Register a Company in Tamil Nadu — Free Incorporation (2026)
Incorporate your Private Limited in Tamil Nadu with ₹0 of our professional fee — free when you start an annual compliance plan — paying only the government’s own fees at actuals. Tamil Nadu — the Chennai manufacturing and services base — registers companies through RoC Chennai. Incorporation stamp duty is low (≈₹720 for ₹1 lakh capital).
To register a Private Limited company in Tamil Nadu, you file SPICe+ with RoC Chennai. The MCA filing fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital; you pay state stamp duty (₹720), 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 Tamil Nadu
- Registrar: RoC Chennai — SPICe+ is filed online; no office visit needed.
- Stamp duty (MoA/AoA): ₹720. This is the stamp duty for ₹1 lakh authorised capital; it scales with higher authorised capital.
- Professional tax: Levied — up to ₹2,500/year (the Article 276 cap); both employer registration (PTRC) and enrolment (PTEC) apply.
- Shops & Establishment: ₹100, applied online (Tamil Nadu Labour Department, per the 9 October 2023 gazette).
- Registered office: you need an address in Tamil Nadu (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 Tamil Nadu
Start a BatchWise annual compliance plan and your incorporation is free (₹0 our fee) — you pay only the Tamil Nadu 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a company in Tamil Nadu?
In Tamil Nadu, the MCA SPICe+ filing fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh; you pay state stamp duty on the MoA/AoA (₹720), 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 Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu companies are registered with RoC Chennai. Registration is done online via SPICe+; you do not need to visit the office.
Do I need to be physically present in Tamil Nadu?
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 Tamil Nadu (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.