COMPANY REGISTRATION IN INDIA Step 1 - Obtaining Direct Identification Number (DIN) Obtain Directors Identification Number (DIN) for proposed Directors of the new Company Registration 3 -5 Days Can be performed simultaneously with step 2 Step 2 - Obtaining Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for at least one of the proposed Directors 1 -3 Days Can be performed simultaneously with step 1 Step 3 - Checking Name Availability Select 6 names in order or preference 2 -6 Days File Form 1A with the ROC for proposed name approval Step 4 - MOA/AOA and Forms Drawing up of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association Getting the appropriate persons to subscribe to the Memorandum (a minimum of 7 for a public company and 2 for a private company) Preparing other Forms to be filed with the ROC 7 Days Step 5 - Stamping Make an application to the Superintendent of Stamps or an authorized bank requesting for stamping of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. 1 Day Step 6 - Filing with Registrar of Companies (ROC) Present the required documents along with the registration fee to the Registrar of Companies to get the certificate of incorporation. 1 Day Step 7 - Certificate of Incorporation and Company Seal Receipt of Certificate of Incorporation of the Company 3 -4 Days Obtain a company seal Step 8 - Certificate of Commencement of Business (only for public company) Obtain Certificate of Commencement of Business from the ROC in case of a public company 15 Days