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.

Private Limited Company Registration Cost

Estimate the all-in cost to register a Private Limited 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

₹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.

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How to use this calculator

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

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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 changes your total.
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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.

Private Limited Company registration cost in India

The cost of registering a Private Limited is mostly your state's stamp duty, plus a Digital Signature Certificate for each director (around ₹1,500 each) and a professional fee. The MCA government fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital. Because stamp duty is state-set, the cheapest states — like Sikkim at ₹0 — cost far less than the dearest, Punjab at ₹10,025.

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 a Private Limited the right structure?

The default structure for startups that plan to raise equity — separate legal entity, limited liability, and the form investors expect.

Choose a Private Limited Company if you intend to raise equity from angels or VCs, issue ESOPs, or build a team — it's the structure investors expect and the one most startup grants and incubators require.