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Public Limited Company Registration
Scale your business to new heights, raise capital from the general public, and build unmatched corporate credibility with a Public Limited Company structure.
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Overview
What is Public Limited Company Registration?
A Public Limited Company (PLC) is a voluntary association of members incorporated under company law, specifically designed for large-scale businesses that require substantial capital investment. Unlike a Private Limited Company, a PLC is legally authorized to raise funds by issuing shares to the general public and can be listed on recognized stock exchanges. It requires a minimum of seven members and three directors to establish. By registering as a Public Limited Company through Calcutta Corporate, you ensure strict regulatory compliance, enhanced market transparency, and a robust framework that offers limited liability protection to all shareholders.
Why do it
Key Benefits
Limited Liability
Shareholders' personal wealth is completely protected; their financial liability is strictly limited to the unpaid value of their shares.
Separate Legal Entity
The PLC operates as an independent legal person, capable of owning property, incurring debt, and entering contracts in its own name.
High Market Credibility
Stringent regulatory compliance and financial transparency build immense trust with institutional investors, foreign partners, and banks.
Free Transferability of Shares
Shares of a public limited company are easily and freely transferable, providing high liquidity to investors and shareholders.
Perpetual Existence
The company enjoys perpetual succession, meaning its legal existence and operations continue unaffected by the death or departure of any shareholders.
How it works
Step-by-Step Process
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01
DSC & DIN Application
We secure Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for all proposed directors of the company.
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02
Name Reservation (RUN)
An application is filed on the MCA portal to reserve a unique company name, which must officially end with the word 'Limited'.
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03
Drafting MOA & AOA
The Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) are meticulously drafted to define the company's operational scope and internal rules.
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04
Filing SPICe+ Form
The comprehensive incorporation form is submitted to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) along with all statutory documents and director declarations.
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05
Certificate of Incorporation
Upon successful verification, the ROC issues the Certificate of Incorporation, formally recognizing the company, along with its PAN and TAN.
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06
GST Nil Return Filing & Ongoing Compliance
We set up your initial post-incorporation compliance framework, ensuring proper documentation practices like prioritizing GST Nil Return Filing and maintaining statutory registers.
What you need
Documents Required
- PAN Card of all Directors and Shareholders
- Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport of all Directors and Shareholders
- Passport-size photographs of all Directors
- Bank Statement or Utility Bill of all Directors (not older than 2 months)
- Registered office address proof (Property Tax receipt, Title Deed)
- Utility bill for the registered office (Electricity not older than 2 months)
- NOC from the property owner for the registered office premises
- Proposed company name options
Ready to get started with Public Limited Company Registration?
Our team will guide you through every step — from documentation to final registration. Most services are completed faster than you expect.