Form AGILE PRO S: Complete Guide to GST, EPFO, ESIC, Professional Tax, Bank Account & Shops Registration at Incorporation
What is Form AGILE PRO S?
AGILE PRO S — an acronym for Application for Goods and services tax Identification number, employees state Insurance corporation registration pLus Employees provident fund organisation registration, Profession tax Registration, Opening of bank account and Shops and Establishment Registration — is a web form filed along with SPICe+ Part B at the time of company incorporation.
It is governed by Rule 38(A) of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 and serves as a single-window clearance mechanism allowing a newly incorporating company to simultaneously apply for multiple registrations and licences, eliminating the need to visit multiple government portals after incorporation.
What Can You Apply For Through AGILE PRO S?
| Registration / Service | Mandatory / Optional | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| GSTIN (GST Registration) | Optional | Only if registered office address is provided in SPICe+ Part B (Field 4B = ‘Yes’) |
| EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) Number | Automatic | All companies |
| ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) Number | Automatic | All companies |
| PTEC (Profession Tax Enrolment Certificate) | Auto-applied | Only for Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal |
| PTRC (Profession Tax Registration Certificate) | Auto-applied | Only for Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal |
| Bank Account Opening | Available | All companies |
| Shops and Establishment Registration | Available | Only for companies with registered office in Delhi or Mumbai |
Important Checkpoints Before Filing
- Register on MCA portal before filing
- Signatories must have an approved DIN or valid PAN
- SPICe+ Part B must be submitted before AGILE PRO S is filed
- DSC must be registered on MCA portal against the correct DIN/PAN/Membership number
- The DIN/PAN of directors (other than the authorised signatory) must match with SPICe+ Part B
- The director signing AGILE PRO S must be the same director who signed SPICe+ Part B
- For the authorised signatory, DIN must be associated with PAN
- Minimum number of directors as per company type must be entered
- DSC must be valid, non-expired, and non-revoked
- DIN must not be flagged for disqualification
Step-by-Step Filing Process
Initial Submission
- Access MCA homepage and login
- Go to Application History in the user dashboard
- Access the SPICe+ application with status ‘Draft’ or ‘SPICe+ Part A Approved’
- Open Form No. AGILE PRO S
- Fill up the form
- Optionally save as draft
- Submit the webform
- Affix DSC on the generated PDF
- Upload DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal
- File along with SPICe+ Part B
Resubmission
- Login → Application History
- Access SPICe+ with status ‘Resubmission Required’
- Update AGILE PRO S
- Submit, affix DSC, and upload DSC-affixed PDF within 15 days of BO marking resubmission
Daily reminders (SMS and email) are sent if upload is not completed within 24 hours of the SRN update.
Field-Level Instructions
Field 1: Do You Want to Apply for GSTIN?
- Displayed and mandatory only if ‘Yes’ is selected in SPICe+ Part B Field 4B (registered office address as correspondence address)
- If ‘No’ is selected in SPICe+ Part B Field 4B, this field is automatically set to ‘No’ and is non-editable
- GST application is therefore not possible if the company’s correspondence address is different from the registered office address
Field 7: Whether the Establishment is on Lease?
- Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
- If ‘Yes’: the Leased From Date (must not be future) and Leased To Date (must not be in the past, must be after the ‘From’ date) fields become mandatory
Field 7b: Proof of Principal Place of Business
- Mandatory only if GSTIN application is selected (‘Yes’ in Field 1)
- Select document type from dropdown
- Upload the corresponding document
Document Size Limits for Proof of Business Premises:
| Document Type | Maximum Size |
|---|---|
| Property Tax Receipt | 100 KB |
| Municipal Khata Copy | 100 KB |
| Electricity Bill | 100 KB |
| Rent/Lease Agreement | 2 MB |
| Consent Letter | 100 KB |
| Rent Receipt with NOC (no/expired agreement) | 1 MB |
| Legal Ownership Document | 1 MB |
All documents must be in PDF format only for this field.
Field 10: Goods and Services Details
HSN Code:
- Mandatory if GSTIN application is selected
- Search and select from dropdown using code or description
- First two digits of HSN code must not be ‘99’
- Either HSN or SAC (or both) must be entered
SAC (Service Accounting Code — 6 digit):
- Mandatory if GSTIN application is selected
- First two digits of SAC must be ‘99’
- Either HSN or SAC (or both) must be entered
Field 12: Director / Primary Owner / Office Bearer Details
Number of Directors:
- Maximum 5 directors can be added
- Only 1 director can be added in Field 12a (Authorised Signatory)
- At least 1 director is mandatory in both 12a and 12b
Director count based on company type:
| Company Type | Director Count |
|---|---|
| One Person Company (OPC) | Only 1 (in Field 12a) |
| Private Company | 2 to 5 |
| Public Limited Company | 3 to 5 |
| Producer Company | 5 |
The total number entered must be less than the total directors in SPICe+ Part B.
Field 12a: Authorised Signatory Details
- Select the director’s name from the dropdown (populated from SPICe+ Part B)
- Other details (DIN, PAN, mobile, email) are pre-filled from SPICe+ Part B
- If DIN is provided: DIN must be associated with PAN
- If no DIN (applied in SPICe+ Part B): PAN must be provided
- An OTP verification is required (sent to mobile/email)
Attachments for Authorised Signatory:
| Attachment | Format | Size Limit | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 100 KB | Mandatory |
| Proof of Appointment (for GSTIN) | 100 KB | Mandatory if GSTIN applied | |
| Specimen Signature (for EPFO) | 2 MB | Mandatory | |
| Proof of Identity (for Bank Account) | 2 MB | Mandatory | |
| Proof of Address (for Bank Account) | 2 MB | Mandatory |
Field 16: Shops and Establishment Registration
- Displayed and enabled only if the pin code in SPICe+ Part B (Section 4) belongs to Mumbai or Delhi
Declaration
- To be digitally signed by Director
- DIN/PAN: must match the director entered in Field 12a (Authorised Signatory)
Fee Structure
| Purpose | Fee |
|---|---|
| AGILE PRO S Filing | NIL |
AGILE PRO S has no filing fee. All registrations applied through this form are processed as part of the SPICe+ incorporation bundle at no additional MCA charge.
Processing Mode
AGILE PRO S is processed in Non-STP mode.
State-Specific Features
Profession Tax (PTRC / PTEC)
Available only for companies registering in the following states:
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- West Bengal
Shops and Establishment
Available only for companies with registered office pin codes belonging to:
- Mumbai
- Delhi
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is AGILE PRO S filing mandatory? Yes. AGILE PRO S must be filed along with SPICe+ Part B for all company incorporations. Even if you choose not to apply for GSTIN, you must still file the form (EPFO and ESIC registrations are automatically applied for all companies).
Q2. Can GST registration be obtained through AGILE PRO S? Yes, but only if the company’s correspondence address (as provided in SPICe+ Part B Field 4B) is the same as the registered office address. If different, GST registration must be separately applied for on the GST portal post-incorporation.
Q3. Can any bank be chosen for account opening? The form allows selection of a bank from the available options on the MCA portal. The bank account is opened based on the company’s registered office location.
Q4. What if the company is not located in Mumbai or Delhi? The Shops and Establishment Registration field will not appear at all. This registration must be obtained separately from the respective State Labour Department after incorporation.
Q5. Is profession tax registration available for all states? No. PTRC/PTEC registration through AGILE PRO S is currently available only for Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. Companies in other states must register separately with their state tax authorities.
Q6. The director signing AGILE PRO S — must it be the same as SPICe+ Part B? Yes. The director signing AGILE PRO S must be the same person who has signed SPICe+ Part B. This is a key compliance checkpoint.
Summary
AGILE PRO S is one of the most powerful aspects of India’s company incorporation ecosystem — it allows a new company to obtain GSTIN, EPFO/ESIC numbers, professional tax registrations, open a bank account, and complete Shops and Establishment registration all in a single filing alongside incorporation. Company Secretaries and promoters should plan the registered office address carefully (to ensure GST applicability) and prepare all attachments — particularly the proof of principal place of business, photographs, and specimen signatures — well before initiating the SPICe+ process.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the official Instruction Kit published by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is intended for general guidance purposes only. MCA forms, rules, and fee structures are subject to change through amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 or notifications issued thereunder.
In case of any inconsistency or doubt, readers are advised to refer to the [official MCA helpkit](https://www.mca.gov.in/bin/dms/getdocument?mds=IO3VOZI%252BOYvfKE0g9RRTXw%253D%253D&type=open and resources available on MCA website