Incorporation Timeline Estimator
How long will it
actually take?
Realistic timelines with milestone breakdowns, not brochure-level best-case estimates.
Step 1
Pick your structure
Your timeline
Minimum
8 days
Typical
15 days
Worst case
30 days
DSC procurement
1-3 days
Digital Signature Certificates for all directors.
Name reservation
1-3 days
MCA21 approval; rejections add several days.
SPICe+ prep
1-2 days
MOA, AOA, KYC and office proof assembly.
MCA processing
5-12 days
Certificate of Incorporation after form review.
Reality check
Name objections, DIN mismatch, and weak address proof are the common reasons founders miss the optimistic timeline.
| Milestone | Timeline | Note |
|---|---|---|
| DSC procurement | 1-3 days | Digital Signature Certificates for all directors. |
| Name reservation | 1-3 days | MCA21 approval; rejections add several days. |
| SPICe+ prep | 1-2 days | MOA, AOA, KYC and office proof assembly. |
| MCA processing | 5-12 days | Certificate of Incorporation after form review. |
Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014, Rule 10. SPICe+ process under Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013.
Plan my registration timeline →Last reviewed 2026-07-02. Timelines are indicative and should not replace state-specific filing checks or professional review.
Common questions
Incorporation timelines, statute-cited.
How long does a Pvt Ltd take to incorporate?+
A private limited company is incorporated through the SPICe+ web form under s.7 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 10 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014, typically taking 7–15 working days end to end: name reservation (1–3 days), drafting MOA/AOA, and the SPICe+ filing with DSC and DIN before the ROC issues the Certificate of Incorporation.
What is the timeline for an LLP?+
An LLP incorporates via the MCA21 FiLLiP form, usually in 10–20 working days — the timeline tool shows the name reservation, the FiLLiP filing, and the critical post-incorporation step: executing the LLP agreement and filing Form 3 within 30 days under s.23 of the LLP Act 2008 read with the LLP Rules 2009, after which late-filing penalties start.
Why does a Section 8 company take longer?+
A Section 8 company (registered under s.8 of the Companies Act 2013 for charitable objects) needs its objects scrutinised by the ROC and often the central government — the timeline tool notes that objects drafting alone takes 5–10 days and licensing is not predictable. Do not attach time-sensitive grants or launches to a Section 8 schedule without buffer.
What about a trust or society?+
A public charitable trust is registered under state public trust laws and the Indian Trusts Act 1882, and a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 — neither goes through MCA. Tax registration (s.12A/12AB) and 80G approval under the Income-tax Act 1961 come after formation, and the timeline tool separates the registration from the tax registrations.
What is the fastest way to get a company registered?+
The fastest path is a Pvt Ltd via SPICe+ with all documents ready in one pass — DSC and DIN obtained in parallel, name availability pre-checked, and the MOA/AOA drafted before filing — typically 7–10 working days. The tool compares that against LLP (10–20 days), OPC, and Section 8 so you can pick the entity whose timeline matches your go-live date.