Producer Company Registration

Empower farmers, growers, and rural producers by incorporating a Producer Company under the Companies Act, 2013 — a hybrid between a cooperative and a private limited company

Producer Company

What is a Producer Company?

A Producer Company is a special type of company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (Part IXA of the Companies Act, 1956 continues to apply). It is formed by primary producers — farmers, milk producers, fishermen, weavers, artisans, etc. — to pool their resources, improve income, and gain collective bargaining power. It combines the benefits of a cooperative (mutual assistance, member ownership) with the flexibility and professionalism of a company.

Advantages

  • Limited liability for members and directors.
  • Separate legal entity — can own property, enter contracts, and sue/be sued.
  • Professional management and access to institutional finance.
  • Can distribute a portion of profits as limited returns to members.
  • Exempt from many provisions of the Companies Act applicable to other companies, easing compliance.
  • Facilitates formation of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under government schemes.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 individual producers (or 2 producer institutions) as members.
  • Minimum 5 directors (maximum 15).
  • The name must end with "Producer Company Limited".
  • The primary objective must be to carry on activities related to the production, harvesting, procurement, grading, pooling, handling, marketing, selling, or export of primary produce of its members.
  • No minimum paid‑up capital; but the authorised capital must be at least Rs. 5 lakhs.

Documents Required

  • PAN card and address proof of all directors and members.
  • Passport‑size photographs.
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the directors.
  • Director Identification Number (DIN) of the directors.
  • Proof of registered office (rent agreement, utility bill, NOC from owner).
  • Proposed name (with suffix "Producer Company Limited").
  • Details of primary produce and area of operation.

Register Your Producer Company

We'll handle the incorporation process and help you meet all statutory requirements.

Our Producer Company Incorporation Process

Structured, transparent, and farmer‑friendly.

1. Name Reservation

We check availability and apply for the name with the suffix "Producer Company Limited".

2. DSC & DIN

We obtain Digital Signature Certificates and Director Identification Numbers for the directors.

3. SPICe+ Filing

The incorporation form is filed with the ROC along with MOA and AOA tailored to producer company requirements.

4. Certificate of Incorporation

After approval, you receive the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Producer Companies

Only primary producers — i.e., individuals engaged in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, forestry, re‑vegetation, bee‑keeping, or any other primary activity — or producer institutions can become members. The company is formed exclusively for their benefit.
A Producer Company must have at least 5 directors (maximum 15) and at least 10 individual producers as members (or 2 producer institutions). There is no maximum member limit.
No, a Producer Company cannot be converted into any other form of company. It retains its character as a producer‑owned entity. However, a cooperative society can be converted into a Producer Company.
Activities include processing, preserving, grading, marketing, warehousing, export, import of primary produce; providing machinery and equipment on hire; giving technical and consultancy services; and promoting mutual welfare among members.
Producer Companies are taxed like any other company. However, agricultural income may be exempt under the Income‑tax Act, and certain government schemes for FPOs offer subsidies and financial assistance. The company itself pays corporate tax on non‑agricultural income.