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What It Means to Become a Public Company
Converting your Private Limited Company into a Public Limited Company positions your business for wider investment, increased liquidity, and greater market presence. A public company can offer its shares to the public and typically attracts institutional investors, enhancing visibility and financial flexibility.
Why Businesses Choose to Convert
✔ Access to Public Capital – Ability to raise funds by issuing shares to the public.
✔ Stronger Market Recognition – Public companies carry higher credibility with investors, partners, and lenders.
✔ Unlimited Shareholders – No cap on the number of shareholders, unlike private companies.
✔ Enhanced Growth Opportunities – Supports expansion, acquisitions, and major corporate initiatives.
Note: Public companies face more stringent regulatory compliance, governance standards, and disclosure obligations compared to private companies.
Eligibility Requirements
To effect this conversion under Indian corporate law:
- The company must have at least 7 shareholders and minimum 3 directors.
- The company must meet statutory capital requirements and amend its constitutional documents.
Step-by-Step Conversion Process
1. Board Resolution & Amendment Planning
Hold a board meeting to approve the conversion plan and propose the necessary changes to the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA).
2. Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) & Shareholder Approval
Issue notice of the EGM, and pass a special resolution with the approval of at least 75% of voting shareholders.
3. Filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC)
- File Form MGT-14 within 30 days of passing the special resolution.
- File Form INC-27 (conversion application) with required documents — including amended MOA/AOA, list of directors and shareholders, and resolutions.
4. ROC Scrutiny & Certificate of Incorporation
The Registrar of Companies reviews the filings. Upon approval, a new Certificate of Incorporation is issued, officially recognising the entity as a public limited company.
5. Post-Conversion Actions
Update all statutory documents, contracts, letterhead, and PAN/TAN details to reflect the new public status.
Important Post-Conversion Effects
- Licenses and registrations in the partnership name do not automatically transfer; new registrations may be needed.
- Pre-conversion liabilities remain enforceable, but post-conversion liabilities are governed by the LLP.
- LLP becomes a separate legal entity from its partners.
Step-by-Step: How to Convert a Partnership into an LLP
1. Decide Your LLP Name & Reserve It
- File the RUN-LLP form on the MCA portal to reserve your LLP name.
- Your chosen name must include “LLP” or “Limited Liability Partnership.”
- Name approval is valid for 90 days.
2. Prepare LLP Registration Application
File Form FiLLiP with:
- Consent of all partners
- Proof of registered office
- DSCs & identity/address proofs of all partners
- Existing partnership details
This is your main incorporation application.
3. File Conversion with Form 17
Attach required documents:
- Statement of assets & liabilities certified by a Chartered Accountant
- List of creditors with consent
- Latest partnership firm income tax return
- Certified copies of partnership deed and firm registration (if any)
4. Certificate of Incorporation
- The Registrar of Companies issues the LLP Certificate once Form 17 is approved.
5. Inform Registrar of Firms
- Within 15 days of conversion, file Form-14 with the Registrar of Firms.
6. Submit LLP Agreement
- File Form-LLP-3 within 30 days of incorporation with the LLP agreement.
After conversion, the partnership firm is legally dissolved, and all assets, liabilities, rights, and obligations automatically transfer to the LLP.
Public Limited Company Registration Packages
Choose a plan that best fits your business needs. All packages include expert support and a seamless online registration process.
Starter
Packages starting from
₹ 27,999 +Govt. Fee
(All Inclusive)
- 7 Digital Signature Certificates
- 3 Director Identification Numbers
- Name Approval
- Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital
- Company Incorporation using SPICe+
- Copy of e-MOA & e-AOA
- e-PAN
- e-TAN
- ESIC Registration through SPICe Plus
- PF Registration through SPICe Plus
- Bank Account opening (feature) through SPICe Plus
Advanced
Packages starting from
₹ 29,999 +Govt. Fee
(All Inclusive)
- 7 Digital Signature Certificates
- 3 Director Identification Numbers
- Name Approval
- Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital
- Company Incorporation using SPICe+
- Copy of e-MOA & e-AOA
- e-PAN
- e-TAN
- ESIC Registration through SPICe Plus
- PF Registration through SPICe Plus
- Bank Account opening (feature) through SPICe Plus
- MSME Registration
- GST Registration
- INC 20A
Premium
Packages starting from
₹ 44,999 +Govt. Fee
(All Inclusive)
- 7 Digital Signature Certificates
- 3 Director Identification Numbers
- Name Approval
- Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital
- Company Incorporation using SPICe+
- Copy of e-MOA & e-AOA
- e-PAN
- e-TAN
- ESIC Registration through SPICe Plus
- PF Registration through SPICe Plus
- Bank Account opening (feature) through SPICe Plus
- 1st Income Tax filing upto turnover of Rs. 20 Lakhs
- 1 Year TDS Filing upto 50 entries
- 1st Annual Filing upto turnover of Rs. 20 Lakhs
- MSME Registration
- GST Registration
- INC 20A
- Form ADT 1 (Auditor Appointment in AGM)
- Form AOC -4 (Form for filing financial statement and other documents with the Registrar)
- Form MGT -7 (Form for filing annual return by a company)
- 2 DIR 3 e-KYC of 2 Directors
Documents Required for Public Limited Company Registration
For Directors & Shareholders
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals / NRIs, if applicable)
- Latest address proof (bank statement or utility bill)
- Passport-size photograph
For Registered Office
- Utility bill (not older than 2 months)
- Rent agreement or ownership proof
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from owner
Eligibility & Basic Requirements
- Minimum 3 Directors
- Minimum 7 Shareholders
- At least 1 Director must be a resident of India
- Minimum paid-up share capital as prescribed by law
- Registered office address in India
Benefits of Public Limited Company Registration
Limited Liability Protection
Shareholders are not personally liable for company obligations. Their liability is limited to the value of shares they hold.
Access to Public Capital
Public companies can raise funds from the public. Capital is raised through share issuance and public offerings.
High Business Credibility
Public Limited Companies follow strict regulatory standards. This builds strong trust among investors and lenders.
Perpetual Succession
The company continues to exist regardless of ownership changes. Business operations remain unaffected over time.
Easy Share Transferability
Shares of a public company can be transferred freely, improving liquidity and investor participation.
Better Growth & Expansion Opportunities
Public companies can scale operations faster due to easier access to capital and market visibility.
Step-by-Step Process of Public Limited Company Registration
FOXTAX follows a structured and compliant registration process:
Business Consultation & Planning
We assess your business goals, capital structure, and compliance requirements.
Document Collection & Verification
Required documents of directors, shareholders, and registered office are collected and verified.
Name Approval
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) are obtained.
DSC & DIN Registration
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) are obtained.
Incorporation Filing
MOA, AOA, and incorporation forms are prepared and filed with the MCA.
Certificate of Incorporation & PAN/TAN
Upon approval, MCA issues the Certificate of Incorporation along with PAN and TAN.
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