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India Subsidiary Setup.

From a foreign company on Day Zero to a fully operational India entity with bank account, GST, and FDI reporting complete. We handle every form, every regulator, every signature.

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?Quick Answer

How do I set up a subsidiary in India as a foreign company?

Most foreign companies set up a Private Limited Company with 100% foreign ownership under the automatic route. The process takes 15–25 working days: incorporation via SPICe+, PAN/TAN, bank account opening, FDI inward remittance, and FC-GPR filing with the RBI. We handle the full setup including local director and registered office.

Setup Time
15–25 Days
Min. Capital
No Minimum
Foreign Ownership
Up to 100%
Key Facts at a Glance
Most common entityPrivate Limited Company
Corporate tax rate25.17% (or 22% Sec 115BAA)
Resident director1 required (182+ days)
FDI reportingFC-GPR within 30 days
Annual ROC filingAOC-4 + MGT-7
Transfer pricingForm 3CEB by 31 Oct
What we handle

A full India entity, set up and managed end-to-end.

We act as your one-stop CA, company secretary, and compliance partner — from incorporation to monthly bookkeeping to annual statutory audit. You focus on building the business; we keep India compliant.

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01
Entity Structure Advisory

We map your business activity, tax goals, and exit strategy to the optimal entity — Private Limited, LLP, Branch, or Liaison Office — with a written recommendation.

02
Name Approval & Incorporation

RUN-based name reservation, DIN, digital signatures, SPICe+ filing with MOA/AOA, and Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN — typically within 10 working days.

03
Bank Account & FDI Inward

We coordinate with HDFC, ICICI, or Citibank to open the current account, then handle the inward FDI remittance documentation including KYC and AD bank certificates.

04
FC-GPR & Statutory Registrations

FC-GPR filing with RBI within 30 days, plus GST registration, Shops & Establishment, Professional Tax, PF/ESI where applicable.

05
Resident Director & Office Address

Nominee resident director with indemnity agreement, plus a registered office address in Bangalore, Mumbai, or Delhi if you don't have a physical India presence yet.

06
Ongoing CFO & Compliance Retainer

Monthly bookkeeping, GST returns, TDS returns, payroll, quarterly board meetings, annual audit, ITR, ROC filings, FLA return, and transfer pricing — all on a single monthly retainer.

Ready to launch in India?

Book a 30-minute call. We will recommend the right entity structure, estimate timelines, and share a fixed-fee proposal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answered by CAs.

Can a foreign company own 100% of an Indian subsidiary?+
Yes. Under the automatic route, foreign investors can own 100% in most sectors including IT, e-commerce (marketplace), manufacturing, and B2B services. Some sectors like defence, telecom, and insurance have sector-specific caps and require government approval.
What entity structures are available for foreign companies in India?+
Four main options: Private Limited Company (most common, separate legal entity), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP, lower compliance), Branch Office (extension of foreign parent), and Liaison Office (representative only, no revenue). We help choose based on activity, tax, and exit strategy.
How long does it take to set up a Private Limited subsidiary?+
Typically 15–25 working days end-to-end: name approval (3–5 days), DIN and digital signatures (2 days), incorporation via SPICe+ (7–10 days), PAN/TAN (auto-generated), bank account (5–7 days), and FC-GPR filing post-investment (within 30 days).
What is the minimum capital requirement?+
There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Private Limited Company in India since 2015. However, practically, we recommend at least USD 25,000–50,000 to cover incorporation, compliance, and initial operations comfortably. Banks expect reasonable capitalisation for account opening.
What are the post-incorporation compliances?+
Within 30 days of investment: FC-GPR with RBI. Annually: ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), income tax return, GST returns (if registered), TDS returns, FLA return (15 July), DPT-3, board meetings (4 per year), and AGM. We handle the full compliance calendar on retainer.
What is the corporate tax rate for a foreign subsidiary?+
An Indian subsidiary is taxed as a domestic company at 25.17% (with surcharge and cess) under Section 115BAA, or 22% basic rate with no exemptions. New manufacturing companies can opt for 17.16% under Section 115BAB. Branch offices are taxed at 40% as foreign companies.
Can the subsidiary remit profits back to the foreign parent?+
Yes. Dividends are freely remittable after paying DDT-free corporate tax (dividend is taxed in the recipient's hands at applicable rate, often reduced under DTAA). Royalties, management fees, and technical services fees are also remittable subject to FEMA and transfer pricing rules.
Do directors need to be Indian residents?+
Yes. A Private Limited Company must have at least one director who has stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous calendar year. We provide nominee director services if needed, with full legal documentation and indemnity arrangements.
What is transfer pricing and does it apply to my subsidiary?+
Yes. Any transaction between the Indian subsidiary and its foreign parent (or related entities) must be at arm's length under Section 92. Documentation is mandatory if international transactions exceed ₹1 crore, and Form 3CEB must be filed by 31 October every year.
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