Set up a foreign subsidiary company in India with 100% foreign ownership. Expert assistance for company incorporation, RBI compliance, FEMA reporting, and complete legal support. Fast processing in 15-20 days.
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Complete control and ownership without Indian partner requirement in most sectors.
Separate legal entity with limited liability protection for parent company.
Can conduct all business activities permitted under Indian law.
No prior RBI approval required for most sectors under automatic route.
Eligible for tax benefits, DTAA benefits, and lower corporate tax rates.
Easy to expand operations, raise capital, and scale business in India.
FastLegal streamlines your foreign subsidiary setup process
Prepare all required documents including parent company certificates, board resolutions, and identity proofs.
Reserve unique company name through MCA RUN system and obtain DIN for directors.
File SPICe+ form with ROC, obtain Certificate of Incorporation, and register for PAN/TAN.
File FC-GPR with RBI, open bank account, register for GST, and complete post-incorporation compliance.
A foreign subsidiary is a private limited company incorporated in India that is 100% owned by a foreign parent company. It operates as an independent legal entity with limited liability and can conduct all business activities permitted under Indian law.
Yes, in most sectors, foreign companies can have 100% ownership through a wholly-owned subsidiary under the automatic route. However, certain sectors like defense, media, insurance, and banking have sectoral caps and require government approval.
There is no minimum capital requirement. However, the company must have a minimum paid-up capital of ₹1 lakh (though this need not be deposited upfront). The actual capital depends on business requirements.
No prior RBI approval is required for most sectors under the automatic route. However, post-investment reporting to RBI is mandatory through FC-GPR (Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Return) within 30 days of share issuance.
FEMA compliance involves reporting foreign investments to RBI. Foreign subsidiaries must file FC-GPR for share issuance, FC-TRS for share transfers, and annual returns. Non-compliance can result in penalties.
Yes, a private limited company in India requires at least one director who is a resident of India (stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous calendar year). This is mandatory under the Companies Act, 2013.
A foreign subsidiary can be incorporated in 15-20 working days, subject to ROC processing time and document verification. This includes name reservation, incorporation filing, PAN/TAN registration, and bank account opening.
Foreign subsidiaries are taxed as Indian companies at 25-30% corporate tax rate (depending on turnover). They are also subject to GST, TDS, and other Indian tax laws. DTAA benefits may apply based on the country of origin.
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