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A step-by-step guide to registering a company in India, covering types of companies, required documents, and the registration process.

1. Why Register a Company?

Company registration provides legal recognition, credibility, and limited liability protection to business owners. It also enables tax benefits, funding opportunities, and easier compliance.

2. Types of Companies in India

✔ Private Limited Company (Most preferred for startups)
✔ Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
✔ One Person Company (OPC) (For solo entrepreneurs)
✔ Public Limited Company (For large businesses)
✔ Sole Proprietorship (For small businesses)

3. Documents Required for Company Registration

✔ Director’s PAN & Aadhaar Card
✔ Passport-size photographs
✔ Business address proof (Electricity bill, Rent Agreement, etc.)
✔ Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
✔ Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA) (For Pvt Ltd & LLP)

4. Company Registration Process

✔ Step 1: Apply for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
✔ Step 2: Get Director Identification Number (DIN)
✔ Step 3: Reserve company name on MCA portal
✔ Step 4: File incorporation documents with MoA & AoA
✔ Step 5: Receive Certificate of Incorporation with CIN

5. Benefits of Company Registration

✔ Legal protection & limited liability
✔ Access to funding & investors
✔ Better brand credibility
✔ Tax advantages & government schemes

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