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Company registration in Kerala.

Start your company in Kerala with the structure that suits you. We help you choose it, collect your documents and file with our chartered accountant partners. We meet on Google Meet, by appointment, so you can do it all online.

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Who it's for

Is this the right fit for you?

  • First-time founders starting a company in Kerala
  • Family businesses and partnerships that want to become a company
  • Co-founders who need a structure they can raise money with
  • Professionals who want limited liability

What's included

Choosing the right structure.

  • Private Limited company

    A common choice for founders who plan to raise money or bring in partners. It needs at least two persons to form it and at least two directors.

  • LLP

    A partnership formed and registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.

  • One Person Company

    For a single owner. The Companies Act lets one person form a One Person Company, which names a nominee in its memorandum. We check the conditions that apply to your situation.

Not sure which fits? We go through it with you on the free call. Setting up from abroad? See company registration in India for NRIs.

The legal basics

What a company needs.

  • At least two persons to form a private company, and at least two directors
  • At least one director who stays in India for 182 days or more in the financial year. For a company formed during a year, this applies in proportion at the end of that year
  • A registered office, with proof of the address
  • Identity and address proof for the people who form the company and for its first directors who do not already hold a Director Identification Number
  • A Director Identification Number for each director, and a digital signature certificate for each director and each person who signs the memorandum
  • A company name that is not identical to, or too close to, the name of an existing company, and that ends in "Private Limited" for a private limited company
  • Stamp duty on your founding documents, which can differ from state to state

The exact list depends on your structure, and we confirm it on the first call.

Looking for a trust, a partnership or an SEZ unit? See business registration.

Where your company is registered.

A company's memorandum states the State in which its registered office is to be. You file with the Registrar in whose area that office is proposed to be. The filing is online, through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.

How it works

Four simple steps.

  1. Step 1: Free consultation call

    Tell us your plans and who will own the company. We suggest a structure.

  2. Step 2: Documents

    We list exactly what we need and collect it from you.

  3. Step 3: Filing

    We prepare and file, with our chartered accountant partners, and keep you posted.

  4. Step 4: Ready to trade

    You receive your registration documents and a simple plan for your first filings.

Everything on our side happens online. We meet on Google Meet, by appointment, at times that suit you.

Registering is the start.

After you register, you may need a bank account and GST registration. See GST registration in Kerala. Udyam registration is a separate government registration. You do it yourself, free, on the official portal, and our Udyam registration guide explains it.

Accounts, tax and compliance come next. We handle them with our chartered accountant partners, so you keep one point of contact. No hiring. No managing.

See our Tax & GST Filing page.

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Where to go next.

Many owners combine these, one step at a time.

FAQ

Questions we hear often.

Can't find your answer? Call us or message us on WhatsApp.

Can I register a company in Kerala online?
Yes. The filing is online, through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal, and we meet on Google Meet. If a bank or an authority asks for something in person, we tell you before we start.
Which structure should I choose?
It depends on the number of owners, how you plan to fund the business and the risk you are comfortable with. We go through it with you on the free call.
Do I need a registered office in Kerala?
Your company needs a registered office with proof of the address. Its memorandum states the State where that office is to be, and you file with the Registrar in whose area it is proposed to be.
How many directors and shareholders do I need?
A private company needs at least two persons to form it and at least two directors. A One Person Company has a single member and at least one director.
Do I need a director who stays in India?
Every company needs at least one director who stays in India for at least 182 days in the financial year. For a company formed during a year, this applies in proportion at the end of that year.
I live in the Gulf or elsewhere abroad. Can I still start a company in Kerala?
We work online with people wherever they live. Which rules apply to you depends on your situation, and we confirm it on the first call. See company registration in India for NRIs.
How long does it take?
It depends on the structure and on how quickly your documents are ready, so we give you a realistic timeline on the first call.
Will I need GST registration or Udyam registration?
GST depends on what you supply and where. See GST registration in Kerala. Udyam registration is separate: you do it yourself, free, on the official portal. See our Udyam registration guide.
Who looks after the books and taxes afterwards?
We can. Our team and our chartered accountant partners handle accounts, tax and compliance, so you keep one point of contact.
Is there anything extra for a startup?
The Kerala Startup Mission issues a Unique ID to startups, which it says you need for its programmes and schemes. Conditions apply. See startupmission.kerala.gov.in.

Last checked: 9 November 2026. Rules change, so we confirm what applies to your business in your consultation.

You focus on your business.

Tell us a little about your business and we will call you to talk it through, including how your accounts, tax, tech and marketing are handled today. Find out what your current setup really costs you, in money, time and effort. Free, no obligation.

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We'll handle the rest.