How to register a company in India: a founder's playbook

Choosing the right legal structure is the single biggest decision a founder makes in their first 30 days. In this guide we break down the four most common entity types in India - Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP and Private Limited - and the tax, compliance and fundraising implications of each. We then walk through MCA portal filings, DIN/DSC, Name Reservation (SPICe+), AOA/MOA drafting, and post-incorporation compliance like PAN, TAN, GST, PF and ESI. By the end you'll know which structure unlocks investor capital and which one will quietly bleed compliance hours every quarter.