Certificate of Incorporation (COI)

Format of a Certificate of Incorporation

The document generally includes key information confirming the legal establishment of a company, such as-

• Company Details:
  The company's name, registered office address, and the type of company structure.
• Registration Number:
  The registration number on the Certificate of Incorporation (COI) is commonly known as the Corporate Identification Number (CIN) or Limited Liability Partnership Identity Number (LLPIN) [In case of LLPs]. It is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to companies during the registration process.
• Date of Incorporation
  
• PAN & TAN Details of the incorporated company

Format of the Registration Number

Also known as the Corporate Identity Number (CIN), Registration Number is a 21-digit unique alphanumeric code assigned to companies registered in India and issued by the MCA for Private Limited Companies, One Public Companies (OPCs) and Public Limited Companies.

The 21-digit CIN is structured as follows:

• The first digit indicates if the company is Listed (L) or Unlisted (U).
• The next five digits represent the industry code.
• The next two digits represent the state code where the company is registered.
• The next four digits represent the year of incorporation.
• The 3 letters represent the Type of Company (Private Limited Company- PTC, Public Limited Company- PLC)
• The remaining digits are a unique identifier assigned to each company.

For example, a typical CIN looks like this: U72200DL2021PTC123456.

In cases where COI is for Limited Liability Partnership registration, the registration number is called Limited Liability Partnership Identification Number (LLPIN), which is a unique 7-digit alphanumeric code assigned to an LLP upon its registration with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Example of LLPIN: AAA-1234

Documents Required to obtain a COI in India

• Identity Proof and Address Proof
  a. Passport/ Aadhar card/ Voter ID/ Driver's License of Directors/ Subscribers/ Partners, 
  b. PAN card, and
  c. Utility bills or Bank Statements as address proof.
• Proof of Registered Office
  a. Ownership of Property- Any utility bill like an electricity bill or corporation tax receipt not later than 30 days.
  b. Right to use the Property- Rental Agreement or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner.
• Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) for registration of Private Limited Companies, One Person Companies, Public Limited Companies, etc.
• Declaration and Consent of the proposed Directors/ Partners and Nominees

How to obtain a Certificate of Incorporation in India?

The Certificate of Incorporation (COI) serves as confirmation of a successful company registration. Therefore, the process to obtain a COI involves submitting the SPICe+ application, along with the necessary documents, for verification and approval by the MCA. Following that, ROC issues the COI for the registered company.

Below is a general guide on how to get a Certificate of Incorporation:

• Obtain a DSC through any Government Certifying Agencies.
• Choose and reserve a unique name for your business through SPICe+ Part A or LLP-RUN, based on the business structure you prefer.
• Fill out the SPICe+ Part B or FiLLiP (In case of LLPs) along with the requisite documents and attachments.
• Pay the Fees and submit the form.
• Once verified and approved, you will receive an email from the MCA that includes the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN.

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Validity of the Certificate of Incorporation

The Certificate of Incorporation is valid for the entire duration of the existence of your company unless it undergoes changes that require updating the registration details.

Fees for COI in India

The fees for obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation (COI) in India can vary based on factors such as the authorized capital, the type of company, or any additional services. A breakdown of the fee structure includes Government fees, Professional fees, Stamp duty, etc.

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Keeping this vision in mind, we present hassle-free registration solutions for One Person Companies (OPC), Private Limited Companies (Pvt), and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) so you can get your business officially registered and receive a Certificate of Incorporation.

• The cost includes DSC and DIN for 2 directors+ Certificate of Incorporation + MoA + AoA + PAN + TAN in the case of Pvt Ltd and OPC.
• The cost includes DSC for 2 partners + Certificate of Incorporation + PAN + TAN + LLP Agreement in case of LLP.

**Extra fees may apply for additional directors, authorized capital, and stamp duty for states like MP, Kerala, and Punjab.