Producer Company Registration: Guide for Farmers and FPOs

A producer company lets farmers, artisans, dairy producers and other primary producers come together, pool their produce and deal with the market as one business. Many Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are registered in this form, and government schemes actively support them.

Legal framework

Producer companies are governed by Chapter XXIA of the Companies Act, 2013, which carried over the earlier producer company provisions. They have limited liability like other companies, but membership and voting are built around producers.

Who can form one?

• At least 10 individual producers, or
• At least 2 producer institutions, or
• A combination of 10 or more individuals and institutions

A minimum of 5 directors is required, and the company can have up to 15.

Permitted activities

• Production, harvesting, procurement, grading, pooling and marketing of members' produce
• Processing, including preserving, drying, packaging and value addition
• Supply of inputs, machinery and equipment to members
• Training, education and technical services for members
• Insurance and welfare measures for members

Benefits

• Better bargaining power and prices for small producers
• Access to credit, grants and equity support under FPO schemes
• Limited liability and a separate legal identity
• One member, one vote in most matters, which protects small members

Registration process

1. DSC and DIN for the proposed directors.
2. Name approval with "Producer Company Limited" at the end.
3. Draft MOA and AOA with producer-specific objects.
4. File the incorporation forms with member and director KYC.
5. Obtain PAN, TAN, bank account and file commencement of business.

Compliance after registration

• Appointment of a full-time chief executive
• Annual general meeting and statutory audit
• Annual ROC filings and income tax return
• Internal audit as required by the law

We help FPOs and producer groups with registration and yearly compliance. See our producer company registration service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many members are needed to form a producer company?

At least 10 individual producers, or 2 producer institutions, or a combination of both.

Q2. Can non-farmers be members?

Membership is meant for primary producers and producer institutions. Others can be involved as advisers or experts, but not as regular members.

Q3. Is a producer company the same as an FPO?

An FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation) is often registered as a producer company. Some FPOs are registered as cooperatives instead.

Q4. Can a producer company be converted into a public company?

No. A producer company cannot be converted into a public company, which protects it from outside control.