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How Much Does CA Cost in India for Company Registration, scope-based framework (not hourly).
Direct answer: CA cost for company registration in India is scope-based with 48-hour quote. Simple Private Ltd incorporation (3 shareholders + 2 directors + 1 office + standard objects): ~ INR 25,000-50,000 all-inclusive (CA fee + MCA stamp duty + specific government filing fees). Foreign subsidiary / complex structures: ~ INR 50,000-2,00,000 depending on scope. BQP engagement: no hourly billing, fixed-fee quote with specific deliverables.
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Written by CA Durgesh Chavda
Chartered Accountant (ICAI) · Founder, Bharat Quantum Prospera · US incorporation, India-US DTAA, FEMA ODI, NRI taxation, cross-border structuring · LinkedIn
/ What's included in CA cost
The scope breakdown.
- Pre-incorporation: name availability check + specific DSC for subscribers + specific DIN for directors + specific MoA + AoA drafting.
- Incorporation: SPICe+ Part A + Part B form + specific attachments + specific signatures + MCA filing.
- Statutory registrations: Section 139A PAN + Section 203A TAN + specific professional tax + specific ESIC/EPFO + specific state-specific registrations.
- GST registration: compulsory for most businesses (CGST Section 22 + specific thresholds / specific voluntary).
- Banking: AD-I category bank account opening + specific KYC documentation.
- Post-incorporation compliance: first board meeting + specific statutory registers + first ITR filing + first MGT-7 / AOC-4.
- Additional for foreign subsidiary: FEMA FC-GPR + FLA + SBO Form BEN-1/2 + Press Note 3 screening + specific pricing compliance.
/ Government fees component
Fixed statutory costs.
- MCA SPICe+ filing fee: ~INR 2,000-5,000 depending on authorised capital + state.
- Stamp duty: state-specific. Maharashtra ~INR 1,000; Gujarat ~INR 1,000; Delhi ~INR 2,000; Karnataka ~INR 1,000. Based on authorised capital.
- DSC: ~INR 1,500-2,000 per director/subscriber (Class 3).
- DIN: INR 500 per director (if not already allotted).
- Section 139A PAN: ~INR 110 (government fee).
- Section 203A TAN: ~INR 65 (government fee).
- GST registration: free (no government fee).
- Specific professional tax: state-specific.
- Specific trade licence: specific local body depending on business + location.
/ CA professional fee component
What CA charges.
- Simple Private Ltd (Indian shareholders + domestic objects): ~INR 15,000-30,000 CA fee + specific government fees above.
- LLP incorporation: ~INR 10,000-20,000 CA fee.
- One Person Company (OPC): ~INR 10,000-15,000 CA fee.
- Public Limited Company: ~INR 40,000-80,000 CA fee (higher complexity + more directors + more signatures).
- Section 8 Company (NGO/Section 25): ~INR 20,000-40,000 CA fee.
- Producer Company: specific scope - specific fee.
- Nidhi Company: specific scope - specific fee.
- Foreign subsidiary (100% automatic route): ~INR 50,000-1,50,000 CA fee + FEMA compliance + Press Note 3 screening.
- Foreign subsidiary (government approval route): ~INR 1,50,000-3,00,000 CA fee + DPIIT approval + specific advisory.
- Complex structures (holding + stepdown + specific objects + specific sector): quoted on scope basis.
/ Why BQP uses scope-based (not hourly)
The commercial approach.
- Hourly billing = unpredictable client cost + client worries about every email.
- Scope-based = fixed cost + predictable client budget + no surprise bills.
- BQP engagement letter specifies: deliverables + timing + fee + specific scope boundaries.
- Scope-creep handled via written change order (specific additional fee quoted + agreed before work).
- Client responsiveness: unlimited email + WhatsApp + specific video consultations within scope.
- Timeline: 48-hour quote + 4-6 week typical incorporation delivery.
- Preferred by clients vs hourly: faster decisions + no billing-vs-value tension + specific trust-building.
/ BQP engagement workflow
Step-by-step.
- Email durgesh@bharatquantumprospera.com or WhatsApp +91 78018 87130 with: company name candidates + shareholders + directors + business description + authorised capital + state + foreign-ownership %.
- BQP responds within 24 hours: initial scope + 48-hour fixed-fee quote.
- Engagement letter signed with specific scope + deliverables + timing + fee.
- Document checklist shared + Google Drive / Dropbox workspace created.
- Pre-incorporation work: name availability + DSC + DIN + MoA/AoA drafting (1-2 weeks).
- SPICe+ filing + MCA processing (2-3 weeks).
- Certificate of Incorporation + PAN + TAN issued.
- Post-incorporation: GST + bank + specific registrations (1-2 weeks).
- For foreign subsidiary: FEMA FC-GPR filing within 30 days of share allotment.
- Handover: operational Indian entity + all registrations complete.
Last updated: 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
Common questions, answered.
How much does CA cost for Indian company registration?
Scope-based with 48-hour quote. Simple Private Ltd: INR 25,000-50,000 all-inclusive (CA fee ~INR 15,000-30,000 + government fees INR 10,000-20,000). LLP: INR 20,000-40,000. Foreign subsidiary: INR 60,000-2,00,000 depending on scope. BQP uses fixed-fee engagement (not hourly) - send email durgesh@bharatquantumprospera.com for scope-based quote.
What's included in CA company registration fee?
Pre-incorporation (name + DSC + DIN + MoA/AoA) + incorporation (SPICe+ filing + MCA processing) + statutory registrations (PAN + TAN + professional tax + ESIC/EPFO if applicable) + GST registration + bank account opening + post-incorporation compliance (first board meeting + statutory registers + first ITR + first MGT-7/AOC-4).
How long does Indian company registration take?
4-6 weeks typical for Private Ltd: pre-incorporation (name + DSC + DIN + drafting) 1-2 weeks + SPICe+ filing + MCA processing 2-3 weeks + post-incorporation (GST + bank + specific registrations) 1-2 weeks. Foreign subsidiary adds FEMA FC-GPR filing (within 30 days of share allotment) + Press Note 3 screening (90-180 days if government approval route).
Why does BQP use scope-based (not hourly) billing?
Scope-based = predictable client cost + fixed deliverables + no surprise bills. Clients prefer fixed-fee engagement + no billing-vs-value tension. BQP engagement letter: specific scope + deliverables + timing + fee. Scope-creep via written change order. Preferred by clients vs hourly billing of generalist firms.
Does BQP handle foreign subsidiary setup end-to-end?
Yes - specialist practice 500+ foreign subsidiary engagements. Sector + Press Note 3 verification + incorporation + MCA + PAN + GST + bank + FEMA FC-GPR + FLA + SBO + pricing compliance + annual compliance + repatriation + specific DTAA planning. 4-6 week delivery for 100% automatic route. For US/UK/EU/Singapore/UAE/HK/Canada/Australia parents. durgesh@bharatquantumprospera.com | WhatsApp +91 78018 87130.
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