SPICe+ Form Explained: Parts, Attachments, and Filing Flow

Key Takeaways

• What is it? The SPICe+ form (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) is the single integrated web form required to register a company in India.
• Scope: It combines 10 distinct services (including PAN, TAN, DIN, GST, and Bank Account) into one filing.
• Cost: Government filing fees are zero for authorized capital up to ₹15 Lakhs; you only pay state stamp duty.
• The Hidden Trap: 50% of DIY applications face rejection or “Resubmission” due to vague Object Clauses or incorrect NIC codes, which can block future MSME benefits.
• The Vimtara Edge: Unlike standard agents who just file, Vimtara sets up your Digital Cap Table on Day 1, ensuring you are audit-ready for investors immediately.

The “Risk-Averse” Angle

Most founders treat the SPICe+ form as a simple administrative hurdle. They look for the cheapest agent, get the certificate, and move on. This is a mistake.

The “Compliance Debt” Problem:

In 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) uses AI-driven scrutiny.

1. Generic Object Clauses: If your SPICe+ form uses a generic “Software Services” description, you might be blocked from specific government grants or fintech licenses later.
2. Wrong Industrial Codes (NIC): Selecting the wrong NIC code can disqualify you from MSME benefits worth lakhs.
3. Cap Table Chaos: Cheap agents give you a PDF share certificate. Investors demand a digital, traceable cap table. If you don’t have one, you fail due diligence.

The Vimtara Solution: We don’t just “fill forms.” We act as compliance architects. We map your long-term business goals to the correct legal definitions inside the SPICe+ form, ensuring your foundation is strong enough to hold a skyscraper, not just a shed.

What is the SPICe+ Form?

The SPICe+ form is an integrated Web-based application available on the MCA V3 portal. It replaced the old forms (INC-29, INC-7) to facilitate the “Ease of Doing Business” initiative.

It is split into two sections: Part A (Name Reservation) and Part B (All other services).

The 10 Services Integrated in SPICe+ Form

Service	Purpose	Authority
Name Reservation	Securing your unique brand name	MCA
Incorporation	Creating the legal entity	MCA
DIN Allotment	ID for up to 3 Directors	MCA
PAN Issue	Permanent Account Number for Tax	Income Tax Dept
TAN Issue	Tax Deduction Number (for TDS)	Income Tax Dept
EPFO Registration	Employee Provident Fund	Labour Ministry
ESIC Registration	Employee State Insurance	Labour Ministry
Profession Tax	State Tax Registration (Maharashtra/Karnataka)	State Govt
Bank Account	Opening Current Account	Selected Bank
GSTIN	Goods & Service Tax Number	GST Counci

Part A: Name Reservation Strategy

The first hurdle in the SPICe+ form is getting your name approved. The Central Registration Centre (CRC) is strict.

Common Rejection Triggers:

• Phonetic Similarity: “KwikFix” will be rejected if “QuickFix” exists.
• Trademark Violation: If your name clashes with an existing Class 35 or Class 42 trademark.
• Descriptive Names: Names like “Best Software Company Pvt Ltd” are often rejected for being too generic.

Vimtara’s Protocol: We perform a Level-2 Trademark Search (Vienna Code search) before we touch the SPICe+ form. This ensures a 95%+ first-shot approval rate, saving you weeks of “Resubmission” delays.

Part B: The Technical Core

Once Part A is approved, Part B of the SPICe+ form captures the structural DNA of your company.

Critical Components of Part B:

1. Capital Structure: You must define your Authorized Capital (maximum shares you can issue) and Paid-up Capital (money you are putting in now).
2. Registered Office: You must attach a utility bill that is less than 2 months old. Older bills are an automatic rejection.
3. Subscriber Details: This section links the Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) of all founders.

Mandatory SPICe+ Attachments Checklist

A SPICe+ form without valid attachments is like a car without wheels. It won’t move.

• For The Company:
  • e-MOA (INC-33): The digital Memorandum of Association.
  • e-AOA (INC-34): The digital Articles of Association.
  • Utility Bill: Electricity/Gas/Mobile bill for the office address.
  • NOC: No Objection Certificate from the property owner.
• For The Directors:
  • Identity Proof: PAN Card (Mandatory).
  • Address Proof: Voter ID / Passport / Driving License.
  • DIR-2: Consent to act as Director.
• For The Subscribers:
  • INC-9: Declaration of eligibility (Auto-generated).

SPICe+ Fees and Cost Structure (2026)

Many founders are confused about the “Zero Fee” rule. Here is the authoritative breakdown of the costs involved in filing the SPICe+ form.

Component	Cost for Small Company (Capital < ₹15L)	Cost for Large Company (Capital > ₹15L)
MCA Form Fee	₹0 (Waived)	₹500 per ₹75,000 of capital
MOA Filing Fee	₹0	Varies by Capital
AOA Filing Fee	₹0	Varies by Capital
Stamp Duty	Payable (State Specific)	Payable (State Specific)
PAN/TAN Fee	Approx ₹150	Approx ₹150
DSC Token Cost	Vendor Dependent	Vendor Dependent

Note on Stamp Duty: Even if the SPICe+ form fee is zero, you must pay Stamp Duty to the state.

• Example: Incorporating in Maharashtra with ₹1 Lakh capital costs ~₹1,000 in stamp duty. In Punjab, it might be ~₹5,000.

The Filing Workflow: Step-by-Step

1. DSC Procurement: Obtain Class-3 Digital Signatures for all directors.
2. Account Setup: Register as a “Business User” on the MCA V3 portal.
3. Part A Filing: Submit the “Run” form or SPICe+ Part A for name approval.
4. Part B Execution: Fill detailed inputs. The system will auto-populate linked forms (AGILE-PRO-S, INC-9).
5. Validation & Pre-Scrutiny: Click the “Pre-Scrutiny” button. If the SPICe+ form has data errors, the system flags them here.
6. Download & Sign: Download the PDFs. Do not edit them. Sign using the DSC software.
7. Upload & Payment: Upload the signed PDFs. A Service Request Number (SRN) is generated. Pay the fees immediately.
8. Processing: The Central Registration Centre (CRC) reviews the application.

Conclusion: The Vimtara Difference

Filing the SPICe+ form is the easy part. Building a compliant company is the hard part.

While others hand you a certificate and walk away, Vimtara hands you a dashboard.

• Live Compliance Tracking: Know exactly when your first Auditor Appointment (ADT-1) is due.
• Digital Cap Table: Impress investors with a professional equity structure from Day 1.
• Audit-Ready Vault: All your SPICe+ form documents, challans, and certificates are stored in a secure, investor-ready data room.

Don’t just incorporate. Launch with leverage.

Start Your Audit-Ready Incorporation with Vimtara

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I modify the SPICe+ form after uploading?

A: No. Once the PDFs are generated and signed, you cannot change data. You must discard the application and start a fresh SPICe+ form draft if errors are found.

Q: Is the physical MOA/AOA required?

A: No. The SPICe+ form uses e-MOA (INC-33) and e-AOA (INC-34). These are digital documents. Physical drafting is only required for Section 8 companies or foreign nationals.

Q: What is the “Resubmission” limit?

A: The MCA allows a maximum of 2 resubmissions for a SPICe+ form. If you fail to correct errors after two attempts, the form is rejected, and fees are forfeited.

Q: How does Vimtara ensure 0% rejection?

A: We use a proprietary “Pre-Filing Audit.” Our system checks your documents against 50+ data points (like name mismatches, fuzzy scans, and wrong PIN codes) before we even log in to the MCA portal.