Conversion of Partnership Firm into a Private Limited Company
Many entrepreneurs initially choose a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership for their business due to its cost-effectiveness and simplified compliance requirements. However, as businesses grow, there is often a desire to limit personal liability, access the benefits of a Private Limited Company, and raise capital through shareholding. This leads to the conversion of a Partnership firm into a Private Limited Company.
The conversion provides benefits in terms of limiting liability, attracting investors, and adopting a more structured and scalable business model. However, it also entails increased regulatory compliance and administrative responsibilities.
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The procedure of Conversion of a Partnership Firm into a Private Limited Company
Requisite steps to be followed for the conversion of a Partnership Firm into a Private Limited Company are:
Step 1-Conducting a meeting of the partners for the Conversion of the Partnership Firm into a Private Limited Company
- Consent of the majority of the partners, not less than 3/4thof the partners should be present in person.
- To authorize two or more partners to take all steps required and to execute the conversion process along with the documentation.
- Consent Of the Secured Creditors- Before conversion, the partners must obtain written consent from the secured creditors of the firm, if any.
- Apply For DSC And DIN For All Proposed Directors and Shareholders of The Company- It is one of the pre-requisites to apply for DSC and DIN of the proposed directors and shareholders.
Step -2 Obtain name Approval in the RUN form.
- File an application in the RUN form on the MCA website to get the Incorporation done for the proposed company after conversion.
- A Partnership firm can apply for the same name, provided the name should be unique as per the rules of the Companies Incorporation Rules 2014 and subject to the availability of the name.
- The proposed director or shareholder shall provide the necessary attachments along with the proposal for the conversion of the partnership firm.
Step -3 File Form URC-1
- File Form URC-1 within 30 days of name approval along with the necessary documents in the form of attachments with ROC.
Step – 4 Publish an advertisement in Two Newspaper
- As per section 374(b) of the Companies Act, 2013 firm opting for Incorporation under the provision of Part I of Chapter XXI shall publish an advertisement about Incorporation.
- An advertisement shall be in Form No. URC-2. Further, the advertisement shall be published in 2 newspapers-1 in English and, The other is in the principal vernacular language of the district.
Step – 5 Draft MOA and AOA
- Once the Name and E-FORM URC-1 are approved by the Registrar, the applicant company is required to draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association and other relevant documents required for Incorporation.
Step -6 Issue of Certificate of Incorporation
- File SPICE+ along with the required documents and if the Registrar is satisfied with the documents and information filed by the applicants. The Registrar shall issue a COI (Certificate of Incorporation) to the applicant company.