Public Limited Company Registration in Pune
Designed for businesses that intend to raise funds from the public or eventually list on a stock exchange — with the governance framework to match. Minimum 3 directors, 7 shareholders.
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Name Reservation (RUN)
Name search, Rule 8 screening and RUN filing before incorporation.
DIN & DSC for All Directors
DIN and Class 3 DSC for all three or more directors.
MOA & AOA Drafting
Objects and governance provisions drafted for a public company structure.
SPICe+ Filing
Integrated MCA filing covering incorporation, PAN, TAN and AGILE-PRO.
Statutory Registers & Minutes
First board meeting, share certificates and registers set up post-incorporation.
Governance Advisory
Board committee structure, independent director requirements and compliance calendar.
What distinguishes a public limited company at incorporation
Minimum 3 Directors
At least one must be an Indian resident; listed companies also need independent directors.
Minimum 7 Shareholders
Public companies require at least 7 members at all times.
Prospectus Rules
Any public share or debenture issue requires a SEBI-compliant prospectus.
Stricter Disclosure Norms
Greater financial and governance disclosures vs private limited companies.
Secretarial Audit Threshold
Mandatory for public companies above Rs 10 crore paid-up capital or Rs 100 crore turnover.
AGM Deadline
AGM must be held within 6 months of the end of each financial year.
Public companies carry significantly more compliance obligations than private ones. Before choosing this structure, confirm the additional governance burden aligns with your fundraising or listing timeline. Our CS team can advise on whether a private limited company is sufficient for your current stage.
Common issues in public company incorporation
Simple steps, no surprises
Structure advisory
Confirm entity type, capital structure, director composition and objects.
Name & DIN/DSC
Name reserved; DSCs and DINs obtained for all directors simultaneously.
SPICe+ filing
MOA & AOA drafted; SPICe+ submitted with all public company requirements met.
Post-incorporation setup
Registers, share certificates, first board resolution and compliance calendar.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
A public limited company can offer shares to the public and list on a stock exchange. It requires minimum 7 shareholders and 3 directors and is subject to more stringent disclosure and governance requirements.
At least 3 directors and 7 shareholders. At least one director must be an Indian resident.
No statutory minimum under the Companies Act, 2013. For listing, SEBI prescribes minimum net worth and post-issue capital requirements.
Yes — that is its key distinction. It can issue shares and debentures to the public through a prospectus subject to SEBI regulations.
AOC-4, MGT-7, AGM within 6 months of financial year end, statutory auditor, SEBI compliance if listed and extensive statutory registers.
Yes, for public companies with paid-up capital of Rs 10 crore or more or turnover of Rs 100 crore or more.
Yes, subject to MCA approval, shareholder approval by special resolution and conversion rules under the Companies Act, 2013.
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