Quick Answer: A Private Limited Company in India costs approximately ₹6,000–₹18,000 in government fees (MCA, stamp duty) plus ₹5,000–₹15,000 in professional fees (CA/CS charges), totalling ₹11,000–₹33,000 depending on the state and authorised capital. The process typically takes 10–15 working days. Key fees: DIN application ₹500/director, DSC ₹1,500–₹2,000/director, SPICe+ form is free.
Company Registration Costs — What to Expect
Registering a company in India involves government fees paid to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), state stamp duty, and professional service charges. The SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) form makes the process online and faster.
Fee Components
| Component | Pvt Ltd | LLP |
|---|---|---|
| MCA Govt Fee (SPICe+) | ₹0 (up to ₹15L capital) | ₹0 (up to ₹1L contribution) |
| Name Reservation (RUN/RUN-LLP) | ₹1,000 | ₹200 |
| Stamp Duty (e-MoA/e-AoA) | State-specific (₹200–₹2,000) | State-specific |
| PAN / TAN | Included in SPICe+ | Included |
| Professional Charges (CA/CS) | ₹5,000–₹15,000 | ₹4,000–₹10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) is the single integrated web form for company incorporation on the MCA21 portal. It allows simultaneous application for: company name, DIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, Professional Tax, and bank account opening.
With all documents in order, company registration via SPICe+ typically takes 7–15 working days. Name approval takes 1–3 days. The Certificate of Incorporation (CoI) is issued by MCA after all approvals.