Startup Registration Cost Calculator
See the government cost of your setup live — MCA/RoC fees, stamp duty, DSC, add-on registration govt fees & timelines, all on one screen.
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Itemised government cost breakdown
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Disclaimer: Government fees only — professional fees are not included. Figures are indicative and vary by state, capital structure and requirements; subject to MCA/RoC and state notifications.
What each entity type costs to register
Every structure has a different government fee and compliance burden. Here is a quick reference of the base government fee range — select one above to see the government cost, including DSC and any add-on registration govt fees.
What's included in your registration
The total you see above is the government cost only — professional fees are not included. Here is what goes into it.
Government filing fee
The MCA / RoC name-reservation and filing fee paid to the government. For companies and LLPs the RoC fee scales with your authorised capital.
Stamp duty
State stamp duty on the MOA/AOA or deed — it varies by state and, for companies, by authorised capital. The figure here is an indicative estimate.
DSC & DIN
A Digital Signature Certificate (₹1,500/director, indicative) from a licensed Certifying Authority is needed to sign filings; a DIN is allotted free in SPICe+ for up to 3 directors.
Add-on registrations
Optional extras like GST, MSME, Trademark, FSSAI, IEC and DPIIT — only their government fee is added. GST, Udyam and DPIIT carry no govt fee.
How the timeline works
Most registrations follow the same four broad stages. Expected duration depends on the entity type and how quickly documents and approvals come through.
Questions people ask
Short answers on Startup Cost Calculator. Tap a question to open it.
01What is the government cost to register a Private Limited Company in India?
The government cost covers DSCs for the directors, SPICe+ name reservation, the SPICe+ incorporation fee (nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh) and state stamp duty on the MOA and AOA, which varies by state. DINs are allotted free for up to three directors. Professional fees are not included in this calculator.
02What is the cost of registering a trademark in India?
The IP India government fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises, and ₹9,000 per class for other applicants. The fee is charged separately for every class. Search and professional fees are not included in this calculator.
03What are the ongoing government costs of running a startup in India?
Recurring government costs include the MCA fees for annual ROC forms (for companies and LLPs), professional tax where the state levies it (capped at ₹2,500 per person a year), and late fees or interest if GST, TDS or ROC deadlines are missed. Accounting and other professional fees are separate and not included in this calculator.
04Is GST registration required before starting a business?
GST registration is required before making the first taxable supply if your projected turnover exceeds the threshold or if you are selling inter-state. For businesses below threshold with intra-state sales, you can start without GST registration but cannot issue tax invoices or collect GST from customers.
05What is the cost of an LLP registration versus Pvt Ltd company?
LLP registration typically costs Rs 5,000-10,000 including MCA fees and DSC. Pvt Ltd costs Rs 7,000-15,000. However, ongoing compliance costs differ significantly: LLP requires only Form 8 and Form 11 annually (Rs 3,000-8,000), while Pvt Ltd requires AOC-4, MGT-7, and statutory audit (Rs 20,000-50,000+).
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Disclaimer: This tool gives indicative results for general guidance only and is not professional advice. Please verify with a qualified CA before acting on the numbers.