Public Limited Company
Incorporate a Public Limited Company that can raise capital from the public, with SPICe+ filing, MoA and AoA drafting and guidance on governance requirements.
- Timeline12–18 working days for MCA incorporation.
- Starting at₹1,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents9 items — shared securely online
About Public Limited Company
A Public Limited Company is designed for businesses that need large amounts of capital or plan to list on a stock exchange. Its shares can be freely transferred, and it can invite the public to subscribe to its shares and debentures.
Because it can raise public money, a public company follows stricter governance rules. NewStarts incorporates the company through SPICe+, drafts the constitution for your plans and sets up the board, registers and compliance calendar a public company needs.
What is Public Limited Company?
A Public Limited Company is a company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 with at least three directors and seven members, whose shares are freely transferable and which can raise capital from the public, subject to SEBI and Companies Act rules.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- Startup & Company Registration
- Authority / portal
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA21 portal (SPICe+ web form) and the Central Registration Centre (CRC) / Registrar of Companies
- Timeline
- 12–18 working days for MCA incorporation.
- Starting price
- ₹1,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Public Limited Company?
Situations where this service is required or strongly recommended.
Businesses planning an IPO
Companies that intend to list on a stock exchange.
Capital-intensive projects
Infrastructure, manufacturing and financial businesses needing large funding.
Companies with many shareholders
Structures with more than 200 members.
Entities needing public trust
Businesses where transparency and governance matter to customers and lenders.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Public Limited Company.
Minimum three directors
At least one director resident in India for 182 days or more in the previous year.
Minimum seven shareholders
No maximum limit on members.
Name ending with 'Limited'
Unique and not similar to existing names or trademarks.
Registered office in India
With address proof and owner NOC.
Benefits of Public Limited Company
What you gain once it is done right.
Access to public capital
Raise funds through shares and debentures, subject to SEBI rules.
Free transferability
Shares can be transferred without restrictions in the articles.
Limited liability
Shareholders are liable only up to their unpaid share capital.
Higher credibility
Greater disclosure builds trust with investors, lenders and customers.
Perpetual succession
The company continues regardless of changes in ownership.
Path to listing
The right structure for a future IPO.
Types of Public Limited Company
Choose the option that matches your situation.
Unlisted public company
Can have unlimited shareholders but its shares are not traded on an exchange.
Listed public company
Shares are listed on a recognised stock exchange and SEBI regulations apply.
Public company limited by guarantee
Used for associations and non-trading bodies.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
Get this checklist on WhatsAppPAN Card of Directors & Shareholders
Permanent Account Number of directors & shareholders — mandatory for the incorporation forms.
Aadhaar Card of Directors
Aadhaar of directors for identity and address verification.
Passport Size Photographs
Recent passport-size photograph of each director.
Address Proof of Directors
Latest bank statement, utility bill (not older than 2 months), driving licence or voter ID showing the residential address.
Registered Office Address Proof
Latest electricity, water or telephone bill (not older than 2 months) or property tax receipt of the office premises.
Rental Agreement / NOC
If the premises are rented — a registered rent agreement along with a No-Objection Certificate from the property owner.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Valid Class 3 DSC of the directors signing the e-forms — we can arrange one for you if you do not have it.
Proposed Company Names & Objects
Two or three preferred names ending with "Limited", plus a short description of the main business activity.
Minimum Directors & Shareholders
Details of at least 3 directors and 7 shareholders (subscribers), as required for a public company.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Public Limited Company from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Consultation and name check
We confirm the structure and check name availability.
- 02
DSC for directors and subscribers
Class 3 DSCs are issued online.
- 03
Draft MoA and AoA
Drafted for public company requirements and your capital plans.
- 04
File SPICe+
Incorporation with e-MoA, e-AoA and AGILE-PRO-S is filed on MCA.
- 05
Certificate of Incorporation
Issued with CIN, PAN and TAN.
- 06
Post-incorporation set-up
Commencement filing, auditor, registers and governance calendar are set up.
NewStarts Public Limited Company service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for Public Limited Company before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for Public Limited Company and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹1,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
For straightforward, single-entity cases
- Complete documentation support
- Application filing
- Email & WhatsApp support
- Standard processing timeline
Premium
₹4,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
End-to-end support with ongoing assistance
- Everything in Basic
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Query & rejection handling
- Priority processing
- Phone support
- Expert consultation call
- Fastest possible turnaround
- 1 year post-service support
- Dedicated account manager
Public Limited Company FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
At least three directors and seven shareholders.
No. The earlier minimum capital requirement has been removed.
It can, but only by following the Companies Act and SEBI rules for issuing a prospectus or private placement.
Yes, unlisted public companies must hold and transfer securities in demat form.
Usually 12 to 18 working days.
Yes, by altering the articles and filing the required forms with the ROC.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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