Entity Formation & Registration | M S Joshi & Co.

Business Registration

The Right Entity Structure Can Save You Lakhs

Choosing the correct business structure is one of the most important decisions a promoter makes. The wrong choice can lead to higher tax outgo, personal liability exposure, compliance burdens, and complications when raising investment or selling the business. M S Joshi & Co. helps you make the right choice from day one.

With over 30 years of experience advising startups, family businesses, and growing enterprises across Surat and Gujarat, we understand the practical implications of each entity type — not just the legal technicalities, but the real-world tax, governance, and operational consequences.

Business Structures We Register

Private Limited Company — The most popular structure for startups and growing businesses seeking investment and limited liability protection
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) — Ideal for professionals and service businesses wanting flexibility with limited liability
One Person Company (OPC) — Perfect for solo entrepreneurs who want corporate status and limited liability without a co-founder
Partnership Firm — Simple and quick to form, suitable for small trading and service businesses
Sole Proprietorship — Minimal compliance, ideal for very small businesses and freelancers
Section 8 Company (NGO) — For non-profit organisations focused on charitable, educational, or social objectives
Trust & Society Registration — For educational institutions, charitable trusts, and cooperative societies
Producer Company — For farmer collectives and agricultural cooperatives seeking corporate structure

Complete Post-Registration Setup

Registration is just the beginning. We also assist with all immediate post-incorporation compliances including PAN and TAN application, bank account opening support, GST registration, Shops & Establishment registration, IEC (Import Export Code) for importers/exporters, MSME Udyam registration, and FSSAI for food businesses.

Our team ensures your business is fully operational and compliant from day one — so you can focus on growing your business rather than paperwork.

Fast Turnaround

Private limited company incorporated within 7-10 working days with all documents in order.

Right Structure Advice

We help you choose the entity type that minimises tax, liability, and future compliance burden.

End-to-End Setup

From incorporation to GST, PAN, TAN, bank account — we handle everything.

Ongoing Compliance

Annual ROC filings, board meetings, MCA compliance — we manage it all post-registration.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

You need a minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders (can be same persons), at least one director must be an Indian resident, a registered office address in India, and a minimum authorised share capital of ₹1 lakh (though there is no minimum paid-up capital requirement). DIN for directors and DSC are also required.

Both offer limited liability protection. A Private Limited Company is better for businesses seeking equity investment (VCs prefer it), has mandatory board meetings and statutory audits, and is taxed at 22-25% flat (plus surcharge). An LLP is more flexible, has fewer compliances, and profits pass through to partners for personal taxation — making it better for professional services firms and smaller operations.

With all documents in order, a Private Limited Company is typically registered within 7-10 working days. An LLP takes 5-7 working days. The process involves name approval via RUN/SPICe+, DIN allotment, document filing on the MCA portal, and issuance of Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN.

Annual compliances include: holding at least 4 board meetings per year, conducting an AGM within 6 months of year end, statutory audit of accounts, filing of financial statements (AOC-4) and annual return (MGT-7) with ROC, and income tax return filing. Directors must also file DIR-8 and comply with KYC requirements annually.

Yes. A foreign national can be a director in an Indian company. They need a Director Identification Number (DIN) which requires apostilled identity and address proof from their home country. At least one director must be an Indian resident. For shareholding, FEMA regulations and RBI guidelines on FDI need to be complied with.