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Public Limited Company Registration
Incorporate a Public Limited Company built for public investment, larger fundraising and an eventual listing — with the right governance structure from day one.
Quick facts
- Applies to
- Businesses planning to raise capital publicly or pursue a future listing
- Documents typically needed
- KYC for 7 shareholders and 3 directors, registered-office proof, MOA and AOA documents
- Usual turnaround
- 12-20 business days, subject to document readiness and MCA processing
- Handled by
- Registered compliance advisors
Scope
What this service covers
Name reservation and incorporation filing — SPICe+ Part A and Part B, with e-MOA and e-AOA preparation
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) support for directors and subscribers
Registered office documentation and post-incorporation filings, including INC-22 where needed and INC-20A for commencement of business
Guidance on Company Secretary appointment where paid-up capital requires one, and on statutory and secretarial audit obligations from the outset
Fit
Who needs this
Founders raising capital from many investors, with no 200-shareholder cap as in a Private Limited Company
Businesses planning an eventual IPO or stock exchange listing
Companies that need freely transferable shares
Larger promoter groups needing a governance structure built for scale from day one
Compare
How it is different from a Private Limited Company
Both are companies under the Companies Act, but they are built for different stages and different kinds of ownership.
| Feature | Public Limited | Private Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum members | 7 | 2 |
| Minimum directors | 3 | 2 |
| Maximum shareholders | No limit | 200 |
| Share transferability | Freely transferable | Restricted by the Articles of Association |
| Can list on a stock exchange | Yes | No |
| Compliance burden | Higher — statutory and secretarial audit thresholds, AGM and additional ROC filings | Comparatively lighter |
Not sure which structure fits your business? Compare with our Company Registration (Private Limited) page or talk to an advisor.
Process
Documents and steps typically required
- Name reservation via SPICe+ Part A — the proposed name must end in "Limited"
- DSC and DIN for all proposed directors and subscribers
- Drafting of the MOA and AOA reflecting public company provisions
- SPICe+ Part B filing with subscriber and director KYC documents and registered office proof
- Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies
- Post-incorporation: first board meeting, auditor appointment, bank account activation and filing of INC-20A before commencing business
Requirements and timelines are indicative and subject to department processing and prevailing rules.
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