Starter
₹3,999+ GST
For founders who only need the certificate.
- 2 digital signatures (DSC)
- 2 DINs
- Name application (2 names)
- MOA and AOA drafting
- SPICe+ filing
- Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN and TAN
Cost breakdown
Private Limited Company cost in India (2026): the full breakdown
Every rupee, itemised: our fee, GST and each government component. Stamp duty for all 36 states and union territories is below.
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A Private Limited Company needs at least 2 directors and 2 shareholders.
Plan
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
All-in total
Includes everything to get your certificate. Nothing added later.
The short answer
The short answerOur professional fee for Private Limited Company registration starts from ₹3,999; GST at 18% applies on that fee. Digital signatures, state stamp duty, PAN and TAN are government-side costs added at cost. The MCA incorporation fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital. All-in, that is ₹11,519 to ₹18,599 across our plans for the default case (Maharashtra, 2 directors, ₹1 lakh authorised capital), with government fees included where they apply.
What does Private Limited Company cost, line by line?
The table is for Maharashtra, 2 directors, ₹1 lakh authorised capital. Change the state, the number of directors or the capital in the estimator and every line updates.
| Line | Starter | GrowthPopular | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional fee | ₹3,999 | ₹4,999 | ₹9,999 |
| GST at 18% on our fee | ₹720 | ₹900 | ₹1,800 |
| Digital signatures₹2,500 x 2 directors | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Stamp dutyMaharashtra, on MOA, AOA and SPICe+ | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| MCA filing fee₹0 up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| PAN and TAN | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| All-in total | ₹11,519 | ₹12,699 | ₹18,599 |
Stamp duty by state, DSC and PAN/TAN are added at cost and itemised in the estimator. MCA fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital.
How much is stamp duty in each state?
Stamp duty on the MOA, AOA and SPICe+ form at ₹1 lakh authorised capital, and the all-in total on the Growth plan for 2 directors. Duty rises with capital above ₹1 lakh in most states.
| State or union territory | Stamp duty at ₹1 lakh | All-in, Growth plan |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh* | ₹1,520 | ₹12,919 |
| Arunachal Pradesh* | ₹710 | ₹12,109 |
| Assam* | ₹525 | ₹11,924 |
| Bihar* | ₹1,520 | ₹12,919 |
| Chhattisgarh* | ₹1,510 | ₹12,909 |
| Goa* | ₹1,200 | ₹12,599 |
| Gujarat* | ₹620 | ₹12,019 |
| Haryana* | ₹135 | ₹11,534 |
| Himachal Pradesh* | ₹123 | ₹11,522 |
| Jharkhand* | ₹173 | ₹11,572 |
| Karnataka* | ₹10,020 | ₹21,419 |
| Kerala* | ₹3,025 | ₹14,424 |
| Madhya Pradesh* | ₹7,550 | ₹18,949 |
| Maharashtra* | ₹1,300 | ₹12,699 |
| Manipur* | ₹260 | ₹11,659 |
| Meghalaya* | ₹410 | ₹11,809 |
| Mizoram* | ₹260 | ₹11,659 |
| Nagaland* | ₹260 | ₹11,659 |
| Odisha* | ₹610 | ₹12,009 |
| Punjab* | ₹10,025 | ₹21,424 |
| Rajasthan* | ₹5,510 | ₹16,909 |
| Sikkim* | ₹0 | ₹11,399 |
| Tamil Nadu* | ₹720 | ₹12,119 |
| Telangana* | ₹1,520 | ₹12,919 |
| Tripura* | ₹260 | ₹11,659 |
| Uttar Pradesh* | ₹1,010 | ₹12,409 |
| Uttarakhand* | ₹1,010 | ₹12,409 |
| West Bengal* | ₹370 | ₹11,769 |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands* | ₹520 | ₹11,919 |
| Chandigarh* | ₹1,503 | ₹12,902 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu* | ₹41 | ₹11,440 |
| Delhi* | ₹360 | ₹11,759 |
| Jammu and Kashmir* | ₹310 | ₹11,709 |
| Ladakh* | ₹310 | ₹11,709 |
| Lakshadweep* | ₹1,525 | ₹12,924 |
| Puducherry* | ₹510 | ₹11,909 |
* Indicative until verified against the state stamp act. We confirm the exact figure for your state on the first call, before you pay.
What changes the cost?
- Your state
Stamp duty on the MOA, AOA and SPICe+ form is set by the state of the registered office. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat sit at the low end; Punjab and Kerala are among the highest.
- Authorised capital
Stamp duty in most states rises with authorised capital, and the MCA fee starts above ₹15 lakh. Start at ₹1 lakh and increase it later with a simple filing.
- Number of directors
Each director needs a Class 3 digital signature, added at cost. Two directors is the minimum and the usual case.
- Foreign directors or shareholders
Documents need notarisation and apostille in the home country, and the DSC process takes longer. We quote this separately on the call.
- The plan you choose
Starter covers incorporation with PAN and TAN. Growth adds GST, Udyam and Startup India applications, share certificates and bank account help. Complete adds INC-20A, the auditor appointment and a 12-month compliance calendar.
- A rejected name
One resubmission is free inside the same application. A second application costs a fresh filing, which is why we search MCA and trademark records first.
What is not included
- The statutory audit fee, quoted by the independent auditor after incorporation
- Notarisation and apostille of documents for foreign nationals
- Registered office rental or a virtual office, if you do not have an address
- Professional tax, Shop and Establishment and other state registrations, quoted by state
- Share capital deposited into the company bank account (it is your money, not a fee)
Which plan is the right price for you?
Professional fees below exclude GST. Stamp duty and digital signatures are added at cost and shown in the estimator above.
Growth
₹4,999+ GST
For founders starting operations right away.
Everything in Starter, plus
- GST registration
- MSME (Udyam) registration
- Startup India (DPIIT) application
- Share certificates
- First board meeting minutes
- Bank account opening assistance
Complete
₹9,999+ GST
For founders who want year one handled.
Everything in Growth, plus
- INC-20A (commencement of business)
- Auditor appointment (ADT-1)
- 12-month compliance calendar with reminders
- Trademark search report
- 30-minute tax planning call
Questions founders ask about Pvt Ltd cost
What is the government fee for Private Limited Company registration?
The MCA incorporation fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, so the government cost is stamp duty on the MOA, AOA and SPICe+ form (set by your state), the PAN and TAN fee, and the digital signatures from a certifying authority. The table on this page shows each one for your state at ₹1 lakh capital.
Is GST charged on the registration fee?
GST at 18% applies on our professional fee only. Stamp duty, the PAN and TAN fee and the MCA fee are government charges and carry no GST. The estimator shows the GST line separately so you can claim input credit on it once the company is GST registered.
Why is stamp duty different in every state?
Stamp duty is a state levy under each state's stamp act, charged on the MOA, the AOA and the incorporation form. Rates are fixed amounts or a percentage of authorised capital, which is why the same company costs different amounts in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi. The estimator uses the current figure for your state.
Does authorised capital of ₹10 lakh cost much more than ₹1 lakh?
Usually a few thousand rupees more, all of it stamp duty. The MCA fee stays nil up to ₹15 lakh. Since paid-up capital can be lower than authorised capital and you can increase authorised capital later, most founders start at ₹1 lakh and raise it before a funding round.
What does the cheap ₹999 offer leave out?
Digital signatures (₹1,500 to 2,000 each when added later), stamp duty (a surprise at filing), PAN and TAN, and the INC-20A filing. Add those and the cheap offer usually lands above our Starter price. Our estimate lists every line before you pay, and nothing is added later.
What will the company cost to run each year?
Plan for ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a year for a small company: the statutory audit, AOC-4 and MGT-7A filings, DIR-3 KYC for each director and the income tax return. GST return filing is extra if you are registered. Our company annual filings page prices this the same itemised way.
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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