Govt Eases Corporate Compliance for Firms and Start-Ups

13 Aug 2025 CW Team

Key Measures Introduced

Direct overseas listing: Indian public companies can now directly list securities in approved foreign jurisdictions, broadening investor access and providing alternative capital sources.
Director KYC updates: Amendments allow additional opportunities to update mobile numbers and email addresses in the official KYC database.
Faceless adjudication: Penalty proceedings have shifted to an online, video-conference-based process, removing the need for physical hearings.
Faster cross-border mergers: Mergers of foreign-incorporated holding companies with wholly owned Indian subsidiaries now require only Central Government approval, replacing National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) clearance.
Expanded C-PACE operations: The Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit now handles voluntary company closures and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) strike-offs.

Streamlined Business Registration

The integrated SPICe+ and AGILE PRO-S web form offers eleven services for starting a business, from name reservation to tax and social security registrations.
Zero incorporation fees now apply to companies with authorised capital up to Rs 1.5 million or up to 20 members with no share capital.
A Central Registration Centre (CRC) processes company and LLP incorporation, while the LLP incorporation form FiLLiP is now linked to the tax system for PAN/TAN allotment.
A Central Processing Centre (CPC) launched in February 2024 enables faster, centralised processing of electronic forms under the Companies Act.

Boost for Start-Ups

The start-up recognition process is fully digital via the Startup India portal and National Single Window System, with self-certification and simplified documentation.
A recognition handbook, online tutorials, and state-level workshops support entrepreneurs.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs continues to amend the Companies Act, LLP Act, and associated rules based on stakeholder feedback and Company Law Committee recommendations.

The Government of India has introduced a series of reforms in 2024–25 to simplify corporate compliance, reduce costs, and improve ease of doing business for companies, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups.Key Measures IntroducedDirect overseas listing: Indian public companies can now directly list securities in approved foreign jurisdictions, broadening investor access and providing alternative capital sources.Director KYC updates: Amendments allow additional opportunities to update mobile numbers and email addresses in the official KYC database.Faceless adjudication: Penalty proceedings have shifted to an online, video-conference-based process, removing the need for physical hearings.Faster cross-border mergers: Mergers of foreign-incorporated holding companies with wholly owned Indian subsidiaries now require only Central Government approval, replacing National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) clearance.Expanded C-PACE operations: The Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit now handles voluntary company closures and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) strike-offs.Streamlined Business RegistrationThe integrated SPICe+ and AGILE PRO-S web form offers eleven services for starting a business, from name reservation to tax and social security registrations.Zero incorporation fees now apply to companies with authorised capital up to Rs 1.5 million or up to 20 members with no share capital.A Central Registration Centre (CRC) processes company and LLP incorporation, while the LLP incorporation form FiLLiP is now linked to the tax system for PAN/TAN allotment.A Central Processing Centre (CPC) launched in February 2024 enables faster, centralised processing of electronic forms under the Companies Act.Boost for Start-UpsThe start-up recognition process is fully digital via the Startup India portal and National Single Window System, with self-certification and simplified documentation.A recognition handbook, online tutorials, and state-level workshops support entrepreneurs.The Ministry of Corporate Affairs continues to amend the Companies Act, LLP Act, and associated rules based on stakeholder feedback and Company Law Committee recommendations.

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