LexNovaLegal Associates
Company Registration in Chennai
Incorporation of companies, LLPs and other entities, with the documentation a new business actually needs.
Incorporation is a filing; getting the structure right is the legal work. We advise on which entity fits the plan — private limited company, LLP, one person company or a branch or subsidiary of a foreign parent — then complete the incorporation and put the founding documents in place.
We also set out the compliance calendar that begins the day the company is registered, because the most common early failure is a missed statutory filing rather than anything to do with the business. Our office is at No. 1 Karaneeswarar Koil Street, Saidapet, Chennai 600015, and we act for clients across Tamil Nadu and, on Indian-law matters, for clients based outside India.
What this covers
Incorporation of companies, LLPs and other entities, with the documentation a new business actually needs.
Entity selection
Comparison of company, LLP, OPC, partnership and foreign-owned structures against your plan.
Name approval
Name availability check and RUN/SPICe+ name reservation.
Incorporation filings
SPICe+ filing with MOA, AOA, DIN, PAN, TAN and EPFO/ESIC registration.
Founder documentation
Founders' agreement, shareholders' agreement, share subscription and ESOP framework.
Registrations
GST, professional tax, Udyam/MSME, Shops and Establishments, as applicable.
Post-incorporation compliance
First board meeting, statutory registers, auditor appointment and the annual filing calendar.
Who we act for
- Founders incorporating a new business in Chennai
- Professionals and small teams choosing between LLP and company
- Foreign parents establishing an Indian subsidiary
- Existing proprietorships and partnerships converting to a company
- Businesses that incorporated without founder documentation
How the engagement runs
Every matter is scoped and priced in writing before work begins.
1. Structure advice
A short consultation on entity type, shareholding, directors and capital.
2. Name reservation
Name search and reservation with the Registrar of Companies.
3. Incorporation
Digital signatures, MOA and AOA, and the SPICe+ filing package.
4. Founding documents
Founder or shareholder agreement, and the first board and shareholder resolutions.
5. Go-live compliance
Bank account documentation, tax registrations and the compliance calendar.
What to bring to the first consultation
Not every item is needed on day one — bring what you have, and we will tell you what else to obtain.
- PAN and Aadhaar of each proposed director and shareholder
- Passport and address proof for foreign nationals
- Passport-size photographs and email and mobile details
- Proof of the registered office address and a no-objection letter from the owner
- Proposed name options and a short description of the business activity
Frequently asked questions
- Private limited company or LLP — which should I choose?
- A private limited company suits businesses expecting outside investment or ESOPs; an LLP suits professional or closely-held ventures with simpler compliance and no equity fundraising planned. The choice turns on funding plans, compliance appetite and how profits will be taken out.
- How long does incorporation take?
- Where documents are complete and the name is approved without objection, incorporation is generally completed within one to two weeks. Delays usually arise from name objections or incomplete director documentation.
- Can a foreign national be a director?
- Yes, subject to at least one director being resident in India, and to FEMA and FDI requirements for the shareholding.
- What compliance starts immediately after incorporation?
- The first board meeting, auditor appointment, statutory registers, the commencement-of-business declaration, and thereafter annual returns and financial statement filings.
Related pages: Company formation & registrations · Corporate lawyer in Chennai · Foreign company setup in India · Corporate compliance
Discuss your matter with LexNova Legal Associates
Speak with a lawyer in Saidapet, Chennai. Consultations are available in person, by telephone, by video call or on WhatsApp, Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm IST.