Types of Companies under Ministry of Corporate Affairs

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Types of Companies under Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Ministry of Corporate affairs is an Indian ministry that is primarily concerned with Companies Act, 2013, Companies Act, 1956, Limited Liability partnership act 2008 and other rules and regulations. The responsibility of this Ministry is regulation of Indian enterprises in Industrial and Services sector.

Companies can be registered in India:

Private Limited Company-It is the type of company recommended for Business. The cost of registration of the private limited company is cheaper than other forms of a company. Private limited should have a minimum of 2 members and can have maximum 200 members. In this company liabilities are limited and it has some features of a partnership.

People mostly prefer this of the company for fundraising. The degree of operation and ownership can easily separate in this type of company. Business can be exited without any hassle. In this members are limited to only contribute towards a number of shares.

One Person Company-It is the type of company which can be started by a Single member.OPC is the latest form of company in Companies Act, 2013. One person can become the director as well as the shareholder. Similar to the private limited company as the degree of operation and ownership are on the separate basis.

OPC gives wings in the hand of Sole proprietor to form the company under with full control. It is done without any interference of the third person. This type is easy for an entrepreneur to directly target the market. Fundraising from banks and the financial institution is easy. People who are Indians and resident in India can form OPC.

Public Limited Company-This is a publicly held company. A large amount of capital investment can easily be obtained. These types companies are considered to be a more transparent business model as compared to other business structures. Investors get the choice of transferring their ownership in the company without any hassle by just selling the shares.

Section 8 Company-These companies are basically formed to encourage arts science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, etc. These kinds businesses do not play any vital role in profit. Company Intends to prohibit the payment of any dividend to its members. These companies are the non-profit making company.

Section 8 company was incorporated mainly for welfare purposes. Previously, it was defined as Section-25 Company. Due to commencement of Companies act, 2013 it was called as Section-8 Company

Nidhi Company- Nidhi Company comes from the Hindi word Nidhi means fund. These are the Non-Banking financial corporation. These are also known as mutual benefit funds. Nidhi company is known in the corporate scenario is member benefits company. Companies are formed for the welfare of the members and to increase saving habits.

Other types of Companies:

There are some more types companies which can be registered in India.

• Companies that have unlimited liability
• Producer Company
• Joint Venture Company

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