration form is submitted, the Registrar will examine the application. He will issue the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company post verification of the application.
This is usually issued with a Permanent Account Number and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number as allotted by the Income Tax Department. The applicant will also receive an email with a Certificate of Incorporation as an attachment, along with TAN and PAN.
What changes have been introduced in Company Registration Rules in 2025?
In its efforts to enhance the ease of doing business and support economic growth in India, GOI introduced several significant changes to company registration rules in 2025. Below are the key updates:
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Extension for Dematerialization
On February 12, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued a notification, extending the deadline for the obligatory dematerialization of securities for private companies to June 30, 2025. This step of MCA amends the Companies Rules, 2014, specifically Rule 9B, which mandates dematerialization for private firms.
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Simplification of Company Merger Procedures
In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the government's plans to rationalize requirements and procedures for company mergers. This is a step in the direction of making the approval process quicker. The scope for fast-track mergers will be enlarged, fostering easier consolidation and restructuring of companies.
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Extended Tax Benefits for Startups
The government of India wants to make India's environment conducive to startup culture. To realise this dream, the Finance Minister has proposed extending the period of incorporation by five years, allowing startups incorporated before April 1, 2030, to avail of tax benefits.
These reforms introduced in 2025 reflect the Indian government's commitment to fostering a conducive business environment, promoting transparency, and supporting the growth of startups and MSMEs.
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FAQs
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What are the services offered by Lawgical India?
Lawgical India specializes in company registration, obtaining FSSAI license, Apeda Registration, GST Registration, MSME Registration, Pan Registration in India.
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How to obtain DIN in the company registration process?
DIN can be obtained while filing the SPICe+ form. It is a web-based company registration form, through which DIN can be obtained for a maximum of three directors. Companies can apply for DIN in the SPICe+ form.
