Business Registration · Public Limited Company

Public Limited Company incorporated for scale and public credibility.

Incorporation of a Public Limited Company in India — from name reservation and SPICe+ filing to MoA, AoA, and post-incorporation compliance setup — for businesses planning to raise public capital, list on a stock exchange, or operate at enterprise scale.

A Public Limited Company is the corporate structure chosen by businesses that intend to raise capital from the public, seek a stock exchange listing, or operate at a scale that requires a broad shareholder base. Unlike a Private Limited Company, a Public Limited Company can offer its shares to the general public, has no restriction on the transfer of shares, and is subject to more extensive compliance requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.

The incorporation process for a Public Limited Company follows the same SPICe+ integrated filing route as a Private Limited Company — but with a minimum of three directors and seven shareholders, a mandatory Company Secretary once the paid-up capital reaches ₹5 crore, and compliance obligations that scale with the company's size and listing status.

At Beyonte Compliances, we handle Public Limited Company incorporations with the same rigour we bring to post-incorporation compliance. Our team ensures that the MoA, AoA, and initial governance framework are structured to support the company's growth plans — whether that means a future IPO, a rights issue, or a preferential allotment to institutional investors.

What Our Public Limited Company Incorporation Covers

DSC & DIN for All Directors

Procurement of Class 3 digital signature certificates and Director Identification Numbers for all three or more proposed directors.

Name Reservation

Name availability check, trademark search, and reservation via RUN or SPICe+ — with advice on permissible name structures for public companies.

MoA & AoA Drafting

Drafting of the Memorandum and Articles of Association — with objects clause, share capital structure, and governance provisions appropriate for a public company.

SPICe+ Filing

Integrated filing covering incorporation, PAN, TAN, GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, and professional tax registration in a single application.

Certificate of Incorporation

Receipt of the Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN, and TAN from the ROC — the legal birth of the company.

Share Subscription & Allotment

Processing of the initial share subscription and allotment, share certificate issuance, and register of members setup.

Statutory Registers Setup

Setting up all mandatory statutory registers — members, directors, charges, contracts, related party transactions — from the date of incorporation.

Post-Incorporation Compliance Calendar

Setting up the first year's compliance calendar — board meetings, AGM, ROC filings, and Company Secretary appointment timelines.

Our Process

Structure & Planning

Advising on the appropriate share capital structure, director and shareholder composition, and governance framework for a public company.

Documentation & DSC

Collecting KYC for all directors and shareholders and arranging DSCs — with particular attention to the requirements for foreign directors where applicable.

MoA, AoA & SPICe+

Drafting the constitutional documents and preparing the integrated SPICe+ application — with objects clause reviewed against the planned business.

Filing & Monitoring

Submitting the SPICe+ application and monitoring for ROC approval — responding to any queries within the prescribed timeline.

Post-Incorporation Setup

Delivering the Certificate of Incorporation and setting up registers, share certificates, and the compliance calendar for the first year.

Why It Matters

✓Can raise capital from the public — no restriction on number of shareholders

✓Shares are freely transferable — no lock-in or transfer restriction

✓Preferred structure for pre-IPO companies and large enterprises

✓MoA and AoA drafted to support future capital raising

✓Complete SPICe+ integration — PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO in one filing

✓Statutory registers set up from day one

✓First year's compliance calendar included

✓Qualified CS team managing all MCA filings

Frequently Asked Questions

A Public Limited Company can offer shares to the general public, has no restriction on share transfers, and must have at least three directors and seven shareholders. A Private Limited Company is restricted to 200 shareholders, cannot offer shares to the public, and must restrict share transfers. Public companies face more extensive disclosure and compliance requirements.

A whole-time Company Secretary is mandatory for a Public Limited Company once its paid-up share capital reaches ₹5 crore or more. Smaller public companies are not required to appoint a whole-time CS but must comply with all other secretarial requirements.

No. A public company must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by SEBI and the relevant stock exchange before making an Initial Public Offering. These criteria typically require a minimum net worth, profit track record, and compliance history. We advise on the listing readiness roadmap as part of our post-incorporation compliance services.

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Public Limited Company following the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. However, SEBI's listing requirements and stock exchange norms prescribe minimum net worth and capital criteria for listed companies.

Incorporate your Public Limited Company with the right structure for growth.

Talk to our CS team about a Public Limited Company incorporation tailored to your capital-raising and listing plans.