Dhiraj Kumar & Co.Company SecretaryThree tools to get your paperwork moving.
Find a suitable business structure, check the yearly duties of a company or LLP, and gather your incorporation documents.
Which business structure suits you?
Five questions, one suggestion. The table below compares all six options.
| Structure | Owners’ liability | People needed | Raising money | Yearly compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private limited company | Limited | Two directors and two shareholders (one person can be both) | Best suited for equity investors | Higher: annual filings, audit and meetings |
| LLP | Limited | Two partners, including two designated partners | Possible, but less common with venture funds | Moderate: annual filings, audit above set limits |
| One person company | Limited | One shareholder and a nominee | Limited; usually converted later | Moderate: annual filings and audit |
| Partnership firm | Unlimited | Two partners | Partners’ capital and loans | Low, mostly tax |
| Sole proprietorship | Unlimited | One owner | Personal funds and loans | Lowest, mostly tax |
| Section 8 company | Limited | Two directors and two members, for a private company | Grants and donations | Higher: company filings plus licence conditions |
General pointers only. Tax, funding and future plans also shape the right choice. Book an appointment before you decide.
Annual compliance register
Choose an entity to see the main yearly duties. Tick each one as you review it. Your ticks stay on this device.
Indicative only. The register assumes a financial year ending 31 March. Due dates change when the government grants extensions, and some duties apply only above certain limits. Confirm the current position before relying on any date, or ask us to maintain the calendar for you.
Incorporation document checklist
Gather these before your first appointment and incorporation moves faster.
For every director or partner
For the registered office
About the business
Requirements vary by entity type and by the current rules of the Registrar. We will confirm the exact list for your case.
Want a person to check the answers?
Bring the results to an appointment and we will turn them into a plan.