What documents are needed to register a company in Delhi?

You need PAN and Aadhaar of each director/shareholder, identity proof (passport, voter ID or driving licence), address proof (recent bank statement or utility bill), passport-size photographs, and registered-office proof — a recent utility bill plus a no-objection certificate from the property owner.

Is a rent agreement mandatory for the registered office?

If the premises are rented, a rent agreement plus a no-objection certificate from the landlord is used. If you own the property or use a family home, an ownership document or NOC from the owner along with a recent utility bill is sufficient.

Do foreign nationals need different documents?

Yes. Foreign directors typically need a notarised and apostilled passport and address proof, and the documents must follow specific attestation rules depending on the country of residence.

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Documents required for company registration in Delhi NCR

In short

To register a company in Delhi NCR you'll need, for each director/shareholder: PAN, Aadhaar, one identity proof, one recent address proof and a passport-size photo. For the registered office you'll need a recent utility bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner (a rent agreement too, if rented). Keep address proofs no older than two months and make sure names match exactly across documents — mismatches are the most common cause of rejection.

Most registration delays in Delhi come down to one thing: paperwork that's incomplete, expired or doesn't match. Get the checklist right before you file and the whole process moves faster. Here's exactly what to gather.

1. Documents for each director and shareholder

PAN card — mandatory for all Indian directors/shareholders
Aadhaar card — for identity and OTP verification
Identity proof (any one) — passport, voter ID or driving licence
Address proof (any one, recent) — bank statement, electricity bill, mobile or telephone bill, not older than two months
Passport-size photograph — clear, recent
Email ID and mobile number — linked to each person for verification

2. Documents for the registered office

Every company needs a registered office address in India — a home address in Delhi NCR is acceptable. You'll need:

Proof of premises — a recent electricity, water, gas or telephone bill (not older than two months)
No-objection certificate (NOC) from the owner permitting use of the address as the registered office
Rent agreement — only if the premises are rented

For a deeper look at office-address rules, see our guide on using a home address as your registered office.

3. Documents the company itself needs

These are usually drafted by your advisor as part of the filing:

Memorandum of Association (MoA) — the company's objects and scope
Articles of Association (AoA) — internal rules of management
Declarations and consents from directors (filed within the SPICe+ forms)

4. For foreign nationals or NRI directors

Passport (mandatory as ID proof)
Address proof such as a driving licence, bank statement or government-issued ID
Documents notarised and apostilled (or consularised) as per the country of residence

Common mistakes that cause rejection

Name spelled differently across PAN, Aadhaar and address proof
Utility bills or bank statements older than two months
Blurry scans or photos — documents must be clearly legible
Missing NOC for the registered office

If you'd rather hand this to someone who checks every document before filing, our Saket team manages the full process — see Company Registration, or read the full step-by-step registration guide.

How Startup Advisory Can Help

Startup Advisory is a CA-led firm in Saket, New Delhi that makes document collection painless for founders across Delhi NCR. A rejected name or a mismatched address proof costs weeks — we get the paperwork right the first time:

A clear, personalised document checklist before we begin your company registration.
Help preparing registered-office proof, NOCs and director KYC that the MCA accepts.
End-to-end SPICe+ filing so you do not re-submit forms.
A named Chartered Accountant who reviews every document before filing.

Call 9311972982 or book a free consultation and we will tell you exactly what to gather.

Frequently Asked Questions

PAN and Aadhaar of each director, one identity proof, one recent address proof, a passport-size photo, plus registered-office proof — a recent utility bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner.

Only if the office is rented. If you own the property or use a family home, an ownership document or owner's NOC with a recent utility bill is enough.

Yes. Foreign directors usually need a notarised and apostilled passport and address proof, with attestation rules depending on their country of residence.

Address-proof documents like bank statements and utility bills should generally not be older than two months at the time of filing.

Yes. Every proposed director and subscriber needs a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to sign the electronic forms. It is issued by a licensed Certifying Agency after identity verification (usually PAN, Aadhaar and a short video KYC) and is typically valid for one to two years.

Yes. A home or residential address in Delhi NCR can serve as the registered office, supported by a recent utility bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner. See our guide on using a home address as your registered office for the details.

Largely the same KYC – PAN, Aadhaar, identity proof, address proof and a photo for each partner – plus registered-office proof and an NOC. An LLP additionally needs an LLP agreement, which is filed in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation.

Clear, self-attested scanned copies are uploaded with the application – you do not physically submit originals to the MCA. The only exception is documents of foreign nationals, which must be notarised and apostilled or consularised.

Indian directors and shareholders must have a PAN; it is mandatory. Foreign nationals who do not hold an Indian PAN use their passport as identity proof, though a PAN may be required for certain roles and filings.

Once your company name is approved, it is reserved for 20 days for a new incorporation, so you should file SPICe+ within that window. Address proofs should also be recent – generally not older than two months – so gather everything before reserving the name.

About the author: CA Anuj Negi, ACA

Chartered Accountant, Startup Advisory — Saket, New Delhi

CA Anuj Negi is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) at Startup Advisory who focuses on accounting, bookkeeping and ongoing tax compliance — cloud bookkeeping, GST and TDS, income-tax audit and compliance for Delhi NCR businesses.

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