West Bengal - Register a Firm or Company

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

To Register a Firm or Company, the applicant has to approach Ministry of Corporate Affairs link
An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to submit the permission letter along with the application form.
The authority will review the application form.
The concerned office will intimate the applicant about the fee amount.
After the successful completion of payment, the concerned officer will issue the acknowledgment receipt as a proof of payment.
The processing time of this procedure completes within a week.

Apply Online:

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 applicant’s requirement. Please choose the required services online.
Applicant shall register with registrar of companies.
Link for contact details: link

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to approach the respective “CSC” centre in their area. Refer the following link for location: CSC Locator link
- NOTE: The applicant has to select the state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per 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. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will issue the certificate.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.

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.

Registrar Of Companies

Nizam Palace, 2nd MSO Building, 2nd Floor,
234/4, A.J.C.B. Road, Kolkata - 700020
Phone: 033-2287 7390 / Fax 033-22903795
[email protected]

Link for details: Link for details

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 valid registration of a firm is valid forever until the government has any changes to incorporate

Documents to UseEdit

Form 18 - Claim for inclusion of name in the electoral roll for a graduates' constituency
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OF EFORM 18
FORM No. 32

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

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

Name availability search and getting approval of Name

The first step in the formation of a company is the approval of the name by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) in the State/Union Territory in which the company will maintain its Registered Office. This approval is provided subject to certain conditions: for instance, there should not be an existing company by the same name. Further, the last words in the name are required to be "Private Ltd." in the case of a private company and "Limited" in the case of a Public Company. The application should mention at least four suitable names of the proposed company, in order of preference. In the case of a private limited company, the name of the company should end with the words "Private Limited" as the last words. In case of a public limited company, the name of the company should end with the word "Limited" as the last word. The ROC generally informs the applicant within seven days from the date of submission of the application, whether or not any of the names applied for is available. Once a name is approved, it is valid for a period of six months, within which time Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association together with miscellaneous documents should be filed. If one is unable to do so, an application may be made for renewal of name by paying additional fees. After obtaining the name approval, it normally takes approximately two to three weeks to incorporate a company depending on where the company is registered.

Document Requirements

The documents/forms stated below are filed along with Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association on payment of filing fees (depending on the authorised capital of the company):

Declaration of compliance, duly stamped
Notice of the situation of the registered office of the company
Particulars of Directors, Manager or Secretary
Authority executed on a non-judicial stamp paper, in favour of one of the subscribers to the Memorandum of Association or any other person authorizing him to file the documents and papers for registration and to make necessary corrections, if any
The ROCs letter (in original) indicating the availability of the name.

Tax Registration

Businesses liable for income tax must obtain a tax identification card and number [known as Permanent Account Number (PAN)] from the Revenue Department. In addition to this, businesses liable to withhold tax must necessarily obtain a Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN). Both the PAN and the TAN must be indicated on all the returns, documents and correspondence filed with the Revenue Department.

Rules Applicable

Companies (Central Governments') General Rules and Forms,1956
Filing Registering/Approving Authority
One copy has to be submitted along with a forwarding letter addressed to the concerned Registrar of Companies.

Payment of Fees

Fee payable depends on the nominal capital of the company to be registered and may be paid in one of the following modes. Cash/postal order (upto Rs.501-), demand draft favouring Registrar of Companies/Treasury Challan should be payable into specified branches of Punjab National Bank for credit

Required InformationEdit

Name of the applicant
Father's Name
Present Address
Qualification
Occupation
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

Private Limited Company is the most prevalent and popular type of corporate legal entity in India. To register a private limited company, a minimum of 2 shareholders and 2 directors are required. Foreign nationals, corporate entities or NRIs are allowed to be Directors and/or Shareholders of a Company with Foreign Direct Investment, making it the preferred choice of entity for foreign promoters.
The Companies Act of 1956 sets down rules for the establishment of both public and private companies. In India any business can be registered with the government in order to get contract work from the government and other bodies where a registered company is entitled to do sub contract or contract work
Registration of company will help in curbing formation of another company in same name. This registration will help government to collect tax from the right owner. Also, in case of penalizing, The registration helps in identifying the right person

Information which might helpEdit

Partnership firms in India are governed by The Indian Partnership Act of 1932.
Partnership Act, 1932 does not provide for compulsory registration of firms. It is optional for partners to set the firm registered and there are no penalties for non-registration.

External LinksEdit

Indian Partnership Act, 1932
Procedure for Registration of a Partnership Firm
Company Registration Delhi Indian Partnership Act, 1932
Procedure for Registration of a Partnership Firm

OthersEdit

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