From idea to incorporation.
Without the friction.
Incorporation, ROC compliance, trademark, DSC and the secretarial groundwork that supports every stage of your company's growth — handled by senior practitioners, end-to-end.
- Private Limited & OPC Setup
- LLP & Section 8 Incorporation
- Annual ROC & MCA Compliance
- Trademark & IP Registration
- DSC (Class 2 & Class 3)
- Startup India · DPIIT · ESOP
The first 90 days set
the next 90 years.
The decisions you make in your company's first 90 days — entity form, share structure, founders' agreement, ESOP pool, IP ownership — get baked in for years. Reversing them later is possible, but always more expensive than getting them right the first time.
We handle the full corporate lifecycle: incorporation, annual ROC compliance, share allotments, secretarial records, board governance, trademark protection and the regulatory housekeeping that quietly compounds into "this company is well-run".
Every corporate situation a founder
or board encounters.
From a fresh Pvt Ltd incorporation to multi-class share allotments and annual filings — our corporate practice covers every regulatory step on a company's journey.
Private Limited & Other Company Incorporations
Private Limited Company is the default structure for businesses planning to scale, hire, raise capital, or build optionality. We register Private Limited Companies, One Person Companies (OPC) for solo founders, and Section 8 Companies for not-for-profit ventures — including name approval (RUN / SPICe+ Part A), DSC and DIN, MoA and AoA drafting, PAN and TAN allotment, GST registration, professional tax registration, and bank account opening support.
For each structure we explain the trade-offs up-front: filing burden, board governance, foreign investment eligibility, ESOP feasibility and tax treatment — so the choice is deliberate.
- Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A)
- MoA, AoA & subscriber documentation
- DSC, DIN, PAN, TAN allotment
- Bank account opening support
LLP Incorporation & LLP Conversions
Limited Liability Partnership is the right structure for professional firms, real-estate joint ventures, certain investment vehicles, and family-managed partnerships that want limited liability without the full board-governance burden of a private limited company. We handle LLP incorporation including DPIN, FORM FiLLiP, LLP agreement drafting and contribution documentation.
For existing partnerships converting to LLP, or companies converting to LLP under Section 56 — we coordinate the migration including asset transfer, capital balance reconciliation and tax-neutral conversion documentation.
- LLP incorporation (Form FiLLiP)
- LLP agreement drafting
- Conversion of partnership to LLP
- Conversion of Pvt Ltd to LLP
ROC & MCA Compliance
Annual ROC compliance for private limited companies (AOC-4 financial statements and MGT-7 / 7A annual return), DIR-3 KYC for directors, ADT-1 for auditor appointment, and the underlying corporate governance — board minutes, statutory registers, AGM compliance and shareholder records — is the regulatory backbone that signals "well-run company" to investors, lenders and acquirers.
For LLPs: Form 8 (Statement of Account and Solvency) and Form 11 (Annual Return) with the underlying audited or unaudited financials, depending on turnover.
- AOC-4, MGT-7 / 7A annual filings
- DIR-3 KYC for directors
- ADT-1 auditor appointment
- Board minutes & statutory registers
Share Capital & Allotment Compliance
Share allotments to founders, employees (ESOP), investors (private placement), and consultants — including the underlying board and shareholder resolutions, valuation report under Section 56(2)(viib), Form PAS-3 filing and the updated cap-table maintenance. For preferential allotments to non-resident investors we coordinate the FEMA filings (FC-GPR within 30 days).
For share transfers, buy-backs, capital reduction, sub-division of shares and bonus issues — we handle the full process including stamp duty, share certificate issuance and statutory register updates.
- Private placement allotments (PAS-3)
- ESOP creation, vesting & exercise
- FC-GPR for non-resident allotments
- Cap-table maintenance & share transfers
Trademark, Copyright & IP Registration
Trademark search (free-to-use clearance), trademark filing in the right Nice class, response to examination objections (TM-O), and pursuit through opposition and registration. We handle word marks, logo marks, sound marks, slogan marks and series marks. For brands that operate across categories, we file across multiple classes with the right priority.
Copyright registration for original creative works (literary, artistic, musical, software), design registration for industrial designs, and the licensing and assignment documentation that supports commercial use.
- Trademark search & clearance
- Trademark filing & prosecution
- TM-O objection responses
- Copyright & design registration
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)
Digital Signature Certificates are mandatory for filing virtually any e-form with MCA, ROC, GST or income tax. We issue Class 3 DSCs (the standard for company filings, tenders, and most government portals) for resident directors, foreign directors, partners, key managerial personnel and authorised signatories.
For foreign-resident directors and HUF Karta filings, we handle the additional KYC requirements including apostilled documents, embassy attestation and India-side address verification.
- Class 3 DSC issuance & renewal
- Foreign director DSC with apostille
- HUF Karta DSC
- Tender / e-procurement DSC
Startup India, DPIIT Recognition & ESOP Design
DPIIT recognition under Startup India gives access to a basket of benefits — tax holiday under Section 80-IAC for three consecutive years out of the first ten, exemption from angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification for nine labour and three environmental laws, and IPR fast-tracking. We assess eligibility and file the application end-to-end.
For employee ESOP — we design the option pool, vesting schedule, exercise price, cliff and cliff-extension terms, trust vs direct grant, tax implications at grant / vest / exercise / sale, and the FEMA implications for foreign-resident employees.
- DPIIT recognition application
- Section 80-IAC tax holiday application
- ESOP scheme design & documentation
- ESOP grant letters & tax notes
Any other corporate services
service you need.
The sub-practices above cover most corporate work for founders and SMEs. We also handle several specialist secretarial and corporate-law engagements.
A short, non-exhaustive list of other services we routinely deliver:
- Foreign subsidiary & branch office setup
- Liaison office & project office registration
- FEMA filings (FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ECB-2)
- Companies (CSR Policy) Rules compliance
- Independent director compliance & databank
- Companies Act dormant status applications
- Strike-off applications (Section 248)
- Producer Company registration
- Nidhi Company registration
- Conversion of Section 8 to Pvt Ltd
- Removal of director (Section 169)
- Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO) declarations
Don't see your specific need? Send us a brief description in writing — we will honestly tell you within 24 hours whether we are the right team for it.
A five-step engagement, designed for clarity.
Every corporate services engagement at Zfiling runs through the same disciplined workflow.
Consult
30-minute scoping call. Structure choice, founders' equity, capital plan.
Collect
KYC, address proof, supporting documents through secure client portal.
Document
MoA, AoA, agreements drafted and partner-reviewed before filing.
File
Filed with MCA / IPO / RoC. CIN, DIN, IRN, TM number shared.
Maintain
Annual filings, statutory registers, ROC compliance on retainer.
Four ways to work with us on corporate services.
Fixed-fee for one-off engagements. Scaled by complexity or turnover. Monthly retainer for ongoing engagements. Every quote is shared up-front.
Add-ons for additional directors, foreign directors, charge documents.
Quote shared after a 30-minute scoping call covering board, shareholders and assets.
Examination response and opposition handled at additional stage fees.
Bundled for groups with multiple entities or active capital activity.
What is the difference between a Private Limited Company and an LLP?
A Private Limited Company has shareholders, a board of directors, and formal corporate governance with annual ROC filings, board minutes and statutory registers. It is the default for businesses seeking external capital, ESOP issuance and operational scale. An LLP has partners with limited liability and a simpler annual compliance regime, but cannot issue equity or ESOPs to non-partners. Choice depends on capital plan and governance preference — we assess both in a 30-minute consultation.How long does it take to register a Private Limited Company?
Once we have all KYC and supporting documents, name reservation typically takes 1-2 working days and the SPICe+ application 5-10 working days, depending on MCA response time. The full process — including PAN, TAN, GST and bank account opening — generally completes in 10-15 working days. Foreign-resident director documentation and notarisation can add 1-2 weeks.What documents do I need to register a company?
For each director / shareholder: PAN, Aadhaar (or other ID), passport-size photograph, address proof (utility bill / bank statement not older than 2 months). For the registered office: latest utility bill of the premises, rent agreement (if rented) and a no-objection certificate from the owner. For foreign-resident directors: apostilled passport and address proof. We share a tailored checklist once the structure is decided.What is the minimum capital required to start a company?
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement under the Companies Act, 2013 (the earlier ₹1 lakh / ₹5 lakh minimums have been removed). Practically — most founders subscribe ₹1 lakh or ₹10 lakh authorised capital with ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh paid-up at incorporation. Stamp duty on MoA and AoA is calculated on authorised capital, so higher authorised capital increases incorporation cost.What are the annual compliance requirements for a Private Limited Company?
Annually: AOC-4 (financial statements within 30 days of AGM), MGT-7 / 7A (annual return within 60 days of AGM), DIR-3 KYC (every September for every director), and ADT-1 (auditor appointment ratification). Board-level: minimum four board meetings per year with proper notices, agenda and minutes. Shareholder-level: AGM within 6 months of financial year end. Statutory registers must be maintained throughout.What is a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and do I need one?
A DSC is the digital equivalent of a hand-written signature, used to sign electronic documents and forms filed with MCA, ROC, GST, income tax and various other portals. Class 3 DSC is required for directors, partners, key managerial personnel and authorised signatories. It is valid for 1 to 3 years depending on the package. We issue DSCs through licensed certifying authorities including for foreign-resident applicants.Do I need to register a trademark for my company name?
Registering your company at MCA gives you the right to use that name as a company name only. To prevent others from using your name as a brand on similar goods or services, you must register it as a trademark with the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Trademark registration gives statutory protection across India in the registered class. We handle search, filing and prosecution end-to-end.What is DPIIT recognition and is it worth getting?
DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognition under Startup India entitles eligible startups to a basket of benefits — tax holiday under Section 80-IAC for three consecutive years out of the first ten, exemption from angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification for labour and environmental compliance, and IPR fast-tracking with reduced fees. Eligible if you are a private limited / LLP / OPC, less than 10 years old, turnover under ₹100 crore, working on innovation. Recognition is free and useful for most early-stage companies.Can I run my business from my home address?
Yes — you can register your company at a residential address provided you have proper ownership / rental documentation and a no-objection certificate from the owner. Most early-stage companies start this way. Once you move to a commercial address, you file a change-of-registered-office through Form INC-22 within 30 days. Some banks prefer commercial addresses for opening current accounts, so check that constraint as well.What is an ESOP and how does it work?
An Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) gives employees the right (the "option") to buy shares of the company at a pre-decided price (the "exercise price") after a vesting period. The standard structure: four-year vesting with a one-year cliff (25% vests at year 1, then monthly). At grant — no tax. At vesting — no tax. At exercise — taxable as perquisite on the difference between fair value and exercise price. At sale — capital gains tax. We design the plan, draft scheme documentation, issue grant letters and handle the lifecycle.What is the difference between authorised and paid-up capital?
Authorised capital is the maximum capital a company can issue as per its MoA — this is the upper limit on share allotments. Paid-up capital is the actual capital received from shareholders against issued shares. Authorised capital can always be more than paid-up capital. You pay stamp duty on authorised capital at the time of incorporation. Paid-up capital can be increased over time within the authorised limit through fresh allotments.How does Zfiling charge for corporate services?
For one-off engagements (incorporation, trademark filing, name change, share allotment) — fixed-fee with the quote shared up-front. For annual ROC compliance — scaled by entity complexity (number of directors, shareholders, capital activity). For ongoing corporate secretarial work — a monthly retainer scaled to your size and activity. A senior advisor scopes every engagement personally.
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