Complete guide to Indian business setup costs for foreigners. Learn about company registration fees, compliance costs, operational expenses, and get expert cost estimation.
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Complete guide to Indian business setup costs for foreigners. Learn about company registration fees, compliance costs, operational expenses, and get expert cost estimation.
Business setup costs include: company registration fees (₹1,000-5,000), professional fees (₹20,000-50,000), stamp duty, PAN/TAN fees, bank account opening, GST registration, and compliance costs. Total initial cost ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000.
Company registration fee is ₹1,000 for authorized capital up to ₹1 lakh, and increases based on authorized capital. Additional fees apply for name reservation, MOA/AOA filing, and other services.
Professional fees for company registration range from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 depending on complexity. This includes documentation, filing, compliance setup, and advisory services. Fees vary by service provider.
Ongoing compliance costs include: annual ROC filing (₹5,000-15,000), tax compliance (₹10,000-30,000), GST returns (₹2,000-5,000 monthly), audit fees (₹15,000-50,000), and other statutory compliance costs.
There is no minimum capital requirement. However, company must have minimum paid-up capital of ₹1 lakh (though this need not be deposited upfront). Actual capital depends on business requirements.
Bank account opening typically has no fees, but banks may require minimum balance (₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000). Some banks offer zero-balance accounts for startups. Transaction charges and maintenance fees apply.
License costs vary: GST registration is free, Shop and Establishment license costs ₹500-2,000, IEC code costs ₹500, and industry-specific licenses may cost ₹5,000-50,000 depending on type and state.
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