Types of Company Registration
Choosing the right business structure is crucial for your startup's success. Here are the most common types:
Private Limited (Pvt Ltd)
Most popular for startups. requires 2 directors. Good for raising funding.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Hybrid of partnership and Pvt Ltd. Lower compliance cost. Good for service firms.
One Person Company (OPC)
Best for solo entrepreneurs who want limited liability status.
Partnership Firm
Simple to register but has unlimited liability. Not recommended for scalable startups.
Cost Breakdown Explained
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Government Fees: Paid to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). For small authorized capitals (usually < 15 Lakh), Pvt Ltd incorporation fees are often zero (SPICe+), but you still pay stamp duty.
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Stamp Duty: Varies by state. Some states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Punjab have higher stamp duty rates compared to others.
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DSC (Digital Signature): Required for all directors. It's a physical USB token used to sign digital documents.
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Professional Fees: Fees paid to a CA, CS, or legal platform to draft MOA/AOA, file forms, and handle compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is effectively no minimum capital requirement now. You can start a Pvt Ltd company with as
little as ? 100 or ? 1000, though practically people start with ? 1 Lakh or more.
Typically, it takes 7-14 working days, depending on government processing speed and document
correctness.
No, you can register a company at a residential address. However, you need an electricity bill
and NOC from the owner.
No, the entire process is online. Documents are signed digitally using DSC.