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What it is: registering a real estate or construction business and preparing its compliance.

Fees: Real estate company registration starting from INR 14,999 (Exl GST and Govt. Charges).

Structure: private limited company, with project-specific SPVs.

Overlay: RERA registration prep, GST and state trade licences.

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Setting Up a Real Estate Business: Overview

📌 TL;DR - Real Estate Company Registration Services at a Glance

A real estate or construction business is usually set up as a private limited company, often with a separate SPV for each project to isolate risk. The company registration is standard; RERA is a project-level overlay - each project over 500 sq.m or 8 apartments must register with the state RERA authority before any marketing or sale. GST and state licences also apply. Patron Accounting handles it from INR 14,999.

Element	Detail
Structure	Private limited company (preferred)
Project vehicle	Project-specific SPV (Companies Act)
RERA	Per-project, state authority
RERA threshold	Over 500 sq.m land or over 8 apartments
Escrow	70% of allottee collections in a separate account
Other	GST, state trade and municipal licences
Key point	Company registration and RERA are separate layers

The most important distinction: registering the company is not the same as registering each project under RERA - you need both. RERA fees and rules vary by state and the exact licences depend on the project and location, which we confirm case by case.

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What Is Real Estate Company Registration?

Real estate company registration is setting up the legal entity for a developer or construction business - usually a private limited company - and preparing the compliance it needs, including project-specific SPVs and RERA registration. It is the foundation before any project is launched or sold.

The entity is typically a private limited company, chosen for credibility, FDI, multiple projects and bringing in investors, and developers often create a separate SPV for each project to ring-fence its risk and finance. Layered on top is the RERA compliance that governs each project, plus GST and state licences.

Key Terms for Real Estate Company Registration:

RERA: the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 governing real estate projects.
Promoter: under Section 2(zk), the person who constructs or develops a project for sale.
Project SPV: a special purpose vehicle company set up to hold and develop a single project.
70% rule: the share of allottee collections a promoter must keep in a separate project account.

Two Layers Company + RERA

Who Is This For?

This is for real estate developers, builders and construction businesses - from a first project to a multi-project developer - as well as those entering plotted development, commercial or residential real estate. If you intend to build and sell, you need the company and the RERA-ready compliance.

The company structure - a private limited company with project SPVs - suits developers who plan more than one project, want to bring in investors or partners, and need to isolate each project's risk. The RERA overlay applies to each qualifying project before it can be marketed. We set up both.

Our Real Estate Setup Services

Service	What We Do
Company incorporation	Registering the private limited company for the real estate business.
Project SPVs	Structuring a special purpose vehicle for each project to isolate risk.
RERA registration prep	Preparing the documents and disclosures for project RERA registration.
GST registration	GST registration and set-up for real estate transactions.
State and municipal licences	Trade and other state-specific licences a developer needs.
Ongoing compliance	Company compliance and real estate accounting and payroll.

Our Process

Real Estate Setup Process: 6 Steps

From planning the company-and-SPV structure to preparing RERA registration for each project, here is how Patron Accounting takes a real estate venture from idea to a RERA-ready, investor-friendly business.

Step 1

Plan the structure

Decide the company and whether each project sits in its own SPV.

Structure mapped Risk isolated

Structure Planned 01

Step 2

Incorporate the company

Pvt Ltd incorporated Objects set

Company Set Up 02

Step 3

Set up project SPVs

Incorporate a special purpose vehicle for a project where needed.

SPV incorporated Project ring-fenced

SPV Ready 03

Step 4

Prepare RERA registration

Compile the project disclosures and documents for the state RERA authority.

Disclosures ready Filing prepared

RERA Prepared 04

Step 5

Obtain GST and licences

GST registered Licences obtained

Registrations Live 05

Step 6

Set up compliance

Put company compliance, the 70% project account and accounting in place.

70% account live Compliance scheduled

Compliance Live 06

Documents Required

Directors' KYC: PAN, Aadhaar, photographs and address proof.
Registered office proof: rent agreement or ownership with a utility bill and NOC.
Business and object details: the proposed name and real estate objects.
For RERA: land title, approved plans, approvals and project timelines and finances.
Bank details: for the company and the separate project account.

Common Challenges and How We Solve Them

Challenge	Impact	How Patron Accounting Solves It
Company vs project SPV structure	Wrong structure mixes project risk	We design the company with project SPVs
RERA registration before sale	Selling before RERA is a breach	We prepare the project disclosures and filing
70% project account discipline	Diverting buyer money breaks RERA	We set up the separate account and tracking
Multiple state licences	Each state and city differs	We map and obtain the state-specific licences

Real Estate Company Registration Fees

Fee Component	Amount
Patron Accounting Professional Fees	Starting from INR 14,999 (Exl GST and Govt. Charges)
MCA / SPICe+ incorporation government fees	As per MCA schedule, based on authorised capital and state
Project SPVs, full RERA registration, GST, state licences	Scoped and quoted based on projects and states involved
RERA registration fees	Vary by state, charged by the state RERA authority

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

Professional service charges for drafting, filing, and representation are separate from the statutory fees. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case, disputed amount, and number of hearings required. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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How Long Does It Take?

Stage	Estimated Timeline
Private limited company incorporation	About 7 to 12 working days
Project SPV incorporation	A similar time to the main company
RERA registration (per project)	Depends on the state authority and project readiness

RERA registration runs alongside as each project is launched, depending on the readiness of the project approvals and disclosures. We set up the company quickly so you can move to project work.

Key Benefits

Why Structure a Real Estate Business Properly

Risk isolation

Project SPVs ring-fence each project's risk and finance, so a problem in one does not affect the others.

RERA-ready

Prepared to register projects and sell legally, building buyer trust from day one.

Investor-friendly

A Pvt Ltd structure that brings in capital and partners across projects.

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RERA: When a Project Must Register

Situation	RERA Registration
Land over 500 sq.m	Mandatory
More than 8 apartments (all phases)	Mandatory
Up to 500 sq.m and up to 8 apartments	Exempt
Renovation without new marketing or sale	Exempt
Completed before RERA (completion certificate)	Not covered

Related Services

This page brings together what a real estate business needs. Each is available on its own:

Private Limited Company Registration - the credible, investor-friendly base entity.
GST Registration - mandatory for real estate transactions.
Construction and Real Estate Accounting Services - accounting built for developers.
Payroll Services for the Construction and Real Estate Industry - payroll for site and office teams.
Shop and Establishment Registration - local municipality registration where applicable.
Private Limited Company Compliance - ongoing ROC and statutory compliance.

Project-specific SPV and holding-company structuring is delivered as part of the setup engagement - speak to our team to design the right structure for your projects.

Legal and Compliance Framework

Company and SPV: a real estate business is generally a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013, incorporated on the MCA portal, and developers commonly form a separate special purpose vehicle company for each project; there is no standalone SPV law, so the SPV is incorporated under the Companies Act with an object clause limited to that project, isolating its risk and finance.

RERA (Act of 2016): under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, a promoter, as defined in Section 2(zk), must register each project with the state RERA authority (for example MahaRERA in Maharashtra) before advertising, marketing, booking or selling, where the project exceeds 500 square metres of land or 8 apartments across all phases; smaller projects, certain redevelopments and projects completed before RERA are exempt.

RERA obligations: a promoter must deposit 70% of the amounts collected from allottees in a separate account to be used only for that project's construction and land cost, must make detailed project disclosures, and carries a five-year defect-liability obligation; real estate agents must register separately in each state.

Other registrations: a real estate company also requires GST registration, where the GST treatment of real estate is significant, and state-specific trade and municipal licences depending on the location and nature of the development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about registering a real estate company, project SPVs and RERA compliance.

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How do I register a real estate company in India?

You register a real estate company by incorporating an entity, usually a private limited company, and then preparing the compliance a developer needs. Many developers also set up a separate special purpose vehicle company for each project to isolate its risk. On top of the company, each qualifying project must be registered under RERA with the state authority before it can be marketed or sold, and the business needs GST registration and state licences. We set up the company and prepare the RERA and other compliance.

What structure is best for a real estate business?

A private limited company is generally the preferred structure for a real estate or construction business, because it offers credibility, limited liability, the ability to bring in investors and partners, and is FDI-friendly. Developers commonly add project-specific SPVs, separate companies each holding a single project, to ring-fence that project's risk and financing from the rest of the group. The combination of a holding or main company with project SPVs is a common and robust real estate structure.

Is RERA registration mandatory for a real estate project?

Yes, for qualifying projects. Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, a promoter must register each real estate project with the state RERA authority before advertising, marketing, booking or selling any unit, where the project's land exceeds 500 square metres or it has more than 8 apartments across all phases. Registration is per project, not per company, and selling or even advertising a covered project without RERA registration is a breach that attracts penalties.

When is a project exempt from RERA?

A real estate project is exempt from RERA registration where the land does not exceed 500 square metres and there are not more than 8 apartments across all phases, where the work is renovation, repair or redevelopment that does not involve fresh marketing, advertising, selling or new allotment, or where the project received its completion certificate before RERA came into force. Even where a project is exempt, the company and other registrations such as GST may still apply, which we confirm for your case.

Why do real estate companies use project SPVs?

Real estate companies use a separate special purpose vehicle for each project to isolate that project's risk, debt and finance from the rest of the group, so that a problem in one project does not affect the others. SPVs also make it easier to bring in project-specific investors or lenders, to structure joint developments, and to exit or sell a project cleanly. Because there is no standalone SPV law, the SPV is a company under the Companies Act with a project-limited object, which we set up for each project.

What is the 70% rule under RERA?

The 70% rule is a core RERA safeguard. A promoter must deposit 70% of the amounts collected from allottees for a project into a separate bank account, and that money can be used only for the construction and land cost of that specific project. Withdrawals are tied to the stage of construction and certified by professionals. The rule prevents the diversion of buyers' money to other projects, which was a common pre-RERA problem, and we help set up and maintain this separate project account.

What licences does a real estate company need?

Beyond incorporating the company, a real estate business typically needs GST registration, RERA registration for each qualifying project, and state-specific and municipal licences such as a trade licence, along with the various project approvals like building-plan and land-use approvals from local authorities. The exact set depends on the state, the city and the type of development. We map the registrations and licences your business and projects require and obtain them.

Real estate company registration kaise kare?

Private limited company banao, har project ke liye alag SPV structure karo, aur har qualifying project (500 sq.m ya 8 apartments se zyada) ko bechne se pehle state RERA me register karo, plus GST aur state licences. Patron Accounting sab set up karta hai.

Quick Answers

Best structure? Private limited company with project SPVs.
RERA? Per project, before any marketing or sale.
RERA threshold? Over 500 sq.m or 8 apartments.
70% rule? Allottee money kept in a separate project account.

Launching a Real Estate Venture? Get the Structure and RERA Right

Real estate is capital-intensive and tightly regulated. The right company-and-SPV structure isolates project risk and attracts investors, while RERA-ready compliance lets you market and sell legally and builds buyer trust from day one.

Call +91 945 945 6700 or message us on WhatsApp to set up your real estate company and get RERA-ready.

Set Up Your Real Estate Company Today

Setting up a real estate business has two distinct layers: the entity and the project compliance. A private limited company, often with a separate SPV for each project, gives you a credible, risk-isolated, investor-friendly structure, while RERA registration - mandatory for each project over 500 square metres or 8 apartments, with the 70% escrow rule and full disclosures - lets you market and sell legally and earns buyer trust.

Add GST and state licences, and you are ready to build. Patron Accounting, with 15+ years of experience and a CA and CS team, sets up the company and SPVs and prepares your RERA and other compliance.

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Content Created: 3 June 2026 | Last Updated: | Next Review: 3 December 2026 | Reviewed By: CA & CS Team, Patron Accounting LLP

This page is reviewed every 6 months or whenever the RERA rules or thresholds, the state RERA fees, or the GST treatment of real estate change, so the structuring and compliance guidance stays current.