Producer Company
1. What is a Producer Company?
A Producer Company is a legally recognized corporate entity established by a group of farmers, agricultural producers, or related individuals to collectively improve production, marketing, and income. It operates under the Companies Act, 2013.
2. Key Features of a Producer Company:
- Member-Based: Only farmers, agricultural producers, or producers of related goods/services can become members.
- Limited Liability: Liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares.
- Separate Legal Entity: The company has a distinct identity from its members.
- Profit Distribution: Profits can be distributed among members as dividends or used for company development.
3. Services Offered:
- Assistance in drafting the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA).
- Filing incorporation documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
- Guidance on meeting the requirements for minimum members (10 individuals or 2 institutions).
- Assistance with obtaining PAN, TAN, and GST registration.
- Support for post-incorporation compliance, including audits and filings.
4. Benefits of a Producer Company in India:
- Facilitates collective decision-making and resource pooling.
- Enhances bargaining power in the market.
- Provides financial aid and benefits to member producers.
- Improves access to technology, training, and inputs.
5. Documents Required for Producer Company Registration:
- PAN cards and identity proofs (Aadhar, passport, voter ID) of members and directors.
- Address proofs (bank statement, utility bill) of members and directors.
- Proof of registered office address (rent agreement, electricity bill, etc.).
- Passport-sized photographs of directors.
- Declaration by directors and members regarding their involvement in production activities.
6. Process to Register a Producer Company in India:
- DSC and DIN: Obtain Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for directors.
- Name Reservation: Reserve a unique name for the company through the SPICe+ Form.
- Document Preparation: Draft and file the MOA and AOA.
- Registration: Submit the application along with required documents to the ROC.
- Incorporation: Receive the Certificate of Incorporation and Corporate Identification Number (CIN).
7. Post-Incorporation Compliance:
- Maintain proper books of accounts and statutory registers.
- Conduct board and general meetings as required.
- File annual financial statements and returns with the ROC.
- Adhere to applicable tax, GST, and labor compliance.
Why Choose Us?
We offer end-to-end support for Producer Company registration and compliance, ensuring a seamless setup process to help you focus on empowering producers and achieving sustainable growth.