Public Limited Company Registration

Businesses planning to raise money from the public or to list on a stock exchange. Most small and growing businesses begin as a Private Limited Company and convert later.

• At least 3 directors, of whom at least one must be a resident in India.
• At least 7 members (shareholders); there is no upper limit.
• A company name ending with “Limited”.
• A registered office in India, along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

• Shares can be offered to the public and transferred freely.
• More directors and members are needed.
• Additional governance, disclosure and meeting requirements apply, depending on the company's size and whether it is listed.

Registration follows the same MCA route as other companies: DSC, name approval, the incorporation form with MOA and AOA, and the Certificate of Incorporation. If you already own a private company, converting it may be simpler than starting fresh.