Gujarat has emerged as one of India’s top states for new business registrations, with 46,145 small companies and 30,617 Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) registered over the last five financial years, according to Ministry of Corporate Affairs data.
Small company registrations in Gujarat grew steadily from 7,172 in FY 2021-22 to 13,424 in FY 2025-26, showing a consistent upward trend. Similarly, LLP registrations increased from 4,109 in FY 2021-22 to 9,616 in FY 2025-26, reflecting growing confidence among entrepreneurs.
The state also recorded a significant rise in recognized startups, with numbers climbing from 2,108 in FY 2021-22 to 4,562 in FY 2025-26, totaling 13,692 startups over the five-year period. This growth highlights Gujarat’s strong industrial ecosystem and supportive policy environment.
The Ministry also revised the criteria for small companies, increasing the paid-up capital threshold from ₹50 lakh in 2014 to ₹10 crore by December 2025, and the turnover threshold from ₹2 crore to ₹100 crore. These changes have enabled more businesses to qualify as small companies, encouraging formalization and growth.
Gujarat’s consistent performance in business registrations reinforces its position as a preferred investment destination and a key driver of India’s economic growth.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
Q1: How many small companies were registered in Gujarat in the last five years?
A: Gujarat registered 46,145 small companies over five financial years, with registrations rising from 7,172 in FY 2021-22 to 13,424 in FY 2025-26.
Q2: What is the growth trend for LLP registrations in Gujarat?
A: LLP registrations in Gujarat grew from 4,109 in FY 2021-22 to 9,616 in FY 2025-26, totaling 30,617 LLPs in five years.
Q3: What changes were made to small company classification criteria?
A: The paid-up capital threshold increased to ₹10 crore and turnover threshold to ₹100 crore by December 2025, up from ₹50 lakh and ₹2 crore in 2014.