Public Limited Company
Registration in India
Register your Public Limited Company with HIVA Professionals and build a strong foundation for
large-scale growth. A Public Limited Company (PLC) is ideal for businesses planning expansion
and public fundraising, offering limited liability and ownership through shares with full MCA
compliance support.
What is a Public Limited
Company?
A Public Limited Company is a separate legal entity governed by the Companies Act, 2013. It can
raise capital from investors and may choose to list its shares on a recognized stock exchange.
Latest Basic Requirements :
- Minimum 7 shareholders & 3 directors
- At least 1 Resident Indian director
- No minimum paid-up capital requirement
- Company name must end with “Limited”
Who Needs Public Limited Company
Registration?
- Large Businesses Planning Expansion
- Companies Seeking Public Investment
- Businesses Preparing for Stock Market Listing
- Organizations Requiring Strong Market Credibility
Types of Public Limited
Companies
01
Listed Company
A listed public company is one whose shares are listed and traded on recognized
stock exchanges such as NSE or BSE. This allows the public and investors to buy or
sell company shares openly in the stock market.
02
Unlisted Public Company
An unlisted public company follows the public company structure and compliance
requirements, but its shares are not listed on any stock exchange. Ownership is
limited to existing shareholders or private investors.
Documents Required
- PAN & Aadhaar/Passport of
directors and shareholders
- Address proof of all
directors
- Passport-Size photos
- Registered office address
proof
- Rent agreement & NOC (if
rented)
- Digital Signature
Certificates (DSC)
- Registration Process (Online
-SPICe+)
- Obtain DSC for directors
- Apply for DIN through SPICe+
- Reserve company name via MCA
- File SPICe+ incorporation
forms with MOA & AOA
- Receive Certificate of
Incorporation (CIN, PAN & TAN integrated)
- For listed companies,
additional SEBI compliance and prospectus filing apply.
Registration Process
(Online - SPICe+)
Public Limited Company registration is managed online through the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal.
Basic Steps:
- Obtain DSC for directors.
- Apply for DIN through SPICe+ portal.
- Reserve company name via MCA name reservation service.
- File SPICe+ incorporation forms with MOA & AOA.
- Receive Certificate of Incorporation (CIN, PAN & TAN integrated).
- For listed companies, additional SEBI compliance and prospectus filing apply.
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
- Public companies can raise significant funds by issuing shares to the public.
- Shareholders are liable only up to the value of their shares.
- Public status increases trust among investors, banks, and customers.
- Shares can be easily transferred or traded among investors.
Disadvantages
- Must follow detailed rules under company law and SEBI regulations.
- Incorporation and ongoing compliance expenses are higher.
- Financial and operational details must be publicly disclosed.
- Major decisions require approval from the board and shareholders.
Why Choose HIVA Professionals?
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Expert Documentation Support
We assist in preparing and verifying all required documents for accurate
registration.
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Name Approval Guidance
Our team helps you choose and reserve a suitable company name as per MCA
rules.
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Complete Incorporation Assistance
From application preparation to final filing, we guide you through the entire
process.
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Regular Application Updates
You receive timely updates about the progress of your company registration.
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Post-Registration Compliance Help
Support for essential compliances and formalities after your public company is
registered.
