Trianant Start — Company Incorporation Services India

Choose your entity

Which structure is right
for your business?

Private Limited Company

Most popular structure for startups and growing businesses

A Private Limited Company (Pvt. Ltd.) is the most common and preferred structure for startups, funded companies, and businesses planning to raise capital. It provides limited liability protection to shareholders, allows easy transfer of shares, and is the only structure eligible for institutional funding.

Best suited for

Startups planning to raise funding · Businesses with 2+ founders · Companies expecting rapid growth · Any business that wants to bring in investors · IT and software companies · Manufacturing businesses

Minimum directors

2 directors

Minimum shareholders

2 shareholders

Minimum capital

No minimum

Compliance level

Moderate-High

Funding eligible

Yes — all types

Tax rate

22% / 15% (new)

Trianant incorporation fee

₹11,999

+ GST @18% = ₹2,160

Professional fee only. Government filing fees, stamp duty, and statutory charges payable separately — disclosed at consultation.

Name availability check and reservation (RUN)
DSC for all directors (Class 3)
DIN application for all directors
Drafting of MOA and AOA
SPICe+ filing with MCA
PAN and TAN application
Certificate of Incorporation
Compliance calendar activated within 48 hours
First year CS Essential plan included

Start Pvt. Ltd. Incorporation

Typical timeline

7–10 working days

From document collection to Certificate of Incorporation. Subject to MCA processing time and name availability.

Limited Liability Partnership

Flexible structure for professionals and service businesses

An LLP combines the flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability protection of a company. It is governed by the LLP Act 2008 and is particularly popular among professional service firms, consultancies, and businesses where partners want operational flexibility without the full compliance burden of a Pvt. Ltd.

Best suited for

Professional service firms (CA, CS, law, consulting) · Businesses with 2+ working partners · Service businesses where partners share management · Companies not planning institutional funding

Minimum partners

2 designated partners

Minimum capital

No minimum

Compliance level

Low-Moderate

Funding eligible

Limited

Annual filing

Form 11 + Form 8

Tax rate

30% on profits

Trianant incorporation fee

₹14,999

+ GST @18% = ₹2,700

Professional fee only. Government filing fees and statutory charges payable separately — disclosed at consultation.

Name availability check (RUN-LLP)
DSC for all designated partners
DPIN application
LLP Agreement drafting
FiLLiP filing with MCA
PAN and TAN application
Certificate of Incorporation
Compliance calendar activated

Start LLP Incorporation

Typical timeline

7–12 working days

LLP Agreement filing required within 30 days of incorporation.

One Person Company

For solo entrepreneurs who want corporate structure

An OPC allows a single person to operate as a corporate entity with limited liability. Introduced under the Companies Act 2013, it is ideal for solo founders who want the credibility and legal protection of a company without needing a co-founder or partner.

Best suited for

Solo founders and entrepreneurs · Freelancers transitioning to a corporate structure · Consultants wanting limited liability · Small businesses with a single owner-operator

Directors required

1 (+ 1 nominee)

Shareholders

1 only

Compliance level

Moderate

Funding eligible

Limited

Annual turnover limit

₹2 Cr (then convert)

Nominee required

Yes — mandatory

Trianant incorporation fee

₹9,999

+ GST @18% = ₹1,800

+ Government filing fees (approx. ₹1,500–3,000)

Name reservation (RUN)
DSC for director and nominee
DIN application
MOA and AOA drafting (OPC format)
SPICe+ filing
PAN and TAN application
Certificate of Incorporation
Nominee consent documentation
Compliance calendar activated

Start OPC Incorporation

Typical timeline

7–10 working days

Section 8 Company

For non-profit organisations and social enterprises

A Section 8 Company is incorporated for promoting charitable objectives — arts, commerce, science, religion, charity, or any other useful object. Profits are applied toward the company's objects and not distributed as dividends. It enjoys tax exemptions and is the preferred structure for NGOs and social enterprises seeking corporate credibility.

Best suited for

NGOs and charitable organisations · Educational institutions · Research foundations · Social enterprises · Industry associations and trade bodies

Minimum directors

2 directors

Profit distribution

Not permitted

Tax exemption

80G, 12A eligible

Licence required

Yes — from ROC

Compliance level

Moderate

FCRA eligible

Yes

Trianant incorporation fee

₹14,999

Professional fee only. Government fees and ROC licence charges disclosed at consultation.

Name reservation and licence application
DSC for all directors
DIN application
MOA and AOA (charitable objects format)
SPICe+ + INC-12 licence filing
PAN and TAN application
Certificate of Incorporation
80G and 12A registration guidance
Compliance calendar activated

Start Section 8 Incorporation

Typical timeline

15–25 working days

Longer due to the MCA licence approval process for Section 8.

Public Limited Company

For large businesses planning public listing or wide shareholding

A Public Limited Company can offer its shares to the public and is required if the company plans to list on a stock exchange. It has higher compliance requirements than a Pvt. Ltd. but enables access to public capital markets. Most companies start as Pvt. Ltd. and convert to Public Limited when preparing for an IPO.

Best suited for

Companies planning an IPO · Large businesses with 200+ shareholders · Businesses requiring public funding · Companies converting from Pvt. Ltd. at IPO stage

Minimum directors

3 directors

Minimum shareholders

7 shareholders

Compliance level

Very High

Public shares

Yes — permitted

Stock exchange listing

Eligible

Paid-up capital min.

No minimum

Trianant incorporation fee

₹19,999

+ GST @18% = ₹3,600

Professional fee only. Government filing fees disclosed at consultation.

Name reservation (RUN)
DSC for all directors (min. 3)
DIN for all directors
MOA and AOA (Public format)
SPICe+ filing with MCA
PAN and TAN application
Certificate of Incorporation
First board meeting management
Compliance calendar activated

Start Public Ltd. Incorporation

Typical timeline

10–15 working days

Feature	Pvt. Ltd.	LLP	OPC	Section 8	Public Ltd.
Trianant fee	₹11,999 + GST	₹8,999 + GST	₹9,999 + GST	₹14,999 + GST	₹19,999 + GST
Min. founders / partners	2	2	1	2	3 directors + 7 shareholders
Limited liability	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
VC / Angel funding eligible	✓ Yes	◑ Limited	✗ No	✗ No	✓ Yes
ESOP eligible	✓ Yes	✗ No	✗ No	✗ No	✓ Yes
Annual compliance	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Moderate	High
Profit distribution	✓ Dividends	✓ Partners	✓ Dividends	✗ Not permitted	✓ Dividends
IPO / listing eligible	◑ After conversion	✗ No	✗ No	✗ No	✓ Yes
Timeline	7–10 days	7–12 days	7–10 days	15–25 days	10–15 days
Best for	Startups, funded companies	Professionals, consultants	Solo founders	NGOs, social enterprises	Large businesses, pre-IPO

Intellectual Property Protection

Protect your brand.
Register your trademark.

Every new company should protect its brand name, logo, and tagline from Day 1. Trianant facilitates trademark applications through a qualified IP associate — the right way, with proper professional oversight.

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Step 1

Trademark Search

Before filing, we search the Trade Marks Registry to confirm your brand name or logo is available. Covers all 45 classes.

₹1,500

Per class search · Results in 24–48 hours

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Step 2 — Most Popular

Trademark Application

Full trademark application filed with the Trade Marks Registry through our IP associate. Includes application drafting, class identification, and filing.

₹4,999

Our fee · per class

+ ₹4,500 govt fees (MSME) or ₹9,000 (others)

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Step 3

Prosecution & Follow-up

After filing, the Registry may raise objections. Our IP associate handles responses, hearings, and follow-up until registration is achieved.

Custom

Quoted per case · If objection is raised

New Company Bundle — Incorporation + Trademark

Incorporate your Pvt. Ltd. and file your trademark in one engagement. Save ₹1,500 on the trademark search when combined with any incorporation plan.

Enquire for Bundle

Important note on trademark timelines

Trademark registration in India takes 18–36 months from filing to final registration. However, your brand is protected from the date of filing — the ™ symbol can be used immediately. The ® symbol can only be used after registration is granted. Trianant facilitates the application through a qualified IP associate who holds the requisite professional credentials for trademark practice.

Start your company.The right way, from Day 1.

Start your company.
The right way, from Day 1.