Question
How much does it cost and how long does it take to register a private limited company?
Answer
Bottom line: The MCA fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh, and registration usually takes 7 to 15 days.
1. Government fee
SPICe+ charges no filing fee up to ₹15 lakh capital; you pay only for the DSC, name reservation (₹1,000) and state stamp duty.
2. Timeline
Typically 7 to 15 days — DSC, name approval, SPICe+ filing, then the incorporation certificate with PAN and TAN.
3. Most startups
Sit well within the nil-fee capital band.
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