{"id":29509,"date":"2021-04-30T14:57:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T09:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=29509"},"modified":"2021-04-30T14:57:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T09:27:36","slug":"nidhi-company-incorporation-step-by-step-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/nidhi-company-incorporation-step-by-step-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Nidhi Company Incorporation: A Step By Step Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 set out the operational guidelines for the Nidhi companies in India. Generally, you can relate Nidhi companies to a community where a set number of individuals work cohesively for their mutual well-being. The Company Nidhi Rules, 2014, promotes this very concept and advocates the habit of saving amongst the members. The overall financial activities, i.e., deposit-taking and lending, occur in between the members. Thus, the funds contributed for such an entity are not accessible to a person other than Nidhi company\u2019s shareholders. In this write-up, we will explain the process of Nidhi company incorporation in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/nidhi-company-incorporation-step-by-step-approach\/#An_Overview_on_Nidhi_Company\" >An Overview on Nidhi Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/nidhi-company-incorporation-step-by-step-approach\/#Nidhi_Company_Incorporation_A_Detailed_Procedure\" >Nidhi Company Incorporation: A Detailed Procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/nidhi-company-incorporation-step-by-step-approach\/#Key_Points_to_Remember_Regarding_Nidhi_Company\" >Key Points to Remember Regarding Nidhi Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/nidhi-company-incorporation-step-by-step-approach\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_on_Nidhi_Company\"><\/span>An Overview on Nidhi Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nidhi Company is a class of\nNon-Banking Financial Companies, and Reserve Bank oversees their activities\nregarding deposit acceptance. In light of the fact that these entities are\ngroup-focused and deal with their members only, Reserve Bank has exempted\nregistered Nidhis from the major provisions of the RBI Act. Hence, Nidhi\nCompany is a conducive business model for those who intend to work with a\ngroup-focused mindset and confined financial activities in between the members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Registration Requirement for Nidhi Company Formation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>As per the prevailing Company Act, a minimum of 7 members and three directors are required to form a Nidhi company in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>INR 5 lakhs is the minimum capital requirement for such an entity.<\/li><li>DIN for Directors<\/li><li>Adherence to non-issuance of preference share is mandatory.<\/li><li>The company must abide by the existing bylaws that promote the habit of saving amongst the members for their collective benefit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/incorporation-procedure-nidhi-company-india\/\">What is Nidhi Company? Know it\u2019s Registration Procedure<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nidhi_Company_Incorporation_A_Detailed_Procedure\"><\/span>Nidhi Company Incorporation: A Detailed Procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the detailed procedure regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/nidhi-company-registration\"><strong>Nidhi Company<\/strong><\/a> incorporation. The users are required to pay due attention to each step to avert any future discrepancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nidhi-Company-Incorporation-A-Detailed-Procedure.png\" alt=\"Procedure of Nidhi Company Incorporation \" class=\"wp-image-29560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nidhi-Company-Incorporation-A-Detailed-Procedure.png 979w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nidhi-Company-Incorporation-A-Detailed-Procedure-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Nidhi-Company-Incorporation-A-Detailed-Procedure-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Apply for DSC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DSC stands for Digital\nSignature Certificate that enables Directors to e-sign the important documents\nfor business-related matters. The MCA\u2019s online portal provides that the\nApplicant can avail of DSC from the MCA\u2019s certified authorities (mentioned\nbelow) against predetermined fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>IDSIGN<\/li><li>NSDL<\/li><li>E-Mudra<\/li><li>CDAC<\/li><li>Code Solutions CA<\/li><li>Capricon<\/li><li>Pantasign<\/li><li>SafeScrypt CA Services<\/li><li>National Informatics Center<\/li><li>IDBRT Certifying Authority<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Prepare MOA and AOA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is\nimmensely vital for an organization to draft the company charter, i.e., Article\nand Memorandum of Association. These documents define the company\u2019s scope of\noperation &amp; its internal management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since these\nare deemed as supreme legal documents, you must draft them with clarity &amp;\nprecision. The MOA encloses seven different clauses as per section 4 of the\nCompany Act, 2013. The AOA, on the other hand, entails rules and regulations\nregarding the internal administration of the company.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Fill SPICe+ Web Form for Nidhi Company Incorporation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A certificate of incorporation\ni.e. COI, is a legal document that encloses a company identification number\n(CIN), reflecting that company is registered and posses a legal status. To\nsimplify the incorporation process, the MCA has introduced an integrated online\nform, viz SPICe+. This form is parted into two sections, i.e., Part A and Part\nB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Part A deals with the Name reservation, whereas Part B offers the following services.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Incorporation<\/li><li>DIN Allotment<\/li><li>Mandatory allotment of PAN<\/li><li>Mandatory allotment of TAN<\/li><li>Mandatory allotment of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/epf-registration\"><strong>EPFO registration<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Mandatory allotment of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/esi-registration\"><strong>ESIC registration<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Opening of Bank Account<\/li><li>Allotment of GSTIN<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filing Part A<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While filing part A, make sure\nto provide at least three names of your liking. MCA follows the robust protocol\nfor authenticating the proposed name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It usually crosschecks the\nsuggested names with their vast database to check whether they are legit or not\non account of uniqueness. The portal will perform this task in real-time as\nsoon as you provide the following details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Type of the company<\/li><li>Class of the company<\/li><li>Category of company<\/li><li>Sub-category of company<\/li><li>The main division of the company and description of the same<\/li><li>Particulars of the proposed name<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you proceed further to fill\nthe Part B, you will come across a detailed form that seeks the following\ninformation from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Registered or Correspondence Address<\/li><li>Subscribers and Directors Details<\/li><li>Information about the capital<\/li><li>Source of Income, Area code, AO Type, and Range code while\napplying for PAN and TAN<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents to be Uploaded by Applicant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Memorandum of Association<\/li><li>Articles of Association<\/li><li>Declaration by First Subscribers and Directors<\/li><li>Copy of Utility Bills such as electric, gas, or water bill\n(not older than 2 months)<\/li><li>Consent of Nominee (INC-3)<\/li><li>Address + Identity proof of Applicant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After uploading these\ndocuments, the screen will prompt a declaration form seeking your confirmation.\nOnce you confirm the relevant declarations, tap on the pre-scrutiny tab\nfollowed by Submit button. The screens will then prompt a confirmation message\nregarding the successful form submission.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill AGILE Pro and e-MOA, e-AOA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Next, you were required to fill an AGILE-PRO form, i.e., the\nremaining information in Part B regarding allotment of GSTIN, ESIC, EPFO, and\nbank account number.<\/li><li>Proceeding further, the screen will then prompt you to file\nElectronic Memorandum of Association (eMOA) followed by (eAOA) i.e., electronic\nArticle of Association.<\/li><li>Based on the particulars of Directors and Subscribers\nprovided in Part B, INC-9 declaration e-form will be auto-populated and\naccessible on Dashboard to download and affix DSCs.<\/li><li>Once done, tap on the upload form option.<\/li><li>Upload Part B along with the relevant linked form.<\/li><li>Upon successful uploading, the portal will generate Service\nRequest Number; kindly note it down for future reference.<\/li><li>Next, make an online payment as prompted on the\nscreen.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_to_Remember_Regarding_Nidhi_Company\"><\/span>Key Points to Remember Regarding Nidhi Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Section 406 of the <strong><em>Companies Act of 2013<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Companies_Act_2013\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and the Companies (Nidhi Companies) Rules of 2014 set out the operational structures\/norms for Nidhi companies in India.<\/li><li>Reserve Bank of India manages the regulatory aspect of Nidhi companies. These aspects revolve around financial activities and investments.<\/li><li>Since Nidhi companies are involved with the business of deposits and loans, RBI has exempted them from requirements that are imposed on other financial institutions, including NBFCs.<\/li><li>Nidhi Company provides easy financial credit to its members at a lower interest rate, unlike banks. However, the applicability of loan is limited as their members cannot allocate such money for a purpose other than manufacturing\/renovation of houses or child\u2019s education, etc.<\/li><li>Members of such companies often reap low interest on deposited amounts as compared to the organized banking sector.<\/li><li>The Act of lending and borrowing is not accessible to a person other than the company\u2019s member. Due to this, Nidhi companies are also recognized as Mutual Benefit Societies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The arrival of the SPICe+ web form has eased out the incorporation process for all entities, including Nidhi companies. Unlike the past method, where Applicant has to cater to a heap of requirements to register a company, the new process is time efficient and agile. Write to us in case you seek more information on Nidhi company incorporation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/nidhi-company-rules-and-regulations\/\">A Comprehensive Guide to Nidhi Company Rules and Regulations <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 set out the operational guidelines for the Nidhi companies in India. Generally, you can relate Nidhi companies to a community where a set number of individuals work cohesively for their mutual well-being. 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