MCA simplified incorporation in 2025. Here is the current step-by-step, the real costs (Rs 6000-15000), and the four mistakes first-time founders make.

Registering a Pvt Ltd company in India in 2026 takes 7-12 working days through MCA's SPICe+ portal, costs Rs 6000-15000 depending on authorized capital and state stamp duty, and requires zero physical paperwork — fully digital with DSC and DIN. The four mistakes new founders make: registering with authorized capital of Rs 10 lakh (pay stamp duty proportionally — start with Rs 1 lakh), forgetting GST registration if turnover crosses Rs 20 lakh, not opening a current account immediately (delays vendor payments), and choosing an address from a friend's house (you'll regret this at the first GST inspection). Use Vakilsearch, IndiaFilings, or LegalRaasta for the first registration — Rs 4000-7000 for end-to-end service is worth the hassle saved. After year 1 you can self-file annual returns via MCA portal.