1.01 · Market Entry
India Market Entry
A single India desk for foreign companies, and for US CPA and UK chartered accountancy firms, that want to set up and run operations in India without learning every regulator's rulebook first.
Service docket
- Register no.
- 1.01 · 1 of 4 in desk
- Scope
- 9 items
- Deliverables
- 5
- Process
- 6 steps
- Questions answered
- 5
Named on this page
- DIN
- DSC
- PAN
- TAN
- Form FC-GPR
- ODI
- APR
- PF
01 · Overview
Overview
We take a foreign business from the first structuring conversation to a running Indian entity: choosing between a private limited company, an LLP or a branch, incorporating it, reporting the foreign investment to the RBI, registering for GST and payroll laws, finding an office and hiring the first employees.
Our dedicated pods work as an extension of your headquarters. Because India works while London and New York sleep, files sent at 18:00 London or New York time can be reviewed and ready by 09:00 the next morning. Every engagement has direct partner involvement.
Note
A private limited company typically takes 10–15 business days to incorporate once documents are in order. Apostille or notarisation of foreign directors' documents can add time.
02 · Scope
What we do
End-to-end setup for foreign subsidiaries: structure, incorporation, office and hiring.
- 01Entity structuring: private limited company, LLP or branch office
- 02DIN and DSC for foreign directors; ROC filings and board documentation
- 03FEMA ODI, FDI and APR filings; Form FC-GPR and RBI reporting
- 04Multi-state GST registrations
- 05Contract review under Indian law
- 06ESOP formulation and stock management; US-flip structuring for startups
- 07Dividend repatriation and withholding; double taxation (DTAA) planning
- 08Payroll set-up with PF, ESI, Professional Tax and LWF registrations
- 09Works with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Drake Tax, CaseWare, ProConnect and CCH Axcess
03 · Deliverables
Deliverables
What you receive from the engagement.
DEL-01Market Entry
Entity recommendation note comparing structures, tax and compliance load
DEL-02Market Entry
Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN, and the post-incorporation checklist
DEL-03Market Entry
FC-GPR filed through your Authorised Dealer bank within 30 days of share allotment
DEL-04Market Entry
Registrations for GST, PF, ESI, Professional Tax and Shops & Establishments as applicable
DEL-05Market Entry
A compliance calendar for the new entity in the SharDhan Compliance Portal
04 · Companies
Who it is for
- 01
US, UK and other foreign companies opening an Indian subsidiary or captive centre
- 02
US CPA and UK chartered accountancy firms building an India desk
- 03
Startups considering a US-flip or an Indian holding structure
05 · Process
How an engagement runs
Step 01
Requirement discovery
Scope analysis and pain-point mapping
Step 02
Contracting and SLA
Transparent pricing and a formal engagement letter
Step 03
Resource allocation
A dedicated specialist pod
Step 04
Deliverables clarity
Format alignment and QC checkpoints
Step 05
Process transition
Virtual training and system integration
Step 06
Execution
Pilot launch, then full scale
06 · Compliance
Related compliance
Guides and calendars
Forms, registrations and systems named on this page
- DIN
- DSC
- PAN
- TAN
- Form FC-GPR
- ODI
- APR
- PF
- ESI
- Professional Tax
- LWF
- Shops & Establishments
- QuickBooks
- Xero
07 · Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to incorporate a company in India?
Typically 10–15 business days for a private limited company, provided all documents are in order. Where foreign directors are involved, documents must be apostilled or notarised as required, which can add time.
Can you help with recruitment and payroll after incorporation?
Yes. Once the entity is set up we help recruit, and run monthly payroll with TDS, PF and ESI compliance.
Will we work with the same specialists every time?
Yes. We use a dedicated pod model: the same professionals learn your preferences and work as an extension of your staff.
How do you keep us updated on Indian regulatory changes?
We track RBI, FEMA, GST and labour-law changes and advise proactively on how they affect you and your India entity.
How do you handle language and working-culture alignment for US/UK firms?
Our specialists are selected for communication skills as well as technical ability, and trained on Western business etiquette and reporting standards.
08 · More in this desk
Related services
- Market EntrySubsidiary FormationIncorporation of private limited companies, LLPs and branch offices, including MCA filings and SPICe+.
- Market EntryFEMA & RBI ComplianceForeign investment reporting and capital-flow structuring with your Authorised Dealer bank.
- Market EntryOffice Setup & Real EstatePhysical presence in Delhi NCR, Bangalore or Mumbai: Grade-A offices or managed co-working.
- Managed ServicesGlobal PayrollAccurate, on-time payroll for distributed workforces in every Indian state.
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Discuss India Market Entry with us
Tell us about your entity and what you need. We reply with a scope and fee proposal under a formal engagement letter.