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Company registration (Private Limited and OPC): fees, documents and steps
Register a Private Limited company or a One Person Company on the MCA portal with one form, SPICe+. It gives you the company name, PAN, TAN, DIN for directors and the certificate of incorporation.
The short answer
Register a Private Limited company or a One Person Company on the MCA portal with one form, SPICe+. It gives you the company name, PAN, TAN, DIN for directors and the certificate of incorporation.
Source: mca.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| MCA filing fee on SPICe+ for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh | ₹0 (only state stamp duty applies) |
| Name reservation filed separately (SPICe+ Part A) | ₹1,000 |
Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- Get a Digital Signature Certificate for each director from a licensed certifying authority
- Log in to the MCA portal and open SPICe+ Part A to reserve the name
- Fill SPICe+ Part B: directors, shareholders, capital and the registered office
- A DIN is given in the form to new directors. PAN and TAN are applied in the same form
- Attach the e-MoA and e-AoA and pay stamp duty and fee with the consolidated challan
- Sign the form with the DSC and submit it, then track it on the MCA portal
- Receive the certificate of incorporation with the CIN, PAN and TAN, then open the bank account
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Reported 0.15% of authorised capital, maximum ₹25 lakh (older MCA table; not officially verified)Not officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Maharashtra | Reported ₹1,000 per ₹5 lakh of authorised capital, maximum ₹50 lakh (older MCA table; not officially verified)Not officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| West Bengal | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Tamil Nadu | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Karnataka | Reported ₹500 per ₹10 lakh of authorised capital, minimum ₹500 (older MCA table; not officially verified)Not officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Telangana | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Gujarat | Reported 0.5% of authorised capital, maximum ₹5 lakh (older MCA table; not officially verified)Not officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Uttar Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Bihar | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Rajasthan | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Madhya Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Haryana | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Chhattisgarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Uttarakhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Goa | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Chandigarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Himachal Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Kerala | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Andhra Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Punjab | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Odisha | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Assam | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
| Jharkhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | Paid online with the SPICe+ form | mca.gov.inStamp duty on the MoA and AoA is set by the state stamp law and paid through MCA21 |
Check the amount on the official portal, or ask the office, before paying.
Good to know
- The MCA FAQ says companies with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh pay no MCA filing fee on SPICe+. Stamp duty differs by state and is still payable.
- State stamp duty figures in the table are from an older MCA table and are not officially verified. Check the current rate on the MCA eStamp page before you pay.
- A chartered accountant or company secretary usually certifies the form; their fee is private, not a government fee.
- An OPC has one member and one nominee. A Private Limited company needs at least two directors and two shareholders.
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
Varies; see the status on the MCA portal
Not officially verified
If you do not have it or miss the deadline
There is no fine for not registering a company, but you cannot trade as one. Annual returns and accounts must be filed every year, and late filing carries additional fees under the Companies Act.
Law: Companies Act, 2013
Not officially verified Source
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Proposed name rejected or too similar to an existing name | Reserve a different name and check it on the MCA name search first. |
| Digital signature does not match the director's details | Use a DSC issued in the director's own name with the same PAN. |
| Registered office proof missing or unclear | Upload a recent utility bill and an owner's NOC with the rent agreement. |
| Stamp duty or fee not paid correctly | Pay the consolidated challan generated by the form and attach the stamp acknowledgement. |
Not officially verified
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.
Common questions
What is the government fee to register a private limited company?
For authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh the MCA filing fee on SPICe+ is nil, as per the MCA FAQ. State stamp duty on the MoA and AoA is extra and differs by state. Name reservation filed separately is ₹1,000.
How long does company registration take?
It depends on the Registrar's processing of SPICe+ and on whether the form is approved without queries. Check the status in the MCA portal. We do not show a fixed time because the MCA has not published one we could confirm.
What is the difference between a Private Limited company and an OPC?
An OPC has a single owner who nominates another person. A Private Limited company has at least two directors and two shareholders. Both register through SPICe+.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Company registration kaise kare?
MCA portal par SPICe+ form se. Pehle directors ka DSC banwayein, name reserve karein, directors aur capital bharein, e-MoA aur e-AoA lagayein, fees aur stamp duty bharein aur certificate of incorporation lein.
Company registration ki government fees kitni hai?
MCA FAQ ke hisaab se ₹15 lakh tak authorised capital par SPICe+ mein MCA filing fees nil hai. State ka stamp duty alag se lagta hai. Name alag se reserve karein to ₹1,000.
Private Limited aur OPC mein kya fark hai?
OPC mein ek hi owner hota hai aur ek nominee. Private Limited mein kam se kam do directors aur do shareholders chahiye.
Company registration ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track your SPICe+ application (MCA). Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Varies; see the status on the MCA portal.
Company registration ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Company registration ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, Company registration na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (Companies Act, 2013). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.
Sources: mca.gov.in mca.gov.in pib.gov.in
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