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    Business Registration10 June 2026 9 min readBy Taxpex Editorial

    Partnership Firm Registration Cost in India 2026 — A Transparent Breakdown

    Every component of partnership registration cost — stamp duty, ROF fees, PAN, Udyam and CA professional fee — explained with a final all-in number.

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    Partnership Firm registration is one of the cheapest legal business setups in India — but founders often see widely different quotes. This guide breaks down every component of the cost transparently so you know exactly what you're paying for and where money goes. Taxpex handles partnership firm registration end-to-end if you'd rather have a CA do the filing.

    Cost components

    • Stamp duty on the Partnership Deed — varies by state and capital amount.
    • Notarisation fee — typically ₹100–₹500.
    • Registrar of Firms (ROF) filing fee — typically ₹500–₹1,500 depending on state.
    • Firm PAN application — government fee ₹110 (online).
    • Udyam (MSME) Registration — Free of cost on the portal.
    • Professional fees (CA / consultant) — depends on inclusions.

    State-wise stamp duty on Partnership Deed

    StateApproximate Stamp DutyNotes
    Delhi1% of capital, min ₹200Notarisation required
    Maharashtra₹500 base + slabs above ₹50,000 capitalHigher slabs apply for larger capital
    Karnataka₹500 + 1% of capitalCapped at ₹10,000
    Tamil Nadu₹300 flatNotarisation extra
    West Bengal₹150 + ad valorem on capitalState-specific slab
    Gujarat1% of capital, min ₹500Notarisation extra
    Quick note

    Stamp duty changes periodically. Taxpex confirms the exact figure for your state and your capital amount before drafting.

    Typical all-in cost — what most founders pay

    ComponentRange (DIY)Taxpex inclusive
    Stamp paper₹500 – ₹3,000On actuals
    Notarisation₹100 – ₹500Included
    ROF filing fee₹500 – ₹1,500Included
    Firm PAN₹110Included
    Udyam (MSME)FreeIncluded
    CA / professional fee₹3,000 – ₹8,000₹2,999 flat
    Total typical₹5,000 – ₹13,000₹2,999 + stamp duty actuals

    Where founders overpay

    1. 1Hiring local consultants who charge ₹6,000–₹10,000 for the same deed.
    2. 2Paying stamp duty on the wrong (higher) slab because of unclear capital description.
    3. 3Buying excess stamp paper 'just to be safe'.
    4. 4Paying separately for PAN and Udyam which are actually free / nominal.

    Why Taxpex is transparently cheaper

    • Flat ₹2,999 professional fee — covers deed drafting, notarisation guidance, ROF filing, firm PAN and Udyam.
    • Government fees and stamp duty shared on actuals before payment.
    • No upsells, no surprise invoices.
    • Free 30-minute CA consultation on tax planning included.

    Hidden post-registration costs to plan for

    • GST registration (free) — but monthly return filings cost ₹499–₹1,499/month.
    • Current account minimum balance — varies by bank (₹10,000–₹25,000).
    • Annual ITR-5 filing — typically ₹2,500–₹5,000 if outsourced.
    • Tax audit (above ₹1 Cr turnover) — ₹15,000+ depending on volume.
    Get a single transparent quote for your state — including stamp duty — in under 10 minutes.
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    Senior contributor at Taxpex Consultancy. Reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Published on 10 June 2026 · Updated on 10 June 2026.

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