Nidhi Company
A Nidhi Company is a type of NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company) recognized under Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013, created to promote savings and lending among members only.
Who Can Register?
Minimum 7 members and 3 directors required.
Only individuals can be members; companies/trusts cannot.
“Nidhi Limited” must be included in the name.
Why It Matters
Encourages thrift and mutual benefit within a small community.
Easy to form compared to NBFCs since no RBI approval is required.
Provides members with safe borrowing/lending options.
Process of Registration
Obtain DSC & DIN for directors.
File SPICe+ form with MCA for incorporation.
Draft Memorandum & Articles with Nidhi objectives.
Post-incorporation compliance (opening bank account, statutory registers, filing NDH-1 return).
Documents Required
ID & Address Proof of Directors and Members.
Registered Office Proof (Rent Agreement/Ownership papers + Utility Bill).
MOA & AOA with “Nidhi” objectives.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Fine up to ₹5,000 for company.
Further fine of ₹500 per day for continuing default.
How LTC Helps
End-to-end incorporation & compliance support.
Filing NDH returns (NDH-1, NDH-2, NDH-3).
Drafting MOA/AOA in line with Nidhi Rules, 2014.
Ongoing advisory to keep your Nidhi fully compliant.