Company registration in Bangalore (2026): cost, stamp duty, timeline
Registered by ROC Bangalore, filed through SPICe+, priced with Karnataka stamp duty itemised. Our Bengaluru office is at HSR Layout.
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A Private Limited Company needs at least 2 directors and 2 shareholders.
Everything in Starter, plus
- GST registration
- MSME (Udyam) registration
- Startup India (DPIIT) application
- Share certificates
- Professional fee₹4,999
- GST at 18% on our fee₹900
- Digital signatures₹2,500 x 2 directors₹5,000
- Stamp dutyMaharashtra, on MOA, AOA and SPICe+₹1,300
- MCA filing fee₹0 up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital₹0
- PAN and TAN₹500
Includes everything to get your certificate. Nothing added later.
The short answer
The short answerRegistering a Private Limited Company in Bangalore (Bengaluru) takes 12 to 15 working days through SPICe+ and is handled by the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore. The cost is our professional fee plus Karnataka stamp duty, two digital signatures and PAN and TAN; the MCA fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital. Our Bengaluru office is in HSR Layout. All-in, a Private Limited Company in Bengaluru with two directors and ₹1 lakh authorised capital is ₹20,239 to ₹27,319 across our plans, with Karnataka stamp duty of ₹10,020 included.
How much does company registration cost in Bengaluru?
Karnataka against the other states founders compare it with, at ₹1 lakh authorised capital and two directors on the Growth plan. The estimator recomputes it for any state, capital or number of directors.
| State | Stamp duty at ₹1 lakh | All-in, Growth plan |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka* | ₹10,020 | ₹21,419 |
| Maharashtra* | ₹1,300 | ₹12,699 |
| Delhi* | ₹360 | ₹11,759 |
| Tamil Nadu* | ₹720 | ₹12,119 |
| Gujarat* | ₹620 | ₹12,019 |
| Telangana* | ₹1,520 | ₹12,919 |
* Indicative until verified against the state stamp act. The Karnataka line breaks down as: professional fee ₹4,999, GST ₹900, digital signatures ₹5,000, stamp duty ₹10,020, PAN and TAN ₹500. The MCA fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital. See the full cost breakdown for all 36 states.
Registering in Bengaluru
Who registers a company in Bengaluru?
Every company with a registered office in Karnataka is registered by ROC Bangalore, the Registrar of Companies for the state. The filing is online through the Central Registration Centre, so nobody visits the ROC; it matters for later filings, inspections and changes to the name or address. The registered office can be a flat in Indiranagar, a co-working desk in Koramangala or an office in Whitefield, as long as you have the owner's utility bill and no-objection certificate.
What does Karnataka stamp duty add?
Karnataka charges stamp duty on the memorandum, the articles and the SPICe+ form under the Karnataka Stamp Act, collected by the MCA at filing. At ₹1 lakh authorised capital it is a fixed sum shown in the table below, slightly above Maharashtra, and it rises with capital above that. The estimator computes it for your capital before you pay, so the Bengaluru figure is known on day one.
How long does it take in Bengaluru?
The same 12 to 15 working days as anywhere in India, because incorporation is processed centrally. Digital signatures on day 0, name approval in 3 to 4 working days, incorporation 8 to 10 working days after Part B is filed. Bengaluru founders tend to file the Startup India application in the same fortnight, which we handle from the same document set.
Do I need to visit your HSR Layout office?
No. Documents come in on WhatsApp, forms are signed digitally and the certificate arrives by email. Founders who want to meet are welcome at the HSR Layout office, Monday to Saturday, to go through the estimate, the ESOP plan or the first-year calendar in person.
What comes after incorporation in Karnataka?
- Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments
Most offices in Bengaluru register under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act within 30 days of starting, through the state labour department's portal. It is a common bank and landlord ask.
- Profession tax
Karnataka levies profession tax on the company and on employees above the salary threshold. AGILE-PRO-S applies for the enrolment at incorporation; monthly deductions and the annual return follow once you hire.
- GST registration
Needed from day one if you sell across states or through marketplaces, otherwise from ₹40 lakh turnover for goods or ₹20 lakh for services. SaaS companies billing customers outside Karnataka usually register at the start.
- Bank account and INC-20A
Open the current account with the certificate, deposit the share capital and file INC-20A within 180 days. No business or borrowing until it is filed.
What happens, day by day
Counted in working days from the day your documents are complete. Most files finish in 12 to 15.
- 1Day 0
Documents and digital signatures
You send the documents on WhatsApp. We verify them and apply for DSCs for each director the same day.
- 2Day 1 to 3
Name approval
We file two names through SPICe+ Part A after checking MCA and trademark records for conflicts.
- 3Day 4 to 7
Incorporation filing
We draft the MOA and AOA, file SPICe+ Part B with AGILE-PRO-S for GST, EPFO, ESIC and the bank account, and send you the forms to e-sign.
- 4Day 8 to 13
Registrar processing
The Central Registration Centre reviews the filing. If anything is queried, we resubmit within a day.
- 5Day 12 to 15
Certificate of Incorporation
You receive the certificate with PAN and TAN, plus a checklist of what is due in the first 180 days.
After incorporation, four dates matter
- 30 daysFirst board meeting and auditor appointment (ADT-1)
- 60 daysShare certificates issued
- 180 daysINC-20A commencement of business filed
- Every yearAOC-4, MGT-7A and DIR-3 KYC
Our Bengaluru office
Everything happens on WhatsApp, and the door is open if you would rather sit down with the expert on your file.
BizExpress, Bengaluru
3rd Floor, NR Complex, 24th Main Rd, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102Questions founders in Bengaluru ask
How much does it cost to register a company in Bangalore?
Our professional fee starts from ₹3,999 plus 18% GST. Add Karnataka stamp duty on the MOA, AOA and SPICe+ form, two digital signatures and the PAN and TAN fee, all shown in the table above for ₹1 lakh capital and two directors. The MCA fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital. Nothing is added later.
Which ROC handles Bengaluru companies?
Do I need a Shops and Establishments registration in Karnataka?
Almost every office in Bengaluru does. The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act requires registration within 30 days of starting, renewed periodically, and banks and landlords often ask for the certificate. It is filed online with the labour department; we quote it with the incorporation so it is done in the same month.
Can I use a co-working space in Bengaluru as the registered office?
Yes. The operator gives you a utility bill in its name not older than two months, a no-objection certificate for your proposed company name and the licence agreement, which is exactly what the Registrar needs. Koramangala, HSR Layout and Indiranagar operators issue the pack routinely, and a virtual office plan works the same way.
Is stamp duty in Karnataka higher than in Maharashtra?
Slightly, at ₹1 lakh authorised capital, and the gap stays small at higher capital. Both states sit in the middle of the national range, well below Punjab and Kerala. The table above shows both figures side by side so a founder choosing between the two cities can see the difference is a few hundred rupees, not a reason to pick a city.
Can a company in Bengaluru apply for Startup India recognition straight away?
Yes. DPIIT recognition can be applied for the day the certificate of incorporation arrives, and usually takes one to two weeks. Karnataka also runs its own startup policy with grants and reimbursements for registered startups, which we point you to on the call. The Section 80-IAC tax holiday is a separate application to the inter-ministerial board.
Register in Bengaluru: pick the structure
- Private Limited CompanyFounders who plan to raise money or hirefrom ₹3,999
- Limited Liability PartnershipFor two or more partners running a services or professional firm who want limited liability with light compliance.from ₹3,999
- One Person CompanyFor a solo founder who wants limited liability and a company name without a co-founder.from ₹3,999
- GST RegistrationBusinesses crossing the turnover limit, selling online or across states, or wanting input credit.from ₹1,999
Sources and official references
Government fees, forms and due dates on this page are checked against these portals. Where a state or a year changes a figure, we say so on the call.
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