Multiple initiatives taken by the Government to simplify and facilitate the registration of start-ups, including in small and medium cities

India, Aug. 20 -- The Government of India has undertaken a number of steps to simplify and facilitate the registration of companies including start-ups throughout the country, including in small and medium cities.

Some of the important measures are as under:

A single integrated new web form called SPICe+ along with AGILE PRO-S has been deployed. This form provides eleven services related to 'starting a business' namely (i) Name Reservation, (ii) Incorporation, (iii) Permanent Account Number (PAN), (iv) Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN), (v) Director Identification Number (DIN), (vi) Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Registration, (vii) Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Registration, (viii) Goods and Services Tax (...