Incorporation & ROC Compliances

Start Right. Stay Right. Scale Confidently.

Every great enterprise is like a skyscraper—its strength lies in its foundation. The structure you choose and the way you set it up determines how high you can rise and how well you can weather regulatory storms.

In today's business world, starting a company isn't just about launching an idea—it's about laying down the blueprint of legality, tax efficiency, and long-term scalability. The wrong choices in the early stages can be like building on shifting sand—appearing stable until the weight of growth exposes the cracks.

At Anuj Desai & Associates, we serve as your architects of compliance and engineers of structure, helping you navigate the complexities of incorporation with foresight, clarity, and precision. From choosing the right entity to fulfilling every pre- and post-incorporation requirement, we ensure that your business doesn't just begin—but begins right.

Business Structure Advisory

Every Entity Begins with a Decision—Make it Strategic

Selecting the correct business structure is more than a legal formality—it defines your tax obligations, funding ability, regulatory exposure, and future flexibility.

We help you evaluate and choose the most suitable structure based on your business goals, industry, ownership, and scale:

• Proprietorship – Simple setup for solo entrepreneurs
• Partnership / LLP – Shared ownership with limited liability options
• Private Limited Company – Ideal for startups and growing ventures needing credibility & capital
• One Person Company (OPC) – A corporate shield for individual promoters
• Section 8 Company / NGO – For charitable and non-profit activities
• Foreign Subsidiary / Branch / Liaison Office – For global businesses entering India

Pre-Incorporation Services

The Blueprint Stage—Where Precision is Paramount

Before you can launch, the groundwork must be watertight. Our team handles the entire incorporation process, ensuring regulatory accuracy and timely execution.

• Name Reservation (RUN/SPICe+)
• Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for directors/partners
• Director Identification Number (DIN) application
• Drafting of MOA, AOA, Partnership Deeds, LLP Agreements
• Filing of Incorporation Forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)
• PAN, TAN, and initial statutory registrations
• MSME, Start-up India, or FSSAI registration, if applicable

Post-Incorporation Services

A Legally Formed Company is Just the Beginning—Compliance is the Continuation

After incorporation, the business must comply with various regulatory requirements to remain active and penalty-free.

We ensure you're not just incorporated, but functionally compliant from day one:

• First board meeting and statutory registers
• Filing of Form INC-20A (commencement of business)
• Professional Tax, GST, ESIC, and EPFO registration as applicable
• Accounting system setup and chart of accounts
• Auditor appointment and statutory filings (e.g., ADT-1)
• Annual ROC compliance calendar planning
• Trademark registration advisory
• Bank liaison & share certificate issuance

Annual ROC Compliances

Because Every Business Must Speak the Language of Law

A business, no matter how brilliant its operations or innovative its offerings, must still report to the system that governs it. Just as a clock relies on its gears to keep perfect time, a company relies on regulatory filings to stay in rhythm with corporate law. In India's fast-evolving corporate landscape, Annual ROC Compliances are not optional—they are your license to operate without disruption.

Whether you are a Private Limited Company, a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), a One Person Company (OPC), or a Section 8 Company, every entity must adhere to a prescribed framework under the Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. Delays or lapses can result in penalties, disqualifications, or reputational damage—costs no entity should bear for avoidable oversight.

At Anuj Desai & Associates, we offer structured, timely, and expert-led compliance management—ensuring you never miss a statutory beat.

For Companies

• Annual Return Filing (Form MGT-7/MGT-7A): A detailed disclosure of the company's shareholding pattern, management, and key corporate information.
• Financial Statement Filing (Form AOC-4 / AOC-4 XBRL) – Submission of audited financials, board reports, and other disclosures.
• DIR-3 KYC for Directors – Annual KYC filing to avoid DIN deactivation and maintain director compliance.
• Form DPT-3 – Annual return for deposits or exempt borrowings.
• ADT-1 Filing – Auditor appointment compliance as per Section 139.
• Event-Based Compliances – Timely filing of ROC forms related to changes in directors, capital structure, registered office, or other resolutions.
• Maintenance of Statutory Registers & Minutes – Complete secretarial documentation, including Board Meeting and AGM minutes, registers of members, and directors.

For LLPs

• Annual Return (Form 11) – A summary of the LLP's partners and capital contribution, filed annually with ROC.
• Statement of Accounts & Solvency (Form 8) – A declaration of the LLP's financial position, signed by partners and certified by professionals.
• Event-Based Filings – For partner changes, agreement modifications, or business changes.
• DIR-3 KYC (for designated partners holding DINs)

For Other Entities

• Form FC-3 – Annual accounts and list of all places of business in India
• Form FC-4 – Annual Return of foreign company
• Annual Activity Certificate (AAC) – To be filed with RBI (by CA/CS)
• Form 49C (Income Tax) – Annual compliance for liaison offices
• RBI Reporting (for NBFCs and Foreign Entities)
• Nidhi Rules Compliances (Form NDH-1, NDH-2, NDH-3)
• SEBI Regulations (for listed companies)
• Sectoral Licenses & Audits (FSSAI, Insurance, Real Estate – RERA, etc.)