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Divuzl India

Register, comply and grow your Indian business — with one team.

From SPICe+ incorporation and GST registration to brand, performance marketing and product build — Divuzl runs the whole stack for Indian founders, with every ROC deadline and filing tracked in one portal.

India at a glance

Regulator
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), via the ROC
Most common structure
Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd)
Typical time to incorporate
7–15 working days
Minimum paid-up capital
None
Consumption tax
GST at 5%, 12%, 18% or 28%
Residency requirement
At least one India-resident director
Currency
Indian Rupee (₹, INR)

Checked against the regulator on 2026-08-18.

Who you answer to in India

Companies register with

Ministry of Corporate Affairs, via the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

MCA ↗

Tax is administered by

Income Tax Department and the Goods and Services Tax Network.

GSTN / ITD ↗

GST

Corporate tax

Indian company structures

Most of our clients here incorporate as a Private Limited Company. Incorporation runs through the SPICe+ integrated form on the MCA portal. It typically takes 7–15 working days once documents are in order. Minimum capital: No minimum paid-up capital requirement — India removed it in 2015. At least one director must be resident in India, and every director needs a DIN and a valid DSC

Private Limited Company

Pvt Ltd

Best for: Startups raising outside capital

Limited Liability Partnership

LLP

Best for: Professional services and small partnerships

One Person Company

OPC

Best for: Solo founders wanting limited liability

Partnership Firm

Partnership

Best for: Simple co-owned local businesses

Sole Proprietorship

Proprietorship

Best for: The fastest, lightest way to start trading

Tax identities

  • PAN — Permanent Account Number — the company's core tax identity
  • TAN — Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number, needed to deduct TDS
  • GSTIN — The 15-digit GST registration number
  • CIN — Corporate Identity Number issued at incorporation

Registrations worth having

  • Startup India / DPIIT recognition
  • MSME registration (Udyam)
  • Import Export Code (IEC)
  • Shop & Establishment licence
  • FSSAI licence for food businesses
  • Professional Tax registration

Every year, without fail

  • MGT-7 — annual return to the ROC
  • AOC-4 — financial statements to the ROC
  • GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B — monthly or quarterly GST returns
  • Quarterly TDS returns
  • Income tax return, plus tax audit where turnover crosses the threshold
  • DIR-3 KYC for every director each year

What we run for Indian businesses

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India: common questions

How long does it take to register a private limited company in India?

Typically 7 to 15 working days from the point your documents are complete. The filing itself goes through the MCA's SPICe+ form, which bundles name reservation, incorporation, PAN, TAN and DIN allotment into a single application. Delays almost always come from document mismatches — a name that clashes with an existing trademark, or an address proof older than two months.

What is the minimum capital needed to start a Pvt Ltd company in India?

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement. India removed it through the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. You can incorporate with a nominal authorised capital, though most founders set it at a level that leaves room for the first funding round without needing to amend the capital clause later.

Do I need GST registration immediately after incorporating?

Not automatically. GST registration becomes mandatory once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services, and immediately regardless of turnover if you sell inter-state, sell through an e-commerce marketplace, or fall under reverse charge. Many founders register voluntarily anyway, because without a GSTIN you cannot claim input tax credit and larger B2B clients often will not onboard you.

Can a foreign national or NRI own an Indian company?

Yes. Foreign nationals and NRIs can hold shares in an Indian private limited company, and most sectors allow 100% foreign direct investment through the automatic route. The constraint is on the board, not the cap table: at least one director must be resident in India, meaning they have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the previous financial year.

What compliance is due every year for an Indian private limited company?

At minimum: MGT-7 annual return and AOC-4 financial statements to the ROC, an income tax return, DIR-3 KYC for each director, and a board meeting cadence with minutes. If you are GST-registered, add monthly or quarterly GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings. If you deduct TDS, add quarterly TDS returns. Missing ROC deadlines carries a daily penalty that does not cap out, so the calendar matters more than the individual filing.

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