Time Required for Company Registration in

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Time Required for Company Registration in  

Registering a company in offers a chance to run a successful business. Registering a company either private limited, public limited, llp, opc, section 8, etc usually follows the same process and timeline. However, time required for company registration in is the most common doubt among individuals. In this blog you’ll get complete detail related to time requirements for registering a company in including both direct and indirect methods. 

How many days are needed for Company Registration in  

Company Registration is a complex and time taking process which includes multiple documents and approvals from the government side. Usually to register a company in it takes up to 15-20 working days. However, there are some methods on which one can register their company in a short time period. This method usually works as a smart method in which one can register their company in in just 7-8 working days. 

Method for Company Registration in  

To register a Company in , following are the two methods Direct filing and Indirect Filing. Let’s discuss them in detail: 

  1. Name Filing: The first method which is a direct filing method usually followed by each organisation. It includes applying for name reservation, obtaining DSC & DIN, Drafting MoA & AoA, and at last filing the incorporation form. This method usually takes 15-20 working days as it includes the waiting time for the approval from the government side. 
  2. Direct Filing: The direct method is the shortcut method to register your company in in less time. In this, the application filing will be started just after applying for the company's name and the waiting time for name approval will be saved. But there are some major points to be considered while applying for direct Filing and they are: 
    • Apply for a name which should be unique 
    • Avoid names which are similar to any existing company
    • Provide all documents related to company registration 
    • It should represent business activity or industry of the company.

Reasons of Delay in Company Registration 

There are certain reasons due to which companies might face delay in the registration process. These delays in the company registration process can be possible due to multiple reasons. Before applying for company registration keep the following factors in your mind: 

  1. Name Availability: The most common mistake usually individuals make while registering a company is proceeding for name reservation without checking its availability. If the name is similar to any existing company, it will increase the time duration for selecting the name of the company. 
  2. Company’s Type: Another common scenario where time duration for company registration can increase is choosing a subsidiary company of a foreign company. A Subsidiary company takes more working days to get registered as compared to a normal company. 
  3. Error in Documentation: In case of any error while uploading the documents can lead to rejection of the application which directly leads to delay in registration process. It is advised to double check the complete list of documents before proceeding. 
  4. Government Processing Time: Also, there are chances of delay due to lack from the government side. Several times the Government takes time in the approval and verification process which can result in delays for Company Registration.
  5. Hiring Professionals: Hiring a wrong consultant can result in delays. It is advised to hire a professional consultant so that the chances of delays are less. For hiring a professional it is advised to research in the market and then go for the best professional. 

Conclusion 

Company Registration is the incorporation process of a company in . Registering a company can be a time taking process. One can register a company from a direct or indirect method. The Direct method includes the regular steps for company registration from reserving the name to filing the application form one by one. However, the indirect method includes filing of application along with the name reservation without waiting for the approval. This indirect method can save around 5-7 working days. Direct Filing method usually takes up to 15-20 working days while indirect filing methods take somewhere between 7-12 working days. This can help in saving the time and efforts of an individual while registering their company. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

  1. How much time is required for company registration? 
  2. Usually a Company can be registered within 15-20 working days in India . 

  3. What are the reasons for Delay in Company Registration? 
  4. There can be multiple reasons for the delay in Company Registration including delay in name availability, government process, applying for subsidiary company, etc. 

  5. Is it possible to register a company in 10 Days? 
  6. Yes, if an individual goes with the direct method and files the application immediately along with the name, then through this method they can register a company in 10 Days.

  7. How long does it take to register a Company? 
  8. In order to register a company it usually takes between 15-20 working days. 

  9. Is GST Registration mandatory for Company Registration? 
  10. Yes, GST Registration is mandatory by the government for all the companies registered in exceeding 40 lakhs turnover. 

  11. What are the documents required for Company Formation?
  12. Documents such as DSC, DIN, MoA, AoA, etc, are required to obtain for Company Formation in India.

  13. What is the difference between Private & Public Limited Company?
  14. Any Private Limited Company is owned privately while the public limited Company is owned by the public based on traded shares.

About the Author

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All India Rank - 24

Nayani Agarwal is a Chartered Accounting who scored All India rank - 24 & 22 in CA final and CA intermediate respectively. She also scored an India rank - 21 in the Company Secretary foundation. She has overall 10 plus experience in banking and financial services. Her areas of expertise is startup consultancy, ESOP, Income Tax, GST, corporate Compliances & import expeort consultancy.