Starting a pharmaceutical company in India involves more than simply registering a company name.

A pharma entrepreneur may need separate registrations for:

• Business constitution
• Drug licence
• GST
• Trademark
• Manufacturing
• FSSAI, where applicable
• AYUSH products
• Cosmetics
• Medical devices
• Import-export activities

These registrations serve different purposes.

For example:

Company registration creates the legal entity.

Drug licence permits regulated activities involving medicines.

GST registration deals with taxation.

Trademark registration protects the brand name or logo.

Therefore, company incorporation should not be confused with pharmaceutical licensing.

Quick Answer

A pharmaceutical business in India may be started as:

1. Proprietorship
2. Partnership Firm
3. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
4. One Person Company (OPC)
5. Private Limited Company
6. Public Limited Company

For most small and medium pharmaceutical marketing businesses, the commonly considered structures are:

• Proprietorship
• LLP
• OPC
• Private Limited Company

A Private Limited Company currently requires at least two members, while an OPC can be incorporated with one member. The Companies Act permits a private company to have up to 200 members, excluding specified categories.

Company incorporation is currently completed through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs using the SPICe+ system. Every company incorporated from February 23, 2020 onwards uses SPICe+ for name reservation and incorporation.

Documents and procedure for Drug department and GST department, we have discussed in our post:

• How to start Pharma Marketing Company in India ? 
• How to start Pharma manufacturing Company in India?

Registrations Commonly Required for a Pharma Business

Depending on the business model, you may need:

Registration/Licence	Purpose
Business registration	Creates legal business entity
Drug licence	Sale, distribution or manufacturing of medicines
GST registration	Tax registration where applicable
Trademark	Brand-name protection
Udyam	MSME registration
IEC	Import/export
FSSAI	Nutraceuticals and food supplements
AYUSH manufacturing licence	Ayurvedic/Siddha/Unani manufacturing
Cosmetic licence	Cosmetic manufacturing
Medical-device licence	Regulated medical devices

Not every pharma company needs every licence.

First define the business activity.

Step 1: Decide Your Pharma Business Model

Before choosing OPC, LLP or Private Limited Company, decide what the company will actually do.

Possible pharmaceutical business models include:

• Pharma marketing company
• PCD pharma franchise company
• Pharmaceutical wholesaler
• Retail pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer
• Third-party manufacturing company
• Pharmaceutical exporter
• Ayurvedic marketing company
• Nutraceutical company
• Cosmetic company
• Medical-device company

The regulatory requirements differ substantially.

Is a Drug Licence Compulsory for Every Pharma Company?

No.

The statement that every pharmaceutical company must obtain a drug licence simply because it is a “pharma company” is too broad.

A drug licence becomes relevant when the entity performs activities regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics framework, such as:

• Manufacturing drugs
• Selling drugs
• Stocking drugs for sale
• Offering drugs for sale
• Distributing drugs

The Drugs Rules provide separate licences for wholesale sale/distribution and other pharmaceutical activities.

For example:

Pharma Marketing Company Holding and Selling Stock

If the company purchases, stocks, invoices and distributes pharmaceutical medicines, it will generally need the applicable wholesale drug licence.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

It requires the applicable drug manufacturing licence and GMP-compliant manufacturing premises.

Retail Pharmacy

It requires a retail drug licence and registered pharmacist.

Pure Brand Owner or Marketing Arrangement

Where an entity only owns a brand or provides marketing services while manufacturing, invoicing, stocking and distribution are handled through appropriately licensed entities, the licensing position depends on the actual commercial arrangement.

Therefore, determine the drug-licence requirement based on the real activity—not merely the company name.

Types of Business Structures

1. Proprietorship Firm

A proprietorship is the simplest form of business.

There is no separate legal company distinct from its proprietor.

The owner and business are legally closely connected.

Advantages

• Easy to start
• Low compliance cost
• Full control
• Suitable for small businesses

Disadvantages

• Unlimited personal liability
• Limited fundraising ability
• Business continuity depends heavily on proprietor
• Less suitable for multiple investors

Best Suited For

• Small PCD franchise business
• Small distributor
• Local wholesale business
• Small marketing company

A proprietorship is not incorporated as a company under the Companies Act.

2. Partnership Firm

Two or more persons may start a traditional partnership.

Important matters should be recorded in the partnership deed, including:

• Capital contribution
• Profit-sharing ratio
• Duties
• Authority
• Bank operation
• Admission of partners
• Retirement
• Dispute settlement
• Dissolution

Registration of the partnership firm under applicable law should be considered.

Advantage

It is relatively simple.

Main Disadvantage

Partners may have personal liability for partnership obligations.

For entrepreneurs wanting limited liability, an LLP may be preferable.

3. Limited Liability Partnership

The correct Indian term is Limited Liability Partnership or LLP.

“LLC” is commonly used in countries such as the United States but is not the standard Indian MCA entity used for this purpose.

An LLP combines characteristics of:

• Partnership
• Separate legal entity
• Limited liability

At least two designated partners are required, and at least one designated partner must satisfy the applicable Indian-residency requirement.

MCA’s current FiLLiP form integrates:

• Name reservation
• LLP incorporation
• DPIN/DIN allotment
• LLPIN
• PAN
• TAN

Advantages of LLP

• Limited liability
• Separate legal entity
• Flexible internal management
• Lower corporate-compliance burden than many companies
• Suitable for two or more promoters

Possible Disadvantages

• Equity investment structure is less flexible than Private Limited Company
• Venture/institutional investors often prefer companies
• Ownership is structured through partnership contribution rather than shares

Suitable For

• Two or more pharma promoters
• Pharma consultancy
• Distribution
• Marketing
• Smaller closely held businesses

4. One Person Company

An OPC is a company that can be formed by one person.

Under Section 3 of the Companies Act, one person may form an OPC, which is treated as a private company. A nominee must also be identified in accordance with the incorporation provisions.

An OPC generally has:

• One shareholder
• At least one director
• One nominee

The same person may normally act as shareholder and director, subject to the Companies Act and rules.

Advantages

• Separate legal entity
• Limited liability
• Single ownership
• Better formal structure than proprietorship
• Suitable for a sole entrepreneur

Disadvantages

• More compliance than proprietorship
• Less suitable where several investors will join soon
• Company-law filings remain applicable

Suitable For

A sole entrepreneur starting:

• Pharma marketing company
• PCD company
• Distribution company
• Consultancy or service business

5. Private Limited Company

A Private Limited Company is one of the most commonly selected structures for a growing pharmaceutical business.

Under the Companies Act:

• Minimum members: 2
• Minimum directors: 2
• Maximum members: 200, subject to statutory exclusions

At least one director must satisfy the applicable Indian-residency requirement under the Companies Act.

Advantages

• Separate legal entity
• Limited liability
• Share-based ownership
• Easier addition of shareholders
• More suitable for outside investment
• Stronger structure for expansion
• Suitable for larger manufacturing and marketing operations

Disadvantages

• More annual compliance
• Statutory filings
• Audit and corporate governance costs
• More formal decision-making

Suitable For

• Pharma marketing company
• PCD franchise company
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Export company
• Third-party manufacturing company
• Businesses planning future investors

6. Public Limited Company

A public company requires at least seven members.

The Companies Act also requires a minimum of three directors.

This structure is normally suitable for significantly larger businesses.

It is usually unnecessary for a new small pharmaceutical startup.

OPC vs LLP vs Private Limited Company

Point	OPC	LLP	Private Limited
Minimum owners	1	2 partners	2 members
Minimum directors/designated partners	1 director	2 designated partners	2 directors
Liability	Limited	Limited	Limited
Separate legal entity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ownership	Shares	Partnership contribution	Shares
Best for	Single promoter	2+ closely held promoters	Growth-oriented company
Investor-friendly	Moderate	Lower	High
Compliance	Moderate	Moderate	Higher
Share transfer	Possible subject to rules	Partnership structure	Relatively structured

Which Structure Is Best for a Pharma Marketing Company?

For a single promoter:

OPC or proprietorship may be considered.

For two or more promoters with a relatively simple business:

LLP may be considered.

For promoters planning:

• Large-scale PCD franchise
• Manufacturing
• Export
• Investors
• Multiple shareholders
• Long-term expansion

a Private Limited Company is commonly the more suitable structure.

There is no universal best structure.

The choice should depend on:

• Number of promoters
• Investment
• Liability
• Tax planning
• Future investors
• Annual compliance
• Ownership-transfer plans

Current Company Registration Procedure

Company incorporation is now carried out through SPICe+ — Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus.

MCA states that SPICe+ provides integrated incorporation and related services.

Step 1: Select the Company Structure

Choose:

• OPC
• Private Limited
• Public Limited

LLP uses a separate FiLLiP process.

Step 2: Obtain Digital Signature Certificate

A Digital Signature Certificate is required for persons who digitally sign incorporation documents.

Subscribers and directors who are required to electronically sign incorporation forms must have a valid DSC according to the MCA process.

Documents typically used for DSC include:

• PAN
• Aadhaar or other identification
• Address proof
• Photograph
• Mobile/email verification

Requirements depend on the DSC provider and applicant status.

Step 3: Check the Proposed Company Name

The proposed company name should be checked against:

1. Existing MCA company/LLP names
2. Existing trademarks
3. Similar pharmaceutical brands
4. Restricted or undesirable names

For example:

ABC Lifesciences Private Limited

may be proposed only after checking name availability.

Do not select a name merely because its domain name is available.

Step 4: Check Trademark Availability Before Incorporation

This is particularly important for pharma businesses.

A company name approved by MCA does not automatically give trademark rights.

Suppose MCA approves:

Medstar Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

but another party already owns a similar trademark for pharmaceutical products.

The company could still face a trademark dispute.

Therefore, check IP India’s trademark database before finalising the business name.

Pharmaceutical and medicinal preparations are generally covered within Trademark Class 5.

Step 5: Reserve Company Name Through SPICe+ Part A

SPICe+ Part A is used for reservation of the proposed company name.

MCA states that:

• Part A may be submitted separately for name reservation, or
• Part A and Part B may be completed together.

When Part A is submitted separately, two proposed names may be entered. When name reservation and incorporation are submitted together, one name is proposed through the integrated application.

Step 6: Prepare the Main Objects of the Company

The Memorandum of Association should properly describe the intended pharmaceutical activities.

Depending on the business, objects may cover:

• Pharmaceutical marketing
• Trading
• Distribution
• Wholesale
• Manufacturing
• Export
• Import
• Third-party manufacturing
• Healthcare products
• Ayurvedic products
• Nutraceuticals
• Cosmetics
• Medical devices

Do not copy unnecessarily broad objects without considering the company’s actual activities and regulatory approvals.

Step 7: Complete SPICe+ Part B

SPICe+ Part B handles incorporation and integrated services such as:

• Company registration
• CIN allotment
• DIN application
• PAN
• TAN
• GST application, if selected

SPICe+ can currently allot DIN to up to three proposed directors during normal company incorporation; for a Producer Company, the limit under the integrated form is higher.

Step 8: Prepare MOA

MOA means:

Memorandum of Association

It principally defines:

• Company name
• Registered state
• Main objects
• Liability
• Capital
• Subscriber details

For many incorporations, electronic MOA is filed through the linked incorporation process.

Step 9: Prepare AOA

AOA means:

Articles of Association

It contains the company’s internal governance rules covering matters such as:

• Shares
• Directors
• Meetings
• Voting
• Transfer of shares
• Dividends
• Company administration

Step 10: File Linked Forms

The SPICe+ process includes linked forms such as:

• e-MOA
• e-AOA
• INC-9, where applicable
• AGILE-PRO-S

MCA’s SPICe+ system links these incorporation forms together.

What Is AGILE-PRO-S?

AGILE-PRO-S is a linked incorporation form.

It integrates services relating to areas such as:

• GSTIN application
• EPFO
• ESIC
• Professional Tax in applicable states
• Bank account opening
• Shops and Establishments registration in supported jurisdictions

MCA’s current instruction kit confirms that AGILE-PRO-S accompanies incorporation under the Companies Incorporation Rules.

PAN and TAN

PAN and TAN are integrated into the company incorporation process.

Therefore, a newly incorporated company normally receives:

• CIN
• PAN
• TAN

through the incorporation process.

Separate standalone PAN/TAN applications are generally unnecessary for the new company when incorporated through SPICe+.

Documents Required for Directors and Subscribers

Commonly required documents include:

• PAN
• Aadhaar or other identity proof
• Passport, where applicable
• Address proof
• Photograph
• Email
• Mobile number
• Digital signature
• Consent to act as director
• Subscriber details

Foreign subscribers/directors may require notarisation, apostille or consular authentication depending on the country. MCA specifically provides different authentication procedures for overseas subscribers and directors.

Registered Office Documents

Common documents include:

• Rent agreement, where rented
• Ownership proof, where owned
• Utility bill
• NOC from owner
• Registered-office address proof

MCA guidance commonly requires a recent utility bill and NOC or rental documentation to support the registered-office address.

Can Your Home Be the Registered Office?

A company may use an appropriate residential property as its registered office where the legal documentation and owner consent support its use.

However:

Registered office and drug-licensed premises are two different concepts.

Your company registered office might be:

House No. 10, Delhi

while your wholesale drug licence may cover:

Shop No. 25, Industrial Area, Delhi

provided all applicable regulatory requirements are satisfied.

The drug licence applies to the approved licensed premises.

Company Name and Drug Licence Name

The legal entity named on the drug licence should correspond to the entity conducting the licensed pharmaceutical activity.

For example:

ABC Pharma Private Limited

should ordinarily apply for the relevant drug licence in the legal entity’s name where ABC Pharma Private Limited is the seller, stockist or distributor.

Do not casually obtain:

Company registration: ABC Pharma Private Limited

but

Drug licence: XYZ Enterprises

and then operate both as if they are the same legal entity.

They are not.

Can Product Brand Names Be Different From Company Name?

Yes.

For example:

Company:

ABC Healthcare Private Limited

Product brands:

• Cefabc
• Painabc
• Livabc
• Vitabc

The product brands do not need to be identical to the company name.

They should, however, be checked for:

• Trademark availability
• Regulatory acceptability
• Existing drug-brand conflicts

Trademark Registration

Trademark registration is not the same as company incorporation.

It protects:

• Company brand
• Product brand
• Logo
• Trade identity

For pharmaceutical preparations, Class 5 is an important trademark class.

Before applying, conduct:

• Wordmark search
• Phonetic search
• Similar-brand search
• Class search

IP India provides an online public trademark search facility.

Current Trademark Government Fee

For online Form TM-A filing, IP India currently lists:

• ₹4,500 per mark/per class for an Individual, Startup or Small Enterprise
• ₹9,000 per mark/per class in other cases

Professional fees, objection responses, hearings and other costs are separate.

Is Trademark Registration Compulsory?

It is not ordinarily compulsory just to create the company.

However, it is strongly recommended for a pharmaceutical business because brand names are major commercial assets.

Registering a company does not automatically protect:

• Medicine brands
• Product names
• Logos

GST Registration

GST registration depends on:

• Aggregate turnover
• Nature of supply
• State
• Interstate transactions
• Compulsory-registration provisions
• Other GST rules

For suppliers exclusively dealing in goods, Notification 10/2019 provides an exemption from registration up to ₹40 lakh in qualifying states, with lower limits applicable in specified states/UTs and subject to conditions.

However, many pharmaceutical businesses register for GST from the beginning because they:

• Purchase from GST-registered manufacturers
• Sell through distributors
• Conduct interstate trade
• Need input tax credit
• Deal with institutional customers

Check the current GST applicability for the specific business rather than using one universal turnover statement.

Drug Licence for Pharma Marketing Company

A typical pharma marketing company that purchases, stores and sells medicines usually requires the applicable wholesale drug licence.

Depending on the product categories, the licensing framework may involve forms such as:

• Form 20B
• Form 21B

and other forms where applicable.

Licence requirements depend on:

• Product category
• Premises
• Storage
• Competent person
• State Licensing Authority requirements

Drug Licence for Manufacturing Company

A pharmaceutical manufacturer requires an applicable drug manufacturing licence.

Depending on the dosage forms and drug categories, licensing may involve:

• Form 25
• Form 28
• Form 25A
• Form 28A
• Form 28D
• Other applicable licences

Manufacturing also requires compliance with current Schedule M/GMP requirements.

FSSAI for Nutraceutical Products

If the company deals in:

• Health supplements
• Nutraceuticals
• Protein powders
• Certain vitamin/mineral food products

the product may come under FSSAI rather than pharmaceutical drug licensing.

Do not assume every capsule or syrup is legally a medicine.

AYUSH Licence

Ayurvedic medicines follow a separate regulatory pathway.

An Ayurvedic manufacturer needs the applicable AYUSH manufacturing licence.

An Ayurvedic marketing company getting products manufactured through a licensed manufacturer should ensure proper:

• Product approvals
• Manufacturer–marketer arrangement
• Label compliance

IEC for Export

A company planning pharmaceutical exports normally needs an:

Importer Exporter Code — IEC

in addition to pharmaceutical and destination-country regulatory requirements.

Udyam Registration

Eligible MSMEs may obtain Udyam registration.

It can assist with:

• MSME recognition
• Certain schemes
• Financing
• Procurement benefits where applicable

Udyam registration does not replace:

• Drug licence
• FSSAI licence
• GST
• Company incorporation
• Manufacturing licence

Current Company Incorporation Cost

Actual cost depends on:

• Authorized capital
• State stamp duty
• Name-reservation filing
• DSC
• Professional fees
• Number of subscribers
• MOA/AOA stamp duty
• Other registrations

MCA states that companies incorporated through SPICe+ with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh continue to receive a zero filing-fee concession for incorporation, but applicable stamp duty and other charges remain payable. A separate SPICe+ Part A name-reservation application carries a ₹1,000 fee.

Therefore, obtain an actual cost estimate according to:

• State
• Entity type
• Authorized capital
• Professional service charges

How Much Capital Is Required?

A company can determine an appropriate:

• Authorized share capital
• Subscribed capital
• Paid-up capital

according to its business requirements, subject to the Companies Act and applicable filings.

Do not confuse:

Authorized capital

with

money required to actually operate a pharma company.

A pharma business may need substantially more working capital for:

• Stock
• Manufacturer payments
• Marketing
• Salaries
• Freight
• Credit to distributors
• Product development

How Much Time Does Company Registration Take?

Time depends on:

• Name approval
• Document accuracy
• MCA resubmission
• DSC availability
• Foreign subscriber documents
• Registered-office documents
• Registrar workload

A straightforward incorporation with correct documents may be completed relatively quickly, while objections or resubmissions may delay it.

Avoid promising a fixed registration period.

Step-by-Step Pharma Company Startup Example

Suppose two promoters want to start:

ABC Lifesciences Private Limited

for pharma marketing and PCD franchise.

A practical sequence may be:

1. Decide ownership ratio.
2. Select Private Limited Company.
3. Shortlist company names.
4. Search MCA name availability.
5. Search trademarks.
6. Obtain DSC.
7. Prepare objects covering pharma marketing/distribution.
8. Submit SPICe+.
9. File MOA/AOA and linked forms.
10. Receive Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN and TAN.
11. Open company bank account.
12. Arrange appropriate commercial premises.
13. Apply for wholesale drug licence where the company will stock/sell/distribute medicines.
14. Obtain GST registration where applicable.
15. File trademark applications.
16. Finalize third-party manufacturers.
17. Execute manufacturer–marketer agreements.
18. Launch products only after regulatory requirements are completed.

OPC vs Private Limited for a Single Pharma Entrepreneur

If only one person is starting the business, OPC can be a useful structure.

However, Private Limited may be better where:

• Another shareholder will join soon.
• Investment is expected.
• Family or business partners will participate.
• The company intends substantial expansion.

An entrepreneur should not add a nominal second shareholder merely to form a Pvt Ltd company without understanding the legal ownership implications.

LLP vs OPC

This is another common question.

Choose OPC When

• There is one true owner.
• Share-based company structure is preferred.
• Separate corporate identity is important.

Choose LLP When

• There are at least two genuine promoters.
• Flexible profit sharing is preferred.
• A partnership-style business structure is suitable.

An LLP cannot be formed by a single person because at least two designated partners are required.

Private Limited vs LLP for Pharma Company

Private Limited may be preferable where:

• Investors may join.
• Ownership will change.
• Shares are important.
• Larger institutional business is planned.
• Long-term corporate expansion is expected.

LLP may be preferable where:

• Promoters want a closely held business.
• Outside investment is unlikely.
• Flexible profit sharing is important.
• Simpler corporate structure is preferred.

Both structures can apply for pharma licences, provided they satisfy the applicable licence conditions.

Does Drug Licence Have to Be on the Same Registered Office Address?

Not necessarily.

The drug licence applies to the premises from which the regulated pharmaceutical activity is conducted.

For example:

Registered office: Chandigarh

Licensed wholesale warehouse: Panchkula

may potentially be structured that way subject to the concerned State Licensing Authority, GST registration and other legal requirements.

Do not assume that the MCA registered office must always be the medicine warehouse.

Can the Company Name and Brand Name Be Different?

Yes.

Example:

Company: ABC Healthcare Private Limited

Brand: Livabc

This is normal.

But the legal company name shown under:

• Marketed by
• Manufactured by
• Invoice
• Drug licence
• Agreement

must accurately reflect the relevant legal entity.

Important Documents Checklist

For a typical Private Limited pharma company, prepare:

Promoters/Directors

• PAN
• Identity proof
• Address proof
• Photograph
• Email
• Mobile
• DSC
• Director consent

Registered Office

• Ownership proof or rent agreement
• NOC
• Utility bill
• Address details

Incorporation

• Proposed company name
• Business objects
• Capital structure
• Shareholding
• MOA
• AOA
• SPICe+ forms
• Linked forms

After Incorporation

• Certificate of Incorporation
• CIN
• PAN
• TAN
• Bank account
• GST, where applicable
• Drug licence
• Trademark
• Udyam
• IEC, where applicable

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these mistakes:

• Using old Form 1A procedures
• Obtaining DIN separately when SPICe+ can allot it
• Calling an LLP an LLC
• Believing company incorporation itself allows sale of medicines
• Assuming drug licence is required merely because “Pharma” appears in the name
• Obtaining drug licence in a different legal entity without proper structure
• Selecting company name without trademark search
• Assuming MCA name approval protects a trademark
• Assuming ₹1 lakh minimum paid-up capital is compulsory
• Choosing Pvt Ltd when there is only one real owner
• Choosing OPC despite immediate plans for multiple shareholders
• Forgetting pharmaceutical business objects in MOA
• Starting medicine sale before drug licensing
• Starting nutraceutical business under drug licence instead of checking FSSAI classification

Final Answer

Registering a pharmaceutical company in India involves two separate decisions:

First: How should the business be legally constituted?

Possible structures include:

• Proprietorship
• Partnership
• LLP
• OPC
• Private Limited Company
• Public Limited Company

Second: Which pharmaceutical licences does that business activity require?

A company planning to sell and distribute pharmaceutical drugs will normally need the applicable drug-sale licence.

A pharmaceutical manufacturer requires a manufacturing licence.

A nutraceutical business may require FSSAI.

An Ayurvedic manufacturer requires the applicable AYUSH manufacturing licence.

Therefore:

Company registration does not equal pharmaceutical licence.

For a single owner, OPC may be suitable.

For two or more closely held promoters, LLP may be suitable.

For a growing pharma marketing, PCD, manufacturing or export business, a Private Limited Company is often considered because of its share-based ownership and expansion flexibility.

Current company incorporation is carried out through SPICe+, not the old Form 1A procedure. SPICe+ integrates incorporation, DIN applications, PAN, TAN and several linked registrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I register a pharma company in India?

First choose the legal structure—proprietorship, LLP, OPC or Private Limited Company—then complete the relevant incorporation/registration and obtain pharmaceutical licences required for your actual business activity.

2. Is a Private Limited Company compulsory for pharma business?

No. A pharmaceutical business may operate through several legal structures, subject to licensing requirements.

3. Can one person register a pharma company?

Yes. A single promoter may consider an OPC or proprietorship.

4. Can one person form an LLP?

No. An LLP requires at least two designated partners.

5. How many persons are required for a Private Limited Company?

At least two members are required, together with the applicable minimum director requirements.

6. What is the maximum number of members in a Private Limited Company?

The Companies Act generally limits a private company to 200 members, subject to statutory exclusions.

7. Is DIN required before company registration?

Not necessarily. DIN for up to three proposed directors can generally be applied for through SPICe+ during incorporation.

8. Is PAN separately required after incorporation?

PAN and TAN are integrated into the SPICe+ incorporation process.

9. Is drug licence compulsory for a pharma marketing company?

It depends on actual activity. A company that sells, stocks or distributes medicines generally needs the applicable drug licence.

10. Can the drug licence address differ from the registered office?

Yes, the drug-licensed premises may differ from the company’s MCA registered office, subject to licensing, GST and other regulatory requirements.

11. Can the product brand differ from company name?

Yes. A company may own many different pharmaceutical brand names.

12. Does company-name approval protect my pharma brand?

No. Trademark protection is separate.

13. Which trademark class is commonly used for pharmaceuticals?

Pharmaceutical and medicinal products are commonly covered under Trademark Class 5.

14. What is the trademark filing fee?

The current electronic TM-A government fee is ₹4,500 per class/mark for Individual, Startup or Small Enterprise applicants and ₹9,000 for other applicants.

15. Is ₹1 lakh compulsory as minimum capital for a Private Limited Company?

No. The old fixed minimum paid-up-capital requirement is no longer applicable in that form.

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