India Business Setup

Indian Subsidiary / Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Registration

Register a Private Limited subsidiary in India for your overseas parent company, fully compliant with the Companies Act and FEMA.

A wholly-owned subsidiary is the most common way for foreign companies to establish a permanent, scalable presence in India. It is a separate Indian legal entity, allows 100% foreign shareholding in most sectors, and gives you full operational control while limiting liability to the Indian entity.

We manage the entire process for you remotely — from name approval and drafting incorporation documents to filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), obtaining PAN/TAN, and reporting your foreign investment to the Reserve Bank of India.

What's Included

  • Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for all directors
  • Name reservation & SPICe+ incorporation filing with MCA
  • Drafting of Memorandum & Articles of Association
  • PAN, TAN and company Certificate of Incorporation
  • Support opening a corporate bank account in India
  • FDI reporting to RBI (FC-GPR filing) after fund remittance

Who This Is For

  • Overseas parent companies expanding operations into India
  • Foreign founders who want full ownership of their India entity
  • Businesses hiring a team of 5 or more employees in India
  • Companies needing to sign contracts and invoice Indian clients directly

Documents Required

  • Parent company documents — Certificate of incorporation, board resolution and charter documents (apostilled/notarised)
  • Director & shareholder KYC — Passport, proof of address and photograph for all directors and shareholders
  • Registered office proof — Rental agreement or ownership document for the Indian registered address

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreign nationals be directors of an Indian subsidiary?

Yes, but the company must have at least one director who is a resident of India (has stayed in India for 182+ days in the previous financial year). We can help arrange a resident director if needed.

How long does incorporation take?

Typically 10–15 working days from receipt of complete documentation, subject to MCA processing times.

Is 100% foreign ownership allowed?

Yes, in most sectors India permits 100% FDI under the automatic route. A few sectors require prior government approval — we'll confirm this during your consultation.

HOW WE WORK

From first call to fully compliant.

01

Free Consultation

We understand your business and goals for India.

02

Documentation

We prepare and review everything needed for filing.

03

Filing & Approvals

We submit to the relevant authority and manage follow-up.

04

Ongoing Support

We stay on for renewals, compliance and next steps.

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