Starting a company in Delhi has never been easier—thanks to digital reforms and streamlined compliance processes. Yet, many entrepreneurs still struggle with legal jargon, technical forms, and unclear workflows. This guide breaks down the entire company registration process into clear, actionable steps for 2025, ensuring you avoid common delays and mistakes.

Step 1: Choose the Right Business Structure

Before anything else, decide on your company type:

• Private Limited Company – ideal for startups planning to raise investment

• One Person Company (OPC) – best for solo founders

• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) – suited for professional firms

• Public Limited Company – if you’re aiming for large-scale operations or IPO

Each structure comes with different rules on liability, ownership, and compliance.

Step 2: Get Digital Signatures (DSC)

All filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) are done electronically. Each director or promoter must have a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), which can be obtained online in a day after KYC verification.

Step 3: Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)

Every director needs a unique DIN, which is now issued automatically when filing the incorporation form—so no need for a separate application.

Step 4: Reserve a Unique Company Name

Using the SPICe+ Part A form, submit name options that follow MCA naming guidelines. Once approved, the name is locked for 20 days, giving you time to complete the registration.

Step 5: Draft MOA and AOA

You’ll need to file:

• Memorandum of Association (MOA) – outlines your business purpose

• Articles of Association (AOA) – defines internal rules of governance

Most founders use the MCA’s electronic templates, though they can be customized if needed.

Step 6: File SPICe+ Part B

This is the heart of the registration process. SPICe+ captures everything—company details, shareholding, directors, and registered office info. It also integrates services like:

• PAN & TAN

• EPFO & ESIC

• GST registration

• Opening of current account

Step 7: Submit AGILE PRO-S Form

This companion form handles additional services like:

• GST Number

• Professional Tax (if applicable)

• Bank account linkage

• Labour registrations (ESIC, EPFO)

Submitting it along with SPICe+ saves weeks of separate follow-ups.

Step 8: Pay Fees and Upload Documents

Digitally sign all forms using your DSC. Then pay the MCA registration fee and stamp duty (auto-calculated). Upload ID proofs, office address documents, and signed forms.

Step 9: Receive Certificate of Incorporation

If everything checks out, the MCA will issue your Certificate of Incorporation (COI)—along with your PAN and TAN—within 2 to 5 working days. This officially makes your company legal.

Step 10: Post-Incorporation Tasks

After registration, make sure to:

• File INC-20A (Commencement of Business declaration)

• Open a bank account

• Appoint an auditor and issue share certificates

• Register under GST (if required)

• Maintain proper records for annual compliance

Company registration in Delhi is fast, but precision matters. Even a small error in documentation or legal formatting can result in rejection or weeks of delay. If you’re unsure about any step, consult a professional advisory firm that specializes in startup incorporation.

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