Private Limited Company Registration in Kolkata
Fundable, credible, scalable - the structure founders choose.
A Private Limited Company is the format venture investors, banks and enterprise clients expect. Regikart's Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries register your Kolkata Pvt Ltd end to end - and, just as importantly, keep it compliant afterwards.
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From ₹1,499
+ government fees
7-10 working days
to incorporation
CA-filed
MCA incorporation
A separate legal entity from its owners.
A Private Limited Company is a privately held entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The company - not the shareholders - owns the assets, signs the contracts and bears the liabilities. Members' liability is limited to the unpaid amount on their shares. A Pvt Ltd can have up to 200 members and cannot invite the public to subscribe to its shares.
- How long
- 7-10 working days with complete, error-free documents.
- Indicative cost
- West Bengal government charges from ~₹513 (₹1 lakh authorised capital) + professional fee from ₹1,499.
- Jurisdiction
- ROC Kolkata, filed by a Chartered Accountant.
Requirements to register a Pvt Ltd in Kolkata.
Meet these before filing - they are the common reasons applications stall.
Two directors and two shareholders
The minimum is two of each; the same two people can hold both roles. Maximum 200 members.
A resident director
At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the previous financial year.
DIN and DSC
Every director needs a Director Identification Number and a Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate.
No minimum capital
You decide the authorised and paid-up amounts - authorised capital drives stamp duty, so set it sensibly.
A registered office
A valid local address with a recent utility bill, owner's NOC and rent agreement if applicable.
A unique name
Must not resemble an existing company or trademark and must end with 'Private Limited'.
Why founders choose a Private Limited Company.
- Fundraising-ready - the only common structure that can issue equity to angels and VCs and accommodate ESOPs; DPIIT Startup India recognition is available to eligible companies.
- Limited liability and perpetual succession - owners' personal assets are protected and the company survives changes in ownership.
- Credibility - banks, enterprise clients and government tenders take a Pvt Ltd more seriously than a proprietorship or partnership.
The honest trade-off
A Pvt Ltd carries more compliance than an LLP or proprietorship - a mandatory annual statutory audit, ROC filings and board meetings apply regardless of turnover. If you are a solo founder not chasing equity funding, an OPC or LLP may suit you better.
Compare Kolkata structuresWhat we'll need from you.
From every director & member
- PAN card, Aadhaar and one photo ID (passport / driving licence / voter ID)
- Address proof not older than two months (bank statement or utility bill)
- Passport-size photograph (foreign nationals: notarised and apostilled passport)
For the registered office
- Latest utility bill (≤ 2 months)
- Owner's No-Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Rent / lease agreement, if the premises are rented
Incorporation runs through the MCA's integrated SPICe+ form: obtain DSCs, reserve the name (Part A), draft the eMOA and eAOA, file SPICe+ Part B with AGILE-PRO-S (incorporation, DIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, Professional Tax and bank account), pay fees and stamp duty, and receive the Certificate of Incorporation. For the full walkthrough and local jurisdiction, see our Company Registration in Kolkata hub guide.
Pvt Ltd registration fees in Kolkata.
Cost splits into statutory government charges and a professional fee. Regikart charges a fixed professional fee plus transparent, pass-through government fees. Indicative breakdown:
| Component | Type | Indicative amount |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A) | Government | ₹1,000 |
| Stamp duty - MOA | Government (West Bengal) | ₹1,000 (flat) |
| Stamp duty - AOA + state duty | Government (West Bengal) | ₹513 |
| SPICe+ incorporation, DIN, PAN & TAN | Government | Nil filing fee up to ₹15L capital |
| DSC (2 directors) | Vendor / Government | ₹1,500 - ₹3,000 |
| Professional fee (drafting, filing, certification) | Regikart | From ₹1,499 |
All fees are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer - final amounts may vary with the volume and complexity of work, and are re-quoted in your engagement letter.
Annual compliance for a Kolkata Pvt Ltd.
We calendar and file each one so nothing lapses.
| Form | Purpose | Due date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| INC-20A | Declaration of commencement of business | Within 180 days of incorporation | ₹50,000 penalty if missed |
| ADT-1 | Auditor appointment | First auditor within 30 days of incorporation | Statutory audit mandatory yearly |
| AOC-4 | File audited financial statements | Within 30 days of AGM | ₹100/day, no cap |
| MGT-7 / 7A | Annual return | Within 60 days of AGM | ₹100/day, no cap |
| DIR-3 KYC | Annual director KYC | By 30 September | ₹5,000 reactivation if late |
| ITR-6 | Income-tax return | 31 October (audit) / 30 Sep | Corporate tax rate applies |
Pvt Ltd registration in Kolkata - your questions.
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