Incorporating a company involves more moving parts than most first-time founders expect. Getting the sequence right saves weeks of back-and-forth with the Registrar of Companies.
Start with digital signature certificates for all proposed directors; nothing else can proceed without them. Name approval follows, and having two or three backup names speeds this up considerably.
Once the name is approved, MOA and AOA drafting begins alongside address proof and identity documentation collection for every director and shareholder.
After the Certificate of Incorporation is issued, don't stop there. PAN, TAN, and a current bank account are needed before you can legally start operating.
Keep a compliance calendar running from day one to avoid early ROC penalties.