🔍 What Is a Public Limited Company?
A Public Limited Company (PLC) is a separate legal entity under the Companies Act, 2013, with minimum two directors, and shares offered to the general public through stock exchanges. This structure enables capital raising via IPO, limited liability, and regulatory transparency—ideal for large-scale ventures and corporate governance.
🚀 Key Advantages of PLC Registration
- Access to Equity Capital – Raise funds via IPO or public placements
- Enhanced Credibility – Greater investor and lender confidence
- Limited Liability – Shareholders’ risk limited to their invested capital
- Perpetual Succession – EXISTS independent of founder changes
- Transferable Shares – Shareholders can buy/sell freely
- Corporate Governance – Structured compliance and reporting standards
📝 Eligibility & Minimum Requirements
- Minimum Shareholders: 7
- Minimum Directors: 3 (with at least two residing in India)
- Minimum Paid-up Capital: ₹5 lakh (though actual capital is normally much higher)
- Registered Office within India
- Unique Name ending with “Limited”
📄 Documents Required
🔹 Directors & Subscribers:
- PAN & Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID
- Passport-size photograph
- Email & mobile number
- DIN (Director Identification Number)
- DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)
🔹 Business & Registered Office:
- Utility bill (electricity/gas/water)
- Rent deed & NOC (if rented) or property deed
- Board resolution authorizing registration
🛠️ Our 6‑Step PLC Registration Process (With FilingWindow)
- Name Approval – We file for name availability via RUN
- DSC & DIN – Get Directors their digital credentials
- Draft MoA & AoA – Business objectives, shareholder rights, meeting protocols
- SPICe+ INC-32 Filing – Includes MoA (INC-33), AoA (INC-34), AGILE-PRO
- Incorporation Certificate – Post-MCA scrutiny, receive COI, PAN, and TAN
- Post-Setup Actions – Issue shares, open bank account, register for GST, commence operations
🕑 Timeline: 10–20 working days (subject to document clarity & approval time)
🏛️ Post-Incorporation Compliance
- Issue share certificates and maintain register of members
- Conduct Board & Annual General Meetings per schedule
- Maintain Statutory Registers & Books of Accounts
- Publish Financial Statements & File AOC‑4 & MGT‑7 annually
- Statutory Audit by a qualified CA
- Pay Dividend Tax, if applicable
- File Income Tax Returns and other statutory statutory filings
🧩 Public vs Private Limited Company
| Feature | Public Ltd Company | Private Ltd Company |
| Share Transfers | Freely transferable | Restricted transferrable |
| Minimum Members | 7 | 2 |
| Minimum Directors | 3 | 2 |
| AGM, Board Meeting Rules | Mandatory | Mandatory with flexibility |
| Can Raise IPO | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Public Disclosure | Extensive | Limited |
| Ideal For | Capital-intensive firms | SMEs, startups |
💡 Why Register via FilingWindow?
- ✅ Turnkey Solutions – Name approval to final incorporation
- ✅ Expert-Drafted MoA/AoA conforming to SEBI/NCLT standards
- ✅ Clear, Competitive Pricing with no hidden fees
- ✅ Post‑Incorporation Support – GST, CSR, compliance, ROC
- ✅ Strategic Guidance – IPO readiness, corporate governance advice
- ✅ Pan‑India Presence – Nationwide filing & support
📞 Ready to Launch Your Public Limited Company?
Unlock growth, credibility, and investor trust with FilingWindow.
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📌 FAQ – Common Queries
Q1. Can I convert from private to public?
✅ Yes. File special resolutions, update MoA/AoA, and comply with ROC requirements.
Q2. What is IPO?
Initial Public Offering—listing shares on a stock exchange to raise public capital.
Q3. Is minimum capital ₹5 lakh enough?
That is the legal threshold. Most PLCs start with higher capital for operational readiness.
Q4. How long until incorporation?
Typically 10–20 days, pending MCA scrutiny and document accuracy.
Q5. Are foreigners allowed as directors?
Yes, subject to RBI and FDI norms, and at least two resident Indian directors.
