From idea to first invoice: the incorporation journey
A visual step-by-step journey from choosing a business structure to issuing your first GST invoice, with what each step needs and how long it usually takes.
From Idea to First Invoice: The Incorporation Journey- 1Choose the structure
Private limited, LLP or OPC. Equity funding points to a private limited company.
- 2Digital signatures
Class 3 DSC for each director, issued after eKYC.
- 3Name approval
Reserve the name through SPICe+ Part A.
- 4Incorporate
SPICe+ with MoA and AoA. Certificate, PAN and TAN issued together.
- 5Bank account
Open a current account and deposit share capital.
- 6Commence business
File INC-20A within 180 days.
- 7GST registration
When the threshold or a compulsory category applies.
- 8First invoice
Issue a GST-compliant invoice and start your books.
Register your company with a fixed fee.
www.refogo.comSources: Companies Act 2013 and Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014; CGST Act 2017 sections 47 and 50
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Sources
- Companies Act 2013 and Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014
- CGST Act 2017 sections 47 and 50
General information only and not legal or tax advice. Figures are taken from the sources listed on the dates shown.
Common questions
How long does company registration take in India?
Usually one to two weeks after complete documents are filed, depending on name approval and MCA processing.
What is SPICe+?
The MCA's integrated incorporation form that also allots PAN, TAN and DIN and can include GST and EPFO-ESIC registration.