Citizen Action Pathway
Estimated Total Time: 10 to 20 Days
Starting a New Business / Company Incorporation & Tax Setup
A comprehensive end-to-end pathway to incorporate a Private Limited Company or LLP in India under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, followed by statutory tax registrations and bank account opening.
Sequences validated against Central & State departmental guidelines
4 Sequenced ActionsCitizen Action Pathway
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Step 1Mandatory
1 to 2 Days
Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) & Director DIN
Apply for Class-3 DSC for proposed directors through authorized Certifying Authorities (CA).
What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Keep PAN and Aadhaar ready with active mobile verification.
mca.gov.in
Step 2Mandatory
3 to 5 Days
Name Reservation & SPICe+ Incorporation (MCA21 Portal)
Submit Part-A (Name Reservation) and Part-B of SPICe+ on MCA21 portal with MoA, AoA, and director affidavits.
What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Ensure company name is distinct and adheres to Companies Incorporation Rules.
mca.gov.in
Step 3Mandatory
1 Day
Receive Certificate of Incorporation (CoI), PAN & TAN
Upon MCA approval, the Registrar of Companies (RoC) issues CoI containing CIN, PAN, and TAN automatically.
What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Download digitally signed CoI from the MCA portal.
mca.gov.in
Step 4Mandatory
3 to 7 Days
Apply for Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration
Submit Form GST REG-01 on the GST portal with proof of business address and bank details.
What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Aadhaar authentication enables deemed approval within 3 working days.
gst.gov.in
Process Integrity
All steps in this pathway must be completed on verified government portals. No fees are charged for using this guide.