Company Registration Documents Checklist 2026 — Documents for Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC
Complete documents checklist for company registration in India — Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, partnership. PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, photo, MoA, AoA. Free template.
Want to register a company in India but not sure what documents you need? This guide gives you a complete checklist of documents for Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, and partnership firm registration. All documents are simple and can be gathered within 1-2 days.
Common Documents (All Structures)
- PAN (mandatory for all directors / partners / members)
- Aadhaar (mandatory for Indian residents, linked to mobile)
- Passport (mandatory for NRI / foreign nationals)
- Voter ID (optional, alternative address proof)
- Driving License (optional, alternative address proof)
- Bank statement (last 6 months, alternative address proof)
- Photo (jpg, 200KB max, white background)
- Mobile + email (for OTP verification)
Documents for Pvt Ltd Registration
- PAN + Aadhaar of all 2+ directors
- PAN + Aadhaar of all 2+ shareholders
- Passport (for foreign directors / NRI shareholders, apostilled)
- Address proof of registered office (rent agreement + NOC + utility bill)
- Photo of all directors and shareholders
- DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for all directors
- MoA (Memorandum of Association) — drafted by us
- AoA (Articles of Association) — drafted by us
- Consent to act as director (DIR-2) and the INC-9 declaration, generated in SPICe+ and signed with DSC
Documents for LLP Registration
- PAN + Aadhaar of all 2+ partners
- Passport (for foreign / NRI partners, apostilled)
- Address proof of registered office (rent agreement + NOC + utility bill)
- Photo of all partners
- DSC for designated partners
- LLP Agreement (drafted by us, signed by all partners, filed in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation)
- Statement of capital contribution
Documents for OPC Registration
- PAN + Aadhaar of sole member
- PAN + Aadhaar of nominee (Indian citizen, resident in India or not)
- Address proof of registered office (rent agreement + NOC + utility bill)
- Photo of sole member + nominee
- Nominee consent (Form INC-3)
- DSC for sole director
- MoA + AoA (drafted by us)
- Declarations by subscriber and first director (INC-9, generated in SPICe+; no affidavit needed)
Documents for Partnership Firm Registration
- PAN + Aadhaar of all 2-50 partners
- Address proof of all partners
- Address proof of the firm (rent agreement + NOC + utility bill)
- Photo of all partners
- Partnership Deed (drafted by us, signed by all partners)
- Statement of capital contribution
- Stamp duty payment proof
Documents for Foreign National / NRI
- Passport (apostilled in Hague Convention countries, otherwise consularised by the Indian mission)
- Address proof (apostilled, in country of residence)
- PAN (if available in India)
- Photo
- DSC issued by an Indian licensed Certifying Authority
- DIN allotted through SPICe+ at incorporation (Form DIR-3 only for a director added later)
- FDI reporting after shares are allotted (Form FC-GPR on the RBI FIRMS portal within 30 days)
Address Proof of Registered Office
You need 3 documents to prove the registered office address:
- Rent agreement (or sale deed if you own the property)
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the property owner
- Utility bill (electricity / water / gas / telephone — within last 2 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use a residential address as the registered office?
A: Yes. Most startups and small companies use the founder's home address as the registered office. You just need a rent agreement + NOC + utility bill.
Q: Do I need to be physically present to register a company?
A: No. The entire process is online. You can do it from anywhere in the world. We handle the documentation + filing. You only need to sign forms with your DSC.
Q: What if I don't have a passport?
A: You don't need a passport for Indian residents. PAN + Aadhaar is sufficient. Passport is mandatory only for foreign nationals / NRIs.
Q: Can I use a virtual office address?
A: For most companies, no — MCA requires a physical address with rent agreement + utility bill. But you can use a co-working space address (WeWork, Awfis, 91springboard) that provides all 3 documents.
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