SPICe+ Part A

SPICe+ Part A is used for reserving the name of the proposed company during the registration process. It captures the company name, type, proposed business activities, and related details.

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About SPICe+ Part A

The SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company electronically Plus) form consolidates 11 services from 3 Central Government ministries. Part A focuses exclusively on company name reservation, while Part B covers all other incorporation services. Both parts can be filed simultaneously or separately.

For existing companies wishing to change their name, the Reserve Unique Name (RUN) web service is used instead of SPICe+ Part A.

Information captured in Part A

  • Type of company (Private Limited, OPC, Public Limited, etc.)
  • Class of company (small, non-small)
  • Category (government, non-government, Section 8)
  • Main division of industrial activity (NIC code)
  • Proposed company name(s) — up to 2 if filing Part A alone, 1 if simultaneously with Part B

When documents must be attached

  1. 1If the name includes regulated terms like "Bank", "Insurance", "Mutual Fund" — regulatory approvals and NOCs are required
  2. 2For subsidiaries of foreign companies — a certified Board Resolution and NOC from the parent company are mandatory
  3. 3In all other cases, document attachment in Part A is optional

Quick Info

Govt. fee: ₹1,000
Name valid for: 20 days
Filed on: MCA Portal
Type: Mandatory

Related documents

SPICe+ Part BMemorandum of AssociationArticles of AssociationDINDigital Signature Certificate (DSC)

How to submit SPICe+ Part A

1

Log in to the MCA portal with valid credentials

2

Go to MCA Services → Company Services → SPICe+ Part A

3

Fill in company type, class, category, NIC code, and proposed name(s)

4

Attach documents if required (NOC, Board Resolution for foreign subsidiary)

5

Submit — a Service Request Number (SRN) is generated immediately

6

Pay ₹1,000 fee within 7 days (else SRN is auto-cancelled)

7

Receive name approval or rejection by email from the Central Registration Centre (CRC)

Government fees

Government fees and charges associated with SPICe+ Part A. Verify the latest fee structure before submitting your application.

Fee Structure ServiceGovernment Fee
Name reservation (20 days)₹1,000
Name reservation extension (40 days)₹3,000

Disclaimer: Government fees are subject to revision by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and other relevant authorities. Please verify the latest fee structure before submitting your application.

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