Incorporating a company used to mean five to eight separate applications across different departments — name approval, incorporation, DIN, PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC, each with its own form and its own queue.
SPICe+ collapsed that into a single workflow.
It works well. But there is one deadline inside it that founders lose more often than anything else.
# Part A and Part B
| Part A | Part B | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Name reservation only | The actual incorporation |
| What you submit | Up to two proposed names, with significance | Company type, registered office, directors, capital, shareholders, stamp duty, certification |
| Typical time | 1-2 working days | 3-7 working days |
You can file both together, or Part A first and Part B once the name is approved. Most founders do the latter, which is where the clock starts.
# The 20-day clock
# The three linked forms
Filed together with Part B:
| Form | What it is |
|---|---|
| eMoA — INC-33 | Memorandum of Association. Sets out the object clause — what the company is permitted to do. Signed digitally by all subscribers with a witness |
| eAoA — INC-34 | Articles of Association. Internal governance. Most private companies adopt Table F of Schedule I with modifications for share transfer restrictions and director appointments |
| AGILE-PRO-S — INC-35 | Bundles the additional registrations, auto-populating from Part B |
# What AGILE-PRO-S bundles
| Registration | When you need it |
|---|---|
| GSTIN | Once you cross the registration threshold, or fall in a compulsory category |
| EPFO | Applicable at the prescribed employee count |
| ESIC | Applicable at the prescribed employee count and wage limit |
| Professional tax | Where the state requires it — Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal and others |
| Bank account | Opened through an empanelled bank, selected during incorporation |
You are not required to opt for all of them.
# Fees and stamp duty
Filing fees scale with authorised capital — starting at around ₹500 up to ₹1 lakh of capital and rising in steps beyond that.
Stamp duty is a state levy and varies very widely. At ₹1 lakh of authorised capital it can be a few hundred rupees in one state and several thousand in another, computed across the form, memorandum and articles together.
# Realistic timeline
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Document preparation | Varies — usually the longest stage |
| Part A approval | 1-2 working days |
| Part B processing | 3-7 working days |
| End to end | 10-15 working days |
Processing is rarely the constraint. Documentation and name rejections are.
# Getting the name right first
Most rejections are name rejections. The usual grounds:
- Too similar to an existing company name
- Conflicts with a registered trademark
- Uses restricted or prohibited words
- Object clause does not match the proposed name
# Sequence to follow
- Search first — MCA name availability and trademark, both
- Draft the object clause for three years out, and make sure it fits the name
- Assemble Part B documentation before filing Part A — KYC, office proof, subscriber details, DSCs
- File Part A with two names, ordered by preference
- File Part B within 20 days, with eMoA, eAoA and AGILE-PRO-S
- In AGILE-PRO-S, take the bank account; take GST only if you need it now
- Check your state's stamp duty before finalising authorised capital
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Part A and Part B of SPICe+?
Part A handles only name reservation. You propose up to two names with an explanation of their significance, and approval typically comes in one to two working days. Part B is the actual incorporation application, covering company type, registered office, directors, capital structure, shareholders, stamp duty and professional certification.
How long is the reserved name valid?
Twenty days from Part A approval. Part B must be filed within that window or the reservation lapses and you have to apply again, with a fresh fee. This is the most commonly missed deadline in the whole process, because founders treat name approval as the finish line rather than the start of a clock.
Which forms are filed along with Part B?
Three. eMoA in Form INC-33, which is the memorandum setting out the object clause and permissible activities. eAoA in Form INC-34, the articles governing internal management. And AGILE-PRO-S in Form INC-35, which bundles the additional registrations. All are filed together with Part B.
Which registrations come bundled through AGILE-PRO-S?
GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax where the state requires it, and bank account opening through an empanelled bank. You are not obliged to opt for all of them — the selection depends on what your business actually needs. GST, for instance, is only required once you cross the registration threshold or fall into a compulsory registration category.
Do DIN, PAN and TAN come through the same process?
Yes. DIN for proposed directors who do not already hold one, along with PAN and TAN for the company, are issued through the incorporation process itself. Before SPICe+ these were separate applications, and this consolidation is the main practical gain of the current system.
What are the government fees?
Filing fees scale with authorised capital, starting at around Rs 500 up to Rs 1 lakh of capital and rising in steps beyond that. Stamp duty is levied by the state and varies widely — at Rs 1 lakh of capital it can be a few hundred rupees in one state and several thousand in another. Check your own state rather than working from a generic figure.
How long does incorporation actually take?
Part A approval usually takes one to two working days and Part B processing three to seven, so ten to fifteen working days end to end including document preparation is a realistic expectation. Delays almost always come from documentation and name rejections rather than from processing time.
What is the most common reason for rejection?
Name issues, by a wide margin. Names too similar to an existing company or registered trademark, names using restricted words, or an object clause that does not match the proposed name. Doing a proper name and trademark search before filing Part A saves more time than anything else in the process.