Fees for Registration of Private Limited Company in India
The fees for registration of a private limited company in India typically start from ₹6,000 covering the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), name reservation, government filing fees, state stamp duty, and professional charges. For a company with authorized capital up to ₹15 lakh, the MCA government filing fee is nil. As a result, stamp duty and professional fees account for the majority of the registration fee.
The exact registration cost depends on your authorized share capital, the state where your registered office is located (as stamp duty differs by state), and the professional service provider (if you choose).
This guide breaks down every component of the cost of registering a Pvt Ltd Company so you can budget accurately, with no surprises.
Key Takeaways
- Typically, the total cost of registering a private limited company in India is ₹6,000–₹15,000 for authorized capital up to ₹15 lakh.
- The MCA government filing fee is ₹0 for authorized capital up to ₹15 lakh (zero-fee scheme since 2019); above that, a capital-based slab applies.
- Stamp duty on the MOA, AOA, and SPICe+ form varies by state, from roughly ₹135 to ₹7,550 for capital up to ₹1 lakh.
- A DSC costs about ₹2,500 per director, and PAN and TAN are issued together with the Certificate of Incorporation.
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 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) | From ₹2,500 per director | Professional |
| Company name reservation (RUN) | ₹1,000 | Government |
| MCA incorporation filing fee (SPICe+) | Nil (up to ₹15 lakh authorized capital); ₹2,000 onwards for capital above ₹15 lakh | Government |
| Stamp duty on MOA, AOA, and SPICe+ form | From ₹500 | Government |
| PAN and TAN allotment | Issued via SPICe+ (no separate fee; included in incorporation) | Government |
| Form INC 20-A | ₹200 | Government |
| Estimated total cost | From ₹5,500 | 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:
- ₹5,000 for two Class 3 DSCs (₹1,500 per director),
- ₹1,000 for company name reservation,
- Around ₹135 as Delhi stamp duty,
- ₹200 for filing Form INC-20A.
Due to this, the total incorporation cost becomes approximately ₹6,335, making it a realistic estimate for most early-stage startups registering a Private Limited Company in Delhi.
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 starting from ₹2,000 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 must reserve a unique company name through SPICe+ Part A. RUN is used for existing companies or LLPs. The government fee for company name reservation is ₹1,000 per application. This fee is payable each time you submit a name reservation request.
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.
c. PAN and TAN Charges
The MCA processes PAN and TAN applications automatically through the SPICe+ incorporation form. Once the company is incorporated, the Income Tax Department issues the PAN and TAN along with the Certificate of Incorporation.
Although applicants do not need to submit separate applications for PAN and TAN, nominal government charges may apply as part of the integrated incorporation process. These charges are collected during the SPICe+ filing itself, making the process simpler and eliminating the need for separate post-incorporation applications.
Note: Before you incorporate, estimate your MCA charges accurately using a free MCA Fees Calculator.
Private Limited Company Fee by Authorized Capital
The registration fee for a Private Limited Company depends largely on the company’s authorized share capital. 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.
Authorized Capital Up to ₹15 Lakh
The MCA waives the SPICe+ incorporation filing fee for companies with an authorized share capital of up to ₹15 lakh. This threshold significantly reduces the government cost of incorporating a Private Limited Company.
However, you must still pay:
- Company name reservation fee
- Applicable state stamp duty
- PAN and TAN processing charges
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 |
| Above ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh | ₹2,000 |
| Above ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore | ₹2,000 + applicable fee on the amount exceeding ₹50 lakh, as prescribed by MCA |
| Above ₹1 crore | Calculated according to the fee slabs under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 |
Stamp Duty on Private Limited 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 | Stamp Duty 1L | Stamp Duty 5L | Stamp Duty 10L | Stamp Duty 15L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 |
| Andhra | 1520 | 1520 | 2020 | 2770 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| Assam | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Bihar | 1600 | 1600 | 2100 | 2850 |
| Chandigarh | 1503 | 1503 | 1503 | 1503 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1510 | 1510 | 2010 | 2760 |
| Dadar and Nagar Haveli | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Delhi | 360 | 960 | 1710 | 2460 |
| Goa | 1200 | 1200 | 2200 | 3200 |
| Gujarat | 820 | 2620 | 5320 | 7820 |
| Haryana | 135 | 195 | 195 | 195 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 123 | 183 | 183 | 183 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 310 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Jharkhand | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 |
| Karnataka | 10020 | 10020 | 10020 | 15020 |
| Kerala | 3025 | 3025 | 3025 | 6025 |
| Lakshadweep | 1525 | 1525 | 1525 | 1525 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 7550 | 7550 | 7550 | 7550 |
| Maharashtra | 1300 | 1300 | 2300 | 3300 |
| Manipur | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Meghalaya | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| Mizorem | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Nagaland | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Orissa | 610 | 610 | 610 | 610 |
| Pondicherry | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 |
| Punjab | 10025 | 15025 | 15025 | 15025 |
| Rajasthan | 5510 | 5510 | 5510 | 8010 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Telangana | 1520 | 1520 | 2020 | 2770 |
| Tripura | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1010 | 1010 | 1010 | 1010 |
| Uttarakhand | 1010 | 1010 | 1010 | 1010 |
| 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 calculate it manually.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Cost for a Private Company
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is one of the mandatory costs of company registration. The total DSC expense depends on how many directors the company has, as each director must obtain an individual Class 3 DSC before signing and submitting incorporation documents electronically on the MCA portal.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) requires every proposed director to use a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to digitally sign incorporation documents, including the SPICe+ application. Without a valid DSC, directors cannot complete the online company registration process.
Typically, the cost is ₹2,500 per director. If a company has multiple directors, the charge increases accordingly because each director must obtain a separate certificate.
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 |
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 ₹1,999) are not fixed by the MCA and vary across service providers based on their expertise, turnaround time, and the level of assistance provided.
Professional services may include:
- Preparing 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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Common Mistakes While Estimating Private Limited Registration Fees
Many entrepreneurs calculate only the basic incorporation charges and overlook several mandatory or variable expenses. As a result, the actual cost of registering a Private Limited Company often turns out to be higher than expected. Avoid these common mistakes when estimating your company registration fees:
- Assuming ₹0 MCA Filing Fee Means Completely Free Incorporation: The MCA currently waives the SPICe+ incorporation filing fee for companies with an authorized share capital of up to ₹15 lakh. However, this does not mean registration is completely free. You may still need to pay for company name reservation, state stamp duty, DSCs, and professional services, if applicable.
- Ignoring State Stamp Duty: Stamp duty is a mandatory government charge that varies from one State or Union Territory to another. Many applicants estimate only the MCA filing fee and overlook stamp duty on the MOA, AOA, and SPICe+ forms, leading to an inaccurate cost estimate.
- Forgetting DSC Costs: Every proposed director must obtain an individual Class 3 DSC before signing incorporation documents. Since DSC charges apply on a per-director basis, the total cost increases with the number of directors.
- Assuming Every State Has Identical Charges: While MCA filing fees remain uniform across India, state stamp duty does not. A company incorporated in Maharashtra may pay a different amount than a company with the same authorized capital in Karnataka, Delhi, or Andhra Pradesh. Always estimate costs based on your registered office location.
- Mixing Government Fees with Professional Charges: Government fees are statutory charges payable to the MCA and the respective State Government. Professional fees, on the other hand, are charged by CAs, CSs, lawyers, or registration consultants for preparing documents, reviewing applications, and completing the incorporation process. Keeping these costs separate gives you a clearer picture of your actual expenses.
- Ignoring Additional Costs for Foreign or NRI Stakeholders: If the company has foreign nationals, NRIs, or overseas corporate shareholders, the incorporation cost may increase due to additional documentation requirements. Expenses such as notarization, apostille, document translation, overseas identity verification, and foreign director DSCs can significantly add to the overall registration cost.
