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A Certificate of Incorporation is the document that gives your company its official legal identity. Once issued by the Registrar of Companies, it confirms that your business is formally registered under MCA and ready to operate as a recognised company.
This certificate carries important details such as the company name, Corporate Identity Number, date of incorporation and registration information. It is commonly required for opening a current account, signing business contracts, applying for licenses, onboarding vendors, raising funds and starting formal business operations.
If you are planning to start a Private Limited Company, OPC or another eligible company structure, getting the Certificate of Incorporation is the first step towards building a legally recognised business
A Certificate of Incorporation (COI) is the official certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) after a company is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. It serves as official evidence of the company’s incorporation and contains key details such as the company name, CIN, and date of incorporation.
The COI confirms that the company has been incorporated and provides an important corporate record for its legal and business operations. Ebizfiling helps businesses complete the incorporation process, prepare the required documents, file the applicable MCA forms, and obtain the electronically issued Certificate of Incorporation after approval.
The Certificate of Incorporation (COI) is issued electronically by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) after the company’s incorporation application is approved. Under the SPICe+ process, the electronic COI is issued with the PAN and TAN allotted to the company and sent to the registered email address.
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Speak with our ExpertsReceiving a Certificate of Incorporation (COI) confirms that the company has been legally incorporated by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Companies Act, 2013. However, the COI itself is not a business licence or permission to carry out every type of business activity.
Depending on the nature of the business, additional registrations, licences, or approvals may be required. For example, a company may need GST Registration for applicable GST requirements, sector-specific approvals for regulated activities, or other registrations based on its operations and location.
| Certificate of Incorporation | Additional Business Approvals |
|---|---|
| Confirms that the company has been incorporated | Permit or register specific business activities |
| Issued by the ROC/MCA | Issued by the relevant government or regulatory authority |
| Contains the company's CIN and incorporation details | Details and validity depend on the particular registration or licence |
| Obtained through the company incorporation process | Obtained separately when applicable |
| Does not by itself authorise every regulated business activity | May be mandatory before carrying out specific activities |
In short, the COI establishes the company's corporate existence, while separate registrations and licences may be required to legally carry out particular business activities. The MCA's prescribed COI itself states that it evidences incorporation and is not, by itself, a licence or permission to conduct business where a separate regulatory permission is required.
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Contact Our ExpertsOnce the Certificate of Incorporation is received, the company should complete the applicable post-incorporation requirements, which may include:
Opening the company's bank account
Obtaining applicable GST, EPFO, ESIC or other registrations
Filing Form INC-20A, where applicable
Filing Form INC-22 where required for the registered office
Maintaining statutory registers, books and other required records
For companies covered under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013, the commencement of business declaration in Form INC-20A is required within 180 days from the date of incorporation before commencing business or exercising borrowing powers.
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To incorporate a company through the MCA SPICe+ process, the documents required depend on the company structure, subscribers, directors, registered office, and other applicable circumstances.
Proof of the registered office address
Utility bill of the premises, not older than two months
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner, where applicable
Proof of identity
Proof of residential address
Applicable declarations and details of the subscribers and first directors
INC-3 – Consent of Nominee for an One Person Company (OPC)
Certificate of incorporation and resolution of the foreign body corporate, where a foreign body corporate is a subscriber
Resolution of the promoter company, where a body corporate is a subscriber
INC-14 and INC-15, where applicable for a Section 8 company
Estimated income and expenditure for the next three years, where applicable for a Section 8 company
Note: The exact documentation may vary based on the company type, promoters, subscribers, directors, registered office, and other incorporation requirements. These documents are part of the incorporation process through MCA; there is no separate document application for the Certificate of Incorporation itself. The Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the ROC after the incorporation application is approved.
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☎ Call Now ✉ Email UsYes. After approval of the SPICe+ incorporation application and applicable linked forms by the Registrar of Companies (ROC), the Certificate of Incorporation (COI) is generated electronically by MCA. The company is considered incorporated from the date mentioned in the certificate.
SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) is the integrated MCA form used for company incorporation. Approval of SPICe+ and applicable linked forms enables the ROC to issue the Certificate of Incorporation.
Depending on the company type and incorporation requirements, the SPICe+ form is filed along with applicable linked forms such as INC-33 (e-MOA), INC-34 (e-AOA), INC-9 (Declaration by Subscribers and First Directors), and AGILE-PRO-S for applicable integrated services. The applicable forms, attachments, and declarations may vary based on the company structure, subscribers, directors, and other incorporation requirements.
For companies covered under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013, Form INC-20A (Declaration for Commencement of Business) must be filed within 180 days from the date of incorporation before commencing business or exercising borrowing powers.
Under the integrated SPICe+ incorporation process, PAN and TAN are allotted along with the company incorporation process. The details are communicated as part of the incorporation approval process after ROC approval.
Yes. If the registered office details change after incorporation, the company must complete the applicable MCA compliance requirements, including filing Form INC-22 within the prescribed timeline, where applicable.
If ROC raises a resubmission requirement, the applicant needs to provide clarification or rectify the required details within the prescribed period. The incorporation application is processed further after the ROC is satisfied with the revised submission.
Yes. A company can change its name after incorporation by following the procedure prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, including approval requirements and filing applicable MCA forms.
Yes. After approval of the company name change by ROC, a fresh Certificate of Incorporation is issued reflecting the updated company name.
No separate Certificate of Commencement of Business is issued under the current Companies Act framework. Companies covered under Section 10A are required to file Form INC-20A as a declaration of commencement of business.
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is required for persons who digitally sign incorporation forms and related documents filed with MCA, as applicable under the incorporation process.
Yes. An One Person Company (OPC) receives a Certificate of Incorporation after approval of its incorporation application by ROC. Additional requirements, such as nominee consent in Form INC-3, apply where applicable.
Yes. Foreign nationals and foreign entities can become subscribers to an Indian company subject to applicable legal requirements. Additional documents, including identity proof, address proof, and notarisation/apostillation requirements, may apply depending on the country involved.
No. The Certificate of Incorporation does not have an expiry date. It remains valid unless the company is dissolved, struck off, or its registration is cancelled according to applicable legal provisions.
No. A company does not legally come into existence until the ROC issues the Certificate of Incorporation. The certificate serves as conclusive evidence that the company has been incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013.
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