Register your company in Karnataka — stamp duty ₹10,020.
Company registration cost calculator for Karnataka
Karnataka's Pvt Ltd stamp duty is ₹10,020 for ₹1 lakh authorised capital. Pick your entity, capital and directors below for the full line-by-line breakup — government fees, DSC, professional fee and GST.
Registering a Private Limited Company in Karnataka costs ₹21,957 to ₹29,922 all-in for ₹1 lakh authorised capital, across two to five directors. Stamp duty in Karnataka is ₹10,020 for ₹1 lakh capital, rising to ₹10,020 at ₹5 lakh and ₹10,020 at ₹10 lakh. Government name approval and PAN/TAN fees, and AiiQA's Digital Signature Certificate and professional fees, are the same as everywhere else in India — only stamp duty is specific to Karnataka. An LLP pays a flat ₹500 stamp duty here too, same as every other state. Incorporation takes 7 to 14 working days.
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Government fees and DSC are pass-through at actuals. 18% GST applies to the professional fee only. Stamp duty is set by your state and authorised capital — it is the only figure that moves.
Registering elsewhere too?
Stamp duty is the only figure that changes state to state — see the exact cost in three other states.
Nine deliverables. All of them in your name.
Everything below is included in the estimate above. You keep 100% of your IP and all original documents.
Certificate of Incorporation
The MCA-issued certificate confirming your company legally exists.
PAN & TAN
Issued together with incorporation — no separate application needed.
2 Digital Signature Certificates
Class 3 DSCs so your directors can sign filings electronically.
DIN for every director
Director Identification Number allotted during incorporation.
MOA & AOA (Pvt/OPC) or LLP Agreement
Your foundational company documents, drafted and filed.
Company PAN-linked bank account support
Documents formatted for your bank's account-opening checklist.
GST registration guidance
We tell you exactly when and how to register once you're ready.
Compliance calendar
Every statutory deadline for your first year, in one place.
Original documents, your name
Every certificate and filing is issued directly in the company's name.
Private Limited, OPC or LLP?
| Private Limited | OPC | LLP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum members | 2 shareholders | 1 shareholder + 1 nominee | 2 partners |
| Liability protection | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Fundraising from investors | Easiest — VCs prefer this | Not allowed to raise equity | Uncommon, harder |
| Compliance burden | Moderate to high | Moderate | Lower |
| Annual ROC filings | AOC-4 & MGT-7 | AOC-4 & MGT-7 | Form 8 & Form 11 |
| Best suited for | Startups, scaling teams | Solo founders wanting a corporate shell | Professional/service partnerships |
Six documents. That's the whole ask.
Collect these for every director or designated partner before we start. Scans are fine — clear, full-page, and current.
PAN cardMandatory
Every director or designated partner, self-attested.
Aadhaar cardMandatory
Address proof accepted by MCA for identity verification.
Passport-size photographMandatory
Recent, plain background, one per director.
Latest bank statement or utility billMandatory
Must be under 2 months old.
Registered office proofMandatory
Rent agreement or utility bill for the registered office, under 2 months old.
NOC from property owner
Required if the office is not owned by the company or a director.
Five steps from estimate to Certificate of Incorporation.
DSC & DIN application
We apply for Digital Signature Certificates and Director IDs.
2–3 daysName approval (SPICe+ Part A)
We reserve your company name with the MCA.
1–3 daysDrafting MOA/AOA or LLP Agreement
Your foundational documents are drafted for review.
2 daysSPICe+ Part B filing
Full incorporation form filed with the MCA, PAN and TAN applied for.
3–5 daysCertificate of Incorporation
MCA issues your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN.
Day 7–14The structure investors already understand.
Limited liability
Your personal assets are legally separate from company debts.
Tax benefits
Access startup tax exemptions and structured deductions unavailable to proprietorships.
Most preferred for startups
The only structure most VCs and angel investors will fund.
Corporate identity
A registered entity that can own assets, sign contracts and hire in its own name.
Incorporation isn't the last filing.
Three compliances fall due within 30 days of incorporation. Miss them and the company can't legally begin operations.
| Pvt Ltd & OPC — professional fee | ₹3,000 + 18% GST |
| LLP — Form 3 (LLP Agreement) filing | ₹1,230 |
Applicable government fees are charged at actuals on top. Add this to your estimate with the checkbox in the calculator.
Send us your estimate and we'll take it from there.
We'll confirm the figures against your state and capital, list exactly what to send, and start the DSC application the same day.
Questions about registering in Karnataka.
What is the stamp duty for Pvt Ltd company registration in Karnataka?
₹10,020 for ₹1 lakh authorised capital in Karnataka. Stamp duty rises with authorised capital and is charged by the state where your registered office sits — this figure is CA-verified, not an estimate.
How much does it cost to register a company in Karnataka?
₹21,957 to ₹29,922 all-in for a Pvt Ltd company in Karnataka, for ₹1 lakh authorised capital — the range covers two to five directors, since each director needs their own Digital Signature Certificate.
Does LLP registration cost the same in Karnataka as elsewhere?
Yes. LLP stamp duty is a flat ₹500 nationwide, including Karnataka — it doesn't vary by state the way Pvt Ltd and OPC stamp duty does.
How long does company registration take in India?
Typically 7 to 14 working days from document submission to Certificate of Incorporation, assuming your documents are complete and there are no name-approval resubmissions.
What is the minimum capital required to register a company?
There is no legal minimum authorised capital for a Private Limited Company or OPC in India. Most founders start at ₹1 lakh because it keeps stamp duty low while leaving room to grow.
Does stamp duty really vary by state?
Yes. Stamp duty is levied by the state where your registered office is located, not where you live. It can be as low as ₹135 in Haryana or over ₹10,000 in Karnataka and Punjab for an identical company.
Can I register a company from a rented home address?
Yes. A rent agreement plus a recent utility bill or NOC from the owner is sufficient for MCA's registered-office proof.
What happens after incorporation?
Three compliances fall due within 30 days: auditor appointment, registered office verification, and filing INC-20A (Commencement of Business). Missing them means the company legally cannot start operating.
Private Limited, OPC or LLP — which should I choose?
Choose Private Limited if you plan to raise funding. Choose OPC if you're a solo founder who wants a corporate shell without a co-founder. Choose LLP if you're a services/professional partnership that doesn't need equity fundraising.