complete guide to
company registration
83 expert guides on registering a company in India for founders and CAs. Cost breakdown, the SPICe+ process, documents required, timelines, structure comparisons, state-wise cost guides, business-type guides.
Register Your Company with Shunya →How Much Does Company Registration Cost in India?
The professional fee, government filing fees, and state stamp duty are three separate numbers. Know what each one covers so you can compare quotes fairly.
Read →Company Registration Process in India: Step-by-Step
Everything routes through SPICe+, the MCA's single integrated incorporation form. Here's every step from name reservation to Certificate of Incorporation.
Read →Company Registration vs Incorporation: What's the Difference?
"Registration" and "incorporation" get used interchangeably, but founders often wonder if they're actually different steps. Here's the clear answer.
Read →Documents Required for Company Registration in India
Most MCA resubmissions trace back to one missing or mismatched document. The complete checklist for directors, shareholders, and the registered office.
Read →How Long Does Company Registration Take in India?
7 to 10 working days is the standard turnaround — but what actually determines whether you land on the fast end or the slow end of that range.
Read →Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC: Which Should You Choose?
All three give you limited liability, but they differ sharply on compliance burden, fundraising fit, and founder count. Choosing right the first time matters.
Read →Guides by Structure
Decision-stage guides for every structure we register — cost, documents, timeline, eligibility, compliance and what to ask before you pay.
Private Limited Company Registration Guides
12 guides on Private Limited company registration in India: total cost, documents, timeline, eligibility, name approval, compliance and CA vs DIY.
Read →LLP Registration Guides
11 guides on LLP registration in India: total cost, documents, timeline, partner rules, LLP agreement and Form 3, annual compliance and CA vs DIY.
Read →One Person Company (OPC) Registration Guides
11 guides on One Person Company registration in India: total cost, documents, timeline, nominee rules, NRI eligibility, compliance and converting later.
Read →Public Limited Company Registration Guides
8 guides on Public Limited company registration in India: cost, documents, timeline, member and director rules, conversion, compliance and what to ask.
Read →Indian Subsidiary Registration Guides
8 guides on setting up an Indian subsidiary: cost, documents and apostille, FDI and FEMA reporting, director rules, branch vs subsidiary and compliance.
Read →Section 8 Company Registration Guides
8 guides on Section 8 company registration in India: cost, documents, licence process, objects, vs trust or society, compliance and 12A/80G next steps.
Read →Nidhi Company Registration Guides
8 guides on Nidhi company registration in India: cost, documents, the NDH-4 declaration, member and net owned funds rules, vs NBFC, and compliance.
Read →Producer Company Registration Guides
8 guides on Producer Company (FPO) registration in India: cost, documents, process, member and director rules, vs cooperative, compliance and schemes.
Read →Partnership Firm Registration Guides
8 guides on partnership firm registration in India: cost, documents, partnership deed, registration process, vs LLP, taxation and Section 69 rules.
Read →Sole Proprietorship Registration Guides
8 guides on sole proprietorship registration in India: Udyam, GST and Shop Act, cost, documents, taxes, vs OPC or LLP and converting to a company later.
Read →12A & 80G Registration Guides
8 guides on 12A and 80G registration for trusts, societies and Section 8 companies: cost, documents, process, validity, renewal and annual compliance.
Read →FCRA Registration Guides
8 guides on FCRA registration for NGOs: cost, documents, process, eligibility, registration vs prior permission, annual returns and the 2026 rule changes.
Read →State-wise Cost Guides
Stamp duty and Professional Tax vary by state. These figures are estimates — your CA confirms the exact number for your registered office during your free consultation.
Company Registration Cost in Maharashtra
Professional fee, MCA fees, and Maharashtra stamp duty — plus the Mumbai/Pune/Nagpur RoC split explained.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Karnataka
Karnataka's stamp duty range is wider than most states — here's why, and what to confirm before budgeting.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Delhi
Delhi has no Professional Tax — a real cost advantage. Full breakdown of stamp duty and RoC filing.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Tamil Nadu
Chennai handles most of the state; Coimbatore has its own district RoC office. Stamp duty and Professional Tax explained.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Telangana
Telangana's stamp duty scales with authorized capital. Here's how the slab works and what to expect.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Gujarat
Gujarat's stamp duty is on the lower end nationally. Full cost breakdown for Ahmedabad and beyond.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Uttar Pradesh
No Professional Tax in UP — a genuine savings. Stamp duty and RoC filing explained for Kanpur-region businesses.
Read →Company Registration Cost in West Bengal
Low stamp duty, Kolkata-based RoC filing. Full cost breakdown for West Bengal incorporation.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Andhra Pradesh
Stamp duty, Professional Tax, and RoC Hyderabad filing — full cost breakdown.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Arunachal Pradesh
No Professional Tax, low stamp duty — full cost breakdown for Arunachal Pradesh.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Assam
Stamp duty and Professional Tax explained, plus the Northeast regional RoC network.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Bihar
Stamp duty, Professional Tax, and RoC Patna filing — full cost breakdown.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Chhattisgarh
Stamp duty and Professional Tax explained for Chhattisgarh incorporation.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Goa
No Professional Tax in Goa — a real cost advantage. Full stamp duty breakdown.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Haryana
Low stamp duty, no Professional Tax — full cost breakdown for Haryana incorporation.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Himachal Pradesh
Among the lowest stamp duty nationally, no Professional Tax. Full cost breakdown.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Jharkhand
Stamp duty, Professional Tax, and RoC filing explained for Jharkhand incorporation.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Kerala
Kerala's stamp duty runs higher than most states — full breakdown and what to confirm.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Madhya Pradesh
MP's stamp duty is on the higher end nationally — full cost breakdown and RoC Gwalior filing.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Manipur
Low stamp duty, Northeast regional RoC network. Full cost breakdown for Manipur.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Meghalaya
Home to ROC Shillong, the Northeast's regional filing hub. Full cost breakdown.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Mizoram
Low stamp duty, Northeast regional RoC network. Full cost breakdown for Mizoram.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Nagaland
Low stamp duty, Northeast regional RoC network. Full cost breakdown for Nagaland.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Odisha
Stamp duty, Professional Tax, and RoC Cuttack filing — full cost breakdown.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Punjab
No Professional Tax — plus why our stamp duty figure here needs extra confirmation.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Rajasthan
No Professional Tax in Rajasthan — full cost breakdown and RoC Jaipur filing.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Sikkim
Zero stamp duty on Pvt Ltd incorporation documents — a genuine Sikkim-specific advantage.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Tripura
Low stamp duty, Northeast regional RoC network. Full cost breakdown for Tripura.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Uttarakhand
No Professional Tax, RoC Kanpur filing shared with UP. Full cost breakdown.
Read →Company Registration Cost in Puducherry
Stamp duty and RoC Pondicherry filing — full cost breakdown for Puducherry.
Read →Registration by Business Type
Which structure fits, what registrations follow beyond incorporation — GST, FSSAI, IEC, Udyam — mapped to the kind of business you're actually starting.
Company Registration for E-commerce Business
Selling on Amazon or Flipkart makes GST mandatory from your first sale, no turnover exemption. Structure choice and what follows.
Read →Company Registration for IT / Software Company
Pvt Ltd for funding-ready software companies, LLP for service shops. GST, export LUT, and optional STPI explained.
Read →Company Registration for Trading Business
Inter-state supply of goods requires GST regardless of turnover — the rule most traders miss. Full breakdown.
Read →Company Registration for Import-Export Business
No IEC, no customs clearance. What it costs, how fast it's issued, and the annual confirmation window that trips people up.
Read →Company Registration for Logistics & Transport Business
GTA reverse-charge GST, transport permits, and which structure fits a fleet or freight business.
Read →Company Registration for Manufacturing Business
Udyam/MSME classification tiers explained — Micro, Small, Medium — and why they matter more here than for most businesses.
Read →Company Registration for Restaurant / Food Business
FSSAI is mandatory for every food business, no exemption. The current Basic/State/Central tiers, effective 1 April 2026.
Read →Company Registration for Digital Marketing Agency
LLP vs Private Limited for agencies, GST for international clients, and the export/LUT point most agencies miss.
Read →Company Registration for Consulting Firm
LLP is the standard choice for professional consulting partnerships — here's when Private Limited makes more sense instead.
Read →Company Registration for Freelancers & Consultants
Most freelancers don't need to register at all. When to upgrade to OPC, and the Section 44ADA tax scheme most miss.
Read →Company Registration for Real Estate Agency
RERA agent registration is mandatory and separate from company registration — fees, timeline, and penalties explained.
Read →Company Registration for Security Agency
PSARA license is mandatory to run a security guard agency in India — what it takes and what happens if you skip it.
Read →Company Registration for Pharmacy
Form 20, 21, or 20B — the Drug License tiers every pharmacy needs beyond company registration.
Read →Company Registration for Taxi Business
The Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines apply to platform operators, not single owner-drivers — the distinction that matters.
Read →Company Registration for Driving School
RTO authorization, trainer qualifications, and land requirements — what it takes to run a driving school legally.
Read →Company Registration for Warehouse Business
WDRA registration only applies if you issue negotiable warehouse receipts — not every warehouse needs it.
Read →Company Registration for Clinic / Healthcare Practice
The Clinical Establishments Act only applies in states that adopted it — here's what that means for your clinic.
Read →Company Registration for Travel Agency
Neither IATA accreditation nor Ministry of Tourism recognition is mandatory to start a travel agency in India.
Read →Company Registration for Jewellery Business
BIS hallmarking and HUID are mandatory for gold jewellery — now covers 380 districts and silver too.
Read →Company Registration for Spice Business
FSSAI applies to every spice business; Spices Board CRES registration is mandatory only if you export.
Read →Company Registration for Courier Business
The Post Office Act, 2023 brought private couriers under regulatory scope for the first time — what's changing.
Read →Company Registration for Car Rental Business
Self-drive rentals need a Rent-a-Cab license from the State Transport Authority — distinct from taxi or chauffeur rules.
Read →Company Registration for Diagnostic Centre
Clinical Establishments Act plus AERB registration if you run imaging equipment — two separate approvals to know about.
Read →Company Registration for Cloud Kitchen
FSSAI and GST are the only prerequisites Zomato and Swiggy check before you can list — no dine-in license needed.
Read →Company Registration for Cafe Business
FSSAI tiers and the local trade license every cafe needs, explained with the current 2026 thresholds.
Read →Company Registration for Catering Business
FSSAI applies even without a fixed dine-in location — what home-based caterers need to know.
Read →Company Registration for Dairy Business
Producer Company for farmer collectives, FSSAI for every dairy business, Udyam for processing units.
Read →Company Registration for Hotel or Resort
Ministry of Tourism star classification is optional — FSSAI, Fire NOC, and trade license are what actually matter.
Read →Company Registration for Construction Company
Udyam registration unlocks MSME tender reservations — a real advantage for smaller contractors.
Read →Company Registration for Interior Design Business
No special central license — just the right structure and standard GST registration.
Read →Company Registration for Photography Business
Solo photographer or studio — which structure fits, and when to formalize beyond freelancing.
Read →Company Registration for Event Management Company
No blanket central license — venue permissions are event-specific, not a business-wide requirement.
Read →Company Registration for Recruitment Agency
Domestic placement needs no special license; overseas recruitment needs separate MEA licensing.
Read →Company Registration for Film Production Company
Pvt Ltd for funded productions, LLP for independents — location permissions are separate and state-specific.
Read →Company Registration for Publishing Company
Printed books are GST-exempt; ISBN registration is free and separate from company registration.
Read →Company Registration for Clothing Brand / Boutique
Selling on Myntra or Amazon Fashion triggers the same mandatory-from-day-one GST rule as any marketplace seller.
Read →Company Registration for Coaching / Tuition Centre
No mandatory central license for private coaching — GST exemptions depend on the exact course type.
Read →Company Registration for Bookstore
Books are GST-exempt, but stationery and gifts aren't — what actually counts toward your GST threshold.
Read →Company Registration for Handicraft Business
Udyam registration ties into real export incentives and government schemes built for artisans.
Read →Company Registration for Salon / Beauty Business
No mandatory central cosmetology license in India — just standard GST and a local trade license.
Read →Company Registration for Gym / Fitness Center
No central gym license required — the same trade-license pattern as salons and cafes.
Read →Company Registration for Wedding Planning Business
Solo planner or full company with a vendor network — which structure fits, and when to formalize.
Read →Company Registration for Franchise Business
India has no dedicated franchise law — what actually governs becoming a franchisee, and FEMA rules for foreign brands.
Read →Company Registration for Dance / Sports Academy
Federation affiliation is optional — here's what's actually required to run an academy.
Read →Company Registration for Plant Nursery Business
Producer Company for farmer-collective nurseries, Udyam for loan access — structure options explained.
Read →Company Registration for Agriculture Business
Producer Company is purpose-built for farmer collectives — the structure most agribusiness guides skip.
Read →Company Registration for Dropshipping Business
Same GST rules as regular ecommerce despite holding no inventory — what's actually different, and what isn't.
Read →Register your company the right way
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