Company Registration in Mumbai
Private limited company, LLP or One Person Company registered with a Mumbai registered office. Maharashtra stamp duty and MCA fees shown upfront, filed online, with no office visits.
Starts at ₹999 + govt fees and Maharashtra stamp duty
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A private limited company with a Mumbai registered office pays Maharashtra stamp duty of ₹1,400 at ₹1 lakh of authorised capital (₹4,100 at ₹10 lakh), and MCA charges no incorporation fee up to ₹15 lakh of capital. Island city and suburban addresses report to ROC Mumbai-I; Thane, Navi Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad to ROC Mumbai-II. Our fee is ₹999 plus GST.
Registering a company in Mumbai in 2026
Incorporation happens online, through SPICe+ for a company or OPC and FiLLiP for an LLP, so a Mumbai founder never visits the registrar. Three things are local. The stamp duty, which Maharashtra raised on the articles to 0.3% of authorised capital from 14 October 2024. The registrar, which since 16 February 2026 depends on the district of your address rather than the city name on it. And the office paperwork: most Mumbai offices are taken on leave and licence, which must be registered, and the address proof is a recent bill from one of the city’s four electricity distributors. Maharashtra’s shops act and professional tax follow once you start work.
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 Mumbai registered office: an electricity bill from BEST, Adani Electricity, Tata Power or MSEDCL (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 registered leave and licence agreement. A residential address in Mumbai 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 Maharashtra 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 ₹1,400 stamp duty in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra 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 Mumbai private limited company
| Item | Authorised capital ₹1 lakh | Authorised capital ₹10 lakh |
|---|---|---|
| MCA incorporation fee | Nil | Nil |
| Stamp duty on the incorporation form | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Stamp duty on the MoA | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Stamp duty on the AoA (0.3% of authorised capital) | ₹300 | ₹3,000 |
| Total Maharashtra stamp duty | ₹1,400 | ₹4,100 |
| FilingBase professional fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹999 + GST |
MCA charges no incorporation fee for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Maharashtra raised the duty on the articles to 0.3% of authorised capital (maximum ₹1 crore) from 14 October 2024. MCA’s own SPICe+ schedule still lists the older Maharashtra rates, so we confirm the amount the portal charges before filing. Compare every state in our company registration cost by state index.
Maharashtra rules that apply after incorporation
Which ROC you report to
| ROC | Area |
|---|---|
| ROC Mumbai-I | Mumbai city and Mumbai Suburban |
| ROC Mumbai-II (Navi Mumbai) | Thane, Palghar and Raigad, including Navi Mumbai |
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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra’s GST state code is 27, 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
An office or shop in Mumbai comes under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017. With ten or more workers it registers online (Form A) within 60 days of starting; with fewer than ten it only files an online intimation (Form F). Both are free services on Aaple Sarkar, and a registration certificate can be taken for up to ten years. Our shops and establishments guide compares the states.
Professional tax
Maharashtra levies professional tax: ₹200 a month and ₹300 in February (₹2,500 a year) for men earning above ₹10,000 a month and women above ₹25,000. The employer takes a PTRC to deduct and pay employees’ tax, and the company itself a PTEC, both free and online on the Maharashtra GST department portal. See the professional tax guide.
State startup support
Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) is the nodal agency for the state’s startup policy and runs its startup support schemes. 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 Mumbai
Electricity bill as address proof
SPICe+ needs a utility bill for the registered office that is not more than two months old. Mumbai has four electricity distributors and a bill from any of them works: BEST in the island city, Adani Electricity in the suburbs, Tata Power, whose network runs across both, and MSEDCL in Bhandup and Mulund. Offices in Thane and Navi Mumbai usually have an MSEDCL bill.
Which ROC your locality falls under
| Locality | District | ROC |
|---|---|---|
| Nariman Point, Fort, Lower Parel, Worli | Mumbai City | ROC Mumbai-I |
| Bandra Kurla Complex, Andheri, Powai, Goregaon, Malad | Mumbai Suburban | ROC Mumbai-I |
| Thane, Vashi, Nerul, CBD Belapur, Airoli | Thane | ROC Mumbai-II (Navi Mumbai) |
| Kharghar, Panvel | Raigad | ROC Mumbai-II (Navi Mumbai) |
The district, not the “Mumbai” or “Navi Mumbai” label in the address, decides the ROC.
Leave and licence agreement
Most Mumbai offices are rented on leave and licence. Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 requires the agreement to be in writing and registered, and the landlord is responsible for registering it. Stamp duty under Article 36A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act is 0.25% of the total licence fee for the term plus any non-refundable deposit, with notional interest at 10% a year added on a refundable deposit. The agreement can be registered online through IGR Maharashtra’s e-registration service.
BMC trade licence
A plain office does not need a BMC trade licence. The licence under section 394 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act covers the trades and storage listed in its Schedule M, such as eating houses and the storage of specified goods. The office still registers or files an intimation under the shops act, as set out above.
Meeting us in person
LexVerge LLP, the firm behind FilingBase, has a partner office in Mumbai for anything that needs a meeting.
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 Mumbai?
For a private limited company with ₹1 lakh authorised capital, Maharashtra stamp duty is ₹1,400 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 Maharashtra?
At ₹1 lakh of authorised capital the total is ₹1,400, and at ₹10 lakh it is ₹4,100, across the incorporation form, the MoA and the AoA.
Which ROC is a Mumbai company registered with?
Companies with a registered office in Mumbai city or Mumbai Suburban report to ROC Mumbai-I.
Does a Mumbai office need shops and establishment registration?
An office or shop in Mumbai comes under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017.
Is professional tax payable in Mumbai?
Maharashtra levies professional tax: ₹200 a month and ₹300 in February (₹2,500 a year) for men earning above ₹10,000 a month and women above ₹25,000.
Which electricity bill can I use as address proof for a Mumbai company?
A bill for the registered office, not more than two months old, from the distributor that supplies the premises: BEST, Adani Electricity, Tata Power or MSEDCL.
Is a Navi Mumbai address registered with ROC Mumbai?
Since 16 February 2026, addresses in Thane and Raigad districts, which include Navi Mumbai, report to ROC Mumbai-II at Navi Mumbai. Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban stay with ROC Mumbai-I.
Does a Mumbai office need a BMC trade licence?
Not for a plain office. The section 394 licence covers the trades and storage listed in Schedule M of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act; an office only needs shops act registration or intimation.
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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.