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Entity Setup · India Entry

What does it really cost to enter India?

Private Limited · LLP · Branch · Liaison

Estimate the government / statutory cost of setting up in India. Professional fees for incorporation, FEMA/FC-GPR and ongoing compliance are scoped on a call.

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SPICe+ filing is free up to ₹15,00,000 authorized capital
Stamp duty varies by state (₹200–₹12,600 typical range)
DSC + DIN ≈ ₹4,000 per extra director
Most common structure for foreign subsidiaries. 100% FDI permitted under automatic route in most sectors. FC-GPR filing within 30 days of share allotment.
Estimated government cost of setup — from
₹9,000 – ₹14,000
≈ $107 – $166 · Timeline 3–5 weeks
Government / statutory fees₹9,000 – ₹14,000
Apostille / notarisation (parent docs)Varies by country
Professional fees (incorporation, FEMA/FC-GPR, ongoing compliance)Scoped on a call
FDI routeAutomatic route (most sectors)
RBI approval requiredNo
Estimates based on current government rates. Stamp duty and apostille costs vary.

Professional setup and ongoing compliance are scoped to your business. Retainers from ₹40,000/month for foreign-owned companies.

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How this is computed
  • ·SPICe+ MCA filing fee is nil for Pvt Ltd with authorized capital up to ₹15 lakh (DIN included; PAN and TAN auto-allotted at no cost).
  • ·Stamp duty is state-dependent and typically ranges from ₹200 to ₹12,600 for standard authorized capital. The tool defaults to Delhi if no state is selected.
  • ·DSC (digital signature certificate) costs ₹500–₹1,500 per director/authorised signatory, sourced from a licensed CA.
  • ·For foreign-owned companies, apostille / notarisation of parent-company documents is a variable, country-dependent cost.
  • ·Private Limited: 2 directors minimum, at least one Indian-resident director (≥ 120 days in India in the prior FY).
  • ·LLP: 2 designated partners minimum, at least one Indian-resident. No minimum capital requirement.
  • ·Branch & Liaison Office: Reserve Bank of India approval via AD Category-I bank. Activities are restricted — see notes on each option.

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