“Incorporation” in Company Registration
Registered Office of a Company -- Requirements, Timeline, Change Process and Penalties
What Is a Registered Office? Every company incorporated in India must have a registered office. Think of it as the company's official permanent address -- the place where all government communications, legal notices, and correspondence from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) will be sent. Section 12...
Commencement of Business -- INC-20A Filing Within 180 Days of Incorporation
Complete guide to commencement of business under Companies Act 2013 -- legal requirements, process, documents, penalties, and latest MCA updates for Indian businesses.
Memorandum of Association (MOA) -- What It Contains, How to Draft, and How to Alter It
What Is a Memorandum of Association? The Memorandum of Association (MOA) is the most fundamental document of any company. Think of it as the company's birth certificate and constitution combined. It defines the company's identity -- its name, where it is located, what it can do, how much capital it...
First Year Compliance After Company Incorporation -- 15 Step Guide
Complete guide to first year under Companies Act 2013 -- legal requirements, process, documents, penalties, and latest MCA updates for Indian businesses.
Articles of Association (AOA) -- Internal Rules of a Company Explained Simply
What Are the Articles of Association? If the Memorandum of Association is a company's passport (telling the world who it is), the Articles of Association (AOA) is the company's rulebook (telling everyone inside the company how things should be done). The AOA contains the internal rules,...
How to Incorporate a Company in India -- Complete Process, Documents and Fees
Step-by-step guide to incorporating a company in India under the Companies Act 2013 -- SPICe+ process, MOA/AOA, documents required, government fees, post-incorporation compliance, and practical tips.