Register a Company in Kerala — Free Incorporation (2026)
Incorporate your Private Limited in Kerala with ₹0 of our professional fee — free when you start an annual compliance plan — paying only the government’s own fees at actuals. Kerala registers companies through RoC Ernakulam (Kochi). Incorporation stamp duty is moderate-to-high (≈₹3,025 for ₹1 lakh capital); professional tax here is levied by local bodies.
To register a Private Limited company in Kerala, you file SPICe+ with RoC Ernakulam (Kochi). The MCA filing fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital; you pay state stamp duty (₹3,025), each director’s DSC, and ₹1,000 name reservation — all government charges, at actuals. BatchWise waives its professional fee (₹0) when you start an annual compliance plan, so you pay only those government fees.
What’s specific to Kerala
- Registrar: RoC Ernakulam (Kochi) — SPICe+ is filed online; no office visit needed.
- Stamp duty (MoA/AoA): ₹3,025. This is the stamp duty for ₹1 lakh authorised capital; it scales with higher authorised capital.
- Professional tax: Levied by local bodies (up to ~₹2,500/year); employer + enrolment registration apply.
- Shops & Establishment: Slab by employees — ₹55 (nil) rising to ₹4,200 (over 100 employees) (Labour Commissionerate).
- Registered office: you need an address in Kerala (utility bill ≤2 months; rent agreement + NOC if rented).
The stamp duty shown is the MCA Fee Enquiry Portal figure for ₹1 lakh authorised capital, verified 2026-06-02 — state rates change without notice and scale with authorised capital, so confirm the exact amount for your situation on the MCA Fee Enquiry Portal before filing. Government fees are always at actuals.
Register your company free in Kerala
Start a BatchWise annual compliance plan and your incorporation is free (₹0 our fee) — you pay only the Kerala government fees above. The plan also runs your first-year compliance: ROC filings, director KYC, and the company ITR (GST too, on the Growth tier). A vetted partner CA certifies and files your SPICe+; BatchWise never signs filings itself.
See the full offer on the company registration page, or estimate your total with the cost calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a company in Kerala?
In Kerala, the MCA SPICe+ filing fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh; you pay state stamp duty on the MoA/AoA (₹3,025), each director’s DSC (₹1,000–₹2,000), and ₹1,000 name reservation. This is the stamp duty for ₹1 lakh authorised capital; it scales with higher authorised capital. With BatchWise, our professional fee is ₹0 when you start an annual compliance plan (else ₹999) — so you effectively pay only the government fees. Confirm the exact stamp duty on the MCA Fee Enquiry Portal, as state rates change without notice.
Which Registrar of Companies handles Kerala?
Kerala companies are registered with RoC Ernakulam (Kochi). Registration is done online via SPICe+; you do not need to visit the office.
Do I need to be physically present in Kerala?
No. SPICe+ incorporation is fully online — BatchWise prepares everything and a vetted partner CA certifies and files it. You need a registered office address in Kerala (owned or rented with a utility bill ≤2 months and, if rented, a rent agreement + NOC). At least one director must be resident in India.