How To Do Business in India
This article details the legal procedures and costs involved in establishing a business in India. While the article focuses on the city of Mumbai, it would in general serve as a good indicator for the legalities, procedures and processes for setting up a business in any Indian city.
Doing Business in India – Summary
1. How to obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN) online?
2. How to obtain digital signature certificate online?
3. How to reserve the company name with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) online?
4. How to get the company documents stamped either at the Superintendent office or an authorized bank?
5. How to present the required documents along with the registration fee to the Registrar of Companies and get the certificate of incorporation?
6. How to make an official business seal?
7. How to obtain a Permanent Account Number (PAN) by visiting an authorized franchise or agent appointed by National Securities Depository Services Limited (NSDL) or Unit Trust of India (UTI) Investors Services Ltd?
8. How to obtain a tax account number for income taxes deducted at source from the Assessing Office in the Mumbai Income Tax Department?
9. How to register with Office of Inspector, Mumbai Shops and Establishment Act?
10. How to register for Value Added Tax (VAT) before the Sales Tax Officer of the ward in which the company is located?
11. How to register for profession tax?
12. How to register with Employees Provident Fund (EPF) organization?
13. How to register for medical insurance (ESIC)?
