Company Registration in Bengaluru
Private limited company, LLP or One Person Company registered with a Bengaluru registered office. Karnataka stamp duty and MCA fees shown upfront, filed online, with no office visits.
Starts at ₹999 + govt fees and Karnataka stamp duty
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Karnataka’s stamp duty is among the highest in India: ₹10,020 for a private limited company with up to ₹10 lakh of authorised capital, rising by ₹5,000 for each further ₹10 lakh. MCA charges no incorporation fee up to ₹15 lakh, and every Karnataka company reports to ROC Bangalore. Our fee is ₹999 plus GST.
Registering a company in Bengaluru in 2026
Because the stamp duty is the biggest local cost, it is worth fixing authorised capital at what you need rather than rounding it up: up to ₹10 lakh the duty stays at ₹10,020. The registered office is proved with a BESCOM bill, and a lease of more than a year must be registered. Once the office opens, it registers on e-Karmika under the Karnataka shops act within 30 days, whatever its headcount, and the company enrols for Karnataka professional tax.
Documents required
From each director or partner: PAN, Aadhaar (or a passport for a foreign national), a recent bank statement or utility bill as address proof, a photograph, and a mobile number and email.
For the Bengaluru registered office: a BESCOM electricity bill (or a water or gas bill) not more than two months old, a no-objection certificate from the owner and, if the premises are rented, the rent agreement. A residential address in Bengaluru is acceptable.
The complete checklist is on the private limited company registration page.
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How registration runs, day by day
- Digital signatures
Class 3 DSCs issued for each director or partner after video KYC.
- Name approval
We check the name against existing companies and trademarks, then file for approval.
- Incorporation filing
SPICe+ or FiLLiP filed with the Karnataka stamp duty paid online, MoA, AoA or LLP agreement attached.
- Certificate issuedTypical
Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN, then bank account and GST if you need them.
Transparent pricing
Private Limited
₹999
+ govt fees, about ₹10,020 stamp duty in Karnataka on ₹1 lakh capital
- 2 DSC applications (cost at actuals) and DINs
- Name reservation and SPICe+ filing
- e-MoA and e-AoA drafted
- Company PAN and TAN
- Certificate of Incorporation
LLP
₹999
+ govt fees, for 2 designated partners
- 2 DSC applications (cost at actuals)
- Name reservation (RUN-LLP)
- FiLLiP incorporation filing
- LLP agreement drafted and Form 3 filed
- LLP PAN and TAN
One Person Company
₹999
+ govt fees, for a single founder
- DSC application (cost at actuals) and DIN
- Nominee consent (INC-3)
- SPICe+ filing with e-MoA and e-AoA
- Company PAN and TAN
- Certificate of Incorporation
All prices are professional fees exclusive of GST at 18%. Government fees and Karnataka stamp duty are charged at actuals and shown before you pay. GST registration, current account support and first-year compliance are available as add-ons on each entity's page.
Government fees for a Bengaluru private limited company
| Item | Authorised capital ₹1 lakh | Authorised capital ₹10 lakh |
|---|---|---|
| MCA incorporation fee | Nil | Nil |
| Stamp duty on the incorporation form | ₹20 | ₹20 |
| Stamp duty on the MoA | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Stamp duty on the AoA (₹5,000 per ₹10 lakh of capital or part) | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Total Karnataka stamp duty | ₹10,020 | ₹10,020 |
| FilingBase professional fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹999 + GST |
MCA charges no incorporation fee for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Karnataka has one of the highest incorporation stamp duties in India. Up to ₹10 lakh of authorised capital the total stays at ₹10,020; it rises by ₹5,000 for each further ₹10 lakh. Compare every state in our company registration cost by state index.
Karnataka rules that apply after incorporation
Which ROC you report to
| ROC | Area |
|---|---|
| ROC Bangalore | The whole of Karnataka |
Annual filings and event-based forms such as a change of registered office or directors go to the ROC for your registered office, so moving the office can change your ROC.
GST registration in Karnataka
Karnataka’s GST state code is 29, the first two digits of every GSTIN registered there. A business with offices or warehouses in more than one state needs a separate registration in each. GST registration costs ₹299 all-in; there is no government fee.
Shops and establishments
Under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, every establishment in a notified area registers within 30 days of starting, whatever its headcount, online through e-Karmika. Since the 2026 amendment in force from 4 September 2026, registration is issued digitally, the Inspector has 7 days instead of 30 to act on an application, and registration stays valid until the business closes, with no periodic renewal. Our shops and establishments guide compares the states.
Professional tax
Karnataka levies professional tax: from 1 April 2025, ₹200 a month and ₹300 in February (₹2,500 a year) on salaries of ₹25,000 a month or more. The employer takes a Registration Certificate (RC) and the company an Enrolment Certificate (EC), free and online on the Karnataka professional tax portal. See the professional tax guide.
State startup support
The Karnataka Startup Cell, run by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), registers startups for the state startup policy’s benefits. Central recognition is separate: see Startup India (DPIIT) registration.
Which entity to choose
Private limited company, LLP or OPC: the comparison guide sets out who each one suits.
Setting up your registered office in Bengaluru
Electricity bill as address proof
Bengaluru is supplied by BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company), so the registered office proof is a BESCOM bill not more than two months old. Since ROC Bangalore covers the whole of Karnataka, an office in Whitefield, Electronic City or the city centre makes no difference to your ROC.
Office lease
A lease for a term of more than one year, or one reserving a yearly rent, must be registered under the Registration Act, 1908 at the sub-registrar office for the property. Under Article 30 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, a lease of more than one year and up to ten years attracts duty of ₹1 for every ₹100 of the average annual rent, premium and money advanced. A shorter agreement is optional to register but still has to be stamped.
Trade licence
The city corporation issues trade licences for the trades listed in its schedules. Whether an office needs one depends on what is carried on there, so we check the list against your business before you start.
Meeting us in person
LexVerge LLP, the firm behind FilingBase, has a partner office in Bengaluru.
After incorporation
The company files INC-20A within 180 days and appoints its first auditor within 30 days; the rest of the year-one calendar is in annual compliance for a private limited company and for an LLP.
Frequently asked questions
How much does company registration cost in Bengaluru?
For a private limited company with ₹1 lakh authorised capital, Karnataka stamp duty is ₹10,020 and MCA charges no incorporation fee. Our professional fee is ₹999 plus GST, which covers DSC applications (DSCs at actuals), name approval, SPICe+ filing and PAN and TAN.
What is the stamp duty for company registration in Karnataka?
At ₹1 lakh of authorised capital the total is ₹10,020, and at ₹10 lakh it is ₹10,020, across the incorporation form, the MoA and the AoA.
Which ROC is a Bengaluru company registered with?
Every company in Karnataka reports to ROC Bangalore, which was not changed by the 2026 restructuring of Registrar offices..
Does a Bengaluru office need shops and establishment registration?
Under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, every establishment in a notified area registers within 30 days of starting, whatever its headcount, online through e-Karmika.
Is professional tax payable in Bengaluru?
Karnataka levies professional tax: from 1 April 2025, ₹200 a month and ₹300 in February (₹2,500 a year) on salaries of ₹25,000 a month or more.
Which electricity bill works as address proof for a Bengaluru company?
A BESCOM bill for the registered office, not more than two months old.
Does an office lease in Bengaluru have to be registered?
Yes if it is for more than one year. Stamp duty for a lease of more than one year and up to ten years is ₹1 for every ₹100 of the average annual rent, premium and money advanced, under Article 30 of the Karnataka Stamp Act.
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Official references
The statutory sources behind this page. We keep our guidance aligned to them: verify anything time-sensitive directly.
- Ministry of Corporate AffairsCompanies Act filings, forms and fee schedules
- DPIITStartup recognition and FDI policy
- Income Tax DepartmentReturns, forms, rates and e-filing utilities
Facts on this page are checked against these sources; the date of the last check is shown at the top of the page. It is general guidance, not advice on your specific facts. How we write and check our guides.