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Nidhi Company Registration

Nidhi Company Registration for founders who want to know how to register nidhi company structures that lend and borrow only among their own members — a niche but genuinely useful microfinance company setup path.

Nidhi Company Registration specialists RBI exemption for member-only lending Post-incorporation compliance tracked

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Nidhi Company Registration incorporates a mutual benefit finance company under Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013, restricted to accepting deposits from and lending only to its own members, a specific and heavily regulated structure distinct from an NBFC, which can deal with the general public.

Founders exploring this option usually arrive here after discovering that a standard NBFC license requires RBI approval and significant minimum capital — a Nidhi company sidesteps both, since it can only transact with its own members.

A genuine Nidhi structure requires at least 7 members and 3 directors at incorporation, growing to a minimum of 200 members within the first year — a requirement that catches founders off guard.

The 'mutual benefit' restriction is the entire point and also the biggest limitation: a Nidhi company cannot advertise for deposits or serve anyone outside its member base, which is exactly why RBI exempts it from the stricter NBFC regime.

bizOversal manages both the initial incorporation and the specific post-incorporation compliance a Nidhi company owes — the NDH-1 return within 90 days, and NDH-3 half-yearly returns — since missing these early filings is a common way a new company falls out of compliance.

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Who needs Nidhi Company Registration

Founders researching this specific structure for community-based mutual lending
Groups of 7+ members wanting this structure without full NBFC licensing
Existing informal lending circles wanting Nidhi Company Registration to formalize into a regulated structure
Businesses that need Nidhi Company Registration paired with ongoing NDH-1 and NDH-3 compliance tracking
How it works

Your nidhi company registration roadmap

1

Eligibility & Member Planning

We confirm your founding member count and plan the path to 200 members.

Day 1–3
2

Incorporation Filing

Nidhi Company Registration is completed via SPICe+ with Nidhi-specific object clauses.

Day 4–15
3

NDH-1 Filing

Member count confirmation is filed within 90 days of incorporation.

Within 90 days
4

Ongoing NDH-3 Compliance

Half-yearly returns are tracked and filed going forward.

Ongoing
What you actually receive

Deliverables checklist

We separate what the government issues from what our team drafts and delivers.

Government filings & certificates
Certificate of Incorporation with Nidhi object clauses
NDH-1 filing acknowledgement
bizOversal drafted deliverables
Member growth planning toward the 200-member requirement
NDH-1 and NDH-3 filing tracking
Avoid these pitfalls

Common mistakes with Nidhi Company Registration

Incorporating without a realistic plan to reach the 200-member requirement within the first year
Assuming a Nidhi company can advertise for deposits or serve non-members, violating the mutual benefit restriction
Missing the NDH-1 return confirming member count within 90 days of incorporation
Confusing a Nidhi company's member-only restriction with an NBFC's ability to serve the general public
No surprises

Transparent pricing matrix

Prices in INR, exclusive of 18% GST.
ComponentProfessional FeeGovt. / Statutory Charge
Incorporation filing ₹9,999 ₹2,000–₹5,000
NDH-1 filing (within 90 days) ₹3,000 ₹0
Total (starting) ₹12,999 Varies by capital
Compare your options

Nidhi Company vs. NBFC

Aspect Nidhi Company NBFC
Who it serves Members only General public
RBI approval needed Exempt Mandatory
Minimum members 7 at start, 200 within a year Not applicable
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Frequently asked

Nidhi Company Registration — FAQs

Start with at least 7 members and 3 directors, incorporate via SPICe+, then plan to reach 200 members within the first year.
A Nidhi avoids RBI's stricter NBFC licensing and capital rules, in exchange for lending only among its own members.
It faces restrictions on further deposits and may need regulatory extensions, so realistic growth planning matters.
No — this restriction is exactly what grants it RBI exemption, and violating it risks regulatory action.
It's the return confirming member count, due within 90 days, one of the earliest filings a new Nidhi company owes.
Yes, informal groups commonly formalize into this structure.

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