Question 1

What is the total cost to register a Private Limited Company in India in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The total cost to register a Pvt Ltd in India ranges from ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 depending on your state's stamp duty. This includes: MCA registration fee (₹0 for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh under the 0-fee scheme), DSC for 2 directors (₹2,000–₹3,000), SPICe+ professional filing fee, and state-specific stamp duty. MakeItLegit uses a base fee with promotional pricing that may change at checkout. Maharashtra stamp duty is ₹1,000; Karnataka is ₹500; Delhi is ₹0.

Question 2

How long does it take to register a company in India?

Accepted Answer

If all documents are in order, a Private Limited Company can be incorporated in 7–10 business days via the MCA21 SPICe+ form. Name approval takes 1–3 days. Certificate of Incorporation is issued the same day as MCA approval. Delays happen when: names are rejected, documents are incomplete, or the CA files slowly. MakeItLegit's average is 8 business days.

Question 3

What is DSC and why do I need it for company registration?

Accepted Answer

DSC stands for Digital Signature Certificate. It is a legally mandated e-signature required to file the SPICe+ incorporation form with MCA. Every director of the company needs one before incorporation can proceed. It costs ₹1,000–₹1,500 per director and takes 1–2 business days to issue. Without a DSC, incorporation cannot proceed — it is not optional and cannot be skipped.

Question 4

Can I incorporate a Private Limited Company without a CA in India?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes — MCA21 allows self-filing. In practice, no: SPICe+ requires a practising CA, CS, or advocate to certify and digitally sign the filing. You need a professional. The practical question is who handles it with clear timelines and transparent pricing. DIY attempts without professional certification are rejected by MCA.

Question 5

What is the difference between a Private Limited Company and an LLP in India?

Accepted Answer

A Pvt Ltd has shareholders and directors (can be the same people), issues shares, can raise VC funding, and has higher compliance requirements (board meetings, annual ROC filings, statutory auditor — average ₹40,000/year). An LLP has designated partners, no share capital, lower compliance (average ₹15,000/year), cannot raise equity funding, and is better for service businesses with no plans to raise institutional money. For startups targeting VC or angel investment, Pvt Ltd is mandatory. LLPs cannot issue ESOPs.

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