How to File SPICe+ for Private Limited Company Registration — MCA Portal Guide
SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) is the MCA's integrated incorporation form. It combines 10 different forms into one filing — covering company incorporation, DIN allotment, PAN/TAN, GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, and professional tax registration. Getting the SPICe+ filing right the first time saves days of delay.
Before you start
- Approved company name (received via SPICe+ Part A or RUN)
- DSC for all proposed directors (Class-3)
- All KYC documents prepared and scanned (as per document checklist)
- Share capital structure decided (authorised capital, paid-up capital, face value)
- Registered office address confirmed with NOC/utility bill
Step-by-step
Download SPICe+ from the MCA Portal
Log in to mca.gov.in with director credentials. Under 'MCA Services > E-filing > Company Forms', download the latest SPICe+ form (.zip file). Extract and open it using the MCA-provided form viewer or compatible PDF viewer. Always download a fresh form before each filing — old versions are rejected.
Complete Part A: Name Reservation (if not done)
If you haven't filed a separate RUN application, Part A of SPICe+ allows name reservation. Fill in up to 2 proposed names with the main business activity and NIC code. Submit Part A first and wait for name approval before proceeding to Part B.
Complete Part B: Company Incorporation Details
In Part B, fill: company type (Private), authorised share capital and paid-up capital, registered office address, details of each director (DIN/name/nationality/designation), details of each shareholder (name/address/shares subscribed), email and phone for the company. Select the main objects of the company (object clause) — this defines what business the company can legally conduct.
Attach AGILE-PRO-S Form
AGILE-PRO-S is an attached sub-form that simultaneously applies for: GSTIN (optional at incorporation, can be applied later), EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund), ESIC (Employee State Insurance), and Professional Tax (in applicable states). Fill in whether you wish to register for GST now and provide the GSTIN-related details.
Attach eMoA (INC-33) and eAoA (INC-34)
The Memorandum of Association (eMoA/INC-33) and Articles of Association (eAoA/INC-34) are now digital forms that replace the physical MoA/AoA. Select Table F (standard AoA for Pvt Ltd) or file a custom AoA. The system auto-generates subscriber sheets based on your shareholder data — each subscriber must sign and the scanned copy is uploaded.
Attach Supporting Documents and Submit with DSC
Upload: PAN, Aadhaar, address proofs of each director and shareholder, registered office documents (NOC + utility bill), and the signed subscriber sheets. All directors sign the SPICe+ form using their DSCs. Submit to the MCA. Pay the government fees (RoC filing fee based on authorised capital + stamp duty, which varies by state). The RoC processes the application in 2–7 working days.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using an expired DSC — the portal rejects DSC-signed forms if the DSC is expired; check validity before starting the filing.
- Mismatch in authorised vs paid-up capital — paid-up capital cannot exceed authorised capital; if authorised is ₹1 lakh but paid-up is ₹5 lakh, the filing fails.
- Incorrect NIC code — the NIC (National Industrial Classification) code must align with the company's principal business activity; wrong codes cause Examiner queries.
- Not stamping the subscriber sheets correctly — physical subscriber sheets must be on non-judicial stamp paper (value varies by state); e-stamp is not accepted for this purpose.
Frequently asked questions
How long does MCA take to process SPICe+ after submission?
The typical processing time is 2–7 working days. Submissions with complete, accurate documents are often approved in 2–3 days. Deficiency notices or Examiner queries (for issues like name conflicts, invalid documents) reset the clock.
Can I track the status of my SPICe+ application?
Yes. Log in to mca.gov.in and check 'Track My Form Status' under MCA Services. The form will show statuses: Submitted → Under Process → Approved or Resubmission Required.
What is the government fee for incorporating a Pvt Ltd?
RoC filing fees for companies with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh is ₹0 (nil fee introduced under SPICe+). Above ₹15 lakh, a sliding scale applies. However, stamp duty on the MoA/AoA is payable and varies by state — typically ₹500–₹2,000 for small capital structures.
What happens after the COI is issued?
Along with the COI, the MCA issues the company's PAN and TAN via email. If GSTIN was applied through AGILE-PRO-S, the GSTIN provisional certificate is issued by the GST portal separately. The COI, PAN, and TAN together enable the company to open a bank account and commence operations.
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