How to Register a Company online?

In India, the initial stage for the incorporation of a company is to get registered. Entrepreneurs start their businesses by ensuring a distinct company name that has not been taken by another legal entity. Company name search takes place to make sure the availability of a particular name in the trademark and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) databases. You also need to know about the types of business structures in India to decide as to which category your company falls in.

Types of Business Structures :

• One Person Company (OPC)
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
• Private Limited Company (PLC)
• Public Limited Company (PLC)

The importance of opting for the right business structure is because of the tax return benefits. Each business structure has different legal policies that have to be met while registration of a company. Lastly, you need to register your company as a part of the mandatory legal compliance process to avail of the tax benefits.

How to register a company online?

The Digital India Initiative has come up with an online business registration process. We need to upload the documents on the online portal and apply for registration. The registration process will take up to 10 – 15 days for approval. You first need to attain these documents to upload it on the portal.

Steps to Register a Company Online :

• Application for the name availability.
• Application for DSC (Digital Signature Certificate).
• Apply for the DIN (Director Identification Number)
• Filing of the EMoa and EAOA to register a private limited company
• Apply for the PAN and TAN of the company
• Issued certificate of incorporation by RoC with PAN and TAN Opening a current bank account on a company name

Documents required to Register a Company

Following docs are required to register a company in India –

• PAN Card of the proposed Director
• Address Proof
• Residential Proof
• Registered Office Proof

Address Proof Valid Documents

Address proof document should have the name of director as mentioned on the PAN Card and should not be older than 2 months. Following documents are accepted –

• Passport
• EPIC – Electoral Photo Identity Card
• Ration Card
• Driving License
• Utility Bills – Electricity Bill or Landline/Mobile Bill
• Aadhaar

Residential Proof Valid Documents

This is required in addition to the above address proof document to validate the current address. Residential proof document should have the name of director as mentioned on the PAN Card and should not be older than 2 months. Following documents are accepted –

• Bank Statement
• Utility Bills – Electricity Bill or Landline/Mobile Bill

Registered Office Proof

For the proof of admittance of a registered office, you need to provide documents for electricity bill or the property tax receipt or water bill, rental agreement or non-objection certificate of the owner of the property.

This turns out to be a complex process until all your documents are well managed and organized in a folder. Sorted App is an appropriate app for all these kinds of tedious work processes which has to deal with multiple documentation and arrangement of the same. The app helps you to sort out the document, search it out when needed and Also, sets a reminder for a proper update in documentation when needed.