Key steps in MCA registration for Pvt. Ltd. in India

Note: Minimum 2/Maximum 3 Founder/Director required during company registration

SPICe+ Part A

Full Form: Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (Part A)

Purpose:
This is the name reservation step.

Used for:

• Applying for name approval for a new company
  
  

• Checking name availability and getting MCA approval
  
  

In short:
It’s the first step — the “What should we call this company?” form.

SPICe+ Part B

Full Form: Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (Part B)

Purpose:
This is the main company incorporation form. 

It covers all details required to register a company under the Companies Act, 2013.

Includes:

• Company name approval (linked to Part A)
  
  

• Registered office address
  
  

• Details of directors and subscribers
  
  

• Capital structure
  
  

• Declaration by professionals and subscribers
  
  

• Attachments like MoA (INC-33) and AoA (INC-34)
  
  

In short:
This is the heart of the incorporation process - think of it as the company’s official birth certificate application.

INC-33 (MoA)

Full Form: Memorandum of Association

Purpose:
Defines the objectives, scope, and purpose of the company.

Contains:

• Company’s name, state of registration, and type (private/public)
  
  

• Main business objectives
  
  

• Liability of members
  
  

• Capital clause
  
  

In short:
It’s the charter document - your company’s “why” and “what.”

INC-34 (AoA)

Full Form: Articles of Association

Purpose:
Defines the internal rules and governance of the company.

Contains:

• Rules about directors’ powers, meetings, share transfer, voting rights, etc.
  
  

• How decisions will be made within the company.
  
  

In short:
It’s your company’s constitution or rulebook for internal functioning.

INC-9

Full Form: Declaration by Subscribers and First Directors

Purpose:
It’s a declaration form stating that:

• All the proposed directors and subscribers (shareholders) have not been convicted or found guilty of fraud.
  
  

• They comply with all legal requirements for company registration.
  
  

In short:
A self-declaration form to show that the people behind the company are law-abiding and eligible.

AGILE PRO

Full Form: Application for Goods and Services Tax Identification Number, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Profession Tax, Opening of Bank Account

Purpose:
This is a multi-service integration form.

Through this single form, you can apply for:

• GSTIN (if applicable)
  
  

• ESIC registration
  
  

• EPFO registration
  
  

• Professional tax registration (for certain states)
  
  

• Bank account opening (integrated with selected banks)
  
  

In short:
This form connects your new company directly with GST, labor laws, and banking systems - one shot, multiple registrations.