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MCA DATA · MAY 2026

India Company Incorporation Statistics — May 2026

27,817 new entities were incorporated across India in May 2026 — 18,877 companies and 8,940 LLPs. Here's the picture by entity type, by state and by sector, drawn from MCA's incorporation data.

Companies incorporated18,877Private · OPC · Public
LLPs incorporated8,940across India
Total new entities27,817companies + LLPs

Source: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), India · Analysis by QwikFilings · Published 15 June 2026

THE MONTH IN THREE NUMBERS

What the May data tells founders

924

Tech led the pack

IT & computer services was the single biggest sector for new companies — software and tech keep driving formation.

46%

Founders start lean

Nearly half of new companies registered with authorised capital of ₹1 lakh or less. You don't need a big number to begin.

86%

Private Limited rules

86% of new companies chose Private Limited; OPC held at 6.3%. The default for serious founders stays clear.

BY ENTITY TYPE

What founders chose to register

Share of the 18,877 companies incorporated in May 2026, by class. LLPs (8,940) register under a separate framework and are tracked on their own.

Private Limited 16,204 85.8%
Section 8 (non-profit) 1,409 7.5%
One Person Company 1,180 6.3%
Public Limited 72 0.4%
STATE LEADERBOARD · COMPANIES

Top 10 states by new companies, May 2026

Monthly incorporation flow — not cumulative registered companies — ranked by new companies formed during the month.

1 Maharashtra 2,683
2 Uttar Pradesh 2,109
3 Delhi 1,599
4 Telangana 1,511
5 Karnataka 1,467
6 Tamil Nadu 1,300
7 Gujarat 1,223
8 Haryana 1,130
9 Rajasthan 859
10 West Bengal 675
WHAT FOUNDERS ARE BUILDING

The sectors new companies entered

Top business activities declared by companies incorporated in May 2026. Technology and professional services dominate — a quick read on where new formation is concentrated.

IT & computer services924
Social work / non-profit activities747
Management consultancy492
Custom software development487
Real estate (fee or contract)428
Real estate (own or leased)415
Software support & maintenance395
Educational support services372
PICK THE RIGHT STRUCTURE

Compare the options founders actually chose

Tap a structure to see how it works — and how many founders picked it in May 2026.

16,204chose Private Limited in May
  • Members 2 to 200
  • Liability Limited to shares held
  • Compliance Moderate–high (audit, ROC, board)
  • Best for Startups raising funding & scaling
1,180chose One Person Company
  • Members 1 owner + 1 nominee
  • Liability Limited
  • Compliance Lighter than Pvt Ltd
  • Best for Solo founders who want a company
8,940chose an LLP
  • Members 2+ partners
  • Liability Limited to contribution
  • Compliance Light; no audit below thresholds
  • Best for Services & professional firms
72chose Public Limited
  • Members 7+, no upper limit
  • Liability Limited to shares held
  • Compliance Heaviest; built for scale
  • Best for Large or listing-bound companies
COMPLIANCE CLOCK IS TICKING

All 27,817 entities incorporated in May 2026 are now inside their first statutory deadlines.

ADT-1 · Auditor appointment within 30 days of incorporation
INC-20A · Commencement of business within 180 days of incorporation
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QwikFilings (2026). India Company Incorporation Statistics — May 2026. Analysis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs data. Retrieved from https://qwikfilings.com/india-company-incorporation-statistics-may-2026/

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