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Partnership firm registration: state-wise fees and steps
A partnership firm is formed by a deed between partners. Registering it with the state Registrar of Firms under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is optional but gives the firm the right to sue others for its contracts.
The short answer
A partnership firm is formed by a deed between partners. Registering it with the state Registrar of Firms under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is optional but gives the firm the right to sue others for its contracts.
Source: nsws.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | Set by each state; see the table below |
Not officially verified Some figures are from secondary sources. Confirm on the official portal before paying.
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- Sign the partnership deed on stamp paper of the value your state requires
- Fill Form 1 with the firm name, place of business and partners
- Open your state's Registrar of Firms portal or office from the table below
- Upload or submit the deed, Form 1 and proofs
- Pay the fee
- The Registrar enters the firm in the Register of Firms and issues the certificate
- Apply for PAN, GST and a bank account in the firm's name
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 | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Maharashtra | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| West Bengal | ₹300Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on registrarfsntc.wb.gov.in. | registrarfsntc.wb.gov.inFee in the Registrar's procedure document (2025) |
| Tamil Nadu | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Karnataka | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Telangana | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Gujarat | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹5,000Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on uprfsc.gov.in. | uprfsc.gov.inFee paid online (Registrar Firms, Societies and Chits process flow) |
| Bihar | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Rajasthan | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Madhya Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on rfs.mponline.gov.in. | rfs.mponline.gov.inFee table could not be read clearly |
| Haryana | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Chhattisgarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Uttarakhand | ₹5,000Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on society.uk.gov.in. | society.uk.gov.inFee paid by challan (Firms procedure page) |
| Goa | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Chandigarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on chandigarhdistrict.nic.in. | chandigarhdistrict.nic.inService page for registration of firms |
| Himachal Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Jammu and Kashmir | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Kerala | ₹2,000Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on keralaregistration.gov.in. | keralaregistration.gov.inRegistration fee paid online (Registration Department SOP, 2024) |
| Andhra Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Punjab | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
| Odisha | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on igrodisha.gov.in. | igrodisha.gov.inForm 1 shows a ₹3 filing fee but the full fee is not listed |
| Assam | ₹5Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on rfsfinance.assam.gov.in. | rfsfinance.assam.gov.inRegistration fee through treasury challan |
| Jharkhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on nsws.gov.in. | nsws.gov.inAsk the state Registrar of Firms; no fee is listed on an official page we checked |
Check the amount on the official portal, or ask the office, before paying.
Good to know
- Only states marked with a date are matched to an official page. All others are marked Not officially verified.
- Stamp duty on the partnership deed differs by state and is separate from the registration fee.
- An unregistered firm cannot sue a third party to enforce a contract (section 69 of the Act).
- An LLP is registered with the MCA, not with the Registrar of Firms.
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
Depends on the state; no time limit is published online.
Not officially verified
If you do not have it or miss the deadline
There is no fine for not registering. An unregistered firm cannot sue third parties to enforce contract rights under section 69 of the Act.
Law: Indian Partnership Act, 1932, sections 58 and 69
Not officially verified Source
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Deed not on the right stamp paper value | Check the stamp duty for partnership deeds in your state and redo the deed. |
| Form 1 incomplete or not signed by all partners | Fill every field and get signatures of all partners. |
| Place of business not proved | Attach a rent agreement or ownership paper for the firm's address. |
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
Is partnership registration compulsory?
No. Under section 58 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 a firm may be registered at any time, but an unregistered firm has limits on suing in court.
What is the fee for partnership firm registration?
It is set by each state. Kerala ₹2,000, Uttar Pradesh ₹5,000, Uttarakhand ₹5,000, West Bengal ₹300 and Assam ₹5 are matched to official pages in the table. For other states the fee is not officially verified.
Where do I register a partnership firm?
With the Registrar of Firms of the area where the firm's place of business is, as the Act says. The table gives the state link.
How much does a partnership deed cost?
The deed must be stamped as per your state's stamp law, so the cost depends on the state. We do not show one national figure.
What are the charges for partnership firm registration?
Each state sets the registration fee, so pick your state in the table on this page. Some figures come from secondary sources, so confirm on the official portal before paying.
Who registers a partnership firm?
The state Registrar of Firms, under section 58 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Registration is optional but gives the firm the right to sue others for its contracts.
Which documents are needed to register a partnership firm?
The partnership deed, signed and stamped as per the state's stamp law, and the Form 1 application signed by all partners. The full list is under Documents to keep ready on this page.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Partnership firm kaise register kare?
Apne state ke Registrar of Firms ke paas Form 1, stamp paper par partnership deed, partners ke ID aur business address proof ke saath apply karein aur fees bharein.
Partnership firm registration ki fees kitni hai?
State ke hisaab se alag hai. Kerala ₹2,000, Uttar Pradesh ₹5,000, Uttarakhand ₹5,000, West Bengal ₹300 aur Assam ₹5 official pages se mile hain. Baaki states ki fees official page par nahi mili, isliye apne Registrar of Firms office se pooch lein.
Kya partnership firm ka registration zaroori hai?
Nahi. Indian Partnership Act ki dhara 58 ke tahat optional hai, lekin unregistered firm kuch contract ke liye court mein case nahi kar sakti.
Partnership firm 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: Find your state Registrar of Firms. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Depends on the state; no time limit is published online..
Partnership firm 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 Partnership firm registration ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, Partnership firm registration na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (Indian Partnership Act, 1932, sections 58 and 69). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.
Sources: chandigarhdistrict.nic.in registration.kerala.gov.in uprfsc.gov.in
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