by CA V. Viswanathan
FCA, ACS, CFE, Registered Valuer (S&FA) | Since 2012
The total cost of Pvt Ltd company registration in India comprises: (a) Government fees — DSC (₹1,500-₹2,500 per director), DIN (included in SPICe+), name reservation (₹1,000), MOA stamp duty (state-specific, typically 0.15-0.50% of authorised capital), PAN/TAN (included), registration filing fee (capital-slab-based); (b) Professional fees for CA/CS preparing the application, drafting MOA/AOA, and managing the SPICe+ workflow; (c) Optional add-ons — GST registration, IEC code, MSME registration, bank account opening assistance, current account stamp papers.
State-specific stamp duty variations: Maharashtra and Karnataka typically apply higher MOA stamp rates than Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh. Authorised capital is the primary stamp-duty driver — choosing ₹10 lakh authorised capital vs ₹1 lakh saves stamp duty proportionately, though the larger amount provides headroom for next 12-24 months of capital issuances without further stamp.
This estimator aggregates current government fees and professional-fee benchmarks. Final quote depends on specific state, authorised capital, number of directors, and add-on services. For a definitive fixed-fee quote, consult CA V. Viswanathan at +91 99622 60333.