Company Registration & Business Licenses in India
Getting your business structure and licences right at the start saves years of friction later — it decides how you're taxed, how much compliance you carry, how easily you can raise money, and how protected your personal assets are.
Below are the main ways to incorporate a business in India and the core registrations and licences most businesses need. Pick by where you want to go, not just where you are today — and talk to an expert who'll actually help you decide.
Incorporation
Private Limited Company
The preferred structure for startups and businesses that plan to raise capital.
Read moreLLP Registration
Limited liability with the flexibility of a partnership and lighter compliance.
Read moreOne Person Company (OPC)
Run a company single-handedly with limited liability and a nominee.
Read morePartnership Firm
A simple, low-cost structure for two or more people running a business together.
Read moreSole Proprietorship
The simplest way to start — you and the business are one and the same.
Read moreSection 8 / NGO
Set up a not-for-profit company for charitable, educational or social objectives.
Read moreLicenses
MSME / Udyam
Free Udyam registration that unlocks priority lending, subsidies and payment protection.
Read moreStartup India Registration
DPIIT recognition that unlocks the 3-year tax holiday and angel-tax relief.
Read moreImport Export Code (IEC)
The one-time DGFT code every importer and exporter needs to trade across borders.
Read morePF & ESI Registration
Statutory social-security registration once you cross the employee thresholds.
Read moreProfessional Tax
A state-level tax on employment and professions that employers must deduct and pay.
Read moreShops & Establishment
The basic state licence most commercial premises need to operate legally.
Read moreDigital Signature (DSC)
The Class 3 digital signature required to file with the MCA, GST and income tax.
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