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Partnership Firm to Private Limited Company
Convert a partnership firm into a private limited company under Part I of the Companies Act.
Converting a partnership to a company
A partnership firm can convert into a private limited company under the Part I (Chapter XXI) route of the Companies Act, carrying over the business while gaining limited liability and the ability to raise equity.
The partners become the shareholders. The firm manages the URC-1 registration and the incorporation together.
How conversion works
- 01
Consents & name
Obtain partner and creditor consents and reserve the company name.
- 02
File URC-1 & SPICe+
File URC-1 for registration of the firm as a company, with the incorporation forms.
- 03
Certificate of incorporation
On approval, the company is incorporated and the firm's business vests in it.
- 04
Migrate & update
Update PAN, GST, licences, and contracts, and dissolve the firm.
Why work with PBT
PBT converts your firm to a company under the proper statutory route.
- URC-1 registration and SPICe+ incorporation handled together
- Partner and creditor consents managed
- Migration of registrations and contracts
- Attention to the tax treatment of the transition
- Scope, deliverables, and fees agreed in writing up front
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from incorporating a new company and transferring the business?
The Part I route registers the existing firm as a company so its assets and liabilities vest in the company by law, rather than a separate transfer agreement. We advise which suits you.
How many partners are needed?
At least two (to meet the company's minimum of two members and two directors). All partners typically become shareholders.
How long does it take?
Usually three to four weeks, subject to consents, name approval, and MCA processing.
Convert your firm to a company
Tell us about your partnership, and we'll handle the URC-1 conversion and incorporation.
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