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How to Register a Private Limited Company in India: Step-by-Step MCA & SPICe+ Process

CA Vikram Mehta & Legal 365 Panel (Corporate Law Consultant & Tax Advisory Head) 07 Aug 2026 994 Views
How to Register a Private Limited Company in India: Step-by-Step MCA & SPICe+ Process
Executive Summary: Step-by-step guide to incorporating a Private Limited Company using Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) SPICe+ integrated form, DIN allocation, PAN, TAN, and EPFO registration.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Company Registration

Incorporating a Private Limited Company in India has become streamlined through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) web application. This integrated service combines incorporation, Director Identification Number (DIN), PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, GSTIN, and bank account opening into a single application.

Step 1: Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) & Name Approval

First step requires obtaining Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for proposed directors. Next, RUN (Reserve Unique Name) or SPICe+ Part A is submitted to reserve the company name ensuring it complies with Companies Act, 2013 rules.

Step 2: Filing SPICe+ Part B & e-MOA / e-AOA

SPICe+ Part B requires submitting registered office address proof, subscriber details, Memorandum of Association (e-MOA), and Articles of Association (e-AOA). Registrar of Companies (RoC) issues Certificate of Incorporation (CoI) containing Corporate Identification Number (CIN) upon approval.

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Corporate Law Consultant & Tax Advisory Head • Legal 365 Editorial Board

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