Exact breakdown of Pvt Ltd registration cost in India — professional fees, stamp duty, MCA filing fees, DSC, and state-wise variations for Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat and more.
‘How much does it cost to register a Pvt Ltd?’ — the most common founder question and the worst-answered one online. The honest answer is: it depends on your state, your authorised capital, how many directors you have and who handles the filing. This 2025 cost guide breaks every rupee down — professional fees, government & stamp duty (state-wise), DSC, DIN, post-incorporation expenses and the hidden costs most marketplace players don't disclose upfront. Our private limited company registration service quotes every line item transparently.
This varies wildly — from ₹2,000 with a freelancer who'll vanish after filing, to ₹25,000+ with a Big-4 firm. Quality matters, because a rejected SPICe+ costs the same time and government fees a second time around.
| Provider type | Typical fee | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Solo freelancer | ₹2,000–₹4,000 | Filing only, no drafting review, no compliance support |
| Online marketplace | ₹4,999–₹7,999 (watch upsells) | Standard SPICe+ filing, basic templates |
| Taxpex (CA + CS-led) | ₹6,999 flat | CA + CS review, drafting, COI, PAN, TAN, 1-year compliance plan |
| Mid-size CA firm | ₹10,000–₹15,000 | Full service + advisory |
| Big-4 / large firm | ₹25,000–₹75,000+ | Enterprise / foreign-investor focused |
MCA charges a slab-based filing fee on SPICe+ Part B, MoA (INC-33) and AoA (INC-34). For companies with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, MCA filing fee is ZERO under the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment, 2019 — a huge win for early-stage founders.
| Authorised capital | MCA filing fee on SPICe+ |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹15,00,000 | ₹0 (waived) |
| ₹15,00,001 – ₹50,00,000 | ₹2,000 + slab |
| ₹50,00,001 – ₹1 Cr | ₹36,000 |
| Above ₹1 Cr | ₹36,000 + ₹100 per ₹10,000 above ₹1 Cr |
Stamp duty is charged by individual state governments on the MoA and AoA. This is the single biggest reason incorporation costs vary across India — and the reason marketplaces show different ‘starting’ prices for different cities.
| State | Stamp duty for ₹1 lakh authorised capital (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹510 |
| Maharashtra | ₹1,300 |
| Karnataka | ₹1,020 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹820 |
| Gujarat | ₹820 |
| Telangana | ₹1,520 |
| West Bengal | ₹370 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹1,020 |
| Rajasthan | ₹10,500 (highest in India) |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹7,550 |
| Kerala | ₹3,025 |
| Punjab | ₹10,025 |
Rajasthan, MP and Punjab have unusually high stamp duty even for ₹1 lakh authorised capital. Choose your registered office state accordingly — it's a one-time cost but it can range from ₹370 to ₹10,500.
| Item | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Class-3 DSC per director (2-year validity) | ₹600–₹1,000 |
| DIN allotment (via SPICe+) | ₹0 for first 3 directors |
| Notarisation of subscriber sheet | ₹200–₹500 |
| Apostille of foreign director documents | ₹2,000–₹4,000 per set |
| Bank account opening | ₹0 in most banks, ₹5,000+ MAB |
| Auditor appointment (first auditor) | ₹0 (we do it free in our package) |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Taxpex professional fee | ₹6,999 |
| MCA filing fee | ₹0 |
| Delhi stamp duty | ₹510 |
| 2× DSC | ₹1,400 |
| Total | ₹8,909 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Taxpex professional fee | ₹6,999 |
| MCA filing fee | ₹0 |
| Maharashtra stamp duty (₹10L) | ₹13,000 |
| 3× DSC | ₹2,100 |
| Total | ₹22,099 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Taxpex professional fee | ₹6,999 |
| MCA filing fee | ₹0 |
| Karnataka stamp duty | ₹1,020 |
| 2× DSC | ₹3,900 |
| NRI document apostille | ₹3,000 |
| Total | ₹14,919 |
| Recurring item | Annual cost (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Statutory audit | ₹5,000–₹25,000 |
| ROC annual filings (AOC-4 + MGT-7) | ₹3,000–₹10,000 |
| ITR-6 filing | ₹2,500–₹10,000 |
| GST returns (if registered) | ₹3,000–₹15,000 |
| Accounting & bookkeeping | ₹15,000–₹60,000 |
| DSC renewal (every 2 years) | ₹600–₹1,000 per director |
Annual compliance is often the part founders underestimate. Budget at least ₹25,000–₹40,000 per year for a minimal but clean Pvt Ltd in its first year.
Around ₹3,000–₹4,000 in a low-stamp-duty state (Delhi / WB) if you DIY using SPICe+, buy your own DSC and have ₹1 lakh authorised capital. Realistic professional-handled cost: ₹7,500–₹10,000 in such states; ₹15,000–₹25,000 in high-stamp-duty states or with high authorised capital.
MCA filing fee is ZERO for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Stamp duty (state-charged) always applies and ranges from ₹370 (WB) to ₹10,500 (Rajasthan) for ₹1 lakh capital.
No — ₹6,999 is our professional fee. Government and stamp duty are billed at actuals based on your state and authorised capital. We share a full state-wise quote upfront so there are no surprises.
Stamp duty. Delhi stamp duty for ₹1 lakh capital is ₹510; Maharashtra is ₹1,300. The gap widens at higher authorised capital.
If opted in via AGILE-PRO at incorporation, GSTIN is issued without extra government fees. Some providers add a separate ‘GST registration’ charge — clarify upfront.
Senior contributor at Taxpex Consultancy. Reviewed by a practising Chartered Accountant. Published on 24 May 2026 · Updated on 24 May 2026.
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