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Last updated: 2 October 2026
Proprietorship, partnership, LLP, One Person Company or private limited company: the right choice depends on who is involved, how you plan to raise money, the liability you are prepared to carry, and the compliance you can manage. We walk through the options with you, then handle incorporation and the registrations that follow.
Each structure has a different legal identity, liability, tax treatment and compliance load. A sole proprietorship is simple to start but the owner is personally liable. A partnership firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is also based on unlimited liability. An LLP under the LLP Act, 2008 offers limited liability with a flexible internal agreement. A private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013 is usually preferred where outside investors or ESOPs are planned. A One Person Company allows a single founder to have a company, subject to conditions.
The questions that decide the choice are practical. Will you bring in investors? How many founders are there? Will you hire employees and offer stock options? Do customers or government tenders require a particular form? What compliance cost is reasonable at your stage?
Once the structure is chosen, we handle incorporation and the registrations that usually follow, such as PAN and TAN, GST where applicable, Udyam, a bank account and, for eligible entities, Startup India recognition. Tax planning questions are referred to independent Chartered Accountants.
Based on the Companies Act, 2013, the LLP Act, 2008 and the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
Minimum two directors and two members; up to 200 members
One member, who must be an Indian citizen resident in India
Minimum two partners; at least one designated partner resident in India
SPICe+ form on the MCA portal
FiLLiP form on the MCA portal
Companies with share capital file INC-20A within 180 days
Changing structure later is possible but takes time and cost. A short discussion at the start avoids most of it.
The recommendation follows your funding, hiring and customer plans, not a standard template.
Name approval, incorporation and follow-on registrations are handled by one team.
You leave with a calendar of what is due in the first year.
Related services.
DPIIT recognition for eligible startups.
Udyam registration for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Registration where turnover or activity requires it.
Ongoing compliance after setup.
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We discuss founders, funding plans, activities and customer requirements.
A short comparison of suitable structures with a recommendation.
Name options are checked and incorporation documents are prepared.
SPICe+ for companies or FiLLiP for LLPs is filed on the MCA portal.
GST, Udyam, Startup India and local registrations as applicable.
Certificate, PAN, TAN and a first-year compliance calendar.
What comes next in the first year:
Opened using the incorporation documents.
For companies: first board meeting and appointment of the first auditor within 30 days.
INC-20A for companies with share capital within 180 days.
Meetings, filings and returns through the year.
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If you plan to raise equity from investors or offer ESOPs, a private limited company is usually more suitable. An LLP can suit professional or service businesses with fewer outside investors.
Yes, as a One Person Company. The member must be an Indian citizen resident in India, and an OPC can later be converted to a private limited company.
Yes, subject to conditions, including the requirement for at least one resident director or designated partner and FEMA rules on foreign investment.
It depends on name approval and MCA processing. Documents in order and a clear name help avoid resubmissions.
We cover the structural and compliance aspects. Detailed tax planning is referred to independent Chartered Accountants.
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Advisory and company secretarial work is handled by Expertvuw’s team. Audits, certifications and representation that the law reserves for Chartered Accountants, advocates or other licensed professionals are provided by independent professionals engaged for your case.