How much does it cost to register a Private Limited Company in India?

The main variable is state stamp duty — from nil in Sikkim to ₹7,550 in Madhya Pradesh at ₹1 lakh authorised capital. Add ~₹1,500 per director for a Digital Signature Certificate and a professional/CA fee. The MCA government filing fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital.

Does company registration cost differ by state?

Yes — stamp duty on incorporation is set by each state's Stamp Act, so the same company costs more to register in one state than another. The government (MCA) fee and DSC cost are the same everywhere; only stamp duty changes. This calculator uses the commonly published figure for your state; confirm it with the state stamp office before you file.

Is an LLP cheaper to register than a Pvt Ltd?

LLPs are generally lighter on annual compliance, but LLP stamp duty is levied on the LLP agreement and varies by state and capital contribution, so it isn't directly comparable. A Pvt Ltd is usually preferred if you plan to raise equity from investors.

Which state is cheapest to register a company in?

At ₹1 lakh authorised capital, incorporation stamp duty ranges from nil in Sikkim and about ₹41 in Dadra & Nagar Haveli up to ₹10,025 in Punjab and ₹7,550 in Madhya Pradesh. In practice you should register where your business actually operates — the stamp-duty saving rarely outweighs the hassle of being registered in the wrong state.

What is a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

A DSC is the digital equivalent of a handwritten signature, used to sign incorporation forms and future filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Every proposed director or partner needs one; it costs roughly ₹1,500 and is typically valid for one to three years.

Do I need a minimum capital to register a company?

No. There is no minimum paid-up capital to register a Private Limited Company or OPC in India — you can incorporate with a nominal amount. Authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh carries no MCA government fee, which is why most startups register at ₹1 lakh.

Is GST registration included in this cost?

No. This estimate covers incorporation only — stamp duty, Digital Signature Certificates and the professional fee. GST registration, trademark filing, and ongoing annual compliance (auditor, ROC filings) are separate costs.

How long does company registration take?

Usually a few working days to about two weeks once your documents are in order, depending on name approval and MCA processing times. This calculator estimates the cost, not the timeline.

What is included in this estimate?

State stamp duty, Digital Signature Certificates for each director or partner, and a typical professional fee. The MCA government fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital. It excludes GST registration, trademark and ongoing annual compliance.

Business Setup Cost Calculator (India)

Estimate what it costs to incorporate in India — with typical stamp duty for your state and authorised capital, plus digital signatures and professional fees. Government fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh capital.

Entity type

State of registration

Stamp duty on incorporation is set by each state.

Authorised capital

MCA government fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh.

Directors / partners

OPC is always 1. Each needs a Digital Signature Certificate.

Professional / CA fee

₹

What your CA or filing service charges. Edit to match a quote.

₹8 thousand

Estimated total to incorporate

₹13,020

Government fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital.

State stamp duty₹2,020

MCA government feeNil (capital ≤ ₹15L)

Digital signatures (2 × ₹1,500)₹3,000

Professional / CA fee₹8,000

Set by your state's Stamp Act; scales with capital in some states.

Estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice. Figures vary by state, capital and individual circumstances.

How to use this calculator

Pick your structure, state and authorised capital to get an itemised estimate.

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Choose your entity type. Private Limited, One Person Company or LLP — each is registered differently.
2
Select your state. Incorporation stamp duty is set by each state, so this is the main thing that moves the total.
3
Set your authorised capital. The MCA government fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh of authorised capital.
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Read the breakdown. Your total splits into stamp duty, digital signatures and the professional fee.

What does it cost to register a company in India?

For most startups the all-in cost of incorporation is a few thousand rupees plus your CA's fee. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs charges no government fee for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, so the real variables are your state's stamp duty, the digital signatures your directors need, and what your filing service charges.

What goes into the cost

State stamp duty: Set by each state's Stamp Act. The one component that changes from state to state — from nil in Sikkim to over ₹7,000 in Madhya Pradesh at ₹1 lakh capital.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Each director or partner needs one to sign filings — roughly ₹1,500 each.
Professional / CA fee: What your CA or filing service charges to prepare and file the forms.
MCA government fee: Nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, which is why most startups register at ₹1 lakh.

Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC

Private Limited Company: The default for startups that will raise equity — separate legal entity, limited liability, the structure investors and most grants expect.
One Person Company (OPC): For a solo founder who wants limited liability without a co-founder. One director, one member, lighter compliance. Convertible to a Private Limited later.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): For a services firm that wants limited liability and lighter annual compliance and isn't raising institutional equity.

What this estimate does not include

GST registration, if your business needs it.
Trademark or other IP filings.
Ongoing annual compliance — auditor fees, ROC filings, income-tax returns.
Stamp duty on the LLP agreement, which varies by state and contribution (for LLPs).

Grants can offset your setup costs

Many early-stage government grants and incubator programs reimburse incorporation, IP and compliance costs — and most require you to be a registered company first. Once you've incorporated, it's worth checking which grants you now qualify for.

Browse startup grants from this page — registering your company is often the first box a grant asks you to tick.

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