Producer Company & FPO Registration
Farmer producer organisations incorporated as producer companies
- 1MobiliseMembers and directors identified and documented.
- 2IncorporateProducer company registered with the MCA.
- 3OperateGST, licences, books and audit set up.
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About Producer Company & FPO Registration
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A producer company is a company owned by primary producers — farmers, dairy farmers, fishers, artisans — under Part IA of Chapter XXI of the Companies Act, 2013. It needs at least ten individual producers, two producer institutions or a mix, and at least five directors. It carries on producer activities such as procurement, processing and marketing of members' produce, and its name ends with 'Producer Company Limited'.
Producer companies are the usual legal form for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) promoted under government schemes. Membership is restricted to producers and producer institutions, voting is on a one-member-one-vote basis for individual members, and shares can't be traded publicly, which keeps control with the producers.
Beyond incorporation, we help the FPO set up what lenders and scheme agencies look for: member registers, share capital records, board processes, a chief executive appointment, books of account and an annual audit, along with GST, FSSAI or APMC registrations depending on the produce.
| Law | Sections 378A–378ZU, Companies Act 2013 (Part IA, Chapter XXI) |
|---|---|
| Minimum members | 10 individual producers or 2 producer institutions (or both) |
| Minimum directors | 5 (maximum 15) |
| Name | Ends with 'Producer Company Limited' |
| Chief executive | Full-time CEO appointed by the board |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Farmer groups forming an FPO
- NGOs and agencies promoting FPOs under government schemes
- Artisan, dairy and fisheries collectives
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Member and director documentation
- Objects clause drafted for producer activities
- Incorporation through SPICe+
- Post-registration compliance and accounting setup
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Members and directors identified and documented.
Producer company registered with the MCA.
GST, licences, books and audit set up.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- FPO registration
- Farmer producer organisations as companies.
- Producer company compliance
- Annual filings, AGM and audit.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
