India Subsidiary Registration for Foreign Companies

Set up your India entity with clear steps, predictable timelines, and complete compliance support.
We specialise in helping US, UK & European companies start and run their India operations smoothly.

1. Who This Service Is For

This service is designed for:

  • Foreign companies entering India for the first time

  • US, UK & European founders setting up tech, engineering, CRO or support teams

  • Groups hiring employees in India

  • Companies wanting to invoice Indian clients

  • Global firms creating a development or back-office unit

If you are a foreign parent company looking to start operations in India, this is the right place.

2. What You Get (End-to-End Scope)

When you work with us, you get a complete incorporation and compliance package:

Before Incorporation

  • Finalising the shareholding structure

  • Appointing Indian + foreign directors

  • Preparing KYC documents

  • Getting digital signatures (DSC)

  • Name approval

During Incorporation

  • Preparing SPICe+ Part A & Part B

  • Drafting MOA & AOA

  • Filing incorporation forms

  • PAN & TAN application

  • Coordination with MCA

After Incorporation

  • Bank Account Opening

  • Support for capital remittance

  • FDI reporting – FC-GPR, FLA Return

  • GST registration (if required)

  • Payroll setup

  • TDS setup

  • Accounting setup

  • Compliance calendar

  • Monthly compliance management

Handled by our team of 6 CAs, 5 CS, 2 lawyers, and 30 payroll/bookkeeping professionals.

3. Our 7-Step Incorporation Process

Setting up a foreign-owned Indian company involves multiple regulatory steps.
We manage each step for you.


Step 1 — Pre-Incorporation Structuring

We help you finalise:

  • Shareholding

  • Directors

  • Registered office

  • Required documents

You receive a clear checklist.


Step 2 — Director KYC & Digital Signatures (DSC)

We coordinate with Indian and foreign directors to:

  • Verify identity documents

  • Process DSC applications

  • Get e-signs ready for filing


Step 3 — MCA Incorporation Filings

We handle all filings:


Step 4 — Bank Account Opening

We assist with:

  • Bank KYC

  • Board resolution

  • Verification

  • Activation of the corporate current account


Step 5 — Capital Remittance from Parent Company

We guide you through:

  • Purpose code selection

  • FIRS (Foreign Inward Remittance Statement)

  • Bank documentation


Step 6 — FEMA & FDI Reporting

Mandatory RBI reporting includes:

  • FC-GPR filing

  • FLA annual return

  • Any additional capital compliance on FIRMS Portal


Step 7 — Post-Incorporation Setup

We prepare your India entity for operations:

  • GST registration

  • Payroll setup

  • TDS setup

  • Accounting system

  • Compliance calendar

  • Monthly reporting structure

5. What You Need to Provide (Simple Checklist)

For the foreign parent company

  • Certificate of Incorporation

  • Address proof

  • Board resolution

  • Passport/KYC of authorised signatory

For directors

  • Passport copy (foreign directors)

  • PAN (if Indian resident director)

  • Address proof

  • Photo

For the registered office

  • Utility bill

  • NOC from owner

Everything else is handled by our team.

6. How Long Does It Take?

Typical Timeline

  • DSC issuance: 1–3 days

  • Name approval: 2–5 days

  • MCA approval: 4–10 days

  • Bank account: 10–15 days

  • Capital remittance: depends on parent company

  • FC-GPR submission: within 30 days of allotment

Most companies are incorporated within 15–20 business days.

7. Monthly Compliance Support After Registration

After your company is incorporated, we manage all ongoing compliance, including:

  • Monthly accounting

  • GST return filing

  • TDS return filing

  • Payroll & HR compliance

  • ROC filings

  • Statutory audit coordination

  • Income tax filings

  • FLA returns

  • FEMA compliance

Your India entity stays fully compliant every month.

Schedule a discovery call with an Expert

Write us a mail on rohit@krprasociates.com and we will setup a no obligation call with an expert and address all your quesries

Company setup in India - FAQs

Can a foreign company own 100% of an Indian subsidiary?

Yes. In most service sectors, 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route. 

No. Incorporation is completely online.

Yes. Indian law requires at least one resident director.

 

There is no minimum capital requirement.

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