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Incorporation
Private Limited Company Incorporation
A step-by-step checklist for incorporating a private limited company in India — from choosing a name to your first board meeting.
⏱ 10–15 working days✓ 26 items
Shortlist 3 unique company name options
Obtain DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for all directors
Apply for DIN (Director Identification Number)
And 23 more items inside…
Registrations
Startup India Recognition (DPIIT)
A complete checklist to obtain DPIIT recognition under the Startup India scheme — including eligibility criteria, documents, and post-recognition steps.
⏱ 2–5 working days✓ 24 items
Entity must be incorporated as Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC (not sole prop or partnership)
Must not be older than 10 years from date of incorporation
Annual turnover must not exceed ₹100 Cr in any year
And 21 more items inside…
GST
GST Registration
Everything you need to register for GST in India — from document gathering to filing your first GSTR-3B.
⏱ 3–7 working days✓ 25 items
PAN of business entity (mandatory for all types)
Proof of constitution — COI / LLP Agreement / Partnership Deed
Principal place of business address proof
And 22 more items inside…
Trademark
Trademark Registration
A step-by-step guide to registering your brand's trademark in India — covering search, filing, examination, and post-registration steps.
⏱ 18–36 months (full registration)✓ 26 items
Conduct comprehensive TM search on IP India portal
Identify correct class(es) under Nice Classification (45 classes)
Prepare trademark specimen — wordmark, logo, or combination
And 23 more items inside…
Compliance
Annual ROC Compliance Calendar
A month-by-month compliance calendar for private limited companies — AGM, AOC-4, MGT-7A, DIR-3 KYC, and all statutory filings explained.
⏱ Ongoing — annual cycle✓ 31 items
Apr–Jun: Hold at least 1 Board Meeting (minimum 4 per year required)