Business Setup

Indian Subsidiary for Foreign Companies

For global businesses entering India — complete subsidiary setup including FEMA compliance, RBI filings and operational readiness.

Overview

Setting up an Indian subsidiary requires navigating the Companies Act, FEMA regulations, RBI reporting requirements and sector-specific FDI guidelines.

We support foreign companies through the entire process — from entity structuring and FEMA compliance to bank account setup and ongoing statutory requirements.

Key Benefits

  • 100% FDI allowed in most sectors under automatic route
  • Separate legal entity providing limited liability
  • Full operational control for the parent company
  • Access to India market with proper regulatory compliance
  • Can enter into contracts, hire employees and own assets

Documents Required

  • Parent company incorporation documents (apostilled/notarized)
  • Board resolution for Indian subsidiary setup
  • KYC of all proposed directors (Indian and foreign)
  • Registered office proof in India
  • FDI sector classification details

Process

  1. FDI route and sector analysis
  2. Name reservation and incorporation
  3. FEMA compliance and RBI filings (FC-GPR)
  4. Bank account opening support
  5. Initial compliance calendar setup
  6. Ongoing FEMA reporting guidance