Producer Company Registration

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Producer Company Registration

Register a Producer Company under Part IXA of the Companies Act, 2013. Producer Companies are designed for agricultural producers, primary producers, and farmer groups to collectively undertake production, harvesting, procurement, grading, and marketing of produce. Ideal for FPOs, cooperatives, and agricultural collectives.

Why choose Producer Company?

  • Limited liability for members
  • Collective bargaining power
  • Access to credit and subsidies
  • Tax benefits for agricultural activities

What we cover

  • Name reservation (SPICE+ Part A)
  • MOA & AOA drafting
  • Incorporation (SPICE+ Part B)
  • Post-incorporation compliance

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Overview

What is a Producer Company?

A Producer Company is a body corporate registered under Part IXA of the Companies Act, 2013. It is formed by primary producers—farmers, agriculturists, or persons engaged in allied activities—to undertake production, harvesting, procurement, grading, pooling, handling, marketing, selling, export, or import of primary produce. The company name must end with "PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED." We handle name reservation, MOA & AOA drafting, SPICE+ filings, and post-incorporation compliance.

Checklist

Documents Required

Typically you will need the following for directors and members. We'll provide a tailored list based on your Producer Company structure.

ID Proof

PAN, Aadhaar, and voter ID or driving license of directors and members

Address Proof

Proof of registered office (lease/rent agreement, utility bills)

Producer Verification

Farmer Producer Certificates, Khasra Khatauni, or Bhulekh certified by prescribed authority

Director Consent

Consent letters from all directors with proof of identity and residence

DSC

Digital Signature Certificates for directors

Bank Statements

Bank statements of members (last 2 months) for verification

Process

Producer Company Registration Process

1

Obtain DIN & DSC

Directors obtain Director Identification Number (DIN) and valid Digital Signature Certificates from CCA.

2

Name Reservation (SPICE+ Part A)

Apply for name availability on MCA portal. The name must end with "PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED."

3

Prepare MOA & AOA

Draft Memorandum and Articles of Association as per Producer Company provisions under the Companies Act.

4

File SPICE+ Part B

Submit the incorporation form with MOA, AOA, and all required attachments to the Registrar.

5

Certificate of Incorporation

On approval, receive the Certificate of Incorporation. Producer Company is legally formed.

6

Apply for PAN, TAN & GST

Apply for PAN, TAN, and GST registration. Form INC-35 (AGILE-PRO-S) can be used for simultaneous registrations.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Producer Company registration, documents, process, and compliance.

A Producer Company can be formed by a minimum of 10 or more individual producers, or 2 or more producer institutions, or a combination of both. The company must have 5–15 directors, with at least two-thirds being producers.

A Producer Company requires a minimum paid-up capital of Rs. 5 lakh to incorporate. The capital can be contributed by members as per the MOA and AOA.

You need PAN, Aadhaar, address proof of directors and members; producer verification (Farmer Producer Certificates, Khasra Khatauni, or Bhulekh); consent letters from directors; proof of registered office; Digital Signature Certificates; and bank statements of members. We draft MOA and AOA on your behalf.

Producer Company registration typically takes 20–30 working days from application to Certificate of Incorporation, subject to MCA processing and document correctness. We help you prepare and file documents to avoid delays.

A Producer Company is registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and has limited liability, better access to credit, and a corporate structure. Cooperative societies are governed by state cooperative laws. Producer Companies offer more flexibility in operations and are recognised for various government schemes and subsidies.