How to Start a Farmer Producer Company in India?

Thinking about bringing farmers together to create better opportunities? Setting up a Farmer Producer Company (FPC) might be just what you need.

In this blog, we will explain exactly what a Farmer Producer Company is, why it is beneficial, and the step – by – step process to incorporate FCP one in India.

What is a Farmer Producer Company (FPC)?

A Farmer Producer Company is a special company structure specially designed for farmers. It helps farmers to join their hands together, combine resources, and work together to improve their financial strength. It is a combination of elements of Private Limited Company and C-operative Society. Primary goal of FCP is improvement in livelihood of its members, ensure their income and profitability.

In simple terms it allows a group of farmers to form a legal company so that they can:

• Grow, produce, and market their agricultural products together.
• Improve their bargaining power and get better prices.
• Access financial help without depending heavily on banks or external lenders.

Main Objectives of a Farmer Producer Company

FPCs aim to benefit farmer-members by allowing them to:

• Cultivate, produce, process, package, and sell their produce together.
• Purchase or supply machinery, equipment, or farming inputs collectively.
• Provide training, consultancy, and technical support to members.
• Undertake research and promote better agricultural methods.
• Facilitate credit and financial services for easier procurement and marketing.
• Support conservation of natural resources (water, land, etc.).
• Encourage savings and mutual assistance among farmers.

How Many People are Needed to Start an FPC?

• Minimum: 10 individual farmers (called “producers”).
• Maximum Members: There’s no upper limit – however, directors should be between 5 and 15.
• Exception: Interstate Cooperative Societies can have more than 15 directors initially.

Documents Required to Set Up an FPC

Following documents of directors and shareholders are required to set up a Farmer Producer Company:

Personal Documents:

• PAN card and passport-sized photo,
  • Aadhaar card, Driving license, Passport, or Voter ID,
  • Latest bank statement,
  • Electricity/ landline/ or mobile bills,
  • Income Tax Return (if available) showing agricultural income.

Address & Land Ownership Proofs:

• Rent agreement or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landowner,
  • Latest utility bill (electricity, water),
  • Khasra/Khatuni (land ownership documents).

Step – by – Step Process for Incorporating a Farmer Producer Company

Follow below steps to incorporate FPC online:

Step 1 : Name Approval through (SPICe+ Part A)

• Choose a unique company name and
• Fill Name Reservation Form in SPICe+ Part A & Submit it online for approval.

Step 2 : Incorporation Form (SPICe+ Part B)

Once name approval received then proceed for filling incorporation form in SPICe+ Part B:

• Fill details of directors and members.
• Apply for PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC through the same form.
• Submit required documents digitally.

Step 3 : Obtain Certificate of Incorporation

• MCA usually takes around 30 days to issue the Certificate of Incorporation.
• Once COI received, FPC can officially start operating.

Post-Incorporation Compliance of Farmer Producer Company

After incorporation, FPC must fulfill certain compliances:

• Open a bank account.
• Maintain statutory registers.
• Conduct regular board meetings.
• File annual ROC returns (financial statements and annual returns).
• Maintain proper book-keeping and accounting records.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Non-compliance could attract fines and penalties, disrupt operations, or even lead to your company being struck off by MCA.

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