Detailed Step-by-Step Guides

• Startup India’s official PDF guide outlines the entire incorporation workflow—from choosing a name and registering on the MCA portal, to reserving the name via RUN, getting digital signatures, and filing SPICe and related forms UJA+15Startup India+15Setindiabiz+15.
• SetIndiaBiz – Minimum Requirements spells out key eligibility and regulator guidance: at least 2 directors (non-minors), one Indian resident director, 2–200 shareholders, registered office, and DSC requirements Setindiabiz.

⏱️ How Long It Takes

Timelines can vary depending on document readiness, name approval, and ROC workload:

• UJA (a legal FAQ) reports 15–20 days once documents are ready StartEazy+2Setindiabiz+2Setindiabiz+2UJA+1RegisterKaro+1.
• IndiaFilings estimates 10–18 working days, broken down into steps like DSC/DIN (1–2 days), name approval (2–3 days), MoA/AoA drafting (2–3 days), SPICe filing (5–7 days), and CoI issuance (2–3 days) Tetra Consultants+10IndiaFilings+10StartEazy+10.
• Starteazy suggests approximately 8–10 business days, possibly extending to 12 if objections arise StartEazy+1Setindiabiz+1.
• SetIndiaBiz says 7–15 days after name approval, depending on document accuracy and any queries raised Tetra Consultants+3Setindiabiz+3Setindiabiz+3.

In summary: Expect anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks, with most cases completing in around 10–15 business days post submission.