Document checklists
What to keep ready for each of our 129 services
Open any service to see the documents usually required. We send a tailored list after the first call.
Start a Business
Private Limited Company Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all directors
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of registered office with NOC
- Bank statement of directors
Public Limited Company Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all directors and shareholders
- Proof of registered office with NOC
- Memorandum & Articles of Association details
- Director's basic details and DSC
One Person Company (OPC) Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of the sole member and nominee
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of registered office
- Nominee consent (Form INC-3)
Section 8 Company Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all directors
- Proof of registered office
- Draft MOA stating charitable objectives
Nidhi Company Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all directors
- Proof of registered office
- Minimum 7 members' KYC documents
Finance Company (NBFC) Registration
- Certificate of incorporation
- Net-owned-fund certificate from a chartered accountant
- Director & shareholder KYC
- Business plan for the next 3 years
Micro Finance Company Registration
- Certificate of incorporation
- Net-owned-fund certificate
- Director & promoter KYC
- Detailed business and lending plan
Producer Company Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all directors
- Proof of registered office
- Membership list of producer members
Sole Proprietorship Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of the proprietor
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of business address
Partnership Firm Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all partners
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of business address
- Partnership deed on stamp paper
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all designated partners
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of registered office
- LLP agreement
Shops & Establishment Registration
- PAN of the business
- Proof of business address
- List of employees, if any
- Photograph of the premises
MSME / Udyam Registration
- PAN of the business/proprietor
- Aadhaar of the proprietor/authorised signatory
- GST registration, if applicable
- Bank account details
Association of Persons (AOP) Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all members
- Proof of business address
- Governing agreement defining each member's share
Body of Individuals (BOI) Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of all individuals
- Proof of address
- Agreement defining the common purpose and shares
Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) Formation
- PAN & Aadhaar of the Karta and coparceners
- HUF creation deed
- Proof of family address
Society Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of at least 7 members
- Proof of registered office
- Memorandum of association
Trust Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of settlor and trustees
- Proof of registered office
- Trust deed on stamp paper
NGO Registration as a Section 8 Company
- PAN & Aadhaar of at least two directors
- Proof of the NGO's registered office
- Statement of charitable objects and planned activities
- Projected income and expenditure for three years
Startup India (DPIIT) Recognition
- Certificate of incorporation
- PAN of the entity
- Brief write-up on business innovation
- Website or pitch deck, if available
Joint Venture Structuring & Registration
- PAN & incorporation documents of all JV partners
- Proposed scope and contribution of each partner
- Board approval from each partner entity
MSME Registration — Festive Offer
- Aadhaar of the proprietor, partner or director
- PAN of the business
- Bank account details of the business
- Approximate investment in plant, machinery or equipment
Private Limited Company — Launch Offer
- PAN & Aadhaar of both directors
- Recent photographs of both directors
- Registered office proof with owner's NOC
- Latest bank statement or utility bill of each director
Registrations & Certifications
GST Registration
- PAN & Aadhaar of proprietor/directors
- Proof of business address
- Bank statement or cancelled cheque
- Photograph of proprietor/directors
FSSAI Food License
- PAN & Aadhaar of the applicant
- Proof of business premises
- List of food products
- NOC from local municipality, for higher tiers
Import Export Code (IEC)
- PAN of the business
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- Proof of business address
- Digital Signature Certificate
PF (EPF) Registration
- PAN & registration certificate of the business
- Employee list with salary details
- Bank account for EPFO transactions
ESI Registration
- PAN & registration certificate of the business
- Employee list with salary details
- Address proof of the establishment
FCRA Registration
- Trust deed / society or Section 8 registration
- Three years of activity reports and audited financials
- 12A/80G registration certificate
- Details of the FCRA-designated bank account
Trade License
- Proof of business premises
- PAN of the business
- NOC from fire department, for applicable categories
Professional Tax Registration
- PAN of the business
- Proof of business address
- Employee salary details
12A & 80G Registration
- Trust deed / Section 8 / society registration
- PAN of the organisation
- Activity report & financial statements
NITI Aayog / NGO Darpan Registration
- Trust deed / Section 8 / society registration
- PAN of the organisation
- Details of governing body members
LMPC Certificate
- Certificate of incorporation or firm registration
- GST certificate and IEC (for importers)
- Address proof of the packing or storage unit
- Sample product labels
EPR Certificate
- GST certificate, PAN and incorporation certificate
- IEC (for importers)
- Product and packaging category details
- Previous year's sales or import quantities
CPWD Contractor Registration
- Firm or company registration documents
- Work orders and completion certificates
- Audited financials for recent years
- Details of engineers and technical staff
DUNS Number & Certificate
- Certificate of incorporation or registration
- GST certificate and PAN
- Address proof of the business
- Contact details of the authorised person
Trademark Registration & Filing
- Brand name / logo (JPEG)
- Applicant's PAN & address proof
- Udyam certificate, for MSME fee discount
- Power of attorney (Form TM-48)
Trademark Objection Response
- Examination report
- Proof of prior use, if any
- Original application documents
Trademark Opposition Defence
- Opposition notice received
- Proof of prior use or genuine intent to use
- Original application documents
Trademark Rectification
- Details of the mark to be rectified
- Grounds for rectification and supporting evidence
Provisional Patent Application
- Detailed invention disclosure
- Drawings or diagrams, if any
- Applicant's ID proof
Patent Registration
- Detailed invention disclosure
- Drawings or diagrams
- Provisional application, if already filed
- Applicant's ID proof
Copyright Registration
- Copy of the work
- Applicant's ID proof
- NOC from co-authors, if any
ISO 9001 Certification (Quality Management)
- Business registration proof
- Existing process documentation, if any
- List of key business activities
ISO 14001 Certification (Environmental Management)
- Business registration proof
- Details of operations and environmental impact areas
- Existing environmental policies, if any
ISO 45001 Certification (Occupational Health & Safety)
- Business registration proof
- Existing safety policies and incident records, if any
- List of key business activities and worksites
ISO 22000 Certification (Food Safety Management)
- FSSAI licence
- Business registration proof
- Existing food safety procedures, if any
ISO 20000 Certification (IT Service Management)
- Business registration proof
- Existing IT service processes, if any
- List of services delivered
ISO 27001 Certification (Information Security Management)
- Business registration proof
- Existing data security policies, if any
- List of systems and data handled
ISO 13485 Certification (Medical Devices QMS)
- Business registration proof
- Device classification and manufacturing details
- Existing quality procedures, if any
ISO 22301 Certification (Business Continuity Management)
- Business registration proof
- Existing continuity/disaster-recovery plans, if any
- List of critical business processes
ISO 29990 Certification (Training & Education Services)
- Business registration proof
- Curriculum and training delivery documentation
- Learner feedback records, if any
ISO 50001 Certification (Energy Management)
- Business registration proof
- Energy consumption data and existing policies, if any
CE Marking
- Product technical specifications
- Existing test reports, if any
- Business registration proof
HACCP Certification
- FSSAI licence
- Process flow documentation
- Existing hygiene and safety procedures, if any
Halal Certification
- FSSAI licence
- List of ingredients and suppliers
- Process flow documentation
GMP Certification
- Business/manufacturing licence
- Process flow and facility layout
- Existing quality procedures, if any
Organic Certification
- Land ownership or lease documents
- Farming practice records for the conversion period
- List of crops and inputs used
Agmark Certification
- Business registration proof
- Product samples for grading
- Manufacturing/packing facility details
BIS Certification
- Product technical specifications
- Manufacturing facility details
- Business registration proof
Security Agency License (PSARA)
- Business registration proof
- Director/partner antecedent verification
- Proof of training tie-up for security personnel
Manage & Grow Business
Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Bank statements
- Sales & purchase invoices
- Previous financial statements, if any
Payroll Processing
- Employee master data — salary, PAN, bank details
- Attendance/leave records
- Previous month's payroll register, if switching
Stock Audit
- Latest stock statement and inventory records
- Purchase and sales registers
- Bank sanction letter, if loan-related
Tax Audit
- Complete books of accounts
- Bank statements for the financial year
- Previous year's audit report, if any
Statutory Company Audit
- Complete books of accounts
- Bank statements and confirmations
- Previous year's audited financials
Cost Audit
- Cost records maintained for the financial year
- Production and sales data
- Previous cost audit report, if any
GST Return Filing
- Sales & purchase invoices for the period
- GST login credentials
- Bank statement for tax payment
Income Tax Return Filing
- Form 16 or business financial statements
- Bank statements
- Investment & deduction proofs
- PAN & Aadhaar
TDS Return Filing
- TAN of the deductor
- Challan details of TDS deposited
- PAN of all deductees
PF & ESI Return Filing
- Monthly salary and attendance data
- EPF & ESI login credentials
- Previous month's filed returns
Proprietorship to Private Limited Conversion
- Proprietorship's PAN, GST & bank statements
- Proposed director and shareholder details
- Proof of registered office
Proprietorship to LLP Conversion
- Proprietorship's PAN, GST & bank statements
- Proposed designated partners' details
- Proof of registered office
Proprietorship to Partnership Conversion
- Proprietorship's PAN & GST details
- Incoming partner's KYC documents
- Agreed profit-sharing terms
Partnership to LLP Conversion
- Existing partnership deed
- PAN & Aadhaar of all partners
- Latest financial statements of the firm
OPC to Private Limited Conversion
- OPC's certificate of incorporation
- Proposed additional shareholders' details
- Latest financial statements
Private Limited to OPC Conversion
- Company's certificate of incorporation
- Shareholder buyout/consent documentation
- Latest financial statements
LLP to Private Limited Conversion
- LLP agreement and incorporation certificate
- Latest financial statements of the LLP
- Proposed director and shareholder details
Private to Public Limited Conversion
- Company's certificate of incorporation
- Special resolution approving conversion
- Updated MOA/AOA
Public to Private Limited Conversion
- Company's certificate of incorporation
- Special resolution approving conversion
- Updated MOA/AOA
Dissolution of Partnership Firm
- Existing partnership deed
- Latest financial statements
- Consent of all partners to dissolve
Annual Compliance Package — Private Limited Company
- Certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA
- Books of accounts or trial balance for the year
- Directors' DIN, PAN and Aadhaar
- Bank statements for the financial year
ROC Compliance Filings
- Audited financial statements
- Board report and auditor's report
- List of shareholders/partners and directors
- Director's DIN & Aadhaar for KYC
Close a Private Limited Company
- Board & shareholder resolution for closure
- Statement of accounts, not older than 30 days
- Indemnity bond & affidavit from directors
Close an LLP
- Partners' resolution for closure
- Statement of accounts, not older than 30 days
- Consent of all partners
Increase in Authorised Share Capital
- Existing MOA & AOA
- Board & shareholder resolution
- Certificate of incorporation
Add or Remove Partner (LLP)
- Supplementary LLP agreement
- New partner's DPIN, PAN & Aadhaar, or resignation letter
- LLP incorporation certificate
Add or Remove Director
- Board resolution
- New director's DIN, PAN & Aadhaar, or resignation letter
- Certificate of incorporation
Change in Business Objective (MOA)
- Existing MOA & AOA
- Special resolution approving the new objective
- Certificate of incorporation
Change of Registered Office Address
- Proof of new registered office with NOC
- Board resolution approving the change
- Certificate of incorporation
Change of Company Name
- Board & special resolution approving the name change
- Certificate of incorporation
- Updated MOA/AOA
Business Loan Assistance
- Latest 2-3 years' financial statements
- Bank statements for the last 6-12 months
- Business plan or purpose of the loan
Project Finance Advisory
- Detailed project report and cost estimates
- Promoter's financial background
- Land/asset and regulatory approval status
Wealth Creation & Management
- Current investment portfolio details, if any
- Income and cash flow summary
- Financial goals and time horizon
Investment Planning
- Current investment portfolio details
- Income and expense summary
- Financial goals and time horizon
Corporate Advisory
- Details of the proposed transaction or expansion
- Latest financial statements of entities involved
- Existing group structure, if applicable
Project Report Preparation
- Business model and cost estimates
- Promoter's background and experience
- Details of the lender or scheme applied to
Legal Documents
Rent Agreement Drafting
- ID proof of landlord & tenant
- Property ownership/address proof
- Agreed rent, deposit & tenure
Sale Deed Drafting
- Property title documents
- ID & PAN of buyer and seller
- Agreed sale consideration and terms
Lease Deed Drafting
- ID proof of lessor & lessee
- Property ownership/address proof
- Agreed lease terms and tenure
Gift Deed Drafting
- Property/asset ownership documents
- ID & PAN of donor and donee
- Relationship proof, for exemption purposes
Will Drafting & Probate Support
- List of assets and intended beneficiaries
- ID proof of the testator
- Details of appointed executor
Employment Contract Drafting
- Role & compensation details
- Company structure & reporting lines
- Existing template, if any, to review
Legal Notice Drafting & Reply
- Details of the dispute or default
- Relevant agreement or correspondence
- Notice received, if replying
No Objection Certificate (NOC) Drafting
- Name and address of the person issuing the NOC
- Purpose of the NOC and receiving authority
- Property or employment details
- Owner's ID proof where needed
Partnership Deed Drafting
- PAN & Aadhaar of all partners
- Agreed profit-sharing ratio and capital contribution
Trust Deed Drafting
- PAN & Aadhaar of settlor and trustees
- Intended charitable objectives
Franchise Agreement Drafting
- Brand/trademark registration details
- Proposed territory and fee structure
- Quality control standards to be enforced
Joint Venture Agreement Drafting
- Proposed scope and contribution of each partner
- Governance and decision-making structure agreed
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Drafting
- Preliminary terms discussed between parties
- Details of all parties involved
Consultancy Agreement Drafting
- Scope of the consultancy engagement
- Agreed fee structure and duration
Freelancer Agreement Drafting
- Scope of work and deliverables
- Agreed payment terms and milestones
Vendor & Service Agreement Drafting
- Scope of work / deliverables
- Payment terms agreed with the vendor
- Duration of the engagement
Appointment & Resignation Letter Drafting
- Details of the appointment or resignation
- Role and effective date
Notice of AGM/EGM Drafting
- Agenda items and resolutions to be proposed
- Current list of shareholders/members
Board Resolution Drafting
- Nature of the decision to be approved
- Current list of directors
Shareholder Resolution Drafting
- Nature of the decision to be approved
- Current list of shareholders
Minutes of Meeting Drafting
- Meeting notes or discussion points
- List of attendees and agenda items
Shareholders' Agreement Drafting
- Cap table / proposed equity split
- Roles & responsibilities of each shareholder
- Certificate of incorporation
Share Purchase Agreement Drafting
- Cap table and shareholding details
- Agreed price and transaction terms
- Latest financial statements of the company
Strategic Alliance Agreement Drafting
- Scope of the proposed collaboration
- Details of both parties' contributions
Class 3 DSC (Signing)
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
- Active mobile number & email for verification
Class 3 DSC (Signing + Encryption)
- PAN and Aadhaar of the applicant
- Organisation documents and authorisation letter (for organisation DSC)
- Photograph and active mobile number
- Email ID for verification
DGFT Digital Signature (Importer-Exporter)
- IEC certificate and firm PAN
- Authorisation letter for the signatory
- PAN, Aadhaar and photograph of the signatory
- GST certificate of the firm
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