Form directory

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Source-Verified Form Directory

A founder-friendly preparation pack for forms and workflows relevant to early startup formation and operations.

Generated4 Jun 2026, 6:14 pm

Company typePrivate Limited / LLP / OPC / stage-aware

Journey stageFormation to operating clarity

How to use this pack

Use this as a preparation and verification guide. It is not an official filing, approval, or legal/tax certificate.

FounderPilot prepares

Draft notes, document checklists, source links, and verification questions before action.

Founder verifies

Final eligibility, portal requirements, deadlines, documents, and professional review where useful.

Official action

Final filings happen on official portals or through qualified professionals. Links remain clickable in the PDF.

Pre-registration

1 forms/workflows mapped for this lifecycle stage.

SPICe+ Part A

Company name reservation preparation

Prepare before filing

Before incorporation filing, especially when names, business activity, or trademark conflicts need review.

Stage relevance

Use when a founder is preparing a company name for MCA review.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Proposed names
Business activity/object note
Trademark or brand conflict notes if any

FounderPilot prepares

Name readiness note
Backup name strategy
Questions to verify before payment

Founder must verify

Final name availability
Trademark conflict risk
MCA portal requirements at time of filing

MCA SPICe+ V3 FAQOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot does not claim name availability or MCA approval.

Registration

7 forms/workflows mapped for this lifecycle stage.

SPICe+ Part B / INC-32

Company incorporation application

Official registration workflow

During formal company incorporation on the MCA workflow.

Stage relevance

Use after entity, identity, signing path, address, and name context are ready.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Founder/subscriber details
Director details
Address proof
Registered office context
Business activity/object notes

FounderPilot prepares

Founder summary
Draft field notes
Document readiness checklist
Expert-review questions

Founder must verify

Official field requirements
Attachments accepted by MCA
Identity-sensitive eligibility issues

MCA SPICe+ INC-32 instruction kitOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot prepares a draft. Official submission must happen on MCA or through a qualified professional.

eMoA / INC-33

Memorandum of Association preparation

Official registration workflow

During company incorporation when objects and subscriber details need to be prepared.

Stage relevance

Use with SPICe+ when MoA is required in the incorporation set.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Business objects
Subscriber details
Capital/share context

FounderPilot prepares

Plain-language object summary
Subscriber information checklist
Verification note for professional review

Founder must verify

Legal drafting of objects
Subscriber and share details
Whether eMoA applies to the selected incorporation path

MCA SPICe+ V3 FAQOpen official source

Verification note

MoA content should be verified before submission. FounderPilot does not draft legal constitutional documents as final filings.

eAoA / INC-34

Articles of Association preparation

Official registration workflow

During company incorporation when internal governance terms need to be reviewed.

Stage relevance

Use with SPICe+ when AoA is required in the incorporation set.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Founder details
Share/capital context
Governance notes if any

FounderPilot prepares

AoA readiness checklist
Founder questions to ask
Expert-review cue for non-standard structures

Founder must verify

Legal content and suitability
Professional drafting needs
Official applicability

MCA SPICe+ V3 FAQOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot can explain terms but does not replace legal review of constitutional documents.

INC-9

Subscriber and first director declaration

Official registration workflow

During incorporation when subscriber/director declarations are required.

Stage relevance

Part of the MCA incorporation set where applicable.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Subscriber details
First director details
Identity context

FounderPilot prepares

Declaration awareness note
Founder identity checklist
Questions before signing

Founder must verify

Applicability in current MCA workflow
Signing and DSC requirements
Accuracy of subscriber/director details

MCA SPICe+ V3 FAQOpen official source

Verification note

Signing a declaration should be treated carefully; verify before filing.

AGILE-PRO-S

Linked registrations and bank setup workflow

Official registration workflow

During incorporation when linked registrations or bank account setup paths are included.

Stage relevance

Linked to incorporation workflows where applicable.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Registered office context
Authorized signatory details
Business activity context
Linked registration details if applicable

FounderPilot prepares

Linked registration explanation
Bank setup readiness questions
Trigger-based guidance for GST/EPFO/ESIC context

Founder must verify

Which linked registrations apply
Bank partner and form requirements
Whether optional add-ons are being sold as mandatory

MCA SPICe+ V3 FAQOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot explains the linked workflow but does not decide final statutory applicability.

INC-3

OPC nominee consent

Review before action

Before choosing OPC, especially when founder identity, nominee, citizenship, or residency context is sensitive.

Stage relevance

Relevant only when OPC is being evaluated.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Nominee details
Nominee consent
Founder identity context

FounderPilot prepares

OPC caution note
Nominee readiness questions
Pvt Ltd alternative evaluation cue

Founder must verify

OPC eligibility
Nominee requirements
OCI/NRI/foreign passport implications

MCA SPICe+ V3 FAQOpen official source

Verification note

OPC paths can be identity-sensitive. FounderPilot should say may not be suitable, not cannot, unless source-verified.

FiLLiP

LLP incorporation workflow

Official registration workflow

During LLP name reservation and incorporation preparation.

Stage relevance

Use when LLP is the structure being evaluated.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Designated partner details
Name context
Address proof
Trademark approval if name depends on trademark

FounderPilot prepares

LLP readiness checklist
Designated partner information summary
Name and document questions

Founder must verify

LLP suitability
Official attachments
Partner/designated partner signing requirements

MCA FiLLiP instruction kitOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot prepares context; official LLP filing must happen through MCA workflow.

Post-registration

2 forms/workflows mapped for this lifecycle stage.

INC-20A

Declaration of commencement of business

Required after registration

After incorporation and before starting business where the requirement applies.

Stage relevance

Relevant after incorporation for companies where commencement declaration applies.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Bank account context
Subscription money receipt/proof where applicable
Company incorporation details

FounderPilot prepares

Commencement readiness checklist
Documents to ask expert/bank about
Submission boundary note

Founder must verify

Applicability to company type
Deadline/current MCA rule position
Required proof and signing process

MCA INC-20A instruction kitOpen official source

Verification note

This can be high-impact. Verify applicability and timing before operating.

LLP Form 3

LLP agreement information filing

Required after registration

After LLP incorporation and when LLP agreement details or changes need filing.

Stage relevance

Relevant after LLP incorporation when agreement details must be filed.

Source status

Needs source review - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

LLP agreement
Partner details
Contribution/profit-sharing details

FounderPilot prepares

LLP agreement readiness questions
Founder summary for professional review
Document checklist

Founder must verify

Exact official form/version
Filing deadline
Stamping/execution requirements

MCA LLP portalOpen official source

Verification note

Direct official form source should be confirmed before production guidance.

Compliance-triggered

7 forms/workflows mapped for this lifecycle stage.

FORM GST REG-01

GST registration application

Triggered by activity

When revenue, sales geography, platform requirements, imports/exports, or other GST triggers make registration relevant.

Stage relevance

Relevant only when GST triggers or strategic business reasons exist.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

PAN
Business address proof
Bank account context if required
Authorized signatory details
Business activity and sales geography

FounderPilot prepares

GST trigger evaluation
Document readiness checklist
What can wait explanation

Founder must verify

Current thresholds/applicability
Official GST portal requirements
State and business-model specifics

GST Forms available on GST Common PortalOpen official source

Verification note

GST should not be treated as automatic for every early startup.

FORM GST REG-04

GST clarification or additional information response

Triggered by activity

After a GST registration application receives a clarification/additional information request.

Stage relevance

Relevant only if GST registration clarification is requested.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

GST application reference
Requested clarification
Supporting documents

FounderPilot prepares

Clarification checklist
Response preparation notes
Expert-review cue

Founder must verify

Exact notice content
Response deadline
Portal submission process

GST Forms available on GST Common PortalOpen official source

Verification note

Responding to official clarification should be verified carefully.

FORM GSTR-1

Outward supplies return

Triggered by activity

After GST registration, based on return frequency and taxable supply context.

Stage relevance

Relevant after GST registration and when return filing obligations apply.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Sales invoices
GSTIN details
Return period details

FounderPilot prepares

Return-readiness note
Invoice organization checklist
Expert-review trigger if sales/tax details are complex

Founder must verify

Return frequency
Invoice data accuracy
Official GST filing status and due date

GST GSTR-1 user manualOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot can organize readiness; it does not file GST returns.

FORM GST ITC-01

Input tax credit claim declaration

Review before action

When a registered person may need to declare claim under Section 18(1)(a) or other applicable ITC contexts.

Stage relevance

Relevant only in specific GST input tax credit situations.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Invoices
Stock/input details
GST registration details
CA/cost accountant certificate if applicable

FounderPilot prepares

ITC context checklist
Documents to organize
Expert-review recommendation

Founder must verify

Eligibility
Time limits
Certificate requirement
Official filing steps

GST ITC-01 user manualOpen official source

Verification note

ITC claims can be tax-sensitive and should be expert-reviewed.

DIR-3-KYC

Director KYC

Triggered by activity

When director KYC becomes applicable for DIN holders.

Stage relevance

Relevant for directors/DIN holders when annual KYC applies.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

DIN
Director identity/contact details
DSC/OTP context as applicable

FounderPilot prepares

Director KYC reminder context
Document checklist
Expert cue if DIN status is unclear

Founder must verify

Current filing requirement
DIN status
Due date/current portal process

MCA DIR-3-KYC instruction kitOpen official source

Verification note

Director KYC timing and status should be checked against MCA before action.

AOC-4

Financial statement filing

Review before action

When annual financial statement filing obligations apply.

Stage relevance

Relevant for annual company filing where applicable.

Source status

Needs source review - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Financial statements
Board/AGM context
Audit context if applicable

FounderPilot prepares

Annual filing readiness note
Document checklist
Expert-review cue

Founder must verify

Exact form version
Due date
Audit/AGM applicability
Professional filing process

MCA portalOpen official source

Verification note

Annual filings should be verified by a qualified professional before action.

MGT-7 / MGT-7A

Annual return filing

Review before action

When annual return filing obligations apply.

Stage relevance

Relevant for annual company return filing where applicable.

Source status

Needs source review - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Company master details
Shareholding/member details
Board/meeting details

FounderPilot prepares

Annual return readiness note
Data checklist
Expert-review cue

Founder must verify

Whether MGT-7 or MGT-7A applies
Due date
Professional certification/signing needs

MCA portalOpen official source

Verification note

Annual return forms are compliance-sensitive and should be verified before filing.

Optional or future mandatory

3 forms/workflows mapped for this lifecycle stage.

Startup Recognition application

Startup India / DPIIT recognition

Optional or future relevant

When benefits, recognition, or future tax-exemption pathways are worth evaluating.

Stage relevance

Relevant after incorporation/registration when the entity and business profile are ready.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Incorporation/registration details
PAN
Business description
Supporting documents requested by official workflow

FounderPilot prepares

Recognition readiness summary
Document checklist
Eligibility questions
Official-source verification note

Founder must verify

Current eligibility criteria
NSWS/Startup India application path
Required documents

Startup India recognition pageOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot does not claim recognition eligibility or approval.

Udyam Registration

MSME/Udyam registration

Optional or future relevant

When the business activity and founder goals make MSME/Udyam worth reviewing.

Stage relevance

Relevant when MSME/Udyam recognition may support benefits, tenders, or operational goals.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Founder/entity identifiers
Business activity
Official eligibility context

FounderPilot prepares

Udyam relevance note
Can-wait guidance
Official portal caution

Founder must verify

Whether Udyam is useful for current business
Official portal process
Eligibility and classification context

Official Udyam Registration portalOpen official source

Verification note

Use the official portal only. FounderPilot does not sell or imply private Udyam authorization.

TM-A

Trademark application preparation

Optional or future relevant

When brand risk, launch plans, or public use make trademark review useful.

Stage relevance

Relevant when the founder wants to protect a brand, logo, product name, or mark.

Source status

Official source linked - checked 2026-05-27

Documents

Brand/name shortlist
Logo or wordmark if available
Goods/services class context
User affidavit or authorization if applicable

FounderPilot prepares

Trademark caution note
Class/category questions
Document checklist
Expert-review recommendation

Founder must verify

Trademark search and conflicts
Correct class
Official fee/category
Professional filing need

IP India Forms & Official FeesOpen official source

Verification note

FounderPilot does not provide trademark clearance.