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Public Limited Company Registration in India

Empower your business with public capital and global credibility. Expert-led seamless incorporation for your enterprise.

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What is a Public Limited Company?

A Public Limited Company (PLC) is a voluntary association of members that has a separate legal existence and offers shares to the general public. It is the ideal structure for large-scale operations requiring significant capital investment and strict statutory compliance under the Companies Act.

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Can raise funds directly from the public through IPOs and list on stock exchanges.

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Highest level of transparency required by MCA, SEBI, and other regulatory bodies.

Key Advantages

Why established enterprises choose the Public Limited structure

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Access to Capital

Unrestricted access to raise equity through public markets, institutional investors, and global capital.

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Limited Liability

Shareholders' personal assets are protected, limited only to the nominal value of their shares.

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Continuous Existence

Perpetual succession ensures the company lives on regardless of changes in directors or shareholders.

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High Credibility

The high level of compliance builds immense trust among banks, suppliers, and global partners.

The Incorporation Flow

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DSC & DIN

Obtaining digital signatures for directors

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Name Approval

RUN reservation via MCA portal

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Drafting Docs

Preparing MoA and AoA drafts

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SPICe+ Filing

Main incorporation application

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Certificate

Receiving the COI from Registrar

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PAN & TAN

Tax registration formalities

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Commencement

Business startup certification

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready for a smooth and hassle-free registration process.

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Director Documents

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    Identity Proof

    PAN Card (Mandatory), Aadhaar Card, Passport or Voter ID

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    Address Proof

    Latest Bank Statement, Electricity Bill or Telephone Bill

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    Photographs

    Passport sized digital photographs of all directors

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Office Address Proof

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    Utility Bills

    Copy of Electricity, Water, or Gas bill (not older than 2 months)

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    NOC from Owner

    No Objection Certificate from the landlord/owner of the property

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    Rent Agreement

    Registered Rent/Lease Agreement if the premises is on lease

Post-Incorporation Compliance

Incorporation is just the beginning. Public Limited Companies must adhere to rigorous ongoing standards to maintain their active status.

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Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Mandatory annual meeting of shareholders within 6 months of FY end.

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Statutory Audit

Mandatory audit of financial statements by a Chartered Accountant.

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Form Filing (AOC-4 & MGT-7)

Annual filing of balance sheets and returns with the Registrar of Companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many directors are needed for a Public Limited Company? add
A Public Limited Company requires a minimum of 3 directors and a minimum of 7 shareholders. There is no upper limit for the number of shareholders.
What is the minimum capital requirement? add
There is no minimum capital requirement for Public Limited Companies under the Companies Act, 2013. However, adequate capital is recommended based on business requirements.
Can a Public Limited Company be listed on Stock Exchanges? add
Yes, Public Limited Companies can be listed on stock exchanges after completing the IPO process and meeting SEBI requirements for listing.
How long does the registration process take? add
The registration process typically takes 15-20 working days, provided all documents are in order and there are no objections from the authorities.