TIOL-DDT 1687 · Wednesday, 7 September 2011 · story 2 of 6

Online incorporation of companies within 24 hours

MINISTRY of Corporate Affairs has decided that since now companies are being incorporated with in 24-48 hours, on-line approval of incorporation forms i.e. STP mode of approval of e-forms 1, 18 and 32 on the basis of certification and declarations given by the practicing professional is not going to be implemented yet.

In the Ministry's Circular No. dated 23rd July 2011, it was clarified that the Ministry is simplifying the procedures under the procedures to enable promoters to get their companies incorporated online within 24 hours. It has been stated that in case the e-forms 1, 18, 32 and e-form for Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) have been certified by the practicing professional regarding the correctness of the information and declarations given by the subscribers, the application shall be processed electronically and the digital certificate of incorporation shall be issued immediately online by the Registrar of Companies.

MoCA General Circular No. , Dated: September 05, 2011

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