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Private Limited Company Registration Fees in India

Updated: 30 August 2026 • Reading time: 14 min • Legal basis: Companies Act 2013; Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014; MCA SPICe+ Guidelines

Incorporating a private limited company in India involves 5 distinct cost components: the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for each proposed director, the optional RUN form for name reservation, government registration fees (ROC fee) charged by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, state stamp duty on the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and professional fees paid to a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) for preparing and filing the SPICe+ form. Together, these costs range from approximately Rs 9,000 to Rs 28,000 for most standard incorporations.

What Is the Total Cost to Register a Private Limited Company in India?

The all-in cost depends on 3 variables: the number of directors (each needs a DSC), the authorized share capital (which determines the ROC filing fee), and the state of registration (which determines stamp duty).

Standard Startup (Rs 1 Lakh Authorized Capital, 2 Directors)

  • 2 x Class 3 DSC: Rs 3,000-4,000
  • RUN form (optional): Rs 1,000
  • MCA ROC filing fee: Rs 0 (NIL – SPICe+ filing, capital under Rs 15 lakh)
  • Stamp duty (Delhi/Haryana): Rs 300-500
  • PAN + TAN: Rs 130
  • Professional fees (CA/CS): Rs 5,000-10,000
Total: Rs 10,000-17,500

Growth Stage (Rs 10 Lakh Authorized Capital, 2 Directors)

  • 2 x Class 3 DSC: Rs 3,000-4,000
  • RUN form (optional): Rs 1,000
  • MCA ROC filing fee: Rs 0 (NIL – SPICe+ filing, capital under Rs 15 lakh)
  • Stamp duty (Maharashtra/Karnataka): Rs 1,000-3,000
  • PAN + TAN: Rs 130
  • Professional fees (CA/CS): Rs 10,000-20,000
Total: Rs 18,000-34,000

5 Cost Components at a Glance

  • DSC (Class 3): Rs 800-1,500 per director per year, plus Rs 300-500 for USB token; mandatory for every proposed director
  • RUN form: Rs 1,000 government fee; optional if name is reserved through SPICe+ Part A directly
  • MCA ROC fee: NIL for authorized capital up to Rs 15 lakh under SPICe+; Rs 2,000-4,000+ for capital above Rs 15 lakh (shown exactly before payment on mca.gov.in)
  • Stamp duty: State-specific; ranges from Rs 200 (Delhi) to Rs 3,000+ (Maharashtra for higher capital); on the MoA and AoA
  • Professional fees (CA/CS): Rs 5,000-20,000 depending on complexity; includes form preparation, certification, and post-incorporation guidance

What Is a Digital Signature Certificate and How Much Does It Cost?

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an encrypted digital credential that authenticates the identity of the signatory on an electronic document. For company registration, the DSC replaces the physical wet ink signature on MCA forms. Since January 2021, only a Class 3 DSC (the highest security class) is issued by certifying authorities.

DSC Fee Breakdown

Component Cost Range Notes
Class 3 DSC (individual, 2-year validity) Rs 800-1,500 Per person, per year; obtained from certifying authority
USB Cryptographic Token (if not already owned) Rs 300-500 One-time hardware cost; reusable across renewals
Renewal of existing DSC Rs 500-1,000 Cheaper than fresh issuance

DSC Is Reusable Beyond Company Registration

A Class 3 DSC obtained for company registration can be used for: MCA annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), income tax return e-verification, GST filings, trademark applications, and government tender bids. Investing Rs 1,000-2,000 in a DSC makes sense as a recurring digital identity tool. Store the USB token safely; a lost token requires fresh issuance.

What Is the RUN Form and When Should You File It?

RUN stands for Reserve Unique Name. It is a standalone MCA web form that allows a promoter to check the availability of and reserve a proposed company name before preparing the full incorporation package. The government fee for the RUN form is Rs 1,000.

What Does the RUN Form Allow?

  • Propose up to 2 names in order of preference within a single application
  • If both names are rejected, one more opportunity to resubmit is allowed within the application (no additional Rs 1,000 fee)
  • An approved name is reserved for 20 days, within which the SPICe+ form must be filed

RUN vs. SPICe+ Part A

Feature RUN Form (Separate) SPICe+ Part A (Integrated)
Government fee Rs 1,000 Nil (included in SPICe+ process)
Names allowed 2 2
Requires DSC at this stage? No (only PAN login) Yes (directors must have DSC ready)

What Government Fees Does the MCA Charge for Private Limited Registration?

ROC Filing Fee: Based on Authorized Share Capital

Authorized Share Capital Approximate MCA Filing Fee Notes
Rs 1,00,000 (Rs 1 lakh) Rs 0 (NIL) NIL under SPICe+ for authorized capital up to Rs 15 lakh; most startups use Rs 1 lakh to start
Rs 5,00,000 (Rs 5 lakh) Rs 0 (NIL) NIL under SPICe+; within the Rs 15 lakh threshold
Rs 10,00,000 (Rs 10 lakh) Rs 0 (NIL) NIL under SPICe+; within the Rs 15 lakh threshold
Rs 25,00,000 (Rs 25 lakh) Rs 2,000 Above Rs 15 lakh threshold; ROC fee applies
Rs 1,00,00,000 (Rs 1 crore) Rs 35,000-50,000 High authorized capital; ROC fee increases significantly at this level

Stamp Duty: State-Specific

State Stamp Duty Range (Rs 1 lakh authorized capital) Remarks
Delhi Rs 200-500 Among the lowest stamp duty states
Haryana Rs 300-700 Moderate; many Gurugram-based companies registered here
Karnataka Rs 500-1,500 Bengaluru companies
Maharashtra Rs 1,000-2,000 Higher stamp duty state
Tamil Nadu Rs 500-1,200 Chennai-based companies

What Does SPICe+ Cover and What Forms Does It Replace?

Service / Registration Earlier Form (Replaced) Now Handled Through Government Fee
Company name reservation INC-1 (separate) SPICe+ Part A / RUN Nil in SPICe+; Rs 1,000 in RUN
DIN for new directors DIR-3 (separate) SPICe+ Part B (up to 3 DINs) Nil (integrated)
Company incorporation INC-7 + INC-22 + DIR-12 SPICe+ Part B (INC-32) Per authorized capital scale
Memorandum of Association Physical document e-MoA via INC-33 Included in SPICe+ fee
Articles of Association Physical document e-AoA via INC-34 Included in SPICe+ fee
PAN allotment Form 49A (separate) SPICe+ (auto-allotted) Rs 66
TAN allotment Form 49B (separate) SPICe+ (auto-allotted) Rs 65
EPFO registration PF portal (separate) AGILE-Pro (linked to SPICe+) Nil
ESIC registration ESIC portal (separate) AGILE-Pro (linked to SPICe+) Nil
GST registration GST portal (separate) AGILE-Pro (optional, linked) Nil

How Much Do CA and CS Professionals Charge for Incorporation?

City Basic Incorporation (Professional Fee Only) Standard with Post-Incorporation
Delhi NCR Rs 5,000-10,000 Rs 10,000-18,000
Mumbai Rs 8,000-15,000 Rs 15,000-25,000
Bengaluru Rs 7,000-12,000 Rs 12,000-22,000
Chennai / Hyderabad Rs 6,000-10,000 Rs 10,000-18,000
Tier-2 cities Rs 3,000-7,000 Rs 7,000-15,000

What Is the Step-by-Step Process and Timeline for Company Registration?

The complete incorporation process typically takes 7 to 21 working days:

  1. DSC Procurement (Day 1-3): Each proposed director applies for a Class 3 DSC. Cost: Rs 800-1,500 per director.
  2. Name Reservation (Day 2-5): File the RUN form or proceed to SPICe+ Part A name reservation.
  3. Document Collection and Form Preparation (Day 5-10): Collect identity proof, address proof, and registered office documents. Professional drafts e-MoA, e-AoA, fills SPICe+ Part B and AGILE-Pro.
  4. Submission and Payment (Day 10-12): Upload SPICe+ package on MCA portal. Portal displays exact government fee before final submission.
  5. ROC Processing and COI Issuance (Day 12-21): Certificate of Incorporation issued within 5-10 working days. PAN, TAN, and GST (if applied through AGILE-Pro) issued simultaneously.
  6. Post-Incorporation Compliance (Within 30-90 Days): First board meeting, INC-20A filing, bank account opening, share certificate issuance, statutory registers setup.

What Are the Most Common Questions About Company Registration Fees?

What is the total cost to register a private limited company in India?

The all-in cost ranges from approximately Rs 10,000 to Rs 35,000. For a company with Rs 1 lakh authorized capital incorporating in Delhi with 2 directors and a basic professional package, the total is approximately Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000. For Rs 10 lakh authorized capital in Maharashtra with a full post-incorporation package, the total can reach Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000.

What is the RUN form and how much does it cost?

RUN (Reserve Unique Name) is a standalone MCA web form for reserving a company name before filing SPICe+. The government fee is Rs 1,000. You can propose up to 2 names; if both are rejected, one free resubmission is allowed. The reserved name is valid for 20 days.

Are government fees for private limited company registration fixed or variable?

Government fees have 2 variable components. The ROC filing fee scales with authorized share capital – NIL for up to Rs 15 lakh, Rs 2,000 for Rs 15-50 lakh. Stamp duty varies by state; Delhi charges Rs 200-500 while Maharashtra charges Rs 1,000-3,000 for the same authorized capital. The MCA portal computes the exact fee before payment.

Can I register a private limited company without a CA or CS?

Technically possible but practically difficult. The SPICe+ form requires a practicing CA or CS to certify attachments and sign the professional declaration. Errors in form preparation cause ROC queries or rejections. Engaging a CA or CS for Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 is cheaper than the cost of a rejection and resubmission.