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Public limited company

It suits bigger plans and more owners. It can offer shares to the public later.

What you need
Public limited company
Checked by experts
  1. Three directorsOne must live in India
  2. Seven shareholdersPeople or companies
  3. A registered officeAddress proof and the owner's consent
  4. PAN and ID for each personAadhaar or passport
  5. Stricter yearly rulesPlanned from day one

Good for

Large venturesRoom for many shareholders and a bigger board.
Companies planning to listThe structure needed to offer shares to the public later.
Group companiesA parent company that holds other businesses.

Every year after

A public company has more meetings, registers and filings. Some need a senior expert.

  • At least four board meetings a year
  • Annual general meeting
  • Accounts filed (AOC-4)
  • Annual return (MGT-7)
  • Director KYC
This year
Board meetings4 a year
Annual general meetingHeld
Annual return (MGT-7)Filed
Secretarial auditAbove limits

The first year, by example

Formed on10 August 2026
By 9 September 2026First board meeting and first auditor
By 6 February 2027Start of business declared (INC-20A)
Every quarterBoard meetings, four a year
31 March 2027First financial year ends
By 31 December 2027First annual general meeting
By 30 January 2028Accounts filed (AOC-4)
By 29 February 2028Annual return filed (MGT-7)

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Frequently asked questions

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Can a public company sell shares on the stock market?

Only after listing, which has its own process. A senior expert guides you.

Is there a minimum capital?

No. There is no minimum share capital.

Do I need independent directors?

Only above certain size limits. We check this every year.