FDI Sectoral Caps In India: Sector-Wise Limits And Prohibited Sectors In 2026
India permits up to 100% foreign direct investment in many business activities. That does not mean every foreign investor can automatically own an Indian company without restrictions. The permitted ownership percentage, approval route and investment conditions depend on the company’s actual business activity. Banking, defence, media, retail, insurance and space businesses, for example, follow different […]
What Is FEMA And How Does It Govern Foreign Investment Into India?
A foreign company planning to establish a presence in India must consider more than company registration. The Indian entity must also receive foreign investment through permitted banking channels, follow sector-specific ownership limits, issue shares at a compliant price and complete the required Reserve Bank of India filings. These foreign exchange requirements are mainly governed by […]
LLP Agreement: What It Must Contain And Why It Matters
An LLP agreement is the document that explains how a Limited Liability Partnership will operate. It records what each partner will contribute, how profits and losses will be divided, who can make business decisions, and what happens when a partner joins, resigns or disputes a decision. This agreement is not a document that should be […]
Documents Required for LLP Registration in India
Registering a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) becomes much easier when the documents are prepared correctly before filing begins. Missing address proof, inconsistent names, an outdated utility bill, or an unsigned consent form can delay the application and lead to resubmission. The documents for LLP registration generally fall into three groups: Additional paperwork may be required […]
LLP vs Private Limited Company: Tax, Compliance, And Liability Compared
Choosing between an LLP and a private limited company affects much more than your registration certificate. It changes how the business is taxed, how owners withdraw profits, which annual filings must be completed, how easily investors can enter, and what happens when the business cannot pay its debts. For many professional firms and closely held […]
Post-Incorporation Compliance Checklist Every New Pvt Ltd Company Must Follow
Getting the Certificate of Incorporation feels like the finish line. It isn’t. It’s the starting gun for a set of compliances that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs expects you to complete on a fixed clock, and it doesn’t send reminders. Miss the window on something as basic as appointing an auditor, and you’re already looking […]
Common Reasons SPICe+ Applications Get Rejected (And How to Avoid Them)
Most SPICe+ rejections trace back to a handful of repeat offenders: a company name too close to an existing one, documents that don’t match each other, a missing digital signature, or an object clause that doesn’t line up with the proposed name. None of these are exotic problems — they’re the same handful of issues […]
Minimum Capital, Directors, and Shareholders Required for a Pvt Ltd Company
A Private Limited Company in India needs a minimum of two directors, two shareholders, and no minimum paid-up capital at all. The same two people can hold both roles, so most founder-led companies start with just two individuals wearing both hats. At least one director has to be an Indian resident. Beyond that, the requirements […]
How Long Does Pvt Ltd Registration Take in India? (SPICe+ Timeline)
Most Private Limited Companies get their Certificate of Incorporation within 7 to 15 working days when documents are clean and filed correctly. That’s the honest range — not the “3 days!” headline some websites lead with, and not the 6-week horror story either. The actual number depends almost entirely on two things: how fast you […]
Private Limited Company Registration Cost Breakdown
Registering a Private Limited Company in India in 2026 typically costs between ₹7,000 and ₹25,000 all-inclusive for a standard two-director setup with ₹1–10 lakh authorised capital. The exact number depends on three things: which state you’re registering in, how much authorized capital you declare, and whether you’re doing the paperwork yourself or paying a professional. […]