How do I register a company in Lakshadweep?

A Private Limited company or LLP in Lakshadweep is registered centrally with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs using the SPICe+ or FiLLiP forms, which also bundle PAN, TAN and often EPFO and ESIC. Partnership, proprietorship, Shops Act and professional tax registrations are handled through Lakshadweep state portals.

Is professional tax applicable in Lakshadweep?

No, professional tax is not levied in Lakshadweep, so there is nothing to register or deposit there.

How to Register a Business in Lakshadweep

Registering a business in Lakshadweep means dealing with two layers: central registrations that are the same across India, and Lakshadweep state registrations that are specific to where you operate. Here is exactly what you file and where, with the official portals.

Company & LLP (central)

A Private Limited company or LLP in Lakshadweep is registered centrally with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the same process nationwide. Use SPICe+ for a company or FiLLiP for an LLP; PAN, TAN and often EPFO and ESIC are bundled in.

MCA portal (SPICe+ / FiLLiP) ↗

Lakshadweep business registration

We do not have a single verified state business-registration portal for Lakshadweep on file. Use the National Single Window System, which connects central and many state approvals, alongside the Lakshadweep industries department. We never link a guessed URL.

National Single Window ↗

Shops & Establishment

Almost any commercial workplace in Lakshadweep needs this state labour registration, usually within 30 days of starting. We do not have a single verified Lakshadweep portal on file; see our Shops Act page for the current route.

Shops Act guidance for Lakshadweep →

Professional tax: Not levied in Lakshadweep

Not levied (UT).

Building a startup in Lakshadweep? The state nodal agency is Department of Industries, UT of Lakshadweep. See the Lakshadweep schemes page for what is available.

A typical order of registration in Lakshadweep

Decide your structure. Private Limited or LLP if you will raise funding or want limited liability; proprietorship or partnership for the simplest start.
Register the entity. Company or LLP centrally on the MCA portal; partnership with the Lakshadweep Registrar of Firms; a proprietorship is built from the registrations below.
Get PAN, TAN and GST as needed. PAN and TAN come with incorporation; register for GST if you cross the threshold or sell online or across states.
Take the state registrations. Shops & Establishment for your Lakshadweep premises, plus a trade licence if your activity needs one.
Add free recognitions. Udyam (MSME) and DPIIT startup recognition are free and worth taking, and open schemes and tenders.

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💬State portals in Lakshadweep can be fiddly, and documents are easy to get wrong. If you would rather not deal with it, the registrations can be done for you as an optional paid service, in cash or a small equity stake with written guardrails. You can always file yourself or use any professional you choose. See how it works.

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Please read: This is general information about registering a business in Lakshadweep, reviewed in July 2026. It is not legal or tax advice and does not create an advisor relationship. State requirements, portals, thresholds and fees change and depend on your specific facts. Links go to government or single-window portals we do not control; where none is verified we point to the National Single Window rather than guessing a URL. Always confirm on the official portal or with a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary or lawyer before acting. TheStartupsHub is owned and managed by Dave Groups. Founders never pay to read or learn here.