Private limited company registration in India is done online on the MCA's SPICe+ form, which reserves the name, incorporates the company and issues PAN and TAN in one filing. You need at least two directors and two shareholders, no minimum capital, and the MCA filing fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital; only name reservation and state stamp duty are payable. CorporateWalla handles DSC, DIN, name approval, MOA/AOA and the SPICe+ filing for you.
A Private Limited Company is a separate legal entity incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. It is commonly used by businesses that want a formal corporate structure, limited liability and a share-based ownership structure.
CorporateWalla assists with the incorporation process, documentation, MCA filings and related registrations required for setting up your company.
Professional Fee: From ₹6,699 · Government Fee: As applicable · Stamp Duty: As applicable in the relevant state
Timeline: Depends on name availability, documentation and MCA processing
| Item | Position as of October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Law | Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 |
| Main form | SPICe+ (INC-32) Part A for name, Part B for incorporation, with linked e-MOA (INC-33), e-AOA (INC-34), AGILE-PRO-S and INC-9 |
| Minimum people | 2 directors and 2 shareholders (can be the same people); at least one director resident in India |
| Minimum capital | None |
| MCA filing fee | Nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital |
| Name reservation | ₹1,000 per name; approved name held for 20 days |
| Stamp duty | State-specific, paid electronically with SPICe+ |
| Issued on approval | Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, company PAN and TAN |
| First deadline after incorporation | INC-20A within 180 days |
| Our fee | From ₹6,699 plus GST; government fees at actuals |
Want a rough total before you start? The company registration cost calculator adds state stamp duty, name, DSC and professional fees for a Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPC.
A Private Limited Company is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 with its own legal identity separate from its members.
The company can own property, enter into contracts, open bank accounts, borrow funds and conduct business in its own name, subject to applicable law.
Ownership is represented through shares, while the company's affairs are managed through its directors and the applicable provisions of the Companies Act.
A Private Limited Company can be suitable for entrepreneurs, startups, family-owned businesses, technology companies, consulting businesses, trading businesses, service businesses, e-commerce businesses and businesses planning to raise equity investment.
The appropriate structure depends on factors such as the number of founders, funding plans, ownership, taxation, compliance requirements and long-term business objectives.
A typical Private Limited Company incorporation requires:
CorporateWalla Professional Fee: From ₹6,699
| Cost Component | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Professional Fee | From ₹6,699 |
| Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A or RUN) | ₹1,000 per name, paid to MCA |
| SPICe+ filing fee | Nil where authorised capital is up to ₹15 lakh; scale fee above that |
| Stamp Duty | As applicable in the relevant state, mainly on the MOA and AOA |
| DSC | Per director, bought from a certifying authority |
| PAN/TAN-related charges | Collected in the SPICe+ consolidated challan |
| GST | Applicable on professional services |
| Optional registrations | GST, Udyam, FSSAI, Shop Act, etc. |
Government fees and stamp duty are separate from CorporateWalla's professional fee unless explicitly stated otherwise in the selected package.
Two founders in Kolkata incorporate a company with ₹1,00,000 authorised capital and one approved name. MCA filing fee: nil (capital is under ₹15 lakh). Name reservation: ₹1,000. Stamp duty: West Bengal rate on the MOA and AOA, paid in the same challan. Our professional fee: ₹6,699 plus 18% GST of ₹1,205.82. DSCs for both directors are included in our packages. The only variable is stamp duty, which is why the cost calculator asks for your state first.
Source for government fees: MCA SPICe+ FAQs and SPICe+ overview on mca.gov.in. The MCA challan generated at filing is final.
| Step | What happens | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. DSC | Class 3 digital signatures for proposed directors and subscribers | 1–2 working days |
| 2. Name (Part A) | Name checked against existing companies, LLPs and trademarks; ₹1,000 per name; approved name held for 20 days | 2–4 working days |
| 3. Part B and linked forms | Capital, directors, registered office, DIN for new directors, e-MOA (INC-33), e-AOA (INC-34), INC-9 declaration and AGILE-PRO-S | 1–2 working days to prepare and sign |
| 4. Stamp duty and fee | Paid electronically in one consolidated challan | Same day |
| 5. ROC / CRC processing | Approval, or a resubmission query (resubmissions are limited, so answers must be complete) | 3–7 working days |
| 6. Certificate of Incorporation | Issued with CIN, PAN and TAN; EPFO and ESIC numbers follow | On approval |
Typical times are our working experience, not statutory limits. MCA processing time varies and approval is never guaranteed.
| Requirement | Due | Provision |
|---|---|---|
| First board meeting | Within 30 days of incorporation | Section 173(1) |
| Appointment of first auditor by the board | Within 30 days of incorporation | Section 139(6) |
| Share certificates to subscribers | Within 2 months of incorporation | Section 56(4)(a) |
| INC-20A declaration of commencement of business | Within 180 days of incorporation | Section 10A |
| GST registration | Within 30 days of becoming liable | Section 25(1), CGST Act |
Our INC-20A filing and annual compliance services pick up from here. The first 180 days after incorporation checklist covers the full list.
| Reason | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| Name too close to an existing company, LLP or registered trademark | Run an MCA and trademark search first; give two names; see how to choose a company name |
| Main objects in the MOA do not match the industry activity code chosen | Write the objects around what the business will actually do |
| Registered office proof older than allowed or in a different name | Use a recent utility bill and the owner's NOC where the property is not in a director's name |
| Name, father's name or date of birth differs between PAN and Aadhaar | Correct the mismatch before applying for DIN and DSC |
| Foreign director documents not apostilled or notarised as required | Arrange apostille or consular attestation before filing |
| Stamp duty paid at the wrong state rate | Select the state of the registered office, not the founders' residence |
The incorporation timeline depends on name availability, accuracy of documentation, DSC/DIN requirements, MCA processing, registered-office documentation and any clarification or resubmission requirements.
| Feature | Private Limited Company | LLP |
|---|---|---|
| Legal identity | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity |
| Ownership | Shares/shareholders | Partners/contribution |
| Management | Directors | Partners/designated partners |
| Equity structure | Share-based | Partnership-based |
| External equity investment | Generally more suited to equity investment | More structure-dependent |
| Constitutional documents | MOA & AOA | LLP Agreement |
| Compliance | Corporate compliance framework | LLP compliance framework |
There is no universally correct structure. The decision should consider ownership, funding, taxation, compliance and long-term plans.
Incorporation is only the beginning of the company's compliance lifecycle.
Depending on the company and applicable law, ongoing requirements may include:
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Government fee — paid by you at actuals
MCA government fee: SPICe+ filing fee nil where authorised capital is up to ₹15 lakh; name reservation ₹1,000 per name. Stamp duty on MOA and AOA: as applicable in the relevant state. Paid at actuals.
Every price above is a professional fee, excluding GST and government charges. 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.
Government fees and stamp duty are separate from CorporateWalla's professional fee unless explicitly stated otherwise in the selected package. DSC costs, PAN/TAN-related charges and optional registrations (GST, Udyam, FSSAI, Shop Act, etc.) are separate where applicable. GST is applicable on professional services.
Understand your business, founders and proposed structure.
Collect and review required documents.
Assist with selecting and checking the proposed company name.
Prepare and submit the applicable MCA incorporation forms.
Address clarification or resubmission requirements where applicable.
Receive the Certificate of Incorporation and related documents.
Assist with applicable registrations and initial compliance requirements.
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CorporateWalla assists with the incorporation process, documentation, MCA filings and related registrations required for setting up your company.
A document checklist for directors, subscribers and the registered office, reviewed before filing.
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