Start a business
Register a private limited company, an LLP or a one person company. Each service page explains eligibility, documents, the process and how fees are worked out.
Start a Business
Private Limited Company Registration
Incorporate a company with two or more directors and shareholders, filed with MCA.
LLP Registration
Register a limited liability partnership and file the LLP agreement.
One Person Company Registration
Register a company with a single owner and a nominee, filed with MCA.
Company, LLP or one person company?
Two questions give you a starting point. The right choice depends on your plans, so we go through it with you on the call.
Answer both questions to see a suggested starting point. We confirm the right structure with you on the call.
How they compare
| Topic | Private limited company | Limited liability partnership (LLP) | One person company (OPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owners | 2 to 200 shareholders | 2 or more partners, no upper limit | 1 member, plus a nominee |
| Run by | At least 2 directors | At least 2 designated partners | At least 1 director |
| Living in India | One director in India for 182+ days a year | One designated partner in India for 120+ days a year | One director in India for 182+ days a year; the member must be an Indian citizen |
| Owners’ liability | Limited to any unpaid share capital | Limited to the agreed contribution | Limited to any unpaid share capital |
| Bringing in investors | Can issue shares to investors | No shares; investors join as partners | One shareholder only; converts to a private limited company first |
| Yearly audit | Required every year | Only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution | Required every year |
| Yearly Registrar filings | Financial statements and annual return, after an annual general meeting | Statement of account (Form 8) and annual return (Form 11) | Financial statements and annual return; no annual general meeting |
Based on the Companies Act, 2013 and the LLP Act, 2008 as amended. Tax treatment also differs between companies and LLPs; we explain what it means for you on the call.