Company Registration in Kolkata
Our home city - incorporate with a local CA team.
Kolkata is eastern India's commercial capital - the gateway to the east, home to a deep base of trading houses, manufacturing, tea and jute businesses, and a fast-growing IT and startup scene around Salt Lake's Sector V and New Town. This is home ground for us: Regikart is headquartered in Kolkata, so our CA & CS team handles your incorporation with genuine on-the-ground ROC Kolkata familiarity.
- How long
- 7-14 working days, subject to MCA name approval and document accuracy.
- Indicative cost
- West Bengal has among the lowest stamp duty in India - government charges from about ₹513 (₹1 lakh authorised capital) + professional fee.
- You receive
- Certificate of Incorporation, company PAN & TAN, DIN & DSC, eMOA/eAOA. We also handle the KMC trade licence and WB Professional Tax.
- Jurisdiction
- ROC Kolkata (covers West Bengal, Sikkim and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
From ₹1,499
+ government fees
7-10 days
to incorporation
CA-filed
MCA incorporation
Built for Kolkata founders.
- Regikart is headquartered in Kolkata - meet the team in person if you prefer.
- West Bengal stamp duty is low (Rs 513 on Rs 1 lakh capital).
- Trusted by founders across Bangur Avenue, Salt Lake and New Town.
What a Pvt Ltd costs in Kolkata.
All-in for two directors and ₹1 lakh authorised capital. Stamp duty is set by West Bengal, so the total differs from other states.
| Regikart fee | ₹1,499 |
| DSC (2 directors) | ₹4,000 |
| Name approval | ₹1,000 |
| West Bengal stamp duty * | ₹513 |
| Total (approx.) | ₹7,012 |
* For ₹1 lakh authorised capital. Scales with capital and differs for OPC / LLP. Re-quoted in your engagement letter.
Types of company you can register
Choosing the right structure at the outset saves cost and compliance friction later. The most common options we register for founders here:
| Structure | Best for | Minimum members | Key feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited Company | Startups planning to raise funds | 2 directors / 2 shareholders | Investor-ready, limited liability |
| One Person Company (OPC) | Solo founders wanting a company | 1 director + nominee | Single-owner corporate shield |
| Limited Liability Partnership | Partners not seeking equity funding | 2 partners | Lower compliance, audit exemption below thresholds |
| Section 8 Company | Non-profits / social enterprises | 2 directors | Charitable objects, tax benefits |
| Partnership Firm | Simple joint ventures | 2 partners | Easiest to form, unlimited liability |
Everything you need to incorporate in Kolkata.
Serving founders across Kolkata.
We incorporate companies anywhere in the Kolkata district - with hands-on experience across the city's key commercial zones.
From application to Certificate in Kolkata - 8 steps.
Apply for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Class 3 DSC issued by a Certifying Authority after video KYC. Time: 1-2 working days.
Reserve company name (SPICe+ Part A)
Up to 2 names per application. Typically approved in 2-4 working days.
Draft MOA and AOA
The Memorandum defines your business objects; the Articles set internal governance rules.
File SPICe+ Part B with AGILE-PRO
Integrated form covering 8 services - incorporation, DIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC.
ROC verification & Certificate of Incorporation
COI issued with CIN, PAN and TAN, usually 3-7 working days after submission.
PAN, TAN & bank account
PAN and TAN are auto-allotted. Open your current account using the COI, MOA and AOA.
First board meeting & ADT-1
Hold within 30 days of COI and appoint your statutory auditor via ADT-1.
File INC-20A within 180 days
Declaration of Commencement of Business. Penalty of ₹50,000 if missed.
Local note - ROC Kolkata jurisdiction
West Bengal companies are registered through the ROC Kolkata at Nizam Palace, 234/4 Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata 700020. ROC Kolkata's jurisdiction covers West Bengal, Sikkim and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
West Bengal steps national portals skip
This is where a genuine local CA firm matters. Two West Bengal-specific obligations catch founders out on a generic national portal:
KMC trade licence
Businesses operating within Kolkata need a Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) trade licence to trade legally. We obtain it as part of your incorporation, so you are compliant from day one - not scrambling after the Certificate arrives.
West Bengal Professional Tax
Companies in West Bengal register for state Professional Tax (enrolment, and registration once you employ staff), with periodic PT returns even in nil months. We register and calendar these at incorporation.
Among India's lowest stamp duty
West Bengal levies among the lowest incorporation stamp duty in India (from about ₹513 on ₹1 lakh authorised capital), making Kolkata materially cheaper to incorporate in than Maharashtra or Karnataka.
What we'll need from you.
We pre-check every scan before filing - it cuts rejections by ~90%.
From every director & subscriber
- Self-attested PAN card (mandatory)
- Aadhaar card (mobile linked)
- Identity proof - Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence
- Address proof - bank statement / utility bill (≤ 2 months)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Email ID & mobile number (for DSC OTP)
For the registered office
- Latest utility bill (electricity / gas / phone, ≤ 2 months)
- NOC from the property owner
- Rent agreement (if rented) or sale deed (if owned)
A residential address is acceptable as your registered office in Kolkata with an NOC from the owner.
What you'll owe after registration.
Your Year 1 compliance calendar is included - we file each form on time.
| When | What | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Within 30 days of COI | First board meeting + appoint auditor | ADT-1 |
| Within 30 days of COI | Open current account + deposit fees | Bank |
| Within 60 days | Issue share certificates | SH-1 |
| Within 180 days of COI | Declaration of Commencement of Business | INC-20A |
| By 30 September annually | Director KYC for all directors | DIR-3 KYC |
| Within 30 days of AGM | File financial statements | AOC-4 |
| Within 60 days of AGM | Annual return | MGT-7/7A |
| By 31 October | Statutory audit + income-tax return | ITR-6 |
Post-incorporation compliance in the first year
Incorporation is the start, not the finish. In your first year a Kolkata company must, at minimum:
- File INC-20A (declaration of commencement of business) within 180 days.
- Appoint a statutory auditor within 30 days of incorporation.
- Obtain and maintain the KMC trade licence.
- File West Bengal Professional Tax returns periodically, even with nil liability.
- Register for GST if turnover or business type requires it, and file annual ROC returns (AOC-4, MGT-7/7A).
Company registration in Kolkata - your questions.
Still unsure how to register your Kolkata business? Book a free 20-minute consult and a senior CA will walk you through it.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
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