In short: A. George & Associates handles company registration in Kochi and Ernakulam, along with LLP, partnership firm and NGO (trust and society) registration, followed by GST, PAN, TAN and other registrations, and ongoing compliance for new businesses in Ernakulam and across Kerala.
Your Trusted Partner in Building Success
With a proven track record spanning over 35 years, we have successfully guided numerous entrepreneurs and aspiring individuals, transforming their dreams into reality through seamless registration processes. Our expertise extends to various business structures, including private limited companies, partnerships, LLPs, and NGOs.
At our firm, we take pride in our unparalleled market reputation, solidifying our position as one of the leading choices for company registration consultants in India. Our in-house team comprises highly qualified experts and professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring 100% client satisfaction.
We understand that the registration process can be overwhelming, which is why our consulting solutions cover every aspect to provide maximum convenience to our clients. Here's how we can assist you
- Thorough checks: We conduct comprehensive checks to determine the availability of your desired company name, ensuring its uniqueness and compliance with legal requirements.
- Suitable business structure: Our experts will guide you in choosing the most suitable business structure based on your goals and requirements, whether it's a proprietorship, society, NGO, LLP, or private limited company.
- Document preparation: We meticulously prepare all the necessary documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and streamlining the registration process for you.
- Catering to all: Our services cater to both Indian residents and foreign nationals, acknowledging the increasing interest in establishing businesses in India from across the globe.
- International expansion: We have successfully helped numerous international entrepreneurs expand their operations in India, leveraging our deep understanding of local regulations and procedures.
Whether you are in the early stages of setting up a new company or are seeking to enter the Indian market with an established organization, our tailored solutions are designed to meet your specific needs. As your trusted partner, we provide reliable advice and support throughout the registration process, ensuring a smooth and successful journey toward your business goals.
Company, LLP or partnership: which should you choose?
| Factor | Private limited company | LLP | Partnership firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liability | Limited to share capital | Limited to agreed contribution | Unlimited, personal |
| Raising investment | Easiest: shares can be issued to investors | Limited: no shares | Difficult |
| Compliance | Highest: board meetings, audit, annual ROC filings | Moderate: annual filings; audit above thresholds | Lowest |
| Foreign investment | Permitted under most sectors | Permitted in fewer sectors, with conditions | Not suitable |
| Suits | Startups seeking funding, growing businesses, foreign subsidiaries | Professional firms, consultancies, family businesses | Small businesses with trusted partners |
Not sure? We review your funding plans, partners, tax position and expected compliance cost and recommend the right structure before you register.
How company registration works
- Structure and name: we confirm the structure, check name availability and trademark conflicts, and reserve the name with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Digital signatures: digital signature certificates for the proposed directors or partners.
- Documents: we prepare the memorandum and articles of association (or LLP agreement), consents and declarations.
- Incorporation filing: the integrated incorporation form is filed online, which also covers director identification numbers, PAN, TAN and, where opted, GST, EPFO and ESIC registration.
- Certificate of incorporation: issued by the Registrar of Companies once approved.
- Bank account and start-up filings: we help open the bank account and complete the first filings that follow incorporation.
For LLPs, the steps are similar through the LLP incorporation forms, followed by filing the LLP agreement. Partnership firms are registered with the Registrar of Firms in Kerala, and NGOs as a trust, society or section 8 company depending on their aims.
Documents usually needed
- PAN and Aadhaar (or passport for foreign nationals) of each director or partner
- Recent photograph, email and mobile number of each person
- Address proof of each person: bank statement or utility bill
- Registered office proof: utility bill and rent agreement or owner's consent
- Proposed names, business activity and capital or contribution
- For foreign shareholders: notarised and apostilled documents of the parent and its authorised signatory
After registration: first steps
- Appoint the first auditor within the time allowed after incorporation
- File the declaration of commencement of business, for companies with share capital
- File the LLP agreement within the time allowed, for LLPs
- Register for GST, professional tax and shops and establishments, as applicable
- Set up accounting, a compliance calendar and statutory registers
- Hold the first board meeting and issue share certificates
We stay on after registration for accounting, GST, TDS, annual ROC filings and audits. See our monthly compliance packages. Foreign companies setting up an Indian subsidiary should see India entry for foreign companies.
Where we work: from our office in Vyttila we register businesses across Ernakulam, including Kakkanad, Infopark, Edappally, Kaloor, Palarivattom, Kalamassery, Aluva, Angamaly, Perumbavoor and Tripunithura, and across Kerala.
Company, LLP or partnership? Free checklist
The questions to answer before you register, on investment, liability, compliance cost and tax, and what each answer points to.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are needed to register a company in Ernakulam?
PAN and Aadhaar of each director, a photograph, address proof, proof of the registered office address such as a utility bill with a rent agreement or owner's consent, and the proposed names and business activity. Foreign shareholders need notarised and apostilled documents.
What has to be done after a company is registered?
Appointing the first auditor, filing the declaration of commencement of business for companies with share capital, registering for GST and other applicable registrations, opening the bank account, and setting up accounting and annual ROC compliance.
Which structure should I choose: company, LLP or partnership?
It depends on liability, funding plans, compliance cost and tax. A private limited company suits businesses seeking investment; an LLP offers limited liability with lighter compliance; a partnership firm is simplest but without limited liability. We explain the trade-offs before you register.
How long does company registration take?
Once documents and digital signatures are ready, incorporation is usually completed in a few weeks, depending on name approval and processing times.
Do you help after registration?
Yes. We complete GST and other registrations, open the compliance calendar, and handle accounting, annual filings and audits.
How do I register a partnership firm in Kerala?
Partners first sign a partnership deed on stamp paper setting out capital, profit sharing and duties. The firm is then registered with the Registrar of Firms under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 by filing the prescribed form with the deed and fees. Registration is optional by law, but an unregistered firm cannot sue third parties to enforce its contracts, so registering is strongly advised. After registration the firm obtains its PAN, opens a bank account and registers for GST if required.
Does a partnership firm need GST registration?
A partnership firm needs GST registration once its aggregate turnover crosses the threshold (₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services in Kerala), and earlier if it makes interstate supplies of goods, sells through e-commerce operators or falls under other compulsory categories. We handle partnership firm registration and GST registration together.