Company registration in Bangalore — online filing for Karnataka founders
Bangalore Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, and Section 8 registration. Karnataka stamp duty, Bengaluru ROC, online filing signed by a Practising Company Secretary in active ICSI practice.
Published 17 June 2026 · 4 min read
Bangalore (Bengaluru) is among the top three Indian cities for new company registrations. Karnataka's stamp duty rules differ from Maharashtra, and the Bengaluru ROC has its own pace and preferences. We handle the full filing online for Bangalore founders.
Karnataka stamp duty
Karnataka charges 0.5% of authorised capital on the Memorandum of Association (₹500 minimum, ₹50 lakh cap) and a fixed ₹500 on the Articles. For a Pvt Ltd with ₹10 lakh authorised capital, total stamp duty is approximately ₹5,500. Higher than Maharashtra but predictable.
Bengaluru ROC + typical timeline
Bengaluru ROC turnaround is broadly in line with the national average — 10 working days for a Pvt Ltd, similar for an LLP. We file online directly with MCA21, so no in-person visits or local-office requirement.
Common picks for Bangalore startups
- VC-funded startup: Pvt Ltd (every term sheet assumes it)
- Services / consultancy firm: LLP (lighter compliance, no equity dilution)
- Solo SaaS founder: OPC if no co-founder; Pvt Ltd with nominee otherwise
- Non-profit / impact: Section 8 + later 12A + 80G