Question 1

How long does it take to incorporate a company in India?

Accepted Answer

With Bentham, the entire process takes about 7 days from start to CIN issuance. This includes name approval (1-2 days), document preparation (same day), and MCA processing (3-5 days). Traditional CAs typically take 3-4 weeks.

Question 2

What is the minimum number of directors required?

Accepted Answer

A Private Limited Company requires a minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders. An OPC (One Person Company) requires only 1 director and 1 nominee. Bentham handles both structures.

Question 3

What is included in the incorporation cost?

Accepted Answer

Bentham's fee includes: name approval filing, DSC generation for all directors, SPICe+ form filing, MOA & AOA drafting, PAN & TAN application, and professional review. Government fees (stamp duty varies by state) are additional.

Question 4

I already have a DSC. Can we use that?

Accepted Answer

If you already have your DSC, we will consider it on a case-to-case basis.

Question 5

What is authorized capital, and why 10 lakh?

Accepted Answer

Authorized capital is the total number of shares your company can issue. Whether you keep it at one lakh or ten lakh, you pay the same government fees. With 10 lakh authorized capital, you can comfortably raise a seed round or even a Series A — roughly ₹4 crore in a seed round — without needing to increase it.

Question 6

Is the above cost inclusive?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no hidden or additional charges. You get what you see.

Question 7

Can I change my company name or registered office address later?

Accepted Answer

Your company name cannot be changed. Your registered office address can be changed, and we'll take care of it from our end whenever you need to.

Question 8

What happens if the MCA rejects my name or application?

Accepted Answer

We've never had an application filed by us rejected to date. The MCA gives you two chances to rectify any mistakes, and we follow best practices to make sure that never happens. In the rare event of a rejection due to a name or an issue from MCA's end, we'll refile at no cost.

Question 9

What documents do I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

PAN and Aadhaar for both directors, address proof, photographs, and — if you don't have an active DIN — a bank statement not older than two months for both directors. For the registered office, you'll need a No Objection Certificate from the property owner and an electricity bill not older than two months.

Question 10

Can I register my company at my home address?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as you own the property — or your landlord is willing to give a No Objection Certificate for it to be the company's official registered address.

Question 11

What's the difference between Pvt Ltd, LLP, and OPC? Which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

It depends entirely on your situation and your reason for incorporating. Book a 30-minute call with us through our Calendly link and we'll help you decide. https://cal.id/team/bentham/bentham-intro-call

Question 12

The name I want shows as not available on the MCA portal but I want to still proceed.

Accepted Answer

Bentham's name search relays information directly from the government portal. If a name isn't available on our platform but you feel you should get it, schedule a call with us and we can discuss how to proceed from here. https://cal.id/team/bentham/bentham-intro-call

Question 13

I already have a DIN number.

Accepted Answer

Great. Our platform automatically checks whether your DIN is active or inactive. If it's inactive, you'll be directed to pay ₹5,000 government fees + ₹1500 service fee as the reactivation penalty.

Question 14

Do you help with post-incorporation support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we're a full-service law firm. Our legal team can help with annual compliances, trademarks, any compulsory licenses, contract drafting, any future changes to your AOA/MOA, and private placements if you're fundraising.

Question 15

How are you different from other competitors?

Accepted Answer

Many providers file a generic application that looks fine today but triggers costly amendments and delays the moment you go to open a bank account or raise funds. Most also advertise a low headline price, then add hidden charges along the way such as a separate fee to verify your office address, or a required auditor appointment through them before they'll complete your incorporation. We don't do any of that at Bentham. Your office address is verified as part of the incorporation itself at no extra cost, there's no obligation to take any other service from us, and because we're a full-service law firm we file with what comes next — your bank account, your first raise — in mind. The result: Bentham gets you incorporated in about 7 days while maintaining high standards, versus the 25 days a typical competitor takes with a weaker application that costs you later.

Company Incorporation

What's Included

How it works

Check Name Availability

Enter Company Details

E-Signatures

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Legal Review

Filed with the MCA

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