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Nidhi Companies are established to provide loans and borrowing to all members. This encourages everyone in the group to develop the habit of saving money and is founded on the idea of mutual advantages. These businesses are more common in India's southern regions. The majority of investment organizations in India serve a substantial clientele, whereas banks offer minimal opportunities for savings growth. The Nidhi Company offers the easiest and most efficient approach to save money while offering a variety of financial growth opportunities. It falls under the category of public limited company and is regulated under the 2013 Companies Act.

Some of the major services provided by Corpbiz in Nidhi Company Registration - Our experts provide expert assistance in whole procedure of Nidhi company registration, our experts also make sure all necessary papers are prepared in the given time frame, guidance on various compliance relating to Nidhi company registration is also offered by Corpbiz, services related to Memorandum of Associations (MoA) and Articles of Associations (AoA) drafting, advisory services for TAN and PAN number application, GST registration services, advisory services on Nidhi Company Registration and expert services relating to name approval and DIN are all provided by Corpbiz.

Challenges faced during Nidhi Company Registration in India

With over 10,000+ CAs, 9000+ CSs and 4500+ CMA's, we can provide you with the advice you need. You can connect with us quite easily. Send in your question, and one of our experts will respond right away to take care of all of your requirements. We are always motivated to put client happiness first by our slogan, Client-Centric. We have a team of 400+ company registration experts to assist you with the complexities of registering a Nidhi corporation.

We are aware of all possible challenges that an individual might face while Nidhi Company Registration, but the help of our company registration experts easily complete the whole process.

Some of the challenges that can be faced during registration process of Nidhi Company are:

Minimum requirement challenges

All types of companies in India are required to follow certain minimum criteria to be registered by the regulating authorities. To be in full compliance it is important to follow all the minimum requirements relating to the number of members in the company, capital requirements, deposits etc. Complying with all these requirements can be challenging at the time of registration. Our skilled expert at Corpbiz will ensure that all these minimum requirements are fulfilled, and all the challenges are mitigated.

Name approval challenges

It is a challenging process to get a name approved for the company, that fulfills are the rules and regulations laid down in the Company Act, of 2013. It is absolutely crucial to choose a unique name for the company, and this process can be quite challenging. Experts at Corpbiz will guide you in deciding the name of the company and will assist in the name registering process ensuring all the challenges are reduced.

Compliance challenges

There are many compliance challenges that are faced during the Nidhi company registration process. The Nidhi Company has to be in compliance with regulations of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Company Law, RBI regulations etc. Complying with all this together is a challenging process. Our experts will stay updated with all the changing rules and regulations that take place and will help in overcoming compliance challenges.

Necessary Paper gathering challenges

There are numerous necessary papers which are required at the time of registering a Nidhi Company, gathering all these necessary papers in a specific time frame is a challenging process. Our experts will provide assistance in gathering all the important necessary papers as per the registration process requirement.

Various verification challenges

Much extensive verification is carried out before the registration is granted to a company. Verification of company members, their addresses, name of the company, necessary papers, bank accounts, appointment of important authorities in the company all is done by the regulating authorities. All the necessary papers and filled forms will be verified before submitting them by our experts at Corpbiz to make sure all submitted paperwork is accurate.

Challenges related to tax compliances

Maintaining continuous compliance requires knowledge of and adherence to a number of tax laws, such as Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST). Our experts will assist in the GST registration process for the business.

Registration process challenges

The full registration procedure, which requires coordinating with numerous agencies and departments and entails several procedures, can be challenging and time-consuming. Coprbiz has helped in many Nidhi company registration. Our experts are well aware of all the registration process challenges and will ensure these challenges are mitigated.

DIN and DSC challenges

Acquiring Director Identification Numbers (DIN) and digital signatures (DSC) for the directors requires stringent adherence to many criteria and a comprehensive verification process. Our experts will guide you in the process of applying for the DIN and DSC.

Benefits of Nidhi Company Registration in India

The process of forming a Nidhi Company is really straightforward. A minimum of seven members, three of whom will be appointed as directors and a simple and straightforward paper works process are necessary for the foundation of Nidhi Company.

Does not require RBI compliance

It is not necessary for a Nidhi Company to adhere to any Reserve Bank of India regulations. Thus, the Nidhi Company is allowed to impose its own regulations

Less risky

The company's financial risk is reduced because all lending and depositing activities are carried out by its members themselves. Since only members of Nidhi Company handle financial transactions, it is secure and simple to follow the individual making a deposit or taking out a loan from the company.

Separate Legal Entity

A Nidhi Company is a person or juristic entity that was created in accordance with the Act. Which is why a Nidhi company can incur debts, hold property, and have broad legal capacity. A Nidhi company's members, or directors, are not liable to the company's creditors.

Liability is Limited

The Companies Act of 2013 limits the liability of directors and shareholders. The directors' and shareholders' personal assets are safe in the event that the company experiences any losses or problems.

Management is easy

Nidhi company's numerous financial procedures are quite simple to understand. All you have to do is read the criteria and make the appropriate loan or borrow. Additionally, there is no hard-and-fast rule. In addition, the government is loosening its regulations on lending rates, minimum equity shares amounts, and other things.

Credibility

Compared to other member based organizations such as Trusts, Cooperative Societies, or NGOs, Nidhi companies are more credible.

Low capital requirement

The minimum capital needed to form a Nidhi Company is just Rs. 10 lakhs, under the Nidhi Rules, 2014.

Good option for savings

The primary goal of a Nidhi Company's incorporation is to promote saving among the Company's members, or shareholders. This is how it fulfills its second objective of being advantageous to both parties. The only people to whom the Nidhi Companies are permitted to lend money are its members, or shareholders.

Adaptable Framework

Your financial situation will be considerably easier for you to handle. This is so that members can support one another without the involvement of a third party. There are guidelines from the Government and RBI that you must go by, but they are not rigid laws.

Net Owned Funding System

Nidhi companies utilize a net-owned funding structure. When an owner invests money in the company to raise capital for it, this is referred to as net owned funding. The net-owned funding ratio in Nidhi firms is 1:20, meaning that for every Rs. 1 an owner contributes to their business; they www can raise an additional Rs. 20 in investment. Because of this characteristic, Nidhi enterprises are more affordable for owners to invest in new projects, raise more funding for expansion, and diversify their business.

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Our Nidhi Company Registration Services

Application Submission

Our expert at Corpbiz will ensure the application for the Nidhi Company Registration is duly submitted within the prescribed time, with all the pertinent details that are required to be filled in it.

Expert Guidance in all steps

Our skilled professionals will guide you step by step throughout the Nidhi Company registration process, and in relations to all legal as well as regulatory requirements and compliances.

Assistance in Necessary Paper Preparation

Corpbiz will provide full assistance in gathering and preparing all the essential necessary papers which will be required in the Nidhi Company registration process. Our experts will make sure all the necessary papers are thoroughly verified and are updated as per the current guidelines.

Drafting Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA)

Services related to drafting memorandum of associations and articles of associations are also provided by professionals at Corpbiz. The necessary papers will be drafted with the clients and company taking the company and the clients' needs into consideration while following all the necessary laws and regulations.

Advisory Services for TAN and PAN

PAN card and TAN are both one of the crucial requirements of any company registrations. PAN card is important for the identifications purposes as well as related to tax payments, while a TAN is a identification number issued by the central government for TCS and TDS related services.

GST Registration Services

Our experts also provide services related to GST and its registration. GST is a important compliance in India, as is to be strictly adhered to. Our experts will ensure a seamless GST registration for the Nidhi Company.

Advisory Services on Nidhi Company Registration

All the advisory services related to Nidhi Company and its registration process will be given to our clients by our professionals who have decades of experience in the same field.

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What is Nidhi Company?

The Nidhi Company's name "Nidhi" comes from a core word that commonly indicates "treasure". Within the Indian financial industry, a mutually beneficial society that has been notified by the Central or Union Government is referred to as a "Nidhi Company". They were primarily founded with the intention of promoting savings and prudence among their members. The different entities that make up the Nidhi business and go under different names, including, Nidhi, Benefit Funds, Permanent Fund, Mutual Benefit Funds, and Mutual Benefit Company.

Nidhi Company is one kind of non financial banking company i.e. NBFC. It was established to lend and borrow funds among its members. It operates on the tenet of mutual benefit and instills in its members' the habit of saving. Usually, these businesses are located in the southern region of the nation. Nidhi Company is simple to form because it is not required to obtain a license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The last words of its name should be Nidhi Limited. Since it is a publicly traded corporation. The Nidhi Rules of 2014 authorize Nidhi to provide members with rental locker facilities. Throughout the fiscal year, the rental income cannot be more than 20% of the company's total revenue.

Minimum Requirements for Nidhi Company Registration in India

A Nidhi Company must satisfy several standards in order to be registered as a Nidhi corporation. The following can be used to summarize the requirements

  • The Companies Act requires that the business be incorporated as a Public Limited Company.
  • A minimum of 7 individuals should be shareholders in the company. Three directors should be the minimum number for the company.
  • The company's equity capital should be a minimum of Rs. 5 lakhs.
  • The ratio of net owned funds to deposits rate should be 1:20 or less than it.
  • The sole objective of the Nidhi Company should be to facilitate lending and borrowing of money among its members.
  • Two hundred people at a minimum should be involved with a Nidhi Company.
  • A minimum of Rs. ten lakhs as net funds of the company should be there.
  • 10% or more of the total amount of outstanding deposits must be in unencumbered term deposits held by the company.
  • The company's name should mandatorily include Nidhi Limited.
  • Each director must provide their Director Identification Number (DIN).

Key Features of Nidhi Company in India

Operating under strict guidelines, A Nidhi Company provides loans secured by particular assets like government securities, gold, real estate, and fixed deposits. These companies should prioritize providing loans only to their registered members, and they should try to gather up to 200 members or more in the first four months of business. Even though Nidhi Companies offer a range of deposit alternatives, such as savings accounts, recurring deposits, and fixed deposits, they can still draw members in by offering a competitive 12% interest rate. When it comes to lending, Nidhi Companies are only allowed to use the decreasing balance method and charge a maximum of 20% interest on loans. It's important to note that Nidhi Companies in India are exempt from RBI registration requirements for lending activities. In addition, following three years of operation, they will be able to increase member convenience by opening a maximum of three branches in a single district.

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What are the Restrictions on Nidhi Company?

The Nidhi Rules, 2014 impose some limitations on a Nidhi Company, Some of which are listed below. According to Rule 6 of the 2014 Nidhi Rules, a Nidhi Company shall not

  • Conduct trade in the areas of chit funds, leasing, hire buy financing, insurance, and the acquisition of securities through any company
  • Acquire deposits from or lend money to anyone who isn't one of its members
  • Accept deposits from or make loans to any corporate entity
  • Issue debt instruments such as debentures, preference shares, or any other type of debt instrument under any name or structure
  • Establish a current account with any of its members
  • Pledge any assets put up as collateral by its members
  • Form any kind of partnership in relation to its lending or borrowing operations
  • Issue or cause to be issued any advertisement in any form soliciting deposits, with the caveat that information about fixed deposit schemes distributed privately among Nidhi members with the notation for private circulation to members only will not be construed as such
  • Provide any commission or incentive in exchange for member deposits, money deployment, or loan issuance
  • Conduct any business under their own name apart from borrowing or lending; however, Nidhi company that are in compliance with all regulations are allowed to rent out lockers to their members, with the rental revenue from these establishments not in excess of twenty percent of the Nidhi Company's gross income at any one time during a financial year
  • Purchase securities that belong to another company, exercise any form of authority regarding its composition of the Board of Directors of a different company, or enter into any contract pertaining to a change in management, as long as it was authorized by a special resolution in its general meeting and also received prior approval from the Regional Director overseeing such Nidhi

What is the Process of Registering Nidhi Company in India?

The specific steps for the Nidhi Company registration process are as follows

Obtain DIN and DSC

Obtaining the DIN (Directors Identification Number) and DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) from the MCA certified agencies is the initial step for each director. In essence, DSC is utilized for electronic necessary paper authentication. It is, without a doubt, the safest and most reliable method for signing the e-form and other paperwork.

Approval of Name

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will consider one of the three names that a person submits to them as the most appropriate for their Nidhi Company. Nidhi Company should have a distinctive name. This approved name is only valid for 20 days.

Registration Application

The directors must submit an application for registration including the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) as soon as the name is authorized.

Incorporation Certificate

The appropriate government needs 15 to 20 days to provide a certificate of establishment for a Nidhi company. The Company Identification Number (CIN) of the Company is also included on this certificate.

Necessary Papers required for Nidhi Company Registration in India

  • Directors Identification Number
  • Shareholders and Directors, PAN number
  • Address proof of the Shareholders and Directors
  • Digital Signature Certificate of the Members as well as directors
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Lease Agreements or rent deposits of the office that is a registered office, if rented
  • No Objection Certificate (if necessary)
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Article of Associations
  • MCA application form

Forms for Nidhi Company Registration

To register a business as a Nidhi Company, the following necessary papers need to be submitted

  • INC 9: All subscribers to the Memorandum of Association (MOA) must file the INC 9 form.
  • DIR 2: Each of the company's directors must submit a DIR 2 form. A declaration in accordance with Nidhi Rules 2014, Rules 5 and 6, must be signed by each subscriber.

Important Compliances under Nidhi Company Registration in India

Pre Incorporation Compliance

Some of the pre incorporation compliances are compliances relation to maintaining minimum paid up capital, compliance related to company rules and regulations like a Nidhi Company will be acting as a public company, the main objectives of the Nidhi Company, the minimum number of members that are to be required, Nidhi Limited suffix must be added to the company's name etc.

Post Incorporation Compliance

  • Rule 5(1) of the Nidhi Rules, 2014

Each Nidhi must make sure that, within a year after incorporation, it has

  • Two hundred (200) members minimum
  • Net worth of at least Ten Lakh Rupees
  • A proportional (ratio) of net owned funds to deposits of no more than 1:20

Rule 14 of the Nidhi Rules, 2014

  • At least 10% of the outstanding deposits must be unencumbered deposits
  • Every Nidhi is required by law to keep accurate books of accounts, statutory registers, and to periodically call statutory meetings in accordance with established procedures

Penalty for Non-Compliance by Nidhi Companies

In the event that the company and any of its authorities fail to comply, they will be subject to a fine of up to five thousand rupees. If the violation persists, They may also be fined an additional five hundred rupees for each additional day that the violation persists.

Nidhi Company Compliances Calendar

FORM

DUE DATE

WHAT IS THE FORM FOR?

NDH - 1

Within ninety days of the financial year end.

Return of statutory compliances.

NDH - 2

Within ninety days of the financial year end to the regional director.

Application to extend the NDH - 1.

NDH - 3

Within thirty days of the closing of the half yearly end.

Half yearly return.

NDH - 4

Within sixty days of the incorporation year expiry.

Application for Nidhi Company declaration.

AOC - 4

To file with the registrar of the company, within thirty days of the AGM conclusion.

Company's financial statement form will include the profit and loss statement, balance sheet and other necessary papers.

MGT - 7

Within sixty days of the Annual general meeting conclusion.

Company annual return form.

ITR - 6

September 30th

Income tax return.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Nidhi Company is legal. A Nidhi Company is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013.

Nidhi Finance India are Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) which are registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

No, Nidhi Company cannot give a personal loan.

No, A Nidhi Company is not a chit fund, it is NBFC.

RBI clearance is not required by the Nidhi Company. The NBFCs on the other hand have to get a RBI approval before they start the operations of the company.

Up to three branches in a Nidhi Company are allowed.

Deposits which are greater than twenty times a Nidhi Company - Net Owned Funds (NOF) as reported in its most recent audited financial statements will not be accepted.

Since the central government, not the RBI, is in charge of the Nidhi Company, the government has created the Nidhi Company rules 2014 in an effort to improve things more transparently.

No, An RBI license is not needed for Nidhi Company to begin operations in India. This is because Nidhi Company has been exempted from the RBI's fundamental regulations, meaning that an RBI license is not needed for Nidhi Company to register in India.

  • Directors: 3 minimum
  • Shareholders: 7

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