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How to register a company or a business in Kerala: Everything you need to know

New and improved government policies are encouraging businesses and start-ups throughout India. Kerala is also supporting younger businesses in a similar way. In fact, Kochi is the best city in India for starting a business, making Kerala one of the most popular startup centres in the country.

 Thanks to the Chief Minister’s pro-startup economic policies supported by funding from the Central Government, new firms and companies are receiving a lot of attention in and around Kerala.

Before beginning operations in Kerala or anywhere else in India, each new endeavour, no matter how big or little, must be registered under the Companies Act of India. When forming and registering a firm, there are numerous legal requirements that must be taken into consideration.

Types of Company Structures In Kerala

In Kerala, selecting the entity for your business is the first step in launching a new venture. Different business structures exist. Let’s examine the various corporate entities listed below:

People frequently choose this straightforward structure when starting a firm. It is an unincorporated business that is solely owned and operated by the owner. There is no clear distinction between the business and the owner. All profits, debts, obligations, and losses belong to the firm or company’s owner.

A partnership business is a legal arrangement created by an agreement between two or more entities or people. Each of the company partners contributed money to the venture, and they are each entitled to earnings and losses.

One Person Firm (OPC) is a new type of corporate structure where one person owns a company that was introduced by the Indian government in 2013. A single person could not form a company before that. To do it, you required a minimum of two directors.

So the issue arises: Why would I need to incorporate a company if I can choose a sole proprietorship if I wish to launch a business alone?

The short answer is that incorporating a business will enable you to reduce your liabilities and take advantage of additional tax advantages. as you are the only director and have full authority over the business.

Every partner in a limited liability partnership has access to certain limited liabilities. As a result, it may display both the components of companies and partnerships. In an LLP, none of the other partners are liable for the mistakes or wrongdoing of the other partners. The LLP system is distinct from the conventional partnership structure.

Limited liabilities apply to private limited companies. The members’ liability is constrained by the private limited corporation. One of the most often registered companies is a private limited company.

According to the Company Act of 2013, a public limited company was registered. Such a business has constrained liabilities and sells stock to the general public. Anyone can acquire the stocks of such companies. The equities can be purchased through stock market trading or by investing in an IPO (initial public offering).

Basic requirements to Register a Company in kerala

The following are some of the prerequisites for setting up a private company in Kerala:

  1. In Kerala, a private business must have a minimum of two shareholders and directors in order to be registered.
  2. To complete the online registration process, the directors must have a current Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
  3.  Select a catchy name for your company. Verify the name’s availability and register the name of your business.
  4. In Kerala, a private limited company must have a registered office address in order to be registered. The official address for any business correspondence shall be this one.
  5. Within 180 days of the company’s incorporation, the shareholders must raise the share capital. Once completed, the business can begin.
What are the Documents Required For company Registration
  • Address and ID proof of shareholders and directors of the company
  • Address proof of the registered office address
  • Director Identification Number (DIN) of all directors
  • Digital Signature Certificate
  • Original copy of the formal letter by ROC about availability of company name

Frequently asked questions

It is not required that you register a business. You can establish your firm as a sole proprietorship at first then convert it over time to a private limited corporation. However, we advise you to register your firm to benefit from faster approval of business financing, tax advantages, and legal protection that sole proprietorships are not entitled to.

Through the MCA portal, a startup company can be registered in Kerala. To achieve this, you must first register an account on the MCA portal at mca.gov.in, receive a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), a Director Identity Number (DIN), fill out the SPICe+ form, and send it to the site.

The cost to register a business can range from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 25000, depending on the number of directors and members, the allowed share capital, and the Chartered Accountant’s costs.

The official registration of your company in Kerala should take between 15 and 20 days if all the required paperwork is in order.

You can check the status of your company registration through the MCA website @ https://www.mca.gov.in/mcafoportal/showCheckCompanyName.do.

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