Company Registration in Chennai
Private limited company, LLP or One Person Company registered with a Chennai registered office. Tamil Nadu stamp duty and MCA fees shown upfront, filed online, with no office visits.
Starts at ₹999 + govt fees and Tamil Nadu stamp duty
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Tamil Nadu’s stamp duty is low: ₹720 in total for a private limited company with up to ₹10 lakh of authorised capital, and MCA charges no incorporation fee up to ₹15 lakh. Chennai companies report to ROC Chennai; the western districts around Coimbatore have their own registrar. Our fee is ₹999 plus GST.
Registering a company in Chennai in 2026
Two things set Chennai apart. The tenancy: under Tamil Nadu’s 2017 tenancy law the office rent agreement is registered with the Rent Authority within 90 days, separately from any sub-registrar registration. And professional tax, which in Tamil Nadu is levied by the local body: Greater Chennai Corporation charges it half-yearly, up to ₹1,250 a half-year. The shops act applies only from ten workers, with six months to register, and the address proof is a TNPDCL bill.
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 Chennai registered office: a TNPDCL 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 tenancy agreement registered with the Rent Authority. A residential address in Chennai 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 Tamil Nadu 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 ₹720 stamp duty in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu 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 Chennai 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 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| Stamp duty on the AoA (₹500 per ₹10 lakh of capital or part) | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Total Tamil Nadu stamp duty | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| FilingBase professional fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹999 + GST |
MCA charges no incorporation fee for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Tamil Nadu’s duty is among the lower ones in the south: ₹720 in total up to ₹10 lakh of authorised capital. Compare every state in our company registration cost by state index.
Tamil Nadu rules that apply after incorporation
Which ROC you report to
| ROC | Area |
|---|---|
| ROC Chennai | Chennai and the rest of Tamil Nadu outside the western districts |
| ROC Coimbatore | Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Salem, The Nilgiris and Tiruppur |
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 Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s GST state code is 33, 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 Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 as amended, registration is required only for establishments employing ten or more workers, within six months of starting. The application is online in Form Y with a fee of ₹100, and the certificate (Form Z) is issued within 24 hours or is deemed granted. Changes are intimated within 30 days. Our shops and establishments guide compares the states.
Professional tax
In Tamil Nadu professional tax is levied by the local body, not the state. In Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation charges it half-yearly: the top rate is ₹1,250 a half-year (₹2,500 a year) on half-yearly income above ₹75,000. Companies register with the Corporation for a PTNAN number and deduct employees’ tax from salaries for August and January. See the professional tax guide.
State startup support
StartupTN, the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission, runs the state startup policy; its TANSEED fund provides up to ₹10 lakh to early-stage startups. 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 Chennai
Electricity bill as address proof
Electricity in Chennai is distributed by TNPDCL (Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation), which took over distribution from TANGEDCO on 27 June 2024. The registered office proof must be not more than two months old, so a current bill will be in TNPDCL’s name.
Tenancy agreement and the Rent Authority
Tamil Nadu has its own tenancy law. Under the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017, a tenancy agreement must be in writing and registered with the Rent Authority within 90 days of signing, online on the state tenancy portal. This is separate from registration with the sub-registrar under the Registration Act. Stamp duty on a lease of under 30 years is ₹1 for every ₹100 of the total rent, premium and advance (Article 35), and even an agreement of under 12 months has to be stamped.
Trade licence
Greater Chennai Corporation licenses the trades it lists. Whether an office needs a licence depends on the activity carried on there, so we check it for your business.
Meeting us in person
Your filing is handled online by a named professional at LexVerge LLP, with our partner offices for anything in person.
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 Chennai?
For a private limited company with ₹1 lakh authorised capital, Tamil Nadu stamp duty is ₹720 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 Tamil Nadu?
At ₹1 lakh of authorised capital the total is ₹720, and at ₹10 lakh it is ₹720, across the incorporation form, the MoA and the AoA.
Which ROC is a Chennai company registered with?
Chennai companies report to ROC Chennai, which covers Tamil Nadu except the western districts (Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Salem, The Nilgiris and Tiruppur), which are under ROC Coimbatore..
Does a Chennai office need shops and establishment registration?
Under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 as amended, registration is required only for establishments employing ten or more workers, within six months of starting.
Is professional tax payable in Chennai?
In Tamil Nadu professional tax is levied by the local body, not the state.
Does a Chennai rent agreement have to be registered with the Rent Authority?
Yes. Under the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017, a tenancy agreement is registered with the Rent Authority within 90 days of signing, online, separately from any registration with the sub-registrar.
Is a TANGEDCO bill valid address proof?
Distribution passed from TANGEDCO to TNPDCL on 27 June 2024. The proof must be not more than two months old, so a current bill will be in TNPDCL’s name.
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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.