Kerala - Register a Firm or Company

ProcedureEdit

Through Online: - Kerala Register a Firm or Company Online With Images

As a first step, please Check for name availability
Applicant shall use the link here to check for company name: link Please follow the screen prompt and hit search to check for company name. Applicant has to check with different name combination, if the provided name is already registered
Once the name is available, then download form for applying
Forms can be downloaded using the following link: link
Applicant can access the online services in clarifying any of his doubts in applying for registration of firm
Applicant shall use the link here for options to help in registering the firm : link In the given page, select MCA SERVICES menu. This menu has list of options to cater applicants requirement. Please choose the required services online.
Applicant shall register with registrar of companies.
A firm can be registered with Registrar Of Companies. Link for contact details: link

Through Egroops:: - Kerala Register a Firm or Company through state portal Online With Images

Go to the portal using the given link: link
As a registered user, applicant shall use the login credentials to login in he home page using the prompts under login and hit Submit to reach the online application page.
If you are a new user then select “New firm Registration” under “Registration” on the right side of the page to register in through the online user registration form and hit “Submit”
Please select the respective option provided on the page to reach the next page.
Applicant will be prompted to fill in proposed name, address, partners details, uploading required documents by choosing the appropriate tabs.
On completing the above in detail and all the page prompts are completed, applicant will be directed to payment for the registration.
Please select the respective mode (money order/cash payment/e-payment) and follow the page prompts to make necessary payment.
Applicant will get a confirmation and reference number in the mobile number provided during registration. Please keep it safe for future reference.
When the registration is successful, user gets notification. User shall view and download the PDF form for firm registration certificate.

Through Charted Accountant

Company or firm registration can be initiated with the help of a Charted accountant.
In registering the company, one has to make sure that the name proposed has not already been used or applied for registration.
Digital signature certificate for the director of the proposed firm has to be acquired.
Then Acquire Director Identification Number (DIN).
Filing an e-Form or New user registration.
Finally Incorporation of the company is done.
Applicant will get MOA and certificate.

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online.
On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
An inspection will be held to check the premises.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
If verified, the registration certificate will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying in a stipulated period of time.

Required DocumentsEdit

PAN Card issued by the Income Tax department as an Identity proof.
One address proof.
Two Passport Size photo.
Document evidencing payment of fee.
Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Copy of agreement if any, which the proposed company wishes to enter into with any individual for appointment as its managing or whole-time director or manager.
Form 18.
Form 32 (except for section 25 company) & Form 29 (only in case of public companies).
Power of Attorney from subscribers
Letter from Registrar of Companies making names available
No objection letters from directors/promoters
Requisite fees either in cash or demand draft
Aadhaar card
In general
- A partnership deed has to be created with a mutual understanding between the partners.
- The deed has to be printed on a stamp paper of Rs. 500.
- Payment of stamp duty
- The document has to be signed by all the partners with witnesses on the last page.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

INFORMATION AND FACILITATION CENTER,
Garage No.14, "A" Wing, Shastri Bhawan,
Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110001.
Phone : 011-23386110.

Inspector General, Registration of Departments,
Vanchiyur PO, Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala - 695035
[email protected]
contact : 0471-2472118, 2472110
Link for details: link

EligibilityEdit

You are eligible to register a firm or company in India, if you are a person of
Indian origin or a
NRI (Non-Resident Indian)
PIO (Person of Indian Origin)
OCI (Overseas Citizenship India)

FeesEdit

In the case of Private Limited or Public Company, the government fee is based up on the Authorized / Nominal Capital of the company.
fee structure is provided by the government on Fee link

ValidityEdit

The approved company name should be submitted before incorporation or within 6 months of the name being made available.
The registration of a firm is valid forever until the government has any changes to incorporate.

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

After obtaining the name approval, it normally takes approximately two to three weeks to incorporate a company depending on where the company is registered.

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

Name of the firm
Duration of the firm
Principal place of business
Name of any other place of business with full address
Name in full and permanent addresses of all partners and the date when each partner joined the firm

Note:Name of the firm should not contain any words which may express or imply the approval or patronage of the government except where the government has given its written consent for the use of such words as part of the firms name.

Need for the DocumentEdit

Partnership refers to an agreement between persons to share profits or losses arising from actions carried by all or one of them acting on behalf of all. Persons who have entered such an agreement are called partners and give their collective business a name, which is necessarily their firm-name. It is optional for partners to set the firm registered and there are no penalties for non-registration. This procedure explains the steps that are involved in getting a Company registered.

Information which might helpEdit

It is advisable to go to the Deputy Commissioners Office between 9:00am to 5:00pm.

External LinksEdit

Indian Partnership Act, 1932: http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/actsbills/pdf/Partnership_Act_1932.pdf
Procedure for Registration of a Partnership Firm: http://business.gov.in/starting_business/partnership.php
Following link has more information about Kerala : http://rockerala.nic.in/faq1.htm#3

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