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Introduction – Private Limited Company (India): Incorporation Checklist
So, are you planning to start a Private Limited Company (Pvt. Ltd.)? Ltd.) in India?
You’re making a great choice! A Pvt. Ltd. company is one of the most favoured forms of business in India owing to its limited liability, credibility, and ease to raise funds. However, the incorporation process is not a simple one and requires adherence to specific legal and regulatory steps which, if done incorrectly, can lead to refusal or delays in approval.
In India, the journey begins with choosing a name for the company, followed by registering the name with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). You may be in deep trouble for not complying with even a single requirement like getting a Director Identification Number(DIN) or submitting a correct document.
That’s precisely why the need for a simple, step-by-step incorporation checklist is vital to ensuring a smooth registration process. This articles provides you with a clear checklist containing all the details, whether you are an entrepreneur, startup founder, or require information to register your company.

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| S. No. | PARTICULARS | REMARKS | |
| DETAILS REQUIRED: | |||
| 1. | Company Name | ||
| Proposed names of the company (In order of priority) (At least 5 names) | Meaning of first word of the proposed company name | ||
| ______________________________________________ Private Limited | |||
| ______________________________________________ Private Limited | |||
| ______________________________________________ Private Limited | |||
| ______________________________________________ Private Limited | |||
| ______________________________________________ Private Limited | |||
| 2. | Proposed Registered Office Address | ||
| 3. | Landline No. with STD code and E-mail ID of the proposed company | ||
| 4. | Name of the proposed Directors (At least 2) (As mentioned in official ID documents namely PAN & Aadhaar Card) | Name: Mr. Pushkar Thakur (Corrida Legal) Name: Ms. Yashika Kapoor (Corrida Legal) (This section is only for reference and will be filled in by Corrida Legal.) We will also be reaching out to you for directorship and shareholding details once the company is incorporated. | |
| (A) | Details of proposed Director 1: | ||
| Occupation (Kindly put an “ x “ in front of the correct category) | |||
| Further details of occupation selected above | |||
| Educational Qualification | |||
| Nationality & Residential status | |||
| Email ID, Landline No. and Mobile No. | |||
| Permanent Residential Address | |||
| Present Residential Address | |||
| DIN (Director Identification Number), if you have | |||
| (B) | Details of proposed Director 2: | ||
| Occupation (put an “ x “ in front of the correct category) | |||
| Further Details of occupation selected above | |||
| Educational Qualification | |||
| Nationality & Residential status | |||
| Email ID, Landline No. and Mobile No. | |||
| Permanent Residential Address | |||
| Present Residential Address | |||
| DIN (Director Identification Number), if available | |||
| 5. | Description of the main object of the proposed company | ||
| 6. | Ratio in which promoters will subscribe for shares | (This section is only for reference and will be filled in by Corrida Legal.) We will also be reaching out to you for directorship and shareholding details once the company is incorporated. | |
| 7. | DOCUMENTS REQUIRED*: | (This section is only for reference and will be filled in by Corrida Legal.) We will also be reaching out to you for directorship and shareholding details once the company is incorporated. | |

