How much does it cost to register a Pvt Ltd company in India?
Registering a Private Limited Company in India costs roughly ₹9,600–₹13,300 for a two-director company with ₹1 lakh authorised capital, depending on the state's stamp duty — for example ₹12,297 in Delhi or ₹13,237 in Maharashtra (Sep 2026). This covers government fees, Digital Signature Certificates, professional fees and 18% GST.
The five cost components
Every Pvt Ltd or OPC registration in India is built from the same five line items:
- Stamp duty — set by the state, varies with authorised capital.
- Name approval (SPICe+ Part A) — a flat ₹1,000 government fee nationwide.
- PAN & TAN — a flat ₹200 government fee, issued together with incorporation.
- Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) — one Class-3 DSC per director/partner, roughly ₹3,300–₹4,000 each including courier and GST.
- Professional fee + GST — the filing and drafting service charge, plus 18% GST on all service (non-government) line items.
LLP registration uses a flat, lower stamp duty instead of the per-state slab table.
Real worked examples (Sep 2026)
Live quotes from AiiQA's registration calculator, ₹1 lakh authorised capital:
- Pvt Ltd, Delhi, 2 directors: ₹12,297
- Pvt Ltd, Maharashtra, 2 directors: ₹13,237
- LLP, Delhi, 2 partners: ₹11,637
- OPC, Delhi, 1 director: ₹9,642
Stamp duty is the only line separating the two Pvt Ltd figures — every other component is identical. Get an exact, itemised, state-specific figure at the registration calculator, which covers all 36 states and union territories.
What isn't included
Post-incorporation compliance — first board resolution, the INC-20A commencement filing, and statutory register setup — is typically quoted as a separate line, since not every company needs it done immediately. Always ask whether a quote is incorporation-only or includes post-incorporation work before comparing two providers.
Questions founders ask
What does Pvt Ltd registration cost include?
Four government charges (stamp duty, SPICe+ name approval, PAN & TAN) plus three service charges (Digital Signature Certificates for each director, DSC courier, professional filing fee) and 18% GST on the service charges. Stamp duty is the only line that varies by state.
Why does the cost change by state?
Stamp duty on the incorporation documents is set by each state government, not the central MCA. Delhi charges ₹360 for ₹1 lakh authorised capital; Maharashtra charges ₹1,300 for the same capital. Every other fee line is identical nationwide.
Does the cost change with more directors?
Yes — each director needs their own Digital Signature Certificate (~₹3,300–₹4,000 including GST), so a two-director Pvt Ltd costs more in DSC fees than a one-director OPC, but government fees (stamp duty, name approval, PAN & TAN) stay the same regardless of director count.
Is the government fee the same for OPC and Pvt Ltd?
Yes, OPC and Pvt Ltd share the same SPICe+ name approval fee (₹1,000) and PAN & TAN fee (₹200). An OPC costs less overall only because it needs one DSC instead of two.
Are there hidden costs after incorporation?
Yes — post-incorporation compliance (first board resolution, INC-20A filing, statutory registers) is usually quoted separately and isn't part of the base incorporation fee shown here. Ask for it explicitly when comparing quotes.