{"id":860,"date":"2026-03-02T11:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T05:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/?p=860"},"modified":"2026-03-21T16:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T10:52:23","slug":"company-registration-cost-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Register a Company in India in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><a id=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/register-company-in-india\/\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/register-company-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" type=\"link\">Starting a business in India<\/a> is exciting. But before you launch, you need to register your company legally. Many new entrepreneurs ask the same question: how much does it cost to register a company in India in 2026?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The answer depends on many factors. The type of company you choose matters. The state you register in matters. The number of directors and shareholders matters too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This guide covers everything you need to know. You will learn about registration fees, timelines, tax benefits, and post-registration compliance. By the end, you will feel confident about starting your registration journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Types_of_Company_Registrations_in_India\" >Types of Company Registrations in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Step-by-Step_Process_for_Company_Registration_in_India_2026\" >Step-by-Step Process for Company Registration in India 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#A_Detailed_Breakdown_of_Company_Registration_Cost_in_India\" >A Detailed Breakdown of Company Registration Cost in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Costs_and_Timelines_for_Private_Limited_Company_Registration_in_India\" >Costs and Timelines for Private Limited Company Registration in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Costs_of_Other_Essential_Registrations_for_Company_Incorporation\" >Costs of Other Essential Registrations for Company Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Tax_Benefits_and_Legal_Advantages_of_Registering_a_Company\" >Tax Benefits and Legal Advantages of Registering a Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Post-Registration_Compliance_in_2026\" >Post-Registration Compliance in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Factors_That_Can_Delay_the_Company_Registration_Process\" >Factors That Can Delay the Company Registration Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Important_2026_Updates_Entrepreneurs_Should_Know\" >Important 2026 Updates Entrepreneurs Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/company-registration-cost-india\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Company_Registration_in_India_2026\"><\/span><strong>Overview of Company Registration in India 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blogs\/mca-filing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)<\/a> governs company registration in India. All registrations happen through the MCA21 portal. The process has become largely digital and paperless in recent years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In 2026, the Indian government has streamlined the process further. New entrepreneurs can now complete most steps online. The average time to register a Private Limited Company has dropped to 6\u201310 working days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Key governing laws:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The Companies Act, 2013<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The Income Tax Act, 1961<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p><em>India registered over 2.3 lakh new companies in FY 2024\u201325 alone. India&#8217;s startup ecosystem is now the third largest in the world.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Register_a_Company_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Why Register a Company in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Many business owners ask whether registration is truly necessary. The answer is yes \u2014 and for very good reasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Protection and Credibility<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A registered company is a separate legal entity. This protects you personally from business liabilities. Banks, investors, and clients trust registered companies more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Access to Funding and Loans<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registered companies can raise funds from angel investors and venture capitalists. Banks offer business loans more readily to registered entities. Government schemes like Startup India apply only to registered companies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tax Benefits and Deductions<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registered companies enjoy significant tax deductions. You can claim expenses like salaries, rent, and depreciation. LLPs and startups get additional tax holiday benefits under Section 80-IAC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brand Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your company name gets legally protected after registration. Nobody else can use your registered name or trademark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Tenders and Contracts<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most government tenders require you to be a registered company. Without registration, you miss out on large public sector contracts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Employee Benefits and ESOPs<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registered Private Limited Companies can offer Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs). This helps attract top talent, especially in the tech sector.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Company_Registrations_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Types of Company Registrations in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>India offers several business structures. Each has different registration costs, compliance needs, and tax treatments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An LLP combines the flexibility of a partnership with limited liability protection. It is popular among professionals like lawyers, architects, and consultants.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Minimum 2 designated partners required<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>No minimum capital requirement<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Partners&#8217; liability is limited to their agreed contribution<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Lower compliance burden compared to Private Limited Companies<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Governed by the LLP Act, 2008<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: Small professional firms, service-based businesses, and businesses with 2\u201310 founders.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Government Registration Fee:<\/strong> \u20b9500 to \u20b95,600 (based on contribution amount)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. One Person Company (OPC)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An OPC allows a single entrepreneur to run a company with limited liability. It was introduced under the Companies Act, 2013.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Only one member and one nominee required<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Member must be an Indian citizen and resident<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Automatic conversion to Private Limited Company when turnover crosses \u20b92 crore<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Full limited liability protection for the sole owner<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: Solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, and individual consultants who want corporate credibility.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Government Registration Fee:<\/strong> Approximately \u20b92,000\u2013\u20b95,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Private Limited Company<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is the most popular structure for startups and growing businesses. It offers strong legal protection, the ability to raise funds, and high credibility.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders required<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Maximum 200 shareholders allowed<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Shares cannot be publicly traded<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Mandatory annual audits and ROC filings<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Eligible for Startup India recognition<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: Tech startups, e-commerce businesses, companies seeking VC funding.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Government Registration Fee:<\/strong> \u20b92,000\u2013\u20b912,000 (based on authorised capital)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Public Limited Company<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A Public Limited Company can raise capital from the general public. It has more compliance requirements than a Private Limited Company.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Minimum 3 directors required<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Minimum 7 shareholders required<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Can list shares on stock exchanges (BSE, NSE)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>More regulatory oversight from SEBI and MCA<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Must publish audited financial statements publicly<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: Large businesses, companies planning an IPO, and established enterprises.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Government Registration Fee:<\/strong> \u20b915,000\u2013\u20b960,000+ (based on authorised capital)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Section 8 Company (Non-Profit Organisation)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A Section 8 Company is for non-profit activities like charity, education, sports, or social welfare. It enjoys tax exemptions and special licensing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Profits cannot be distributed to members<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Income is reinvested into the organisation&#8217;s objectives<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Exempt from stamp duty on registration documents<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Eligible for 80G and 12A tax exemptions for donors<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Governed by Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Best for: NGOs, charitable trusts, educational institutions, and social enterprises.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Government Registration Fee:<\/strong> \u20b92,000\u2013\u20b95,000 (lower fees apply)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Process_for_Company_Registration_in_India_2026\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step Process for Company Registration in India 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/how-to-register-a-company-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">steps to register your company<\/a> correctly in 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Every director must get a DSC. You can apply through MCA-approved certifying agencies. This costs \u20b91,000\u2013\u20b92,000 per director and takes 1\u20132 days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All directors need a DIN. You apply for this through the SPICe+ form on the MCA portal. New directors get DIN assigned automatically during company incorporation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Name Reservation via RUN or SPICe+<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You must reserve your company name through the MCA portal. Use the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) facility or propose names directly in the SPICe+ form. MCA checks name availability and trademark conflicts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tips for name approval:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Avoid names too similar to existing companies<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Avoid names that suggest government connections<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Avoid generic or descriptive names<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: File the SPICe+ Form<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>SPICe+ is the integrated company registration form. It covers company incorporation, PAN and TAN application, GSTIN application, EPF and ESIC registration, and bank account opening through linked banks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Draft the MOA and AOA<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Memorandum of Association (MOA) defines your company&#8217;s objectives. The Articles of Association (AOA) define internal governance rules. Both are submitted digitally with the SPICe+ form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Pay Government Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Government fees depend on your company type and authorised capital. The MCA portal calculates fees automatically.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Receive Certificate of Incorporation<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After MCA verifies your documents, they issue the Certificate of Incorporation (COI). This includes your Company Identification Number (CIN), PAN, and TAN.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><em><strong>Total timeline:<\/strong> 6\u201310 working days for Private Limited Company registration.<\/em><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Detailed_Breakdown_of_Company_Registration_Cost_in_India\"><\/span><strong>A Detailed Breakdown of Company Registration Cost in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Understanding the full cost picture helps you budget correctly. Costs fall into two categories: government fees and professional fees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Fees for Company Registration in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Company Type<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Authorised Capital<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Govt. Registration Fee<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>OPC<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to \u20b910 lakh<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>OPC<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b910L\u2013\u20b950L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b93,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>LLP<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to \u20b91 lakh<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b9500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>LLP<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91L\u2013\u20b95L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>LLP<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95L\u2013\u20b910L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b94,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>LLP<\/td>\r\n<td>Above \u20b910L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95,600<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Private Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to \u20b91 lakh<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Private Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91L\u2013\u20b95L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b94,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Private Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95L\u2013\u20b910L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b96,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Private Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b910L\u2013\u20b925L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b98,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Private Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b925L\u2013\u20b91 crore<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b910,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Private Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>Above \u20b91 crore<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b912,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Public Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91L\u2013\u20b95L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b915,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Public Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95L\u2013\u20b925L<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b925,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Public Ltd<\/td>\r\n<td>Above \u20b91 crore<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b960,000+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Section 8<\/td>\r\n<td>Flat Rate<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Fees are approximate and subject to MCA revisions. Always verify on the MCA21 portal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DSC Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Cost per Person<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Class 3 DSC (2-year validity)<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b92,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>DSC renewal<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b9800\u2013\u20b91,500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stamp Duty on MOA and AOA (State-Wise)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Approximate Stamp Duty<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Maharashtra<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b95,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b93,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Karnataka<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b9500\u2013\u20b92,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b97,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Tamil Nadu<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b94,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Section 8 Companies are exempt from stamp duty on MOA and AOA in most states.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_and_Timelines_for_Private_Limited_Company_Registration_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Costs and Timelines for Private Limited Company Registration in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full Cost Breakdown: Private Limited Company<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Cost Component<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Estimated Amount<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>DSC for 2 Directors<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b94,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Government Filing Fee (SPICe+)<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b912,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Stamp Duty on MOA and AOA<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b97,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>PAN Application<\/td>\r\n<td>Included in SPICe+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>TAN Application<\/td>\r\n<td>Included in SPICe+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Professional\/CA Fees<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b920,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Total Estimated Cost<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b910,000\u2013\u20b945,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timeline Breakdown for Private Limited Company<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Step<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Time Required<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>DSC issuance<\/td>\r\n<td>1\u20132 working days<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Name reservation (RUN)<\/td>\r\n<td>1\u20132 working days<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>SPICe+ filing and processing<\/td>\r\n<td>3\u20135 working days<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Certificate of Incorporation<\/td>\r\n<td>1\u20132 working days<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Total<\/td>\r\n<td>6\u201310 working days<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_of_Other_Essential_Registrations_for_Company_Incorporation\"><\/span><strong>Costs of Other Essential Registrations for Company Incorporation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Beyond basic company registration, most businesses need additional registrations. Here are the costs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GST Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Government fee<\/td>\r\n<td>Nil (Free)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Professional assistance fee<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b95,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>GST registration is mandatory if your annual turnover exceeds \u20b940 lakh (\u20b920 lakh for service providers and North-East states).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MSME \/ Udyam Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Government fee<\/td>\r\n<td>Nil (Free)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Professional assistance fee<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b9500\u2013\u20b92,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>MSME registration gives you access to priority lending, lower interest rates, and government subsidies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trademark Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Government fee (Startup\/Small Entity)<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b94,500 per class<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Government fee (Others)<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b99,000 per class<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Professional fees<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b910,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Import Export Code (IEC)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Government fee<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b9500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Professional fee<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b93,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FSSAI License (Food Businesses)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>License Type<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Basic FSSAI Registration<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b9100\/year<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>State FSSAI License<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b95,000\/year<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Central FSSAI License<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b97,500\/year<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shop and Establishment Act Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This registration is mandatory for most businesses operating a physical office or shop. Fees range from \u20b91,000 to \u20b910,000 depending on the number of employees and state.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Benefits_and_Legal_Advantages_of_Registering_a_Company\"><\/span><strong>Tax Benefits and Legal Advantages of Registering a Company<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tax Holiday for Startups (Section 80-IAC)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Eligible startups registered as Private Limited or LLP can claim 100% tax deduction on profits for 3 consecutive years out of their first 10 years of operation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Presumptive Taxation for Small Companies (Section 44AD)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Businesses with annual turnover up to \u20b93 crore can opt for presumptive taxation. You pay tax on 8% of turnover (6% for digital receipts). This reduces accounting burden significantly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deduction on Business Expenses<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registered companies can legally deduct:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Director salaries and bonuses<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Office rent and utilities<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Travel and entertainment (business purposes)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Depreciation on assets<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Research and development costs<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Marketing and advertising expenses<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lower Corporate Tax Rate<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><em>Domestic companies with turnover up to \u20b9400 crore pay 22% corporate tax. New manufacturing companies pay only 15% corporate tax under Section 115BAB.<\/em><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capital Gains Tax Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Investors in DPIIT-recognised startups enjoy capital gains tax exemption under Section 54GB. This attracts more funding into registered startups.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Input Tax Credit (ITC) Under GST<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registered companies can claim GST paid on business purchases as input tax credit. This reduces your overall tax liability significantly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Registration_Compliance_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Post-Registration Compliance in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registration is just the beginning. Every company must meet annual compliance requirements. Failing to comply leads to heavy fines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Annual Compliance for Private Limited Company<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"height: 250px;\" width=\"567\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Compliance Item<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Approx. Cost<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Statutory Audit<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b910,000\u2013\u20b950,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ROC Annual Return (MGT-7)<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,500\u2013\u20b95,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Financial Statements (AOC-4)<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,500\u2013\u20b95,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Board Meetings<\/td>\r\n<td>Min. 4\/year<\/td>\r\n<td>Internal cost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b9500 per director<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Income Tax Return Filing<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b915,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>GST Returns<\/td>\r\n<td>Monthly\/Quarterly<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b93,000\/month<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Annual Compliance for LLP<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Compliance Item<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Approx. Cost<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Statement of Accounts (Form 8)<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b93,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Annual Return (Form 11)<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b91,000\u2013\u20b93,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Income Tax Return<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b93,000\u2013\u20b910,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Audit (if turnover &gt; \u20b940L)<\/td>\r\n<td>Annual<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b925,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Annual Deadlines in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>30 June:<\/strong> DIR-3 KYC deadline for all directors<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>31 July:<\/strong> ITR filing for non-audit cases<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>30 September:<\/strong> Financial year end audit completion deadline<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>30 October:<\/strong> Filing of ROC Annual Return<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>31 October:<\/strong> ITR filing for companies requiring audit<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><em>Missing ROC filing deadlines attracts late fees of \u20b9100 per day. Missing ITR deadlines attracts penalties of \u20b95,000\u2013\u20b910,000.<\/em><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Can_Delay_the_Company_Registration_Process\"><\/span><strong>Factors That Can Delay the Company Registration Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Name Rejection by MCA<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>MCA rejects names that are too similar to existing companies or trademarks. Always prepare 2\u20133 name options before applying. Avoid names with words like &#8216;India,&#8217; &#8216;National,&#8217; or &#8216;Government&#8217; without approval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Incorrect or Incomplete Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Missing signatures, incorrect identity proofs, or wrong address proofs delay processing. Always double-check every document before submission.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. DSC Technical Issues<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>DSC tokens sometimes have compatibility issues with browsers. Use the correct browser and Java version recommended by MCA. An incompatible DSC can delay filing by 2\u20133 days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Disputes in MOA or AOA Drafting<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A poorly drafted MOA or AOA can lead to rejection. The objects clause must be specific and realistic. Use professional help to draft these documents correctly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Mismatch in Director Information<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If your PAN details do not match your identity documents, MCA flags the application. Ensure all details match exactly across all documents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Pending Name Approvals<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>During high-traffic periods, name approval can take 3\u20134 working days instead of 1\u20132. Plan accordingly and apply early.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. State-Specific Stamp Duty Delays<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In some states, stamp paper procurement and stamping can delay submission. Use e-stamping where available to speed up this step.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_2026_Updates_Entrepreneurs_Should_Know\"><\/span><strong>Important 2026 Updates Entrepreneurs Should Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. SPICe+ Form Enhancements<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The SPICe+ form now integrates with more state portals. Professional Tax registration happens simultaneously in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and West Bengal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Central KYC for Directors<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Directors now complete KYC through a centralised MCA system. This reduces repeat document submission across multiple registrations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Simplified LLP Amendment Rules<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>LLP amendment rules changed in 2024. Filing fees for LLP amendments dropped by 25%. This benefits existing LLPs making structural changes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. DPIIT Startup Recognition Made Faster<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>DPIIT now processes startup recognition applications within 72 hours on average. Get your startup recognised early to unlock tax holidays and funding benefits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Mandatory Dematerialisation for Large Private Companies<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Private Limited Companies with turnover above \u20b9250 crore must dematerialise shares under new MCA rules. This affects larger private companies planning pre-IPO rounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. New Audit Trail Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Every company using accounting software must maintain an audit trail of all financial transactions. This MCA rule applies from FY 2023\u201324 onward and continues in 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Increased Late Filing Penalties<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Late ROC filing penalties increased significantly. Pay on time to avoid fines up to \u20b91 lakh for serious delays.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Need Help Registering Your Company in 2026?<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Glazing Genius offers complete company registration services across India. Our team handles everything \u2014 from name reservation and DSC to GST registration and ongoing compliance.<br \/><br \/><strong>Transparent pricing. Expert guidance. Zero hidden fees.<\/strong><br \/><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">glazinggenius.com\/services<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a id=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/register-company-in-india\/\" href=\"https:\/\/glazinggenius.com\/blog\/register-company-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" type=\"link\">Company registration in India in 2026<\/a> is faster and more affordable than ever. The government has simplified the process greatly. However, small mistakes still cause expensive delays.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Company Type<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Total Estimated Cost (Incl. Professional Fees)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>LLP<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b915,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>OPC<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b915,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Private Limited Company<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b910,000\u2013\u20b945,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Section 8 Company<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b98,000\u2013\u20b920,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Public Limited Company<\/td>\r\n<td>\u20b930,000\u2013\u20b91,00,000+<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Plan your registration carefully. Choose the right business structure. Work with professionals who know the MCA processes well. Remember \u2014 the cost of registration is an investment, not an expense. It protects your business legally and opens doors to funding, government schemes, and long-term growth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-a29476fb uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fa7ba587 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is the minimum cost to register a Private Limited Company in India in 2026?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The minimum government fee is \u20b92,000 for companies with authorised capital up to \u20b91 lakh. Including DSC, stamp duty, and professional fees, the total minimum cost is approximately \u20b910,000\u2013\u20b915,000.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-93e3004e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How long does Private Limited Company registration take in 2026?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The process typically takes 6\u201310 working days after submitting all documents correctly. Delays happen when documents are incomplete or names get rejected.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-90548e06 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I register a company in India without a CA or lawyer?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, you can register on the MCA portal yourself. However, professional help reduces errors. A CA or Company Secretary helps draft correct MOA and AOA documents and ensures timely filing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-2761ae65 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0a092ecb \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is GST registration mandatory at the time of company incorporation?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. GST registration is separate from company incorporation. You need GST only when your annual turnover crosses \u20b940 lakh (\u20b920 lakh for service businesses).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ec012d50 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What documents are required for Private Limited Company registration?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>PAN card of all directors<br>Aadhaar card of all directors<br>Passport-size photographs<br>Proof of registered office address (electricity bill or rental agreement)<br>Utility bill not older than 2 months<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ba2f70e9 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is the difference between authorised capital and paid-up capital?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Authorised capital is the maximum amount a company can raise by issuing shares. Paid-up capital is the actual amount invested by shareholders. Government fees are based on authorised capital.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-2cc0f840 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4299c2a4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can a foreign national be a director in an Indian Private Limited Company?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. At least one director must be an Indian resident. Additional directors can be foreign nationals. Foreign directors need a DIN and DSC issued through the MCA process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fd5e38d0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What happens if I do not file annual compliance returns?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You face late filing penalties of \u20b9100 per day for ROC returns. Directors can also face disqualification if returns are not filed for 3 consecutive years. The company can be struck off by MCA.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ff6825f6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I change my company type after registration?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. A Private Limited Company can convert to a Public Limited Company or LLP. However, conversion involves filing specific MCA forms and requires shareholder approval. Professional guidance is recommended.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-e02ab513 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c0a55a04 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is the tax rate for a newly registered Private Limited Company in 2026?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Domestic companies pay 22% corporate tax (plus 10% surcharge and 4% cess, effective tax ~25.17%). New manufacturing companies pay 15% corporate tax under Section 115BAB.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1257ca34 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>How do I check if a company name is available in India?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Visit the MCA21 portal (mca.gov.in) and use the free name search tool. You can also check through the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service to verify availability before applying.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4102a222 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I register a company online in India in 2026?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. The entire Private Limited Company registration process is online through the MCA21 portal (mca.gov.in). You submit all forms, pay fees, and receive the Certificate of Incorporation digitally.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-54457a58 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8f498b31 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is SPICe+ form in company registration?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) is the integrated MCA form for company incorporation. It combines company registration, PAN, TAN, GST, and EPF applications into one form.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3d196c33 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is Section 8 Company registration?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A Section 8 Company is a non-profit entity under the Companies Act, 2013. It is used for charitable, educational, or social objectives. It pays lower registration fees and gets tax exemptions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-24cc91f0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is the difference between OPC and Private Limited Company?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>An OPC (One Person Company) has only one member. 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