Subsidiary Formation
Rapid incorporation of private limited companies, LLPs and branch offices. We handle the paperwork so you can start operating.
Overview
Choosing the right legal structure is the most important decision for a foreign company entering India. It affects your tax liability, your compliance burden and your ability to repatriate funds.
We advise on the structure, prepare and file the incorporation forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, obtain the tax registrations and complete the foreign-investment reporting that follows.
At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the financial year (Companies Act, 2013, s.149). We can help with professional nominee director arrangements.
Choosing the right entity
Private Limited Company
Best for long-term operations, fundraising and limited liability protection.
- Separate legal entity
- FDI allowed under the automatic route in most sectors
- Suits subsidiaries, captive centres and funded startups
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Suits professional services and small consulting set-ups that want lower compliance.
- Flexible management by partners
- Lighter annual compliance than a company
- Check sector conditions before choosing an LLP for FDI
Branch office
An extension of the foreign company, set up through the RBI and your AD bank, for permitted activities only.
- No separate legal entity
- Activities limited to those permitted by the RBI
- Usually takes longer to set up than a subsidiary
What we do
- Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN)
- Name reservation and incorporation through SPICe+ (Parts A and B) with AGILE-PRO-S
- Electronic Memorandum and Articles of Association (eMoA / eAoA)
- PAN and TAN, and bank account opening support
- First board meeting, auditor appointment and commencement of business filing (INC-20A)
- FC-GPR reporting to the RBI after shares are allotted to the foreign parent
Deliverables
- Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN
- Board minutes and statutory registers for the first meeting
- Post-incorporation checklist with owners and dates
- FC-GPR acknowledgement from the RBI portal
Who it is for
- Foreign companies opening a wholly owned or joint-venture subsidiary
- Professional firms setting up an Indian LLP
- Groups comparing a branch office with a subsidiary
Related compliance
Recent updates
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Under section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 at least one director must have stayed in India for a total of at least 182 days during the financial year. We can help with professional nominee director arrangements.
Typically 10–15 business days for a private limited company, provided all documents are in order. Apostille or notarisation of foreign documents can add time.
Discuss Subsidiary Formation with us
Tell us about your entity and what you need. We reply with a scope and fee proposal under a formal engagement letter.