Company Types

Common company types we register:

• Private Limited Company (Ltd/Private Ltd): Ideal for startups and SMEs looking for investment, limited liability, and credibility.
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): Flexible management with limited liability; suited for professionals and service businesses.
• One Person Company (OPC)/Single‑member company: For solo founders who want limited liability and corporate status.
• Sole Proprietorship: Easiest to start, minimal compliance; owner and business are the same legal entity.
• Partnership Firm: Two or more partners; simpler than corporations but without limited liability (unless LLP).
• Public Limited Company: For larger enterprises planning to raise capital from the public.
• Non‑Profit/Charitable Company (e.g., Section 8/Company Limited by Guarantee): For social impact organizations with special compliance and benefits.

Prime Types (Most Popular Choices)

Business Structure: How to Choose

• Liability: Want personal asset protection? Choose Private Limited/LLP/OPC.
• Ownership & control: Solo founder? OPC/Sole Prop. Multiple founders? Private Limited/LLP.
• Funding: Venture capital prefers Private Limited/Public Limited.
• Compliance appetite: Lowest (Sole Prop) → Moderate (LLP/OPC) → Higher (Private/Public Limited).
• Tax planning: Varies by region—EasyCorp will model options for your jurisdiction.
• Exit & transferability: Shares in a company are easier to transfer than interests in a partnership.

Eligibility

General eligibility (varies by jurisdiction):

• Founders: Individuals or corporate bodies; typically age 18+
• Directors/Partners: At least one natural person; in some regions one local resident/registered agent is required
• Shareholders/Partners: Minimum count depends on structure (e.g., 1–2+)
• Registered Office: Local address for official correspondence
• Capital: No or low minimum in many countries; declare authorized/paid‑up capital as applicable
• KYC/AML: Valid ID, address proof, and source‑of‑funds disclosure where required

Documents Required

Company Name

Get a name that’s available, compliant, and brand‑safe. Guidelines:

• Uniqueness: Must not be identical or deceptively similar to an existing entity
• Relevance: Should reflect your core activity or brand
• Restricted terms: Words like “Bank,” “Exchange,” “University,” etc., may need approval
• Trademark check: Avoid conflicts by screening trademarks
• Domain availability: Secure a matching domain to strengthen your brand

Process

1. Discovery & Advisory

   • Understand your vision, market, and compliance needs
   • Recommend the right structure and jurisdiction

2. Name Search & Reservation

   • Check availability, trademark risks, and reserve preferred name

3. KYC & Drafting

   • Collect documents and draft constitution documents (MoA/AoA/Bylaws/LLP Agreement)

4. Filing & Registrar Liaison

   • Submit incorporation forms and respond to queries/clarifications

5. Approval & Certificate

   • Receive Certificate of Incorporation and company identification number

6. Post‑Incorporation Setup

   • Tax registrations (e.g., VAT/GST/PAN), share certificates, statutory registers
   • Bank account opening support

7. Compliance Onboarding

   • Compliance calendar, accounting setup, first‑year filings

Fees

Your total cost depends on:

• Entity type (Private Limited, LLP, etc.)
• Government fees and stamp duties by state/country
• Authorized capital and number of shareholders/partners
• Add‑ons (expedited processing, tax IDs, licenses, registered address)

What we quote:

• Government fees and duties
• Professional fees (advisory, drafting, filings)
• Optional services (tax setup, trademark, compliance plans)

Validity

• The Certificate of Incorporation does not expire; your company exists perpetually until dissolved or struck off.
• To remain in good standing, you must meet ongoing compliance and filing requirements annually.

Advantages of Registering a Company

• Limited liability: Protect personal assets from business liabilities
• Credibility: Stronger trust with customers, vendors, and investors
• Funding access: Easier to raise capital through shares/convertibles (Private/Public Limited)
• Perpetual succession: Company survives beyond changes in ownership
• Tax planning: Potential tax efficiencies and incentives (jurisdiction‑specific)
• Brand protection: Register and protect your business name and trademarks
• Transferability: Ownership transfers are simpler via shares

Certificate (What You Receive)

• Certificate of Incorporation with unique company identification number
• Approved constitution documents (MoA/AoA/Bylaws/LLP Agreement)
• Share certificates/partner admission documents
• Registrar extracts/filing acknowledgments
• Tax registration numbers where applicable (e.g., VAT/GST/TIN)
• Initial compliance pack: statutory registers templates, board/partner resolutions

Compliances

Stay compliant to avoid penalties and keep your company active:

• Annual returns and financial statements filing
• Tax registrations and periodic tax filings (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, payroll)
• Maintenance of statutory registers and minutes
• Board/partner meetings and resolutions as required
• Renewal of business licenses, industry permits, or registered address services
• Event‑based filings (change of directors, share allotment/transfer, office address change)
• Accounting, audit/review (if thresholds or structure require)

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