To register a company in India under the Companies Act, 2013, founders must follow the rules set by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Meeting these criteria ensures smooth incorporation and prevents legal delays. Some key eligibility conditions include:

• 1. Resident Indian Director: At least one director must be a resident of India. They should have stayed in the country for 182 days in the previous calendar year as per Section 149(3) of the Companies Act.
• 2. DIN and DSC Requirement: Every proposed director must obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN) and a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to sign and file forms online.
• 3. Minimum Age and Capacity: Directors and shareholders must be at least 18 years old. They must also be legally capable of entering into contracts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
• 4. Foreign National Participation: Non-residents and foreign nationals can act as directors or shareholders. They must submit notarized and apostilled identity and address proofs, including a passport and utility bill.
• 5. Valid Documents: Indian applicants must provide PAN, Aadhaar, and a recent address proof like a utility bill or bank statement (not older than 60 days).
• 6. Unique Company Name: The proposed company name must be unique and not match existing companies or trademarks. Founders can use MCA’s RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service to check availability.
  

  You can also use our free company name search tool to check the availability of your proposed company name.

• 7. Lawful Business Activity: The company’s objectives must be legal and follow Indian regulatory rules. Applications for prohibited or restricted sectors will be rejected.