Public Limited Company Registration in Mumbai
Looking to file for public limited company registration? I-Pro Solutions offers structured documentation review, government portal filing and status tracking.
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About this service
Public Limited Company Registration in Mumbai is a key regulatory filing administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA); Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) if listed; stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) for listing.. Filing is executed via SPICe+ (INC-32) Part A + Part B; INC-33 (e-MoA); INC-34 (e-AoA) based on Table F of Schedule I; AGILE-PRO-S; INC-26 (statement in lieu of prospectus — for unlisted public company raising capital without prospectus); INC-21 (public offer — replaced by SEBI prospectus filing for listed public issue). under Companies Act, 2013 — Sections 2(71) (definition), 3(1)(a) (formation), 4, 5, 7, 149, 152, 153, 165 (max 20 directorships), 257 (right of members to appoint director); Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014; Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA) for listed public companies; SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for listed entities.. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Minimum 7 subscribers to MoA (Section 3(1)(a))
- minimum 3 directors (max 15)
- no maximum cap on members (Section 2(71) — "public company" means not a private company)
- Single individuals cannot form a public company. Small company status under Section 2(85) is not available to public companies. Section 8 companies are technically public companies but exempt from several provisions. Banking/insurance/NBFC public companies require RBI/IRDAI licence.
- Adherence to governing Act
- Transparent statutory fee schedule
- Mandatory periodic audit disclosures
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Public Limited Company Registration in Mumbai Statutory Fee | ₹2,000 - ₹3,000 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹2,000 - ₹3,000 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Mumbai, Maharashtra. Professional fee separate.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- 1All Pvt Ltd documents (Section 1) plus:All Pvt Ltd documents (Section 1) plus:
- 2Statement in lieu of prospectus (INC-26) if raising capital from public without issuing prospectus;Statement in lieu of prospectus (INC-26) if raising capital from public without issuing prospectus;
- 3Declaration of compliance with Section 73 (deposits) if applicable;Declaration of compliance with Section 73 (deposits) if applicable;
- 4For listed: draft prospectus, SEBI observation letter, stock-exchange in-principle approval.For listed: draft prospectus, SEBI observation letter, stock-exchange in-principle approval.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **Customer / I-Pro**
**Customer / I-Pro**: DSC for ≥ 3 directors. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: SPICe+ Part A name reservation ₹1,000. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Draft e-MoA (INC-33) with 7 subscribers, e-AoA (INC-34) per Table F. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **Customer / I-Pro**
**Customer / I-Pro**: Subscribers sign INC-9; directors sign DIR-2. - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: File SPICe+ Part B with e-MoA, e-AoA, AGILE-PRO-S. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **MCA**
**MCA**: RoC scrutiny → issues COI with "Limited" suffix (not "Private Limited"). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: File INC-20A within 180 days. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: File ADT-1 for auditor appointment within 30 days. - 9Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **Customer / I-Pro**
**Customer / I-Pro**: If listing contemplated - file DRHP with SEBI, obtain in-principle approval from NSE/BSE, file prospectus with RoC (SEBI LODR compliance).
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| - Section 450: ₹100 per day for default.
- Secti Penalty: - Section 450: ₹100 per day for default.
- Section 92: MGT-7 - ₹100 per day.
- Section 137: AOC-4 - ₹100 per day.
- Section 117: MGT-14 (Board resolutions) - ₹100 per day + ₹5,000 to ₹1 lakh fine (s.117(2)).
- Section 92(5): MGT-7 - fine ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh.
- SEBI LODR Reg 27/30/33: penalty ₹1 lakh per day (capped at ₹1 crore) under SEBI Act Section 15A. | Incorporation 2-7 working days (no SLA). Listing t | - Section 450: ₹100 per day for default. - Section 92: MGT-7 - ₹100 per day. - Section 137: AOC-4 - ₹100 per day. - Section 117: MGT-14 (Board resolutions) - ₹100 per day + ₹5,000 to ₹1 lakh fine (s.117(2)). - Section 92(5): MGT-7 - fine ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh. - SEBI LODR Reg 27/30/33: penalty ₹1 lakh per day (capped at ₹1 crore) under SEBI Act Section 15A. |
Incorporation 2-7 working days (no SLA). Listing tPenalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| - Section 450: ₹100 per day for default. - Secti | Incorporation 2-7 working days (no SLA). Listing t | - Section 450: ₹100 per day for default. - Section 92: MGT-7 - ₹100 per day. - Section 137: AOC-4 - ₹100 per day. - Section 117: MGT-14 (Board resolutions) - ₹100 per day + ₹5,000 to ₹1 lakh fine (s.117(2)). - Section 92(5): MGT-7 - fine ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh. - SEBI LODR Reg 27/30/33: penalty ₹1 lakh per day (capped at ₹1 crore) under SEBI Act Section 15A. |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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