Company Registration Bangalore


Company Registration in Bangalore

Company registration in Bangalore is regulated by Central Registration Centre (CRC) of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (www.mca.gov.in).

For Company Registration process  in Bangalore completely paperless  and documents are filed electronically through the MCA Portal and is processed at the Central Registration Centre (CRC). The Registrar of Companies Bangalore is the administrative officer for the regulatory compliances of Companies that are registered in the State of Karnataka.

Central Registration Centre (CRC)

Today, company registration in Bangalore and other regulatory filings are paperless; documents are filed electronically through the MCA website (and is processed at the Central Registration Centre (CRC), a dedicated back office for Company and LLP Registration process.

Registrar of Companies (ROC) Bangalore

Registrar of Companies (ROC) in Karnataka is situated at Bangalore. The office of Registrar of Companies generally referred as ROC Office. The Registrar of Companies Bangalore is the administrative officer for the regulatory compliances of Companies that are registered in the State of Karnataka.

Company registration process in Bangalore is completely online. Upon completing all registration formalities, the Registrar of Companies’ issues a digitally signed Certificate of Incorporation (COI). Electronic certificates issued by the ministry can be verified by all stakeholders on the MCA website itself.

Company Registration in Bangalore

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Different Types of Limited Company Registration in Karnataka

‘Private Limited Company’ is a business organization registered under company laws for doing business in a particular jurisdiction. It is an association of real persons and/or body corporate (Companies and LLPs) registered under relevant laws. It is one of the most accepted business organizations in India.

For administrative and other requirements including compliance, a company is classified as

a.     One Person Company (OPC)

b.     Private Limited Company

c.     Public Limited Company

One Person Company Registration in Bangalore, Karnataka

This category of company is a new creation after the introduction of Companies Act,2013. Basically OPC is a private company with one shareholder. The main features of OPC are;

  • Single shareholder
  • Board may have one or more directors
  • Maximum share capital of an OPC is Rs.50 lakhs
  • Maximum turnover allowed in OPC is Rs.200 lakhs
  • Conversion to private limited is only possible after two years of existence.

Private Limited Company Registration in Bangalore, Karnataka

It is the most common form of company for doing business in Bangalore. A ’private company has the following features and restrictions (for registration purposes):

  • The minimum and maximum numbers of shareholders are two and two hundred respectively.
  • The minimum number of directors is Two.
  • Share transfers can be restricted as per articles of the company.
  • A private company cannot accept deposits from the public; only loans and deposits from the company’s shareholders, directors and their relatives.
  • A private company cannot issue shares to public.
  • Compliance and regulatory requirements under applicable company laws are fewer and simpler as compared to requirements prescribed for a public company.
  • The name of the company should end with ‘Private Limited’.

Public Limited Company Registration in Bangalore, Karnataka

Typically, large-sized businesses and/or stock exchange listed entities are incorporated as public companies. Public companies have the following features:

  • The minimum number of directors is three; while the maximum number is twelve or other similar number as approved by the government.
  • The name of a public company ends with ‘Limited’.
  • A public company can issue shares to the public subject to Government Regulations.
  • The minimum number of shareholders allowed is seven and there is no restriction on the maximum number of shareholders.

Documents Required from Shareholders and Directors

Identity Proof

Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card

Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving License / Voter Identity Card

Address Proof

Telephone Bill / Mobile Bill

Electricity Bill / Water Bill

Bank Statement /Bank Passbook with latest transaction (Any one of the Document not older than 2 months)

a. Telephone Bill / Mobile Bill/Electricity Bill / Bank Account Statement must be in the name of applicant and should not be older than 2 months

b. If the documents are not in than English, it should be translated to English

Passport size  Photographs of Shareholders and Directors

Registered Office – Address

Address Proof - In the name of the Owner of Address. Documents such as Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, Gas Bill or Water Bill (Not older than 2 months); OR Latest Tax Paid Receipt or Copy of Registered Sale Deed.

Please make sure address proof contains complete address with Name of owner of premises / Door No / Street Name / Village / Town / PIN etc. If the Address on document such as Electricity Bill  is incomplete, additional Address / ID document of owner with complete address also to be arranged for  submission to Registrar of Companies.

No-Objection letter from the Owner of Address to use the address ad Registered office of the Company.

Note: If the Address facility is availed from a Shared Office Service provider, a copy of Electricity Bill / Tax Receipt with a copy of Lease Agreement with specific powers to sublease or issue NOC letters for use of premise as Registered Office address under Companies Act is also required.


Execution of Documents and create electronic documents for Filing with MCA

In addition to the Identify and Address documents of shareholders and Directors, the following documents are to be executed by the promoters of Company:

1.     Consent to Act as Director: Form DIR-2

2.     Affidavit by Subscribers & Director: INC-9

3.     No-Objection Letter for Registered office of the Company

4.     Declaration for Certification of DIN / Engagement Letter to a Professional for Certification.

In case of Company / LLP is a shareholder and / or if the proposed name of Company is similar to an existing company / LLP, the following additional document are also required:

1.     Documents Required from Company / LLP (If shareholders are Body Corporate)

2.     Authorisation for execution to an individual for execution of Company Incorporation Documents

3.     NOC / Authorisation for use of Name / Trademark, if any.


Process of Company registration in Bangalore

Company Name Application

The applicant has two option to proceed with Company Name Application.

Option 1.         Get the Company Name Approval under RUN Application process and proceed with File an application for Company name approval first and the go for Company registration in Bangalore; or

Option 2.         File the Integrated Company registration in Bangalore Form. The Company name can be reserved through SPICe incorporation process. In case of name application through SPICe form, only one name can be submitted for approval. However, if the first applied name is rejected, the application can be resubmitted 2 more times with alternate names.

Preparation and Filing of Company Incorporation Documents with MCA:

Under the SPICe incorporation process,  Company Incorporation Process consists of preparation and filing of the flowing E-Forms:

a. e-Form INC-32 - Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (SPICe)

b. e-Form INC-33: e-Memorandum of Association (SPICe MoA)

c. e-Form INC-34: e-Articles of Association (SPICe AoA)

All the documents executed / notarised / attested as per documentation requirements has to be attached to the e-Form INC-32 / 33/ 34 and the e-Forms has to be digitally signed with the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of all the proposed shareholders / representatives.

There is No Registration Fee payable for filing of e-Form INC-32 for all type of Companies if the authorised capital is less than or equal to Rs.15 Lakhs at the time of registration. However, filing fee for e-Form INC-33 / 34 and stamp duty is applicable for registration of any Company.

Processing of e-Forms by the office of Central Registrar of Companies:

The Central Registration Centre (CRC) processes the application and if found the details / documents are in order, the Central Registrar of Companies shall register the Company and issue the following:

1.     Company Incorporation Certificate

2.     DIN for Directors

3.     Permanent Account Number (PAN)

4.     Tax Collection and Deduction Number (TAN) to the New Company. 


Commencement of Business by Company

A company incorporated on or after 02.11.2018 and having a share capital can commence any business or exercise any borrowing powers only after complying the following requirements:

1. Filing a declaration with the Registrar of Companies that every subscriber to the memorandum has paid the value of the shares agreed to be taken by him on the date of such declaration. This declaration has to be filed by the company within a period of 180 days of the date of incorporation of the company in Form No.INC-20A

AND 

2. Filing of INC-22 for verification of its registered office if the company was registered with a temporary address while filing SPICe Form INC-32.

If a company makes any default in complying with the above requirements, the company shall be liable to a penalty of fifty thousand rupees and every officer who is in default shall be liable to a penalty of one thousand rupees for each day during which such default continues but not exceeding an amount of one lakh rupees.

If the company has not filed the declaration within a period of 180 days of the date of incorporation of the company, the Registrar may initiate action for the removal of the name of the company from the register of companies on the reasonable belief that the company is not carrying on any business or operations.