Company Registration in Kolkata
Private limited company, LLP or One Person Company registered with a Kolkata registered office. West Bengal stamp duty and MCA fees shown upfront, filed online, with no office visits.
Starts at ₹999 + govt fees and West Bengal stamp duty
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West Bengal’s stamp duty is among the lowest in India: ₹370 for a private limited company, and MCA charges no incorporation fee up to ₹15 lakh. The exact address decides the registrar: Kolkata district is under ROC Kolkata-I, while Salt Lake, New Town and Howrah fall under ROC Kolkata-II. Our fee is ₹999 plus GST.
Registering a company in Kolkata in 2026
In Kolkata the address matters more than usual. It decides the ROC; it decides whether you need the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s Certificate of Enlistment, since Salt Lake and New Town are outside KMC limits; and it decides whether the electricity bill comes from CESC or WBSEDCL. After incorporation the shops act registration is made on the state portal within six months of starting and renewed every three years, and professional tax applies at up to ₹208 a month from 1 October 2026.
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 Kolkata registered office: a CESC or WBSEDCL 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 Kolkata 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 West Bengal 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 ₹370 stamp duty in West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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 Kolkata private limited company
| Item | Authorised capital ₹1 lakh | Authorised capital ₹10 lakh |
|---|---|---|
| MCA incorporation fee | Nil | Nil |
| Stamp duty on the incorporation form | ₹10 | ₹10 |
| Stamp duty on the MoA | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| Stamp duty on the AoA (flat) | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Total West Bengal stamp duty | ₹370 | ₹370 |
| FilingBase professional fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹999 + GST |
MCA charges no incorporation fee for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. These are the West Bengal figures in MCA’s SPICe+ schedule; at ₹370 they are among the lowest in India. Compare every state in our company registration cost by state index.
West Bengal rules that apply after incorporation
Which ROC you report to
| ROC | Area |
|---|---|
| ROC Kolkata-I | Kolkata district (and Sikkim) |
| ROC Kolkata-II | The rest of West Bengal, including Salt Lake, New Town and Howrah |
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 West Bengal
West Bengal’s GST state code is 19, 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 West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963, shops and establishments in notified areas register online on the state’s shops portal; the portal gives six months from commencement. Certificates are renewed every three years, and the portal auto-renews expired certificates for the next three years. Our shops and establishments guide compares the states.
Professional tax
West Bengal levies professional tax. From 1 October 2026 the top rate is ₹208 a month on monthly salary above ₹1 lakh (₹2,496 a year), under the West Bengal Finance Act, 2026. The employer takes a Certificate of Registration and the company a Certificate of Enrolment, with payment through GRIPS. See the professional tax guide.
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 Kolkata
Electricity bill as address proof
CESC supplies Kolkata, Howrah and the adjoining areas within its licence area; addresses outside it are supplied by WBSEDCL. The registered office proof is the bill for the premises, not more than two months old.
KMC Certificate of Enlistment
Within Kolkata Municipal Corporation limits, anyone carrying on a profession, trade or calling needs a Certificate of Enlistment under section 199 and Schedule IV of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980. It is applied for online and can be renewed for 1, 3, 5 or 15 years at a time. Salt Lake, including Sector V, and New Town are outside KMC limits and have their own local authorities, so KMC enlistment does not apply there.
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. In West Bengal the stamp duty depends on the term, rent and any premium, and is worked out on the state registration portal.
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 Kolkata?
For a private limited company with ₹1 lakh authorised capital, West Bengal stamp duty is ₹370 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 West Bengal?
At ₹1 lakh of authorised capital the total is ₹370, and at ₹10 lakh it is ₹370, across the incorporation form, the MoA and the AoA.
Which ROC is a Kolkata company registered with?
Since 16 February 2026, companies in Kolkata district report to ROC Kolkata-I.
Does a Kolkata office need shops and establishment registration?
Under the West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963, shops and establishments in notified areas register online on the state’s shops portal; the portal gives six months from commencement.
Is professional tax payable in Kolkata?
West Bengal levies professional tax.
Does a Kolkata office need a KMC trade licence?
Within KMC limits, a Certificate of Enlistment is needed for carrying on a profession, trade or calling, applied for online and renewable for 1, 3, 5 or 15 years. Salt Lake and New Town are outside KMC and have their own authorities.
Which electricity bill works as address proof in Kolkata?
A CESC bill within its Kolkata and Howrah licence area, or a WBSEDCL bill elsewhere, for the registered office and not more than two months old.
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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.