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Company Registration Picker

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Quick answer: The FinTax24 Company Registration Picker uses your founder count, Year-3 expected turnover, Startup India eligibility, foreign-investor plans, exit plans, ESOP pool and capital-intensity to recommend the right business structure — Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC / Sole Proprietorship — citing Companies Act 2013 + LLP Act 2008 + FDI policy.

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Company Registration Picker

Pick the right business structure — Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC / Partnership / Sole Proprietorship — based on founders, capital, scale and exit plans.

1 Enter Details

Count of equity-holding founders. Pvt Ltd: 2+ directors (max 15). OPC: 1. LLP: 2 designated partners (min).

Used to project compliance burden + tax outflow. Pvt Ltd attracts higher audit / compliance cost vs LLP.

2 Results

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Disclaimer: Results are for indicative purposes only and may vary based on actual rates, rules, and policies. Please consult a FinTax24 expert for binding advice.

How to use this calculator

Follow these 4 steps for an accurate result.

  1. 1

    Count founders

    Number of equity-holding founders. Pvt Ltd needs 2+ directors (max 15); OPC needs 1.

  2. 2

    Project Year-3 turnover

    Used to estimate compliance burden + tax outflow for each structure.

  3. 3

    Flag investor + ESOP + exit plans

    Any of these flags → Pvt Ltd becomes the default structure.

  4. 4

    Pick structure + read verdict

    See "Register a Pvt Ltd / OPC / LLP" + reason + recommended action (SPICe+ or FiLLiP filing).

Key takeaways

  • Pvt Ltd is mandatory if you have foreign investors, ESOP pool, acquisition / IPO plans, or > ₹1cr equity infusion.
  • OPC is the right choice for a single founder with no immediate ESOP / FDI plans, offering limited liability + Pvt Ltd-style governance.
  • LLP is the lowest-cost + lowest-compliance option for 2+ founders with low turnover and no immediate investor plans.
  • Startup India recognised entities get a 3-year income-tax holiday + reduced MCA filing fees.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about company registration picker.

Pvt Ltd vs LLP — which is cheaper to maintain?

LLP is cheaper: ₹5,000-10,000/year for ROC filing + ₹0 audit up to ₹40L turnover + no dividend distribution tax. Pvt Ltd: ₹15,000-50,000/year for ROC + statutory audit (mandatory above ₹1cr capital / ₹10cr turnover / 5% net profit) + DDT on dividends.

Can an OPC raise venture capital?

No. OPC is restricted to one director (the sole member) and cannot issue ESOPs or raise venture capital. Convert to Pvt Ltd before raising any outside funding.

What is the minimum capital to incorporate a Pvt Ltd?

There is no minimum capital requirement for a Pvt Ltd since the Companies Act 2013 amendment (2015). Earlier ₹1L minimum for Pvt Ltd and ₹1cr minimum for Public Ltd was removed. You can incorporate with ₹1 face value.

How long does Pvt Ltd incorporation take?

SPICe+ filing on mca.gov.in takes 3-7 working days for the certificate of incorporation if all documents (PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, DSC, DIN) are in order. Faster if all founders use Aadhaar e-sign (1-3 days).

Sources & authority: For regulations on company registration picker, refer to gst.gov.in, mca.gov.in, incometax.gov.in, rbi.org.in, Companies Act 2013, LLP Act 2008, FDI Policy (DPIIT).

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