India Incorporation Timeline: What to Expect

Typical Incorporation Stages

Incorporating a Private Limited Company in India involves several sequential stages. Timelines are indicative and depend on document readiness, MCA processing, and the specific business activity.

Stage 1: Pre-Incorporation (Typically 3–5 days)

• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) acquisition for proposed directors
• Director Identification Number (DIN) application
• Name reservation through RUN (Reserve Unique Name) — subject to MCA approval

Stage 2: Incorporation Filing (Typically 7–10 days)

• SPICe+ form submission with all required documents
• Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
• Government processing and verification by MCA

Stage 3: Post-Incorporation Registrations (Typically 5–10 days)

• PAN and TAN application (usually included in SPICe+)
• GST registration (if applicable to the business activity)
• Bank account opening — timeline varies by bank

Indicative Total Timelines

Straightforward cases: 15–25 days from document readiness to Certificate of Incorporation

Complex cases: 30–45 days where additional approvals, name revisions, or document queries are involved

Note: These are indicative timelines only. Actual timelines depend on MCA processing, document completeness, and any queries raised during review. Inaac Advisors coordinates the process but cannot guarantee specific timelines as these depend on government processing.