To incorporate a company in India, the main legal requirements include:
1. Choosing a unique company name and getting approval from the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
2. Preparing the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA).
3. Filing incorporation documents like Form SPICe with the ROC.
4. Obtaining a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) for directors.
5. Paying the prescribed registration fees.
6. Complying with the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules.
Once approved, the ROC issues a Certificate of Incorporation.