MCA Name Reservation Fee Calculator

When this applies

• You are reserving a company name and want the fee.
• You are budgeting the incorporation and need the name reservation line.
• You are comparing the cost of proposing one name against two.
• You are checking a fee the portal has raised.

Two names at INR 1,000 each

1. 1Names to reserve: 2. Fee per name: INR 1,000.
2. 2Fee = 2 x 1,000 = INR 2,000.

A name reservation fee of INR 2,000.

What this calculator does

Estimate the fee to reserve a proposed company name through the MCA, based on the number of names in the application and the fee per name.

How this is calculated

A company name is reserved through the MCA's incorporation form, and the application can propose more than one name. This calculator multiplies the number of names by the fee per name to give the reservation fee. The fee per name is an input, so the figure can match the current MCA schedule rather than a figure that ages.

The formula

Fee = names × fee per name

Common mistakes to avoid

• Proposing names too close to an existing one

  A rejected name wastes the fee and the time. Search the register before filing.

• Assuming the fee includes incorporation

  Name reservation and incorporation are separate filings with separate fees.

• Letting the reservation lapse

  A reserved name is valid only for a limited period. If it lapses before incorporation, the reservation and its fee are spent.

Frequently asked

How many names can I propose?

The MCA form allows up to two proposed names in one application, in order of preference.

How much is the name reservation fee?

It depends on the MCA schedule and on the application. This calculator multiplies the names by the fee per name; set the fee per name from the current schedule.

What if both names are rejected?

A rejected application needs a fresh filing, and the fee applies again. Choose names that are not identical or too close to an existing one.

How long is a reserved name valid?

A reserved name is valid for a limited period for the purpose of incorporation. If it lapses, the reservation has to be made again.

Is the name reservation fee the whole incorporation cost?

No. It is one component. Stamp duty, the registration fee, digital signatures and professional fees are separate.