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Cost Guide 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Register a Private Limited Company in India?

A transparent, line-by-line breakdown of every fee — government charges, stamp duty, and professional fees — so you can budget accurately and dodge the hidden costs others bury.

By the QwikFilings CA team · Updated 2026 · Figures indicative; we confirm exact government fees for your state before you pay

₹7,000 – ₹25,000

That's the typical all-in cost to register a Private Limited Company in India in 2026, for a standard two-director company with authorised capital between ₹1–10 lakh. Where you land in that range depends on three things: your state (stamp duty varies a lot), your authorised capital, and whether you hire a professional or file it yourself.

Below we break the cost into its three real parts — government fees, stamp duty, and professional fees — show you exactly what each one is, and flag the hidden costs that catch first-time founders out.

The 3 parts of your registration cost

1

Government fees

Statutory charges set by the MCA — name reservation, the SPICe+ filing, PAN & TAN. Standard across India.

Fixed nationwide
2

Stamp duty

Charged by your state on the MoA & AoA. This is the single biggest reason two founders pay different totals.

Varies by state
3

Professional fees

What you pay a CA/CS to handle the filing correctly and avoid costly rejections. Optional, but most founders use it.

Varies by provider

Line-by-line fee breakdown (2026)

For a standard 2-director Pvt Ltd, authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh.

Company name reservation₹1,000Per application via SPICe+ Part A. Non-refundable — a rejected name means re-paying. How to get a name approved →
SPICe+ government filing fee₹0**Nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Above that, the fee increases in slabs by capital.
DIN (Director Identification No.)IncludedAllotted inside SPICe+ for first directors — no separate fee.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)~₹1,500–₹2,500 / directorClass 3 DSC, mandatory for every director signing the forms. Cost depends on validity (1 vs 2 year).
Stamp duty (MoA & AoA)~₹200–₹12,600Set by your state and authorised capital — e.g. low in Delhi, higher in some states. The biggest variable in your total.
PAN & TAN~₹150Auto-allotted with incorporation. Nominal.
Professional fee (QwikFilings)from ₹8,999A real CA handles the full filing — transparent, govt fees billed at actuals, done in 7 days. See our transparent registration pricing →

Figures are indicative 2026 amounts and change with state notifications and authorised capital. We confirm the exact government fee and your state's stamp duty before you pay — no surprises.

What will it cost in your state?

Stamp duty changes the price state to state. Pick yours for a transparent, all-in estimate.

Registering in , authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh:

Stamp duty (your state)
Government & filing (name, PAN, TAN)
Digital signatures (2 directors)
QwikFilings professional fee
GST (18% on professional fee)
Your estimated total

Indicative 2026 estimate. Exact government fees and your state's stamp duty are confirmed before you pay — no hidden charges.

See full pricing & register →

Why does the cost vary so much?

Almost all of the difference comes down to stamp duty, which your state levies on the MoA and AoA. The same company can cost a few hundred rupees in stamp duty in one state and several thousand in another. Your authorised capital and the number of directors (each needs a DSC) move the total too.

Hidden costs first-time founders miss

  • Name rejection re-fees. If MCA rejects your name, the ₹1,000 is gone and you re-pay. Getting the name right first time matters.
  • Rejected filings = repeat stamp duty. Stamp duty is non-refundable, so a bounced application can mean paying twice. Clean documents prevent this.
  • INC-20A within 180 days. Miss the commencement-of-business filing and the company faces penalties and strike-off — one of the most common post-incorporation defaults. Budget for first-year compliance from day one.
Thinking a Pvt Ltd is too costly? An OPC or LLP generally has lower government fees — worth comparing if funding and equity aren't on your roadmap yet.

Know your number before you commit

Get an exact, all-in quote for your state and capital — professional fee from ₹8,999, government fees at actuals, no hidden charges. Registration done in 7 days.

See transparent pricing →

Related: Registration process · Documents required · What is a Pvt Ltd?

Cost FAQs

How much does it cost to register a Pvt Ltd company in India?
For a standard two-director company with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, the all-in cost in 2026 typically falls between ₹7,000 and ₹25,000 — the spread is driven mainly by your state's stamp duty and your professional fee.
Is there a government fee for the SPICe+ form?
For authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, the SPICe+ filing fee is nil. Beyond that threshold it increases in slabs based on capital. Name reservation (₹1,000) and DSC are separate.
Why is stamp duty different in each state?
Stamp duty on the MoA and AoA is a state levy, so the rate is set by your state of registered office and your authorised capital. This is the main reason the same company costs more to register in one state than another.
Is there a minimum capital required?
No. There is no mandatory minimum paid-up capital, so you can keep authorised capital modest to keep fees low and increase it later as you grow.
Is an OPC or LLP cheaper to register?
Generally yes — OPC and LLP usually carry lower government fees than a Pvt Ltd. But choose on fit, not just cost: a Pvt Ltd is the better base if you plan to raise funding or issue equity.
What does QwikFilings charge?
Our professional fee starts at ₹8,999, with government fees billed separately at actuals and the exact amount confirmed before you pay. See the full pricing →