Public Limited Company Registration in India, Fully Managed by Experts
CA/CS-managed SPICe+ incorporation for a Public Limited Company, handled end to end — name reservation ending in “Limited”, DSC, DIN, MOA/AOA drafting with 7 subscribers and the complete SPICe+ (INC-32) filing. 100% online, at a fixed fee quoted upfront with zero hidden charges.
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What Is Public Limited Company Registration?
A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.
A Public Limited Company can offer its shares to the general public, raise capital by issuing shares or debentures and list on a stock exchange. It gives shareholders limited liability and a separate legal identity that continues regardless of changes in ownership.
A Public Limited Company is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. It requires a minimum of 7 shareholders and 3 directors (up to 15 directors), and its name must end with the word “Limited”. Shareholders’ liability is limited to their unpaid share capital.
Administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) via the MCA21 V3 portal, using the SPICe+ (INC-32) integrated incorporation form. Public issues and listings are additionally regulated by SEBI.
Incorporation is permanent — a company continues until it is wound up or struck off. Annual ROC and income-tax compliance keeps it active. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement after the 2015 amendment.
Quick Facts
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for
- IPO-bound companies planning a stock-exchange listing
- Large-scale businesses that have outgrown the private structure
- Ventures wanting to raise money from the public via shares or debentures
- Promoter groups with at least 7 shareholders willing to hold equity
- Private companies converting to public status to expand shareholding
- Foreign & NRI promoters setting up a public company (subject to FDI norms)
You may need this if
- You have at least 7 shareholders and 3 directors ready to hold equity
- You want to invite the public to subscribe to your shares or debentures
- You plan an IPO or a future listing on a recognised stock exchange
- You need wider ownership and access to large pools of capital
- You want freely transferable shares for easy investor exit
- You are converting a Private Limited Company up to public status
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Talk to an Expert →Why a Public Limited Company is Important
A Public Limited Company suits large businesses and those planning public fundraising or an IPO. Here is why it matters.
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Raise Public Capital
Issue shares or debentures to the public and access far larger pools of funding than private structures allow.
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Stock Exchange Listing
Eligible to list on a recognised stock exchange and launch an IPO, subject to SEBI regulations.
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Limited Liability
Shareholders’ liability is limited to their unpaid share capital — personal assets stay protected.
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Perpetual Succession
The company is a separate legal person and continues to exist regardless of changes in shareholders or directors.
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Free Transferability
Shares are freely transferable, giving investors an easy exit and improving marketability of equity.
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Market Credibility
Higher disclosure and audit norms build trust with banks, institutional investors and business partners.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Custom quote for your case
Fees depend on your business type and scope. Get a clear, itemised quote upfront — no hidden professional charges, government fee billed at actuals.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility checklist
- A minimum of 7 shareholders and 3 directors (maximum 15 directors)
- At least one director resident in India for 182+ days in the financial year
- A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for each proposed director
- A Director Identification Number (DIN) — applied within SPICe+ if not already held
- A registered office address in India with valid address proof and owner’s NOC
- A unique proposed name ending in “Limited” that does not clash with an existing company or trademark
Everything You Need. One Professional Team.
Consultation
Understand your business and confirm a Public Limited Company is the right structure for public fundraising.
DSC & DIN
Obtain Digital Signature Certificates and Director Identification Numbers for the directors.
Name Reservation
Reserve a name ending in “Limited” via SPICe+ Part A (RUN) with the MCA.
MOA & AOA Drafting
Draft e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34) with the 7 subscribers and correct object clause.
SPICe+ Filing
File SPICe+ Part B (INC-32) with PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and AGILE-PRO.
Bundled Registrations
EPFO, ESIC and (where applicable) Professional Tax and bank account in the same form.
Follow-up
Track the SRN and respond to any MCA resubmission or query on your behalf.
Certificate Delivery
Hand over the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN.
What You’ll Receive
What Documents Are Required to Register a Public Limited Company?
Requirements are grouped by directors/shareholders, registered office and company details. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely online.
Directors / Shareholders
For every director & shareholder (min 7 shareholders, 3 directors)- PAN card of each director & shareholder
- Aadhaar / passport / voter ID / driving licence (identity proof)
- Latest bank statement, electricity or mobile bill (address proof, within 2 months)
- Passport-size photograph
- Passport is mandatory for foreign nationals / NRIs
Registered Office
Address of the company- Latest electricity / utility bill of the premises (within 2 months)
- Rent agreement (if rented)
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner
- Property-tax receipt or ownership deed (if owned)
Company Details
Prepared with our team- Proposed company name ending in “Limited” (1–2 options)
- Main business activity / object clause
- Proposed capital & shareholding pattern
- Email & mobile of directors for DSC / OTP verification
DSC is mandatory
Every proposed director needs a Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate to sign the SPICe+ forms. We arrange this as part of the process.
Address proof must be recent
The utility bill used for the registered office and for directors’ address proof should be dated within the last 2 months. Rented premises need a rent agreement plus the owner’s NOC.
One resident director
At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the financial year. NRIs and foreign nationals can also be directors alongside them.
Name must end in “Limited”
The proposed name must end with the word Limited and must not be identical or too similar to an existing company or a registered trademark. We run a pre-check before filing.
Don’t have all the documents?
We’ll identify what your case needs →How to Register a Public Limited Company (Step by Step)
The entire incorporation happens online through the MCA21 V3 portal.
DSC & DIN
Obtain Digital Signature Certificates for the directors and prepare DIN applications.
Name reservation
Reserve a name ending in “Limited” via SPICe+ Part A (RUN) with the MCA.
MOA & AOA
Draft e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34) with the 7 subscribers and correct object clause.
SPICe+ filing
File SPICe+ Part B (INC-32) with PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and AGILE-PRO.
Incorporation
On approval, the MCA issues the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, plus PAN and TAN. Bank account is opened next.
How Long Does Public Limited Company Registration Take?
| Stage | Expected Time |
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| DSC + DIN + name reservation | Day 1–4 |
| MOA/AOA drafting + SPICe+ filing | Day 4–8 |
| MCA approval + Certificate of Incorporation | Day 10–15 |
With complete documents, incorporation through SPICe+ typically takes about 10 to 15 working days, subject to name approval and MCA processing. Resubmission queries or name rejections can extend the timeline until they are resolved.
Key Dates — At a Glance
| Frequency | What Is Due |
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| Within 30 Days | First board meeting within 30 days of incorporation · Appoint the first auditor (ADT-1) · Open the company bank account |
| Within 180 Days | File INC-20A — declaration of commencement of business |
| Annually | AGM by 30 September each year · AOC-4 (financial statements) within 30 days of the AGM · MGT-7 (annual return) within 60 days of the AGM · Statutory audit of accounts · DIR-3 KYC of directors by 30 June |
| Ongoing / Event-Based | Securities in demat form for non-small unlisted public companies (Rule 9B) · SEBI / LODR compliance once listed · Regular board meetings & statutory registers |
Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.
Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue
Doing It Yourself
- Assemble at least 7 shareholders and 3 directors correctly
- Run a proper name & trademark availability check (ending in “Limited”)
- Obtain DSC and DIN for each director
- Draft e-MOA/e-AOA with the correct object clause and 7 subscribers
- File SPICe+ without resubmission errors
- Handle MCA queries and name rejections
- Manage the heavier public-company disclosure obligations
With TaxClue
- Expert confirms the public structure fits your fundraising plans
- Name pre-checked against companies & trademarks
- DSC & DIN arranged for all directors
- e-MOA/e-AOA drafted correctly the first time with 7 subscribers
- SPICe+ prepared and reviewed before filing
- MCA queries answered by our team
- Ongoing compliance reminders for AOC-4, MGT-7 & DIR-3 KYC
Skip the guesswork.
Let an expert handle it →Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application
TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.
What Compliance Applies After Incorporation?
Within 30 Days
- First board meeting within 30 days of incorporation
- Appoint the first auditor (ADT-1)
- Open the company bank account
Within 180 Days
- File INC-20A — declaration of commencement of business
Annually
- AGM by 30 September each year
- AOC-4 (financial statements) within 30 days of the AGM
- MGT-7 (annual return) within 60 days of the AGM
- Statutory audit of accounts
- DIR-3 KYC of directors by 30 June
Ongoing / Event-Based
- Securities in demat form for non-small unlisted public companies (Rule 9B)
- SEBI / LODR compliance once listed
- Regular board meetings & statutory registers
Penalties & Consequences
What is at stake if you do not comply
- Failing to line up the minimum 7 shareholders and 3 directors stalls incorporation
- Name rejected if it does not end in "Limited" or clashes with an existing company or trademark
- No resident director (182+ days) blocks the SPICe+ filing
- Non-small unlisted public companies must dematerialise securities (Rule 9B) or face penalties
- Heavier annual compliance (AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC) → ₹100/day per form on default
Regulatory Updates 2025–26
- 2025: All company and LLP incorporation and filing forms have moved to the MCA V3 portal; the legacy V2 portal has been retired for these forms.
- 2025: Company incorporation is filed through SPICe+ (Part A name reservation + Part B), bundling PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax and a bank account.
- 2025: MCA has waived the incorporation filing fee for companies with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh.
- 2025: Private companies (other than small companies) must dematerialise their shares and file the half-yearly PAS-6 reconciliation.
Why Businesses Choose TaxClue
CA / CS Team
Qualified Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries handle your incorporation.
End-to-End
From consultation to Certificate of Incorporation — fully managed, minimal effort from you.
Fast Turnaround
Committed timelines with proactive status updates at every stage.
100% Online
Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.
Transparent Fees
A fixed fee quoted upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.
Post-Service Support
30 days of post-incorporation guidance on your first compliance steps.
Your Documents Deserve Professional Care
- Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
- Access limited to the team working on your file
- Communication over secure digital channels
- Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Public Limited Company?
How many members are required to register a Public Limited Company?
Which form is used to register a Public Limited Company?
Is there a minimum capital requirement for a Public Limited Company?
Can a Public Limited Company raise money from the public?
What annual compliances apply to a Public Limited Company?
How is a Public Limited Company different from a Private Limited Company?
How long does Public Limited Company registration take?
Is dematerialisation of securities mandatory for a public company?
When must a public company file INC-20A?
How many directors are required for a Public Limited Company?
What documents are required to register a Public Limited Company?
How much does it cost to register a Public Limited Company in India?
Can a Public Limited Company be converted from a Private Limited Company?
Is a Public Limited Company required to list on a stock exchange?
Can NRIs or foreign nationals be directors of a Public Limited Company?
Official Sources & Legal References
Every regulatory detail on this page is drawn from primary law and official government sources. Verify them directly:
- MCA — Ministry of Corporate AffairsOfficial portal to reserve a name, file SPICe+ and track incorporation
- MCA — SPICe+ Company IncorporationIntegrated incorporation form and downloads
- Companies Act, 2013 — full textThe governing law for company incorporation · India Code
- SEBI — Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaRegulator for public issues and stock-exchange listing
- ICAI — Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaProfessional standards for audit and compliance
Related Guides
Company Registration in India — Complete Guide
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Read guide ArticleDIN Application Guide (DIR-3)
Read guide ArticlePost-Incorporation Compliance Checklist
Read guide ArticleKey Definitions — Companies Act 2013
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