Company Registration in India From Nigeria

India has long been regarded as one of the major economies of the world. The Indian government is actively implementing a number of efforts to increase business sector efficiency, whether it be through trade liberalisation, lowered tax rates, or a more welcoming attitude toward foreign investment. Additionally, a lot of reforms and advancements have been made in India recently to enhance the business environment for small and medium-sized firms, making it the country with the best business climate.

Minuimum Requirements for Company Registration in India From Nigeria

Minimum 2 shareholders
One of the Directors must be Indian Resident
DSC(Digital Signature Certificate) for two directors

Minimum 2 Directors
No Minimum Authorised Share Captial

The directors and the shareholders can be same person
DIN(Director Identification number) for 2 Directors

Types and Requirement for Company Registration in India From Nigeria

One Person Company

1 Shareholders
1 Directors
1 Nominee
DIN
DSC
No Minimum Authorised Share Capital

Private Limited Company

2 Shareholders
2 Directors
2 Nominee
DIN
DSC
No Minimum Authorised Share Capital

Public Limited Company

7 Shareholders
3 Directors
DIN
DSC
Minimum Authorised Share Capital 5 Lakhs

Section 8 Company

2 Shareholders
2 Directors
2 Nominee
DIN
DSC
No Minimum Authorised Share Capital

Limited Liability Partnership

2 Designated Partners
DIN
DSC
Capital Contribution of Partners

Separate Legal entity

As a juristic legal person, both the company and its members have separate legal identity that is distinct from each other.

Perpetual Succession

A company existence is uninterrupted, even the death or insolvency of shareholder(s)/ directors cannot affect the continuity of business of the company.

Limited Liability

The liability of members of a private limited company is limited to the amount of share capital remaining unpaid on the shares held by them.

Easy transferability of ownership

The ownership in a private limited company is easily transferable by way of transfer of shares from one member to another subject to the restriction that the total number of members of a private limited company cannot exceed 200.

FDI Allowed

In Private Limited Comapny, 100% Foreign Direct Investment is allowed that means any foreign entity or foregin person can directly invest in a Private Limited Company.

Builds Cerdibility

The particulars of the company are the available on a public database. Which improves the cerdibility of the company as it makes it easy to authenticate the details.

Select A Package	BASIC	STANDARD	PREMIUM
Government Fee	According to State	According to State	According to State
Professional Fee	Rs.4,999/-	Rs. 9,999/-	Rs. 29,999/-
1 Name Approval 2 DSC, 2 DIN, Authorised Capital upto Rs. 100,000/-, MOA, AOA, CIN, PAN, TAN, ESIC & EPF, Bank Account Opening, Certificate of Incorporation (COI)	Included	Included	Included
2 e-Copies of Share Certificates	Included	Included	Included
GST Registration	Included	Included	Included
DIR 3 e-KYC of 2 Directors	Rs. 2,500/-	Included	Included
INC-20A Filing	Rs. 1500/-	Included	Included
MSME Registration	Rs. 2,000/-	Included	Included
Trademark Application for Individual and MSMEs (1 CLASS)	Rs. 7,500/-	Rs. 7,500/-	Included
Appointment of 1st Auditor (For 1^st Financial Year)	Rs. 5,000/-	Rs. 5,000/-	Included
ROC Annual Filling Package Form ADT 1 (Auditor Appointment in AGM) Form AOC -4 (Form for filing financial statement and other documents with the Registrar) Form MGT -7 (Form for filing annual return by a company)	Rs. 10,000/-	Rs. 10,000/-	Included
1st Income Tax filing upto turnover of Rs. 50 Lakhs	Rs. 3000/-	Rs. 3000/-	Included
	4,999/-	9,999/	29,999/

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does it take to register a Company in India From Nigeria?

It takes around 8-10 business days to get a Company registered in India. However, the timeline may vary depending upon the structure of the Company.

Can a foreigner register a Company in India?

Yes, a foreigner can register a Company in India. The only mandatory requirement is to have at least one resident director on the Board and to have a registered office in India.

How long does the incorporation of a Company remain valid?

Once a Company is incorporated, it will be active and in-existence until you liquidate it either by striking-off or winding up.

Can a Minor be appointed as a Director in the Company?

The minor shall not be appointed as director of the company. He needs to be over 18 years of age and must be a natural person.

What is DIN?

DIN is a unique identification number assigned to all existing and proposed Directors of a Company. Before a person gets appointed as a Director, he must obtain a valid DIN. DIN never expires and a person can possess only one DIN.

What is a Digital Signature Certificate?

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) establishes the identity of the signee electronically while filing documents. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) mandates that e-form(s) submitted on the MCA portal are digitally signed using DSC.

Can Directors and Shareholders be the same?

Yes, the Directors and Shareholders can be the same.

Can a non-resident be a director of an Indian Company?

Yes, a non-resident can become a director in an Indian Company if he possesses the required documents and one resident director is already on the board.

How can I check the authenticity of a Company in India using its registration number?

You can check the authenticity of companies by visiting the portal of the Ministry of corporate Affairs.(www.mca.gov.in) Go to MCA services and click on View Company or LLP Master Data to check the master data of companies. Just enter the name of the company and get the required information like CIN No., directors’ name and DIN number, Company formation date, Share capital, email address, address etc.

What is the minimum statutory compliance of a Company in India?

A company must hold a minimum of four Board Meetings every year in such a manner that not more than 120 days shall intervene between two consecutive meetings. In addition to the Board Meetings, an Annual General Meeting must be conducted at least once every year.

Further, every Director of the Company holding a valid DIN as on 31st March of a financial year shall submit Form DIR-3 KYC with the Registrar of Companies. The above compliances are in addition to filing of Form AOC-4 and MGT-7 with the Registrar of Companies.

What is the Minimum and Maximum strength required to
incorporate a private limited company?

For setting up a private limited company, minimum of 2 and maximum of 200 shareholders are required. In addition, minimum of 2 and maximum of 15 directors can be appointed by any private limited company. There is no restriction on a Member of a Private Limited Company to be a Director of the same company or asvice versa.
Do I have to be present in person to incorporate a Private
company?

No, you are not required to be present at our office or appear at any office for the incorporation of a Private Limited Company. All the documents can be scanned and sent through email and the original hard copy can be couriered to our office.
How long is the incorporation of the company valid for?

Once a Company is incorporated, it will be active and in-existence until you liquidate it either by striking-off or winding up.
Which sectors are prohibited by Government for foreign
investment?
Investment by person resident outside India is prohibited in certain sectors namely:
1. Lottery business including Government/ private lottery, online lotteries;
2. Gambling and betting including casinos;
3. Chit funds (except for investment made by NRIs and OCIs on a non- repatriation basis);
4. Nidhi company;
5. Trading in Transferable Development Rights (TDRs);
6. Real Estate Business or Construction of Farm Houses;
7. Manufacturing of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. The prohibition is on manufacturing of the products mentioned and foreign investment in other activities relating to these products including wholesale cash and carry, retail trading etc. will be governed by the sectoral restrictions laid down in Regulation 16 of FEMA 20(R);
8. Activities/ sectors not open to private investment viz. atomic energy and railway operations;
9. Foreign technology collaboration in any form including licensing for franchise, trademark, brand name, management contract is also prohibited for Lottery business and Gambling and betting activities
Who all can be appointed as a Director of the private limited
company?

The minor shall not be appointed as director of the company. He needs to be over 18 years of age and must be a natural person. Foreign nationals are also eligible to be a director in an Indian Private Limited Company provided that at least one of the director shall be resident of India.
Whether an office is required for starting a private limited
company?

Yes, the office can be commercial / industrial / residential which is capable of receiving and acknowledging all communications and notices as may be addressed to it is required which can be shown as the registered office of the Company.

What do I need to quickly incorporate my company?

To incorporate a Company quickly, make sure the proposed name of the Company is very unique. Names that are similar to an existing company / limited liability partnership / trademark can be rejected and additional time will be required for re-submission of names.
What is Director Identification Number (DIN)?

DIN is a unique identification number assigned to all existing and proposed Directors of a Company. Before a person gets appointed as a Director, he must obtain a valid DIN. DIN never expires and a person can possess only one DIN.
Is it mandatory to obtain PAN of the company?

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued by Income Tax Department of India as a proof of identification for tax purposes. It is required for obtaining Digital Signature Certificate, opening bank account, various statutory registrations, to pay taxes and filing tax returns and many other transactions as prescribed by government time to time. It is mandatory for a company incorporated in India to obtain PAN.
What is a Digital Signature Certificate?

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) establishes the identity of the signee electronically while filing documents. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) mandates that e-form(s) submitted on MCA portal are digitally signed using DSC.
Is it mandatory to obtain EPFO and ESIC registration of the company?

Yes. It is mandatory for all the new companies incorporated w.e.f 23^rd February, 2020 to obtain EPFO and ESIC registration.
Is opening of bank account mandatory for all the companies?

Yes. All the new companies are required to apply for opening the company’s bank account through the Form AGILE PRO.
Is Registration for Professional Tax is mandatory all over India?

No. Registration for Professional Tax is mandatory only in respect of new companies incorporated in the State of Maharashtra w.e.f 23^rd February 2020.

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