Private Limited Company Registration in India
Register your Pvt Ltd company online — limited liability, a separate legal identity, and the structure investors and VCs prefer. Filings handled end-to-end by qualified practitioners.
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Private Limited registration fees by state
Government fees vary by state — the professional fee is a flat ₹7,500 everywhere. Pick your state for the exact, all-inclusive price.
What is a Private Limited Company?
A private limited company is India’s most popular business structure for startups and growing businesses. It is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) under the Companies Act, 2013, and exists as a separate legal entity from its owners.
It needs a minimum of 2 shareholders and 2 directors (up to 200 shareholders). The biggest advantages are limited liability — your personal assets stay protected — and the ability to raise equity funding from angels and venture capital.
Benefits of a Private Limited Company
Limited liability protection
Shareholders are liable only up to their shareholding. Your personal savings and assets are shielded from business debts.
Investor & VC ready
Angels, VCs and banks prefer a Pvt Ltd. It’s the only structure that lets you issue equity shares and raise priced rounds easily.
Separate legal identity
The company can own assets, sign contracts and sue or be sued in its own name — independent of its founders.
Credibility & continuity
A registered Pvt Ltd builds trust with customers and partners, and continues to exist regardless of changes in ownership.
Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC vs Partnership vs Proprietorship
Not sure which structure fits? Here’s how the five compare at a glance — Private Limited Company highlighted.
| Criteria | Private Limited | LLP | OPC | Partnership | Section 8 | Proprietorship |
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| Best for | Startups raising funds | Professional firms & SMEs | Solo founders | Two+ partners, low cost | NGOs & non-profits | Individuals & freelancers |
| Owners required | 2 – 200 | 2 or more | 1 + nominee | 2 – 50 | 2 or more | 1 |
| Liability | Limited | Limited | Limited | Unlimited | Limited | Unlimited |
| Separate legal entity | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Raise equity / VC funding | Yes (best) | Limited | After converting | No | No | No |
| Registered with | MCA / ROC | MCA | MCA / ROC | Registrar of Firms | MCA / ROC | GST / Udyam |
| Compliance level | High | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium | Lowest |
| Taxation | ~22–25% corporate | 30% flat | ~22–25% corporate | 30% flat | Exempt (12A/80G) | Individual slab |
Tax rates are indicative; corporate rate depends on the regime opted. Talk to our advisor for guidance specific to your case.
Documents required
- PAN card of all directors and shareholders
- Aadhaar card + one address proof (bank statement / utility bill)
- Passport-size photographs
- Registered office proof — rent agreement + NOC from owner
- Latest electricity / utility bill of the office address
- For foreign nationals: notarised passport
How registration works
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1
Digital Signature (DSC)
We obtain a DSC for each director — needed to sign the e-forms.
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2
Name approval
We reserve your company name with the MCA (SPICe+ Part A).
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3
File incorporation
We file SPICe+ with the MOA & AOA, PAN and TAN application together.
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Get your COI
The MCA issues your Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN & TAN — you’re ready to open a current account.
No hidden fees, ever
Government fees are charged at actuals and shown upfront (they vary by state and authorised capital). Our professional fee is kept deliberately low, with no hidden charges — you’ll get an itemised quote on your free call.
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