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 actual figure for your state.

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.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration Cost

Estimate the all-in cost to register an LLP in India, using the actual incorporation stamp duty for your state. Choose your state and capital below.

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

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

₹8 thousands

Estimated total to incorporate

₹11,000

Excludes LLP-agreement stamp duty, which varies by state.

State stamp dutyVaries by state

MCA government feeNil (capital ≤ ₹15L)

Digital signatures (2 × ₹1,500)₹3,000

Professional / CA fee₹8,000

LLP-agreement stamp duty depends on state & contribution — check the state schedule.

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

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How to use this calculator

Pick your structure, state and authorised capital — the total updates instantly.

1
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 changes your 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. You get the all-in total split into stamp duty, digital signatures and professional fee.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) registration cost in India

An LLP is registered through the FiLLiP form, with stamp duty charged on the LLP agreement rather than on incorporation. That agreement stamp duty varies by state and by the partners' capital contribution, so we don't quote a single figure for it. The Digital Signature Certificates and professional fee, which we can state, are the same kind of costs as a company registration.

What goes into the cost

State stamp duty: Levied on incorporation by the state. The one component that changes from state to state, and the main driver of the total.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Each director or partner needs one to sign filings — roughly ₹1,500 each as a market estimate.
Professional / CA fee: What your CA or filing service charges to prepare and file the forms. Edit the field to match a real quote.
MCA government fee: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs charges nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, so most startups pay nothing here.

Is an LLP the right structure?

A partnership with limited liability and lighter annual compliance — common for services firms not raising equity.

An LLP suits a services or consulting firm that wants limited liability and lighter annual compliance, and isn't planning to raise institutional equity — investors generally prefer to fund companies, not LLPs.