Fees for Registration of a Private Limited Company in India
The fees for registering a Private Limited Company in India typically range from ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 for companies with authorized capital up to ₹15 lakh. The final cost depends mainly on the authorized capital, registered office state, applicable stamp duty, number of directors requiring DSCs, and professional fees.
For companies with authorized capital up to ₹15 lakh, the SPICe+ incorporation filing fee is nil as per MCA guidelines. However, you still need to account for state stamp duty, name reservation, PAN and TAN charges, DSCs required, and professional fees, where applicable.
Key Takeaways
- A Private Limited Company generally costs around ₹8,000–₹15,000 to incorporate when authorized capital is up to ₹15 lakh, although the actual amount depends on the state and services included.
- The MCA SPICe+ incorporation filing fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh of authorized capital. Applicable stamp duty and other statutory charges still apply.
- Name reservation costs ₹1,000 when the proposed name is reserved separately through SPICe+ Part A.
- A DSC typically costs around ₹2,500 per director, so the total increases with the number of directors requiring certificates.
- Stamp duty varies by state and authorized capital, making the registered office location one of the biggest variables in the total cost.
- Professional fees are optional and vary by provider, depending on whether they include document preparation, filing, MCA follow-up, and post-incorporation support.
What Fees Apply When Registering a Private Limited Company?
The table below gives a typical cost breakdown of Private Limited Company Registration:
| Cost Component | Typical Cost (₹) | Payable To |
| Class 3 DSC | From ₹2,500 per director | Certifying Authority |
| Company name reservation | ₹1,000 | Government |
| MCA incorporation filing fee (SPICe+) | a. Authorized capital up to ₹15 lakh: ₹0 (waived under MCA’s zero-fee scheme) b. ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh: ₹2,000 base, with incremental slabs per the Companies (Registration of Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 c. ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore: ₹3,600 + ₹100 for every ₹10,000 above ₹50 lakh d. Above ₹1 crore: ₹8,600 + ₹75 for every ₹10,000 above ₹1 crore (subject to maximum cap) | MCA |
| Stamp duty on MOA, AOA, and SPICe+ form | Varies (From ₹135 to ₹15,020 for capital up to ₹1 lakh) | State/UT Government |
| PAN and TAN allotment | Issued via SPICe+ (no separate fee; included in incorporation) | Government |
| Estimated total cost | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 | Government + Other Expenses |
Cost Breakdown Example:
Suppose ABC Technologies Private Limited is incorporated in Delhi with 2 directors and an authorized share capital of ₹10 lakh. Since the authorized share capital is below ₹15 lakh, the company pays no MCA incorporation filing fee. The remaining costs include:
- Two Class 3 DSCs: ₹5,000 (₹2,500 per director)
- Name reservation: ₹1,000
- Delhi stamp duty: ₹1,710 (approx)
- Professional fees: Depends on the service provider
This gives an estimated statutory cost of approximately ₹7,710 before professional fees.
Tip: Use a Company Incorporation Fees Calculator to calculate your government fees, stamp duty, and total registration cost based on your business details.
Government Fees for Private Limited Company Registration
The government fees for a Private Limited Company mainly include the SPICe+ incorporation filing fee, company name reservation fee, stamp duty, and PAN/TAN charges. The amount you pay depends on factors such as your company’s authorized share capital and the state or Union Territory where you register the company.
a. SPICe+ Filing Fee
The SPICe+ filing fee is the government fee charged by the MCA through the integrated SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) form.
For companies with an authorized share capital of up to ₹15 lakh, the MCA does not charge any incorporation filing fee. This exemption under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014, reduces the cost of company registration for most startups and small businesses.
Once the authorized share capital exceeds ₹15 lakh, an incorporation filing fee becomes applicable. The fee is calculated according to the prescribed MCA fee slabs. The MCA portal automatically determines the payable amount when you submit the SPICe+ application.
b. Company Name Reservation Fee
Before incorporating a company, you can reserve its name through SPICe+ Part A. A standalone name reservation application costs ₹1,000, payable each time you submit a new name reservation request.
However, the ₹1,000 fee applies only when SPICe+ Part A is filed separately before incorporation. If you submit SPICe+ Part A and Part B together as part of the same incorporation application, there is no separate name reservation fee because the name approval is included in the incorporation filing.
If the Registrar rejects the proposed name and you need to file a fresh application after exhausting the permitted resubmission opportunity, you must pay the name reservation fee again. Choosing unique and compliant name options can help avoid additional expenses.
Note: Before you incorporate, estimate your MCA charges accurately using a free MCA Fees Calculator.
Private Limited Company Fees by Authorized Capital
The registration fee for a Private Limited Company depends largely on the company’s authorized share capital. The difference between authorized and paid-up capital explains how to set it. While the MCA has waived the SPICe+ filing fee for companies with an authorized capital of up to ₹15 lakh, other government charges still apply.
As the authorized capital increases beyond ₹15 lakh, the MCA charges incorporation fees according to the prescribed fee slabs.
i. Authorized Capital Up to ₹15 Lakh
The MCA does not charge a SPICe+ incorporation filing fee for companies with authorized share capital up to ₹15 lakh. However, other applicable costs still apply, including:
- Company name reservation fee, if the name is reserved separately
- State stamp duty
- PAN and TAN charges
- DSC charges
- Professional fees, if you use professional assistance
Therefore, “zero filing fee” does not mean zero incorporation cost.
ii. Authorized Capital Above ₹15 Lakh
Once the authorized share capital exceeds ₹15 lakh, the MCA begins charging an incorporation filing fee under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
The filing fee increases as the authorized capital increases. The MCA portal automatically calculates the payable amount based on the company’s declared authorized share capital at the time of incorporation.
| Authorized Share Capital | MCA Incorporation Filing Fee |
| Up to ₹15 lakh | Nil (zero-fee incorporation scheme) |
| More than ₹15 lakh up to ₹50 lakh | ₹36,000 + ₹300 for every ₹10,000 (or part thereof) above ₹10 lakh |
| More than ₹50 lakh up to ₹1 crore | ₹1,56,000 + ₹100 for every ₹10,000 (or part thereof) above ₹50 lakh |
| More than ₹1 crore | ₹2,06,000 + ₹75 for every ₹10,000 (or part thereof) above ₹1 crore, subject to the maximum fee of ₹2.5 crore |
Stamp Duty on Private Company Registration by State
Stamp duty is a state-level tax payable on the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) during incorporation. It is levied under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and the respective state stamp laws. Unlike MCA filing fees, stamp duty is governed by the respective State or Union Territory, so the amount varies depending on where the company’s registered office is located.
The MCA V3 portal collects it electronically along with your incorporation application.
| State / UT | ₹1 lakh | ₹5 lakh | ₹10 lakh | ₹15 lakh |
| Andaman & Nicobar | ₹520 | ₹520 | ₹520 | ₹520 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹1,520 | ₹1,520 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,770 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹710 | ₹710 | ₹710 | ₹710 |
| Assam | ₹525 | ₹525 | ₹525 | ₹525 |
| Bihar | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,850 |
| Chandigarh | ₹1,503 | ₹1,503 | ₹1,503 | ₹1,503 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹1,510 | ₹1,510 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,760 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | ₹41 | ₹41 | ₹41 | ₹41 |
| Delhi | ₹360 | ₹960 | ₹1,710 | ₹2,460 |
| Goa | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,200 |
| Gujarat | ₹820 | ₹2,620 | ₹5,320 | ₹7,820 |
| Haryana | ₹135 | ₹195 | ₹195 | ₹195 |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹123 | ₹183 | ₹183 | ₹183 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | ₹310 | ₹460 | ₹460 | ₹460 |
| Jharkhand | ₹173 | ₹173 | ₹173 | ₹173 |
| Karnataka | ₹10,020 | ₹10,020 | ₹10,020 | ₹15,020 |
| Kerala | ₹3,025 | ₹3,025 | ₹3,025 | ₹6,025 |
| Lakshadweep | ₹1,525 | ₹1,525 | ₹1,525 | ₹1,525 |
| Ladakh | ₹300-₹3,000 | ₹300-₹3,000 | ₹300-₹3,000 | ₹300-₹3,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 |
| Maharashtra | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,300 |
| Manipur | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 |
| Meghalaya | ₹410 | ₹410 | ₹410 | ₹410 |
| Mizoram | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 |
| Nagaland | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 |
| Odisha | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| Puducherry | ₹510 | ₹510 | ₹510 | ₹510 |
| Punjab | ₹10,025 | ₹15,025 | ₹15,025 | ₹15,025 |
| Rajasthan | ₹5,510 | ₹5,510 | ₹5,510 | ₹8,010 |
| Sikkim | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| Telangana | ₹1,520 | ₹1,520 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,770 |
| Tripura | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 | ₹260 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹1,010 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,010 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹1,010 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,010 |
| West Bengal | ₹370 | ₹370 | ₹370 | ₹370 |
Tip: The MCA V3 portal automatically calculates the correct stamp duty based on your registered office state/UT and authorized share capital, so you do not need to work it out manually.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Cost for a Private Company
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is required for the individuals who digitally sign the incorporation documents. The total DSC cost therefore depends on the number of directors or other subscribers/signatories who require a certificate.
For this article, use ₹2,500 per DSC as the indicative cost. For example:
- 2 directors: approximately ₹5,000
- 3 directors: approximately ₹7,500
- 4 directors: approximately ₹10,000
The actual price can vary depending on the Certifying Authority and certificate validity. DSC charges should therefore be treated separately from MCA government fees.
MCA Fee vs ROC Fee vs Stamp Duty vs DSC Cost
Many entrepreneurs assume that MCA fees, ROC fees, stamp duty, and DSC charges are the same, but each covers a different part of the company registration process.
| Charge | What It Means | Paid/Processed Through | Depends On |
| MCA Filing Fee | Government fee for filing the SPICe+ incorporation application and related forms. | MCA | Authorized share capital and applicable MCA fee slabs |
| ROC Fee | Statutory fee collected by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) for processing incorporation and other company filings. It is paid through the MCA portal. | MCA portal (processed by the concerned ROC) | Type of filing, authorized share capital, and applicable MCA rules |
| Stamp Duty | State government levy on incorporation documents such as the MOA, AOA, and SPICe+ forms. | MCA portal on behalf of the respective State or Union Territory | State of the registered office and authorized share capital |
| DSC Cost | Cost of obtaining the Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate required for directors to digitally sign incorporation documents. | Licensed Certifying Authority | Number of directors/signatories requiring a DSC |
Comparing entity types? See our company registration fees guide for an overview across structures, and our LLP registration fees guide for LLP-specific costs. The difference between a private limited company and LLP covers more than cost.
Government Fees vs Professional Fees: What’s the Difference?
Government fees are mandatory statutory charges payable during the company incorporation process to the MCA. Professional fees are the charges levied by a CA, CS, legal professional, or registration service provider for managing the incorporation process. Unlike government fees, professional charges (say ₹1,499) are not fixed by the MCA and vary across service providers based on their expertise, turnaround time, and the level of assistance provided.
Government fees may include:
- Name reservation fee
- Incorporation filing fee
- Stamp duty
- PAN and TAN charges
- Other statutory charges
Professional services may include:
- Preparing company incorporation documents
- Drafting the MOA and AOA
- Conducting company name availability checks
- Obtaining DSCs for directors
- Preparing and reviewing SPICe+ forms
- Filing documents with the MCA
- Coordinating with the ROC until the Certificate of Incorporation is issued
- Providing post-incorporation compliance support, where applicable
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Immediate Post-Incorporation Costs for a Private Limited Company
Some costs arise after incorporation and should not be included in the initial company registration estimate. Recurring costs, such as the mandatory annual statutory audit, follow later.
| Cost | Government fee / typical cost | When it applies |
| INC-20A Filing | ₹200–₹600, depending on nominal share capital | Where the declaration of commencement of business is required; generally within 180 days of incorporation |
| GST registration | ₹0 | When the company is required or chooses to register under GST |
| Current bank account | Bank-specific | When opening the company’s business account; minimum balance and account charges vary by bank |
| Professional tax | State-specific | Where professional tax registration or enrollment applies |
| Sector-specific licenses | Activity-specific | When required for the company’s business activity |
| FSSAI registration/licence | ₹100–₹7,500 as an annual fee, depending on the category. Since April 2026, FSSAI licenses and registrations are perpetually valid (renewal abolished), but this annual fee must be paid to keep the license active | For businesses carrying out activities covered by food-safety registration or licensing requirements |
| Udyam/MSME registration | ₹0 | Optional for eligible businesses; the government registration is free |
The INC-20A fee is based on nominal share capital, rather than being a flat ₹200. The MCA’s current instruction kit specifies the applicable fee slabs.
Common Mistakes While Estimating Private Limited Registration Fees
The actual cost of incorporating a Private Limited Company can exceed the basic MCA fee. Avoid these common estimation mistakes:
- Assuming ₹0 MCA fee means free incorporation: Even when the MCA filing fee is waived up to ₹15 lakh authorized capital, name reservation, stamp duty, DSCs, and professional fees may still apply.
- Ignoring state stamp duty: Stamp duty varies by state and may apply to the MOA, AOA, and incorporation documents.
- Forgetting DSC costs: Each proposed director may need a Class 3 DSC, so the cost increases with the number of directors.
- Assuming charges are identical nationwide: MCA fees are generally uniform, but state stamp duty differs based on the registered office location.
- Mixing government and professional fees: Keep statutory charges separate from CA, CS, lawyer, or consultant fees to estimate the total cost accurately.
- Overlooking foreign or NRI stakeholders: Overseas directors or shareholders may involve additional costs for notarization, apostille, translation, identity verification, or DSCs.
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