Public Ltd Company
A Public Limited Company can raise capital from the public and transfer shares freely — the structure larger, listed-track businesses grow into. We handle incorporation and the stricter governance that comes with it.
|800+ businesses served since 2020
Open ownership, larger-scale fundraising
A Public Company under the Companies Act is, at its core, simply a company that is not a private company — its shares carry no restriction on transfer, and a private company that is itself a subsidiary of a public company is treated as one too. That openness is what lets it raise funds from the public through share issues, debentures or deposits.
Its name must end in “Limited,” signalling that broader structure to anyone dealing with it. Whether listed on an exchange or not, a public company carries meaningfully more governance obligation than a private one.
- No restriction on transferring shares
- Can raise capital from the public through IPOs or private placements
- Name must end in “Limited”
- Independent directors required once certain size thresholds are crossed
- Listed public companies additionally answer to SEBI
Businesses scaling toward public capital
Preparing to raise from a wide investor base
Businesses planning larger capital raises, freely transferable shares, or an eventual listing need the public company structure in place.
Outgrowing private company restrictions
Private limited companies that have grown past the point where transfer restrictions and a small shareholder base make sense.
Meeting SEBI and governance expectations
Companies heading toward or already on an exchange need governance, audit and board composition run to a higher standard.
Incorporation to listed-grade governance
Incorporation filing
Name reservation, MOA, AOA and the incorporation form filed with the ROC.
Board composition
Confirming when independent directors become mandatory for your company, and helping structure the board accordingly.
Statutory and secretarial audit
Coordinating the audits a public company — and, if listed, secretarial audit — requires.
Annual ROC filings
Financial statements, annual returns and director KYC, tracked and filed on schedule.
Fundraising documentation
Support around share and debenture issuance as you raise capital.
SEBI-aligned governance
For listed companies, keeping board practice and disclosures aligned with SEBI expectations.
Four steps to incorporation
We structure the company
Confirm shareholding, board size and objects fit a public company.
We file for incorporation
Submitted to the ROC for approval.
Governance is set up
Board composition and audit arrangements put in place.
Ongoing filings run
Annual returns and governance compliance handled as a standing engagement.
Documents you’ll need
A quick checklist so we can move fast. Don’t have one handy? We’ll tell you exactly what works.
Questions companies ask first.
What’s the main difference between a public and a private company?
A public company places no restriction on transferring its shares and can raise money from the public, while a private company restricts share transfer and cannot invite public subscription.
Does a public company have to be listed on a stock exchange?
No. A company can be a public company under the Companies Act without ever listing its shares on an exchange. Listing brings additional SEBI obligations on top of the base requirements.
When does a public company need independent directors?
The Companies Act requires certain public companies, based on paid-up capital, turnover or outstanding borrowings, to appoint independent directors. We check where your company stands against the current thresholds.
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