Company Registration · Chennai
Company Registration in Chennai
Register your company the right way the first time — name approval, MCA filing, and post-incorporation compliance handled end-to-end.
What does company registration involve?
Registering a company in India means securing Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for promoters, reserving a unique name with the MCA, and filing the incorporation application (SPICe+ for companies, FiLLiP for LLPs) along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Done correctly, this also bundles PAN, TAN, and often GST and bank account setup into a single filing window, which is why document readiness upfront materially shortens the timeline. For current rules and procedures, see the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Structures we register
Private Limited Company
The most common structure for startups and growing businesses seeking investment — limited liability with a formal share-capital structure.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Limited liability with partnership-style flexibility — popular for professional services and small partnerships.
One Person Company (OPC)
A corporate structure for solo founders who want limited liability without needing a second shareholder.
Name Approval (RUN/SPICe+ Part A)
Checking name availability and filing the reservation application before the main incorporation filing.
Digital Signature & DIN
Obtaining Class 3 DSCs and Director Identification Numbers for all proposed directors/designated partners.
Post-Incorporation Compliance
First board meeting, statutory registers, bank account opening support, and GST registration as follow-on steps.
The company registration process, step by step
- 1
Digital Signature and DIN
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates and Director Identification Numbers are obtained for all proposed directors or designated partners — required to sign the electronic MCA forms.
- 2
Name approval
Availability is checked against the MCA and trademark databases, and the proposed name is reserved before the main incorporation filing.
- 3
Incorporation filing
SPICe+ is filed for a Private Limited Company or OPC, or FiLLiP for an LLP — the specific form differs by structure, but each bundles PAN and TAN into the same submission.
- 4
Certificate of Incorporation
On approval, the Registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation along with PAN and TAN.
- 5
Post-incorporation compliance
First board meeting, statutory registers, bank account opening, and GST registration follow as the immediate next steps.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does company registration take in Chennai?
With documents ready, Private Limited and LLP registration typically completes in 7–15 working days, depending on MCA processing times and whether the RUN name-approval step needs a resubmission.
What's the difference between Private Limited, LLP, and OPC?
A Private Limited Company suits businesses planning to raise equity investment and needs at least two directors/shareholders. An LLP suits professional and services businesses wanting partnership flexibility with liability protection. An OPC suits a single founder wanting a corporate structure without a co-founder.
What is SPICe+ and do I need a separate application for PAN/TAN?
SPICe+ (INC-32) is the MCA's integrated incorporation form — PAN and TAN are auto-generated as part of the same filing, so no separate application is needed for a new company.
Can I register a company from outside Chennai and still work with you?
Yes. MCA filings are fully online; we coordinate document collection, DSC issuance, and filing remotely for founders anywhere, with the registered office typically set up in Chennai or wherever your operations are based.
Do you offer a fixed quote for company registration?
Yes — see our CA fees page for indicative pricing, or contact us for a fixed quote based on your specific structure and number of directors.
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