Kolkata at a glance
Private limited company registration in Kolkata: what is local
The MCA process is the same across India. What changes in Kolkata is your ROC, West Bengal's stamp duty and the registrations that follow.
Registered with
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), under the Companies Act, 2013
Stamp duty set by
West Bengal
GST state code
19
People needed
2 directors and 2 shareholders. One director must be resident in India.
Cost
What company registration in Kolkata costs
Complianto professional feeContact our team for a quote.
Stamp duty on the MoA and AoAPart of the government fee. Set by West Bengal; SPICe+ works it out from your share capital.
MCA filing feeNil when authorised capital is up to ₹15 lakh
- Stamp duty can rise with authorised capital, so start with the capital you need.
- We tell you the exact total before we file anything.
Local facts
The Kolkata ROC: two offices, new address
If you dealt with the Kolkata ROC before, you may remember an older address. West Bengal now has two registries, ROC Kolkata-I and ROC Kolkata-II, both in New Town (Rajarhat).
The district of your registered office decides which one keeps your records. We confirm it from your address proof before filing. You do not need to visit either office.
ROC Kolkata-I
4th Floor, Plot IIIF/16, AA-IIIF, Rajarhat, New Town, Kolkata 700135. As listed on the MCA website on 17 October 2026.
ROC Kolkata-II
3rd Floor, same building in New Town, Kolkata 700135. As listed on the MCA website on 17 October 2026.
Professional tax
West Bengal levies professional tax. Its registration is part of AGILE-PRO-S, filed with the incorporation form.
GST state code
A West Bengal GSTIN starts with 19.
ROC addresses change. Check the MCA ROC list before you write to an office.
Registered office
Your registered office in Kolkata
Older buildings in central Kolkata are often held by an estate, a trust or a long-standing tenant. If your landlord is a tenant themselves, ask early for the owner's consent or the tenancy document.
A CESC or WBSEDCL bill not older than 2 months works as the utility bill. The names and address on it should match the rent papers, or the ROC may raise a query.
Process
How to register a private limited company in Kolkata
New words, explained
- DSC
- Digital Signature Certificate, used to sign government forms online.
- DIN
- Director Identification Number, a unique number for each director.
- SPICe+
- The single MCA form used to register a company.
- AGILE-PRO-S
- A linked form filed with SPICe+ for PF, ESI, the bank account and some state registrations.
- 01
Share your details
Fill our form. Our expert calls you, explains the fees and collects your documents online.
- 02
Get digital signatures
We arrange a DSC for each director. DINs are allotted through the incorporation form.
- 03
Reserve the name
Give us two names. We check MCA and trademark records and apply in SPICe+ Part A.
- 04
File the incorporation form
We draft the MoA and AoA with your Kolkata office proof and file SPICe+ with AGILE-PRO-S. Stamp duty is paid online.
- 05
Receive your certificate
MCA issues the Certificate of Incorporation with your CIN, PAN and TAN.
Who can apply
Who can register a company in Kolkata
- At least 2 directors and 2 shareholders. They can be the same people.
- Every director must be 18 or older.
- At least one director must be resident in India: 182 days or more in the financial year.
- NRIs and foreign nationals can be directors or shareholders.
- A unique name ending with “Private Limited”.
- An office address in Kolkata. A home address is fine.
Documents
Documents required
- PAN card and Aadhaar card
- One more ID: passport, voter ID or driving licence
- Bank statement or utility bill, not older than 2 months
- Passport-size photo, mobile number and email ID
- DIN, if a director already has one
- Electricity, water, gas or phone bill, not older than 2 months
- Rent agreement, if the place is rented
- No-objection letter (NOC) from the owner
- Ownership proof, if you own the place
- Passport
- Address proof from the country you live in
- Foreign documents notarised or apostilled
Clear phone photos or scans are enough. Nothing needs to be couriered.
What comes next
After registration in West Bengal
- At incorporationProfessional tax registration for a West Bengal company is applied for through AGILE-PRO-S, along with PF, ESI and the bank account.
- Within 180 daysFile Form INC-20A to declare that the business has started.
- When you need itGST registration. A West Bengal GSTIN starts with 19.
- Every yearAnnual ROC compliance, audit and income tax return.
We work online with founders across Kolkata, Howrah, Salt Lake and New Town. Complianto has no office in Kolkata. Our team works from Noida, and you share documents and sign digitally.
Registering elsewhere? Delhi (two Delhi ROCs) · Mumbai (two Mumbai ROCs). Full national process: private limited company registration. Not sure a company is right for you? Compare business types
Is the Kolkata ROC still at its old address?
No. On 17 October 2026 the MCA website listed both Kolkata registries at Plot IIIF/16, AA-IIIF, Rajarhat, New Town, Kolkata 700135.
Which Kolkata ROC will my company come under?
West Bengal has two ROCs, Kolkata-I and Kolkata-II. The district of your registered office decides which. We confirm it before filing.
Is professional tax compulsory for a new Kolkata company?
Yes. West Bengal levies professional tax, and the registration is part of AGILE-PRO-S at incorporation.
My landlord is a tenant in an old building. Can I still use the address?
Usually yes. You need the owner's consent or the tenancy document, the landlord's NOC and a recent utility bill, all with the same address.
How many directors do I need for a company in Kolkata?
At least 2 directors and 2 shareholders. The same people can be both. At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the financial year. That director does not have to be an Indian national.
Can my home in Kolkata be the registered office?
Yes. You need a utility bill not older than 2 months and a no-objection letter (NOC) from the owner. If you rent, add the rent agreement.
Do I have to visit the ROC in person?
No. The whole process is online. You share documents digitally, and each director signs with a digital signature (DSC).
How long does company registration in Kolkata take?
It depends on how quickly your documents are complete and on MCA approval of the name and the form. We do not promise a fixed number of days. We keep you updated at each step.
Is Complianto a government body?
No. Complianto is a private consultancy run by Mentorcorp Private Limited. We charge a fee for help with the application. You can also apply yourself on the MCA portal.
More services
Other services you may need
Private Limited Company
The full registration process, for any state.
LLP Registration
Two or more partners with lower yearly compliance.
OPC Registration
A company with a single owner.
GST Registration
Get your GSTIN and start billing.
Annual ROC Compliance
Yearly filings handled for your company.
Digital Signature (DSC)
Sign MCA and tax forms online.
