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Company Registration in Kolkata.

Kolkata is eastern India's commercial centre, with a long tradition of trading houses, family businesses and a growing IT and start-up base in Salt Lake and New Town.

Register a Private Limited Company, LLP or OPC in Kolkata with qualified CA / CS professionals — name approval, DSCs, SPICe+ filing, PAN, TAN and bank account support, fully online.

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Business structures you can register in Kolkata

Many Kolkata businesses are converting proprietorships and partnerships into companies or LLPs as they grow, and new founders are building IT, ed-tech and consumer brands.

Not sure which one fits? Compare them in our LLP vs Pvt Ltd and OPC vs Pvt Ltd guides, or try the structure chooser.

How company registration in Kolkata works

  1. Step 1

    Name check & structure

    We help you pick the right entity and check your proposed name against existing companies and trademarks.

  2. Step 2

    DSC for directors

    Digital signature certificates are issued online for every director and subscriber after video verification.

  3. Step 3

    SPICe+ filing

    We draft the MoA and AoA and file SPICe+ Part A (name) and Part B (incorporation), with AGILE-PRO-S for GST, EPFO, ESIC and a bank account.

  4. Step 4

    Certificate & PAN/TAN

    The Central Registration Centre issues the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN.

  5. Step 5

    Post-incorporation

    Bank account, INC-20A commencement of business within 180 days, auditor appointment within 30 days and first board meeting.

Documents required

  • PAN card of every director and shareholder (passport for foreign nationals)
  • Aadhaar, voter ID, passport or driving licence as address proof
  • Recent bank statement or utility bill of each director (not older than two months)
  • Passport-size photograph of each director
  • Registered office proof: utility bill not older than two months, plus rent agreement and owner's NOC if rented
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Fees

Launch package₹3,000
Build package₹9,999
Grow package₹25,000
DSC token₹1,150 per director (govt. fixed)
Stamp duty₹1,700 – ₹8,500 (state-wise)
ROC filing fees₹2,000 – ₹5,000

Professional fees exclude GST. Government fees and stamp duty for West Bengal are paid at actuals and depend on authorised capital. See government fees.

Local compliance in Kolkata

Registrar of Companies

ROC Kolkata

Handles annual filings, changes and compliance after incorporation.

Professional tax

Applies in West Bengal

Employers register and deduct PT from eligible salaries.

Shops & establishments

West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963

Registration or intimation for your office or shop, depending on size.

  • West Bengal levies professional tax on employers and employees.
  • Family businesses often move from partnership to LLP or private limited for limited liability and easier succession.
  • GST registration in West Bengal uses state code 19.

Who we work with in Kolkata

Popular business areas

Salt Lake Sector V · New Town · Park Street · Dalhousie (BBD Bagh) · Burrabazar · Howrah

Common sectors

Trading · IT services · Tea & agri-commodities · Ed-tech · Manufacturing

After registration

Services most founders need in the first year.

Company registration in Kolkata: FAQs

Can I convert my partnership firm in Kolkata into an LLP?

Yes. A registered partnership can be converted into an LLP by filing Form 17 with the MCA, carrying over assets, liabilities and contracts. All partners must consent.

Which ROC handles companies registered in Kolkata?

The Registrar of Companies, Kolkata. Incorporation is processed by the Central Registration Centre.

How long does company registration in Kolkata take?

Typically 7–12 working days after we receive complete documents — about 1–2 days for DSCs, and the rest for name approval and SPICe+ processing at the Central Registration Centre. Government processing times can vary.

What is the minimum capital needed?

There is no minimum paid-up capital for a private limited company. Most founders start with ₹1 lakh or ₹10 lakh authorised capital, which affects only the government fee and stamp duty.

Do I need an office in Kolkata?

You need a registered office address in West Bengal to register there. It can be residential, commercial or a co-working space, as long as you have a utility bill and the owner's NOC.

How many people do I need to start a private limited company?

At least two directors and two shareholders (they can be the same people). At least one director must be resident in India. For a single founder, a One Person Company (OPC) is an option.

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