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Will Drafting
Looking to file for will drafting? I-Pro Solutions offers structured documentation review, government portal filing and status tracking — backed by CA-led execution.
Turnaround
7–14 Working Days
₹
Starts from
₹2,399
Money-back accuracy
Guaranteed
Total starting from
₹2,399
Professional + estimated government fee
Professional fee₹2,299 starts with
Government fee (est.)₹100
Turnaround7–14 Working Days
Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.
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Dedicated specialist
CA-led, named point of contact
Tracked client portal
Real-time status, end-to-end
Money-back accuracy
Refile-free if our error
Flat-fee pricing
No hidden charges, ever
About this service
Will Drafting provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.
Eligibility & thresholds
Minimum
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
Maximum
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
Statutory floor
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Investor-Centric AOA Drafting
If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.
Complex Multi-Founder Structuring
Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.
Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine
Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.
Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory
Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.
ESOP Implementation Framework
Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.
Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Will Drafting Statutory Fee | ₹100 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹100 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **I-Pro / Advocate**
**I-Pro / Advocate**: Drafting intake — confirm Testator's capacity (sound mind, not minor — s.59 ISA); collect property list, beneficiary list, KYC. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **Advocate**
**Advocate**: Drafting — Testator's declaration, revocation of earlier Wills, identification of properties, specific bequests, residuary clause, appointment of Executor(s) / Guardian(s), testamentary capacity clause, two attesting witnesses. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **Advocate**
**Advocate**: Personal-law overlay — (a) Hindu / Buddhist / Jain / Sikh — Indian Succession Act Part VI applies (with Hindu Succession Act s.30 — equal rights for daughters post-2005 amendment); (b) Christian — Indian Succession Act Part VI applies in full (including s.70 marriage revocation); (c) Parsi — Indian Succession Act Part V (ss.50-56) + Part VI; (d) Muslim — un-codified Muslim Personal Law — Wasiyat limit 1/3 of estate without heirs' consent (Abdul Husain v. Sona Dero 1988 SC); (e) Special Marriage Act 1954 — inter-faith marriage — Indian Succession Act applies. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **Parties**
**Parties**: Execution — Testator signs (s.62 ISA — Testator's signature or mark); two attesting witnesses sign in Testator's presence (s.63[c] — line of sight — P.P.K. Menon v. State 1957 SC); date and place of execution. - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **Optional Registration**
**Optional Registration**: Testator may register Will at Sub-Registrar (s.18 Registration Act) — Registrar examines Testator + witnesses (s.41); registration fee (nominal — typically ₹1,000 + ₹100 per additional page). - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **Optional Deposit**
**Optional Deposit**: Testator may deposit sealed Will with Registrar (s.40 Registration Act) — confidential — released on Testator's death. - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Record retention — original Will with Testator / Executor / safe deposit locker; certified copies with beneficiaries; video recording (if any) retained. - 8Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Periodic review — Will should be reviewed on major life events (marriage / divorce / birth of child / acquisition of significant property) — Codicil (s.74 ISA) for amendments — full new Will for major changes.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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