Main Object Clauses

  1. To carry on the business of designing, developing, programming, testing, implementing, maintaining and marketing computer software, software products, applications and systems, including customised enterprise software, web and mobile applications, application programming interfaces and software platforms, and to provide software consultancy, project management and technical support services in connection therewith.
  2. To carry on the business of software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-based solutions, including hosting, deploying and licensing software over the internet and private networks, and to provide infrastructure-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service and managed information technology services to businesses, institutions and individuals.
  3. To undertake system integration, data processing, database management, business process automation and digital transformation services, and to design, develop and deal in information technology infrastructure, networks and related hardware and software solutions.
  4. To carry on the business of information technology enabled services, technical staffing, training and certification in software technologies, and to act as consultants, advisors and service providers in all matters relating to computers, software engineering and information technology.

NIC Code: 62 — Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

Related Licences & Registrations

  • GST Registration: Mandatory once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for services in most states); software services are taxed at 18%.
  • STPI Registration: Relevant if you export software services — gives duty and tax benefits on imported equipment.
  • Shops & Establishments Registration: Required in every state where you run an office, usually within 30 days of starting.
  • Trademark: Protect your product and brand names early — software brand disputes are common and expensive to fight later.

ROC Filing Notes

  • MCA rarely objects to IT objects, but keep the wording broad enough to cover future pivots — a clause limited to “web development” will not cover a later move into AI products without an MOA alteration.
  • If you plan to take foreign investment, avoid restrictive words like “consultancy only” — FEMA reporting reads the objects, and narrow wording creates questions during FDI filings.
  • Do not copy another company’s objects word for word with the company name swapped; the Registrar’s office sees thousands of these and identical text with inconsistent punctuation is a common resubmission trigger.