• ID Proof in form of Scanned copy of PAN Card and Aadhar Card (Self attested) of Directors
• Scanned copy of Voter’s ID/Passport/Driver’s License (Self attested) of Directors
• Address proof of Directors: Scanned copy of Latest Bank Statement/Telephone or Mobile Bill/Electricity or Gas Bill, not older than 2 months (Self attested)
• Scanned passport-sized photograph of Directors
• Specimen signature (blank document with signature [directors only]
• Address proof of place of Business. Rent agreement with NOC from the owner if rented property or Sale Deed if self owned with latest utility bill copy.

Obtain a DSC of the proposed Directors of the Section 8 Company. After a DSC is collected, file Form DIR-3 with the ROC for receiving a DIN.

Note: Documents for application of DIN – Identity Proof and Address Proof

After DIR-3 is approved, the ROC shall provide a DIN to the proposed directors.

File Form INC-1 with the ROC to apply for a company name. Six names can be applied according to the preference, based on availability one name would be finalised.

After the approval, Form INC-12 will be filed with the ROC – to apply for a licence for the formation of Section 8 company.

Subscription pages of the Memorandum and AoA of the proposed company will be signed by each subscriber together with mentioning his/her address, name and occupation. This should happen in front of a witness who will attest the signature and sign and also add his/her name occupation and address.

After the Form is accepted, a license under section 8 shall be issued in Form INC-16.

Once the licence is obtained, file SPICE Form 32 (with ROC) for incorporation together with the following attachments:

• Declaration of deposits
• An affidavit from all the directors’ cum subscribers – INC-9
• Form DIR-2 with its attachments i.e PAN Card and address proof of directors
• Utility bill as a proof of Office address
• NOC in case the premises are leased/rented
• KYC of all the Directors
• Interest in other entities of the directors
• Consent letter of all the directors
• Draft MOA and AOA

A unique Company Identification Number (CIN) and the Certificate of Incorporation is proved by the ROC if he is satisfied with the submitted forms.