Complete guide to Indian company registration process for foreigners. Step-by-step procedure, required documents, compliance requirements, and expert assistance for foreign nationals setting up companies in India.
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Follow these steps to register your company in India as a foreigner
Get DSC for all directors from authorized agencies. Foreign directors can obtain DSC online or through authorized agents. DSC is required for filing documents with MCA.
Apply for DIN for all directors through MCA portal. Foreign directors need to provide passport copy, address proof, and other KYC documents. DIN is mandatory for all directors.
File name reservation application (RUN form) with MCA. Choose a unique name that complies with naming guidelines. Name approval typically takes 1-2 days. You can apply for up to 2 names.
Prepare Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA). Get documents notarized and apostilled if required. MOA defines company objectives and AOA defines internal rules.
File SPICe+ form (INC-32) with MCA along with MOA, AOA, and other required documents. This integrated form handles incorporation, PAN, TAN, and other registrations.
ROC issues Certificate of Incorporation after verification. This typically takes 7-10 working days after filing. Company is legally formed upon receiving this certificate.
PAN and TAN are automatically issued during incorporation process. These are essential for tax compliance and opening bank accounts. No separate application needed if filed through SPICe+.
Open bank account with an Indian bank. Provide Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, MOA, AOA, and board resolution. Some banks may require physical presence of directors.
Register for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if your business requires it. GST registration is mandatory for businesses with turnover above ₹20 lakhs (₹10 lakhs for special states).
File Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Return (FC-GPR) with RBI within 30 days of share issuance. This is mandatory for reporting foreign investment to RBI.
The process involves: obtaining DSC and DIN, name reservation, preparing incorporation documents (MOA, AOA), filing SPICe+ form with MCA, receiving Certificate of Incorporation, applying for PAN/TAN, opening bank account, and registering for GST.
Company registration typically takes 15-20 working days for foreigners, subject to document verification and MCA processing. This includes name approval, incorporation filing, and receiving the Certificate of Incorporation.
Required documents include: Passport copy, address proof, parent company incorporation certificate (if applicable), board resolution, financial statements, KYC documents, and documents for Indian resident director.
Yes, a private limited company 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.
Yes, foreign directors can obtain DSC and DIN online. DSC can be obtained from authorized agencies, and DIN can be applied online through MCA portal with required documents.
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.
For private limited companies, most sectors allow 100% FDI under automatic route without prior RBI approval. However, post-investment reporting to RBI through FC-GPR is mandatory within 30 days of share issuance.
After registration, you need to: open a bank account, register for GST (if applicable), file FC-GPR with RBI, obtain necessary licenses, and set up compliance framework for ongoing requirements.
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