Company Registration Cost in West Bengal

Last updated 24 August 2026

What company registration costs in West Bengal — the components

West Bengal follows the same overall cost structure as the rest of India, with one state-specific variable: stamp duty (and, separately, ongoing Professional Tax once your company is operating). Here is how each piece works.

Professional fee (CA/service provider)

This is what you pay a Chartered Accountant, company secretary, or a service like Shunya to prepare your incorporation application, file it with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and respond to any queries the government raises. Shunya charges a flat professional fee of ₹1,999 for company registration in West Bengal — the same as in every other state — whether you are setting up a Private Limited Company, an LLP, or an OPC.

Government filing fees (MCA)

MCA filing fees are set nationally and do not change based on which state you register in. For a modest authorized capital, this fee is often minimal or waived under current rules, and it rises as authorized capital increases. This is the same structure covered in our all-India cost guide.

West Bengal stamp duty — on the lower end, flat structure

Stamp duty is a state charge on your incorporation documents — the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) for a company, or the LLP agreement for an LLP. Unlike states that calculate stamp duty as a percentage of authorized capital, West Bengal generally applies a flat structure: approximately ₹60 for the MOA and approximately ₹300 for the AOA, working out to around ₹370 in total for a Private Limited Company with a typical ₹1 lakh authorized capital. For an LLP, West Bengal's stamp duty on the LLP agreement is approximately ₹150. These figures are cross-referenced but not treated as final on our end — your CA confirms the exact stamp duty for your specific authorized capital and structure during your consultation, before you pay anything beyond the professional fee.

Professional Tax

West Bengal levies Professional Tax, a state-level tax that applies once your company is registered and operating (on the company itself and, separately, on salaried employees and directors above certain income thresholds). This is not a one-time incorporation cost — it is an ongoing compliance obligation. Your CA will walk you through the applicable Professional Tax slabs and registration steps once your company is set up.

Cost by business structure in West Bengal

Private Limited Company

Most startups and growing businesses in Kolkata and across West Bengal choose this structure for limited liability and fundraising flexibility. Stamp duty here (roughly ₹370 for a typical case) is on the lower end compared to many other states, since West Bengal uses a flat fee rather than a percentage-of-capital calculation.

LLP

An LLP in West Bengal carries an even lighter stamp duty load — approximately ₹150 on the LLP agreement — making it a reasonable choice for professional services firms and businesses that do not plan to raise institutional funding.

A note on West Bengal's RoC office

Company registrations with a West Bengal registered office are filed through the Kolkata-based Registrar of Companies. West Bengal's RoC office structure was affected by a nationwide MCA restructuring in early 2026, and sources currently differ on exactly how filings are now routed within Kolkata. Rather than state a specific office split as confirmed fact, we would rather be upfront: your CA will confirm the exact filing office that applies to your registered office address when you start your registration, so there is no ambiguity by the time you file.

What increases the cost

Higher authorized capital

The higher your authorized capital, the higher your government fees, and potentially your stamp duty if you go beyond the standard slabs West Bengal's flat structure is designed around. Most new businesses do not need a large authorized capital at incorporation and can increase it later as the business grows.

Number of directors (DSC costs)

Every director needs a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to sign incorporation forms electronically, and each DSC has its own issuance cost, regardless of state.

Add-on registrations (GST, trademark, Professional Tax, etc.)

GST registration, trademark registration, MSME/Udyam registration, and West Bengal Professional Tax registration are not part of company incorporation itself and are priced separately. Many founders handle these around the same time as incorporation, so factor them into your overall budget.

How Shunya prices company registration in West Bengal

Shunya keeps this simple and transparent, in West Bengal as everywhere else:

1. Professional fee: a flat ₹1,999, regardless of whether you are registering a Private Limited Company, LLP, or OPC.
2. Government fees and West Bengal stamp duty: billed separately at actual cost, confirmed for your specific authorized capital before you pay.
3. No hidden charges added after you have already committed.

Turnaround is 7 to 10 working days for a standard incorporation. If it takes longer than 15 working days from the date you submit complete documents, Shunya waives the professional fee.

This article is for general information only. For your specific situation, consult a practicing CA.