Fees, inclusions and timelines for private limited company registration, read from each provider’s own pages, with government charges kept separate from service fees.
Picture two founders registering a private limited company in the same week. One pays ₹3,000 and is later asked for DSC charges, stamp duty and GST. The other pays ₹9,000 and sees nothing more on the invoice. Neither was necessarily overcharged. They were quoted for different things.
That gap is the main difficulty in choosing among company registration service providers in India. A headline fee rarely says what is included, and government charges sit in a separate column that some providers quote and others leave out. This guide compares ten providers for online company registration in India, using only what each one publishes about Private Limited Company registration, so you can compare like with like before you pay anyone.
You will also find a plain breakdown of company registration fees in India, the documents required and the steps the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) process involves.
There is no single best company registration service in India. The best fit depends on what you want the price to cover. Based on pages read on 10 October 2026, the providers differ most on these points:
Lowest advertised service fee- Vakilsearch (from ₹999), Razorpay Rize (₹1,499 plus government fees) and RegisterKaro (from ₹1,999). Government charges are extra, so the total will be higher.
- One price that includes government charges
- JS Certification (₹8,999, including government fees, stamp duty and DSC) and Setindiabiz (a written estimate that includes government fee and stamp duty, with GST shown separately).
- An itemised written quote
- Setindiabiz sends a written estimate by email before you pay.
- Refund before filing
- Corpbiz states a money-back guarantee until your application is filed, subject to its terms.
- A named point of contact
- LegalWiz describes a dedicated relationship manager on its private limited page.
- Incorporation plus compliance
- IndiaFilings sells a combined package at ₹19,899 plus GST.
- Too little published detail
- ClearTax and LegalRaasta: we could not confirm a current price on an official page, so ask for a written quote.
These are published price points, not quality rankings. Compare totals, not headlines.
How We Compared These Company Registration Services
We read each provider’s own Private Limited Company page on 10 October 2026 and recorded the price, what the price covers, how government charges are treated and the timeline it states. For legal and process points we used the MCA’s own SPICe+ guidance wherever it was accessible, and treated provider explanations as secondary.
Every provider was read against eight criteria:
| Criterion | What we looked for on the page |
|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | Is a price published, and is the basis (starting fee, package or quote) stated? |
| Government-fee treatment | Are MCA fees, name reservation and stamp duty shown as included, extra or billed at actuals? |
| Registration scope | Which steps are named: DSC, DIN, name approval, MoA and AoA, SPICe+ filing, PAN and TAN? |
| Filing assistance | Is document checking and query handling described? |
| Customer support | Is there a named contact, a relationship manager or a response time? |
| Timeline transparency | Is a range given, with the conditions that affect it? |
| Post-registration support | Is anything offered after the Certificate of Incorporation? |
| First-time-founder fit | Is the service explained clearly enough for someone who has never incorporated? |
What we did not do
We did not buy any service, run test registrations, interview customers or assign scores. We also left out review-site ratings, because most are self-reported on provider pages and cannot be checked from outside.
How the ten were chosen
We included providers with a current, readable page for Private Limited Company registration. ClearTax and LegalRaasta are included with limited verification and are labelled that way. MyOnlineCA was considered but left out because we could not read a current price or inclusion list. The list is alphabetical, so the order is not a ranking
Top 10 Best Company Registration Services in India
Alphabetical order. Each card shows the published price and what it is based on, then what we could confirm about inclusions, strengths and limits.
JS Certification
₹8,999
Private Limited package, as confirmed by
JS Certification
JS Certification is a Lucknow-based compliance consultancy founded in 2020 that provides company registration services for startups, entrepreneurs, and first-time founders in India. Its services include Private Limited Company registration and assistance with the associated incorporation formalities.
Strengths
- Single package price that includes government fees, stamp duty and DSC.
- Six months of post-registration support is part of the package.
- Trademark, GST, Udyam and other registrations are available from the same firm.
Conditions and limits
- Company registration is one of several service lines, alongside ISO and BIS work.
- Package conditions such as the authorised-capital limit, number of directors and state are not published on the page, so ask for them in writing.
- GST registration is a separate add-on.
ClearTax
Not confirmed
No current price readable on an official page
ClearTax is best known for tax filing. The Startup India Hub lists it as a legal-services partner offering private limited company registration, LLP registration, GST registration, trademark registration and bookkeeping.
Strengths
- Wide tax and accounting platform, useful after incorporation.
- Startup India Hub listing states an average 24 to 48 hour response to queries from that portal.
Conditions and limits
- Price, inclusions and timeline could not be compared, so ask for a written itemised quote before deciding.
Corpbiz
₹2,499 + GST
Silver package, shown as a 50%
promotional price; government fee extra
Corpbiz sells private limited company registration in Silver, Gold and Premium packages and publishes city-wise pages for registration across India.
- States a 100% money-back guarantee until the application is filed (terms apply).
- Three clear package levels.
Conditions and limits
- Government fee and GST are extra, so the headline price is not the total.
- Promotional pricing can change; confirm the package at checkout.
IndiaFilings
₹2,499 + GST
Incorporation package; government fees
and DSC paid by you
IndiaFilings is a long-running online platform for company registration, tax and compliance filings. It sells an incorporation-only package and a bundled incorporation and compliance package.
- Splits the service fee from government charges in plain words.
- A bundled tier covers compliance and accounting.
Conditions and limits
- DSC, government fees and GST come on top of the ₹2,899.
- The bundled price is much higher; compare what the extra items cost separately.
LegalRaasta
₹5,999 (older page)
Professional fee stated on a franchise-partner page; not confirmed on the main service page
LegalRaasta is a Delhi-based online legal-services platform offering company registration, GST, trademark and related filings.
- Long-running platform with a wide range of filings.
Conditions and limits
- The page we read still says a ₹1,00,000 minimum capital is needed. That rule no longer applies, so its content may be dated.
- Treat the price as unconfirmed until you receive a written quote.
LegalWiz
₹2,999 + govt. fees
“Starting at” price; government fees and
stamp duty at actuals
LegalWiz.in is an Ahmedabad-based platform for company registration, tax filings and legal documents. Its private limited page describes a CS-assisted process with a dedicated relationship manager.
- Lists each deliverable and the day-by-day timeline.
- Dedicated relationship manager.
Conditions and limits
- The page says LegalWiz.in is a facilitation platform that connects users with independent professionals and is not a law firm.
- Government fees are extra.
Razorpay Rize
₹1,499 + govt. fees
Seen on a city landing page;
the main page did not show a price
Rize is Razorpay’s startup-services arm. It offers company registration for private limited companies, LLPs and OPCs.
- Low advertised service fee.
- Published timeline range.
Conditions and limits
- Full inclusion list and the conditions behind the asterisk were not readable.
- Confirm whether DSC and stamp duty are separate.
Setindiabiz
Quote-based
Written estimate by email; no open
price on the private limited page
Setindiabiz is a Delhi-based professional-services firm that covers company registration, tax, trademark and compliance. Its private limited page is detailed on eligibility, forms and post-incorporation steps.
- Estimate is itemised and written, with exclusions cited.
- Explains legal requirements with section references.
Conditions and limits
- You must request an estimate to see a price.
- Other Setindiabiz pages show different packages (an Offers page lists Basic ₹2,499 and Silver ₹7,499), so confirm which applies to you.
RegisterKaro
From ₹1,999
Professional fee; government filing fees and stamp duty billed at actuals
RegisterKaro is an online platform for company registration and compliance. Its private limited landing page sells plans by tier and says the process is fully online.
- Says clearly which costs are billed at actuals.
- Offers a company and LLP incorporation fee calculator.
Conditions and limits
- Plan inclusions differ by tier.
- Government charges and stamp duty are extra.
Vakilsearch
From ₹999
Starter – Private Limited plan;
government charges may be extra
Vakilsearch is a legal-services platform with company registration, trademark, GST and compliance services. Its company registration page offers Starter and higher plans.
- Lowest advertised entry price in this list.
- Broad legal and compliance range after incorporation.
Conditions and limits
- The entry price is unlikely to be the total cost; ask what government fees, stamp duty, DSC and GST add.
Company Registration Service Providers Compared
| Provider | Published price | Govt. fees and stamp duty | DSC and DIN | Timeline stated | Support after incorporation | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JS Certification | ₹8,999 (Private Limited Company package) | Included, with stamp duty (confirm package terms) | DSC and DIN included | 3–5 or 7–10 working days (official pages differ) | 6 months of post-registration support | Price read on official page |
| ClearTax | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Tax and bookkeeping services listed | Limited verification |
| Corpbiz | ₹2,499 + GST (Silver) | Extra | DSC listed; DIN not itemised | About 10–18 working days (city pages) | Money-back until filing (T&C) | Price read on official page |
| IndiaFilings | ₹2,899 + GST | Extra (client pays) | 3 DINs included; DSC extra | 7–10 days | Compliance tier ₹19,899 + GST | Price read on official page |
| LegalRaasta | ₹5,999 (older page) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 10–20 days | Not confirmed | Limited verification |
| LegalWiz | From ₹2,999 + govt. fees | At actuals, extra | DSC and DIN listed | 10–12 working days | Dedicated relationship manager | Price read on official page |
| Razorpay Rize | ₹1,499 + govt. fees | Extra | Not itemised | 7–10 business days | Not confirmed | Partly verified |
| RegisterKaro | From ₹1,999 | At actuals, extra | DSCs and DINs listed as outputs | Headline says 7 days | Not confirmed | Price read on official page |
| Setindiabiz | Written estimate | Included in estimate; GST separate | DIN listed; DSC step described | About 7–10 days | Post-incorporation services listed | Quote-based |
| Vakilsearch | From ₹999 | Unclear on page | Not itemised | 7 business days | Compliance services listed | Partly verified |
How Much Does Private Limited Company Registration Cost in India?
The cost is a professional fee plus government and statutory charges. Providers always quote the first and sometimes leave out the second.
| Component | Paid to | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Professional fee | Your provider | Starting fees published by the providers above run from ₹999 to ₹8,999. Check what each includes. |
| GST on the fee | Collected by your provider | Several providers show “+ GST”. Ask whether your quote is inclusive. |
| MCA filing fee | MCA | MCA’s guidance says zero fee for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Above that, slab fees apply. |
| Name reservation | MCA | ₹1,000 per name, according to MCA’s SPICe+ guidance. |
| Stamp duty | State government | Varies by state and authorised capital. It is paid through the MCA filing. |
| DSC | Certifying authority | Needed for each director and subscriber. Price varies by provider. |
| DIN | MCA | Allotted through SPICe+ to first directors who do not already hold one. |
Five questions that settle the total
- Is the government fee in the quote? Some providers include it, others bill it at actuals.
- Is stamp duty included for my state and authorised capital? It changes with both.
- How many DSCs are included? Every director and subscriber needs one.
- Is GST on the service fee included? A “+ GST” quote is lower than it looks.
- Who pays if the MCA raises a query? Ask whether resubmission is covered.
Documents Required for Private Limited Company Registration
Requirements depend on your structure and on whether directors are Indian residents. This is the usual set, based on provider checklists, and your provider will confirm the exact list.
For each director and shareholder
- PAN card (mandatory for Indian promoters)
- Aadhaar or another identity proof, such as passport, voter ID or driving licence
- Address proof not older than two months, such as a bank statement or utility bill
- Passport-size photograph
- Email ID and mobile number
For the registered office
- Recent utility bill or property tax receipt (not older than two months)
- No-objection certificate (NOC) from the owner
- Rent agreement if the premises are rented
A residential address can serve as the registered office, subject to the owner’s NOC.
How Does Company Registration Work in India?
The company registration process in India runs online through the MCA’s SPICe+ web form. Nothing here is a promise of speed, because each step depends on your documents and on the Registrar’s review.
Decide the structure and the people
A private limited company needs at least two directors and two shareholders, and at least one director must be resident in India. Compare it with an LLP or OPC first. For startups that plan to raise equity, a private limited company is the usual choice.
Get digital signatures
Directors and subscribers sign MCA forms with a Digital Signature Certificate from a licensed certifying authority, usually after a video verification.
Reserve the company name
File SPICe+ Part A. If you file it separately you can propose two names. If you file Parts A and B together, only one is allowed. Name reservation costs ₹1,000 per name and the approval is valid for 20 days.
Draft the MoA and AoA
The Memorandum and Articles are filed electronically as eMoA (INC-33) and eAoA (INC-34) linked to the main form.
File SPICe+ Part B and the linked forms
Part B carries the address, capital, subscribers and directors. Linked forms include the INC-9 declarations and AGILE-PRO-S, which also covers the application to open a company bank account.
Pay and wait for scrutiny
One consolidated challan covers the form fee and stamp duty. The Registrar’s Central Registration Centre reviews the file and may raise a query that you must answer in the stated window.
Receive the Certificate of Incorporation
The certificate carries your CIN, and PAN and TAN are allotted through the same filing. Early tasks follow: GST registration if your turnover requires it, Udyam registration, and Startup India recognition if you qualify.
How to Choose the Right Company Registration Service
You can file directly on the MCA portal, but most first-time founders use a provider because the application is certified by a practising professional and the forms are unforgiving. If you use one, test it against these checks.
- Ask for the total, not the starting price. Get a figure for your state, authorised capital and number of directors.
- Get inclusions and exclusions in writing. DSC, DIN, name approval, MoA and AoA, filing and PAN and TAN should each be named.
- Confirm who pays government fees, stamp duty and DSC. This is where headline prices diverge most.
- Read the refund terms. Find out when the refund window closes, for example once the application is filed.
- Ask what happens on a query or rejection. Resubmission may or may not be covered.
- Look for a timeline with conditions. A range with reasons is more honest than a fixed number.
- Check support after incorporation. The first auditor, board meeting and INC-20A come soon after the certificate.
- Remember the provider is not the government. Several providers state this in their own disclaimers.
Red flags
- Guaranteed approval or a guaranteed number of days.
- A price page that never mentions government fees or stamp duty.
- No written quote before payment.
- Reviews or ratings with no way to verify them.
Why Consider JS Certification?
JS Certification published this article, so weigh this section accordingly. These are the facts the firm has confirmed about its Private Limited package, plus what its website shows.
- End-to-end company registration assistance for startups and first-time founders.
- Private Limited Company package priced at ₹8,999.
- The price includes government registration fees, stamp duty, DSC, DIN, name approval and MCA filing charges.
- Six months of post-registration support.
- Founded on 16 July 2020, with a registered office in Lucknow and online service across India.
Who it may suit: first-time founders who want one package price that already covers government and statutory charges and a short support window afterwards. What to confirm first: the authorised capital the package covers, the number of directors included, whether GST registration, a bank account and annual compliance are included, and the timeline that applies to your case.
Details of the service are on the company registration page, with a deeper explanation on the Private Limited Company page.
Frequently asked questions
No single provider is best for everyone. The right choice depends on what the quoted price includes, how clearly government charges are itemised and what support follows incorporation. Ask two or three providers from the profiles above for written quotes on the same structure, state and authorised capital, then compare.
Starting fees published by providers range from ₹999 to ₹8,999, but they cover different things. MCA’s SPICe+ guidance says no filing fee applies up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital, yet name reservation and state stamp duty still apply. DSC and GST may also be extra, so compare totals.
A good package states who pays for the DSC, DIN, name approval, MoA and AoA drafting, SPICe+ filing, stamp duty and government fees. PAN and TAN are allotted through SPICe+. Ask whether resubmissions are covered and what support follows incorporation, and keep inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Each director and shareholder typically needs a PAN, identity proof, address proof not older than two months and a photograph. The registered office needs a recent utility bill and, if rented, an owner’s NOC. Foreign nationals need notarised or apostilled passports. Your provider’s checklist may add items.
Providers publish timelines of roughly 7 to 18 working days, and none is guaranteed. Speed depends on complete documents, DSC issue, name approval and Registrar scrutiny. An approved name is reserved for only 20 days, so file the incorporation form within that window, as MCA’s guidance explains.
Yes. Incorporation is filed online through the MCA portal using the SPICe+ form, and directors sign with digital signature certificates. A provider can prepare and file the documents for you. You may still need to share scanned documents and complete a video verification when your DSC is issued.
Three charges matter: the MCA filing fee, name reservation and state stamp duty. MCA’s SPICe+ guidance says no filing fee applies up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital, and name reservation costs ₹1,000 per name. Stamp duty depends on your state and authorised capital, so confirm it before filing.
Check that the price page states what is excluded, ask for an itemised written quote and confirm refund terms before filing. Be cautious of guaranteed approval or fixed timelines, because the Registrar decides incorporation. Afterwards, verify the new company’s name and CIN on the MCA portal.
A private limited company needs at least two directors and two shareholders, and at least one director must be resident in India under Section 149(3). There is no minimum paid-up capital since the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. Authorised capital still affects stamp duty and, above ₹15 lakh, MCA fees.
A private limited company needs at least two directors and two shareholders, and at least one director must be resident in India under Section 149(3). There is no minimum paid-up capital since the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. Authorised capital still affects stamp duty and, above ₹15 lakh, MCA fees.
Choosing a Company Registration Service With Confidence
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