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Company Incorporation & ROC Matters

Incorporation of companies and LLPs, and ongoing ROC filings and corporate compliance.

Overview

Companies and LLPs are incorporated online with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through integrated forms that also allot PAN, TAN and other registrations. After incorporation, a series of one-time and annual filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) follow.

Missed ROC filings attract additional fees for each day of delay, and prolonged defaults can lead to disqualification of directors or strike-off of the company, so an annual compliance calendar is essential.

Who needs this service

Founders starting a private limited company, OPC or LLP
Existing companies and LLPs needing annual filings
Companies changing capital, directors, name, registered office or objects
Dormant or defaulting companies seeking revival or closure

Legal and regulatory framework

  • Companies Act, 2013 and rules made under it
  • Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and LLP Rules, 2009
  • Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014

Scope of services

Incorporation

  • Name reservation and incorporation through SPICe+ (INC-32) and AGILE-PRO-S
  • LLP incorporation through FiLLiP
  • Drafting of MOA, AOA and LLP agreement
  • Commencement of business filing (INC-20A)

Annual compliance

  • Board and general meetings, minutes and registers
  • AOC-4 (financial statements) and MGT-7 / MGT-7A (annual return)
  • LLP Form 11 and Form 8
  • DIR-3 KYC, DPT-3, MSME-1 and BEN-2 as applicable

Event-based ROC filings

  • Share allotment (PAS-3), transfers and increase in authorised capital
  • Appointment and resignation of directors and auditors
  • Change of registered office, name or objects
  • Charge creation and satisfaction

Closure and revival

  • Strike-off applications
  • Condonation and compounding of defaults

How the engagement works

  1. PlanEntity type, capital and shareholding.
  2. DocumentsDSC, DIN, drafts and address proof.
  3. FileIncorporation or event forms on the MCA portal.
  4. CalendarAnnual compliance plan with due dates.

Documents typically required

PAN, Aadhaar and address proof of directors / partnersPhotographs and digital signature certificatesRegistered office proof and NOC from ownerProposed names and business objects

Key forms and due dates

ItemTimeline
INC-20AWithin 180 days of incorporation
First auditorWithin 30 days of incorporation
DIR-3 KYC30 September
DPT-330 June
MSME-130 April and 31 October (half-yearly)
AOC-4Within 30 days of the AGM
MGT-7 / MGT-7AWithin 60 days of the AGM
LLP Form 1130 May
LLP Form 830 October

Indicative; subject to amendments and extensions notified by the authorities.

Deliverables

  • Certificate of incorporation with PAN and TAN
  • MOA, AOA or LLP agreement
  • Filed forms and challans
  • Annual compliance calendar

The scope of each engagement is agreed in writing and depends on the nature, size and regulatory requirements of the entity.

Frequently asked questions

How long does incorporation take?

Usually 7 to 15 working days after documents are ready, depending on MCA processing.

Private company or LLP?

A private company suits businesses planning to raise equity; an LLP has lighter compliance and suits professional or closely held businesses. Tax rates also differ.

What if annual filings are missed?

Additional fees apply for each day of delay, and continued default can lead to director disqualification.

This page is for general information only and does not constitute professional advice or solicitation.