What are the documents required for company registration?

What are the documents required for company registration?

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• February 19, 2024

The documents required for company registration vary depending on the country and the type of company (e.g., Private Limited, LLP, Sole Proprietorship). Below is a general list of documents commonly needed for company registration:

1. Identity Proof of Directors/Shareholders

• PAN Card (mandatory in countries like India)
• Passport (for foreign nationals)
• Voter ID
• Aadhaar Card
• Driver's License

2. Address Proof of Directors/Shareholders

• Passport
• Utility Bills (electricity, water, or gas bill not older than 2–3 months)
• Bank Statement (recent)
• Aadhaar Card

3. Photographs

• Passport-sized photographs of all directors/shareholders.

4. Registered Office Address Proof

• Utility Bill (electricity bill, water bill, property tax receipt)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner if the office is rented/leased.
• Rental Agreement/Lease Deed (if applicable).

5. Company Name Approval

• Application for name reservation (depending on the local business registration authority).

6. Memorandum of Association (MoA)

• Defines the scope of the company's operations and objectives.

7. Articles of Association (AoA)

• Defines the internal rules and regulations of the company.

8. Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)

• For all directors/shareholders for electronic filing.

9. Director Identification Number (DIN)

• Required for directors (in some countries, this is applied for during the registration process).

10. Professional Certification

• For some types of companies, certification from a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or Cost Accountant may be required.

11. Declaration Forms

• Various declarations (like INC-9 in India) signed by directors/shareholders, confirming compliance with company laws.

12. Bank Account Details

• Proof of the opening of a bank account for the company (may be required post-incorporation).

13. Tax Registration Documents

• Depending on the country, tax-related registrations like VAT, GST, or EIN (for the US) might be needed.

14. Sector-Specific Approvals

• If your business falls under regulated sectors like finance, telecom, or healthcare, additional approvals might be required.