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12 Steps to Starting a Business in India

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you register your
business in India
06/26/2020

Establishing a new business seems like a challenging proposition. Yet, it can reap great
bene ts for both the company and the economy at large. With many entities looking to set up
enterprises, there are a few things to consider when you’re going for registering your business
in India. With that in mind, we’re happy to present a few fundamental steps that are
necessary for registering any business in India:

1. Checking the Company Name Availability

Before any company registration can take place, you must check whether the proposed name
is available. This can be done online, where applicants may check the availability of their
desired company names on the MCA 21 website. Once approved, the selected company name
appears on the website.

2. Acquiring a Director Identification Number (DIN)

A Director Identi cation Number (DIN) is a special identi cation number that is provided to
any existing or potential directors of companies that are incorporated. A provisional DIN can
be obtained by lling a DIN-1 application form online.

Then, a printed and signed version of the form must be forwarded to the ministry along with
identity and address proof for their approval. A permanent DIN is issued after the veri cation
of the documents and the subsequent approval of the request.

3. Acquiring a Digital Signature Certificate

A digital signature certi cate is an issued electronic key that validates and identi es the
holder of this certi cate. One of the approved agencies registered with the ministry can issue
this certi cate. An application form, identity proof, and permanent address proof must be
submitted by the company directors when applying for a Digital Signature Certi cate.

4. Obtaining an Incorporation Certificate

An incorporation certi cate is provided by the Ministry of Corporate A airs and is used as
proof for the constitution of the company. To apply, the following forms must be digitally led
on the o cial Ministry of Company A airs website – e-form 32, e-form 1 and e-form 18.
Along with Form 1, the Registrar of Companies must be provided with one copy of each: The
Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA and AoA), the consent of directors, and a
stamped copy establishing the power of attorney.

The certi cate of incorporation will be automatically sent to the e-mail ID as provided in the
information submitted with the forms while incorporating the company.

5. Creating a Company Seal for official documentation

A company seal is required to be placed on papers for sharing certi cates and other o cial
documents. The total cost of acquiring an o cial seal is dependent on the number of words
that need to be engraved on it, the number of seals issued, and the time period for the delivery
of the seals. It is to be noted here that the requirement to maintain a company seal is not
mandatory for private companies.

6. Stamping of all Company Documents

The application to have the company’s incorporation documents stamped must always have
the unsigned copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association attached alongside the
payment receipt for the same. Stamp duty should be paid online for such documents to the
Registrar of Companies.

Following this application, the Superintendent will return the copies - one of which is
stamped, signed and embossed in an o cial capacity. Finally, the company promoters must
sign the MoA and AoA, with all required information being lled in their own handwriting.

7. Acquiring a Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Filing of Form 49A is required for the application of PAN. Once a unique PAN is acquired, a
physical version of the PAN card will be delivered to your registered address by o cial post.
The PAN application may also be done online, but the required documents will still need to be
physically sent for nal veri cation.

8. Acquiring a Tax Account Number (TAN)

As per the Government of India, a Tax Deduction Account Number or Tax Collection Account
Number (TAN) is a special number issued by the Income-tax department to all entities who
are required to either deduct or collect tax at the source.

To obtain this number, the form 49B must be lled out and submitted at a TIN Facilitation
Center. Once the application has been veri ed, it is forwarded to the Income Tax Department
and the TAN is issued. The application for a TAN can be done either o ine or through the
NSDL website.

9. Obtaining a certificate from the State/Municipal Inspector

under the Shops and Establishment Act
A h i l d h l / ’ ’ d i d d
A statement that includes the employer/manager’s names, company’s designated name and
permanent postal address and business category must be provided to the State Shop and
Establishment Inspector along with the payment of applicable fees. This is a vital step in trade
license registration as all companies must be registered within one month (30 days) of the
opening of their business.

10. Applying for GST Registration

GST registration is mandatory for any entity seeking to undertake the supply of goods and
services across states while maintaining an annual aggregate turnover of more than INR 40
lakhs/20 Lakhs. This should be prioritized before any other process for new company
registration. For further information on GST Registration and documents required for the
application, you may visit the following link.

GST registration is mandatory if you are a seller or are planning to be a seller on Amazon.in
(exception: if deals only with GST-exempt categories).

11. Obtaining a Profession Tax Certificate from the State

Profession Tax Office
Every employer (who is not a government o cer) is liable to taxation and must obtain a
certi cate of registration from the relevant authority. A company is required to le Form 1 to
the State Profession Tax O ce to apply for the Profession Tax Certi cate, if applicable.

12. Completing a National Employees’ Provident Fund

Registration
Every employer is required to provide their worker information to the local Employee
Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). This must be done in the prescribed manner so that an
Establishment Code Number (ECN) can be allotted to the company. This process is within the
sole purview of the employer, and no separate applications need to be made by the employees.
Note that this will only be required if the provisions of the Employees' Provident Fund and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 are applicable on the company.

Of course, once your business is nally o the ground, you will need to be able to sell your
range of products too. And the best way to do this is to sell online at Amazon. With its vast
experience in online sales, Amazon is ready and willing to help you achieve your
entrepreneurial goals.

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