Private Limited Company Registration
Build an investor-ready legal entity with clear ownership, limited liability, and the complete incorporation record in one account.
- Professional fee
- From ₹2,359
- Working timeline
- 10–14 working days
- Government charges
- Shown before payment
Built for
Two or more founders
Best when
Equity or investment matters
Is a private limited company
right for you?
Choose it for the legal structure it gives your business—not simply because it sounds more established.
More than one founder
You need defined ownership, shareholding, and decision rights.
Investors may join
Equity funding and employee share options are part of the plan.
Liability separation matters
The company should hold contracts, assets, and business obligations.
You accept annual compliance
Records, filings, audit requirements, and board actions must stay current.
Private Limited
Best when structure supports ambition.
It may be more structure than you need.
Annual filings, statutory records, audit requirements, and a formal closure process continue even when activity is low.
What you receive,
ready to use.
We prepare and file the incorporation application with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, including name approval, director identification, digital signatures and the constitutional documents. You receive the full set of registration records in your StartupPact account.
legally formed.PAN · TAN · CIN
Certificate of Incorporation with CIN
Company PAN and TAN
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Director Identification Numbers for first directors
Digital signature tokens for signatories
EPFO and ESIC registration numbers issued with incorporation
What must be
in place.
At least two directors, of whom at least one must be resident in India.
At least two shareholders; a director may also be a shareholder.
A registered office address in India with proof of the premises and an owner's no-objection letter.
A proposed name that is not identical or deceptively similar to an existing company or registered trademark.
Foreign and NRI participants may join, with notarised and apostilled identity and address records where required.
Compare the common structures
A starting point only. Tax and legal outcomes depend on your facts.
| Decision | Private limited | LLP | OPC | Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owners needed | 2 or more shareholders | 2 or more partners | 1 member plus a nominee | One owner |
| Liability | Limited to shares held | Limited to agreed contribution | Limited to shares held | Personal liability |
| Outside investment | Set up for equity funding | Not suited to equity investors | Converts before raising equity | No equity shares |
| Annual filings | Company filings and audit thresholds | Lighter filings, audit above turnover limits | Company filings, some relaxations | Usually the lightest |
| Running cost | Highest of the three | Moderate | Moderate to high | Lowest |
| Common fit | Startups, teams hiring or raising | Professional and service partnerships | A single founder wanting a company | Small owner-led businesses |
From decision to
incorporated.
A practical sequence with clear ownership at every stage. Registry review times can vary.
Scope and name options
Day 1
We handle
Review your business activity, shortlist name options against the MCA and trademark databases and confirm the right objects clause.
You provide
Share your preferred names, business activity and shareholding split.
Digital signatures and identity
Day 1–3
We handle
Arrange digital signature certificates and prepare identity documentation for every director.
You provide
Complete video verification and sign the DSC application.
Name approval
Day 2–5
We handle
File the name reservation with justification and respond to any query from the registry.
You provide
Confirm the final choice if the first preference is objected to.
Incorporation filing
Day 5–9
We handle
Draft the Memorandum and Articles, prepare declarations and file the incorporation application with PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC.
You provide
Sign the drafts digitally and provide registered-office proof.
Certificate and handover
Day 9–14
We handle
Track approval, resolve any resubmission and upload every certificate to your account.
You provide
Collect the documents you need for bank account opening.
First compliance steps
After incorporation
We handle
Give you the auditor appointment checklist, first board meeting format and filing calendar.
You provide
Appoint the auditor within 30 days and deposit the subscription capital.
A checklist without
the back-and-forth.
We ask only for records or data relevant to your application, review, or audit scope.
- PAN card
- Aadhaar or passport
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Bank statement, electricity bill or mobile bill not older than two months
- Email address and mobile number linked to PAN
Before you begin
Use clear PDF, JPG, or PNG files.
Keep address records recent and readable.
Choose the support
you actually need.
Every total separates professional fees, GST, and stated government charges. State stamp duty and exceptional filings may vary.
Essential
12–15 working days
payable now, GST included · + ₹1,800 government fee at filing
- Professional fee
- ₹1,999
- GST @ 18%
- ₹360
- Payable now
- ₹2,359
- Government charge — at filing
- ₹1,800
- Full cost of this filing
- ₹4,159
- Name reservation (RUN / SPICe+ Part A)
- 2 digital signature certificates
- DIN for 2 directors
- MOA & AOA drafting
- Certificate of incorporation, PAN & TAN
Standard
Recommended10–12 working days
payable now, GST included · + ₹1,800 government fee at filing
- Professional fee
- ₹4,999
- GST @ 18%
- ₹900
- Payable now
- ₹5,899
- Government charge — at filing
- ₹1,800
- Full cost of this filing
- ₹7,699
- Everything in Basic
- GST registration
- Share certificates & first board resolution
- Bank account opening assistance
- Compliance calendar for year one
Complete
10–12 working days
payable now, GST included · + ₹1,800 government fee at filing
- Professional fee
- ₹8,999
- GST @ 18%
- ₹1,620
- Payable now
- ₹10,619
- Government charge — at filing
- ₹1,800
- Full cost of this filing
- ₹12,419
- Everything in Standard
- Founders agreement drafting
- Trademark application (1 class)
- Bookkeeping for 3 months
- Dedicated compliance manager
Not included automatically
- — Stamp duty in states where it is charged on authorised capital above the standard slab
- — Additional digital signatures beyond the package count
- — Notarisation and apostille charges for documents executed outside India
- — Trademark filing, if you also want to protect the brand name
Costs that can repeat
- — Annual company filings with the registry
- — Statutory audit, where applicable to your turnover and borrowings
- — Income tax return for the company each year
- — Digital signature renewal, usually every two years
Everything a new company needs,
with the cost beside it.
Tick what applies to your business. Our professional fee and the government charge are shown separately, and the total updates as you choose.
Company & identity
Private Limited Company registrationAlways included
Name approval, MOA and AOA, SPICe+ filing, incorporation certificate with PAN and TAN.
You need this if: Always — this is the company itself.
- Our fee
- ₹8,499
- Govt fee
- ₹1,800
- MCA and stamp duty at the standard package rate. State stamp duty can differ.
Digital signature (Class 3)
Every director signs MCA, GST and income tax filings with their own digital signature.
You need this if: One per director or authorised signatory.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Varies
- Certifying Authority and USB token charge, not a government fee.
Company stamp and seal
Used on bank forms, resolutions, invoices and statutory registers.
You need this if: Practically every company, asked for by banks on day one.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Varies
- Vendor charge only. No government fee.
Registered office rental agreement
Proof of registered office address for the incorporation filing.
You need this if: If the office is not owned by a director or shareholder.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Varies
- Stamp paper and notary or registration charges vary by state.
Recognition
Udyam (MSME) registration
MSME recognition for credit, tender eligibility and delayed-payment protection.
You need this if: Most new businesses within the MSME investment and turnover limits.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Free
- The government registration itself is free.
Startup India (DPIIT) recognition
Opens tax and tender benefits, and is a prerequisite for several startup schemes.
You need this if: Innovative, scalable businesses under ten years old.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Free
- No government fee for recognition.
Tax
GST registration
Required to charge GST, claim input credit and sell on marketplaces.
You need this if: Marketplace sellers, and once turnover crosses the applicable threshold.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Free
- No government fee for registration.
GST LUT (Letter of Undertaking)
Lets exporters supply without paying IGST upfront, so working capital is not blocked.
You need this if: Exporters of goods or services with an active GST registration.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Free
- No government fee. Filed each financial year.
Professional tax — employer registration
Employer registration and monthly or annual deduction where the state levies it.
You need this if: Employers in states that levy professional tax, including Karnataka and Maharashtra.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Varies
- Registration charge and slab depend on the state.
Trade & local
Shops and Establishments registration
Local permission to operate a commercial premises and employ people.
You need this if: Almost every business with a physical office or shop.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- Varies
- State fee, usually based on worker count and licence period.
Import Export Code (IEC)
Mandatory code for importing or exporting goods and for several service exports.
You need this if: Any cross-border trade.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- ₹500
- DGFT application fee.
Brand
Trademark registration
Protects the brand name and logo, and blocks copycats in your class of goods or services.
You need this if: Any business trading under a name it intends to keep.
- Our fee
- On request
- Govt fee
- ₹4,500
- ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and Udyam-registered MSMEs; ₹9,000 otherwise.
- Our fees
- ₹8,499
- GST 18%
- ₹1,530
- Government
- ₹1,800
- Total so far
- ₹11,829
Want this breakdown in your inbox?
We email the selected registrations, fees and the first-year calendar. No account needed.
Your first year, month by month
What falls due after incorporation, and what it costs. Entries appear or disappear as you change the selection above.
Bank account and share capital deposit
Immediately after incorporation
Subscribers pay in their share money before the company can begin business.
First auditor appointment (ADT-1)
Within 30 days of incorporation
The board appoints the first statutory auditor. Missing this is a common first-year lapse.
Commencement of business (INC-20A)
Within 180 days of incorporation
Filed after the share capital is received. The company cannot borrow or trade until it is filed.
Board meetings and statutory registers
Four meetings a year, with a maximum gap of 120 days
Minutes, registers and resolutions must be maintained from day one.
TDS deduction, payment and returns
Monthly payment, quarterly return
Applies once you pay salaries, rent, contractors or professional fees above the limits.
Statutory audit of accounts
Before the annual filings
Every company is audited regardless of turnover. The audit fee depends on the books.
Income tax return
Usually 31 October for audited companies
Filed after the audit is signed.
ROC annual filings (AOC-4 and MGT-7A)
Within 30 and 60 days of the AGM
Late filing carries a ₹100 per day per form penalty with no cap.
Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)
Every year for each director
No fee if filed on time; ₹5,000 per director if late.
Government charges shown are the official figures we can state today. Our professional fees marked “on request” are confirmed in writing before any work begins. State stamp duty, audit fees and any late fees depend on your actual facts.
Incorporation is the start,
not the finish.
These are the first recurring obligations to plan for before you commit to a company structure.
Auditor appointment
Within 30 days of incorporation
Board resolution appointing the first statutory auditor.
Commencement of business declaration
Within 180 days
Filed after the subscribers deposit their share capital.
Director KYC
Annually
Every person holding a Director Identification Number.
Annual return and financial statements
Annually after the AGM
Company filings with the registry.
Income tax return
Annually
Due date depends on whether audit applies.
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