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Doing business in India from France

Set up and run your Indian entity from Paris — subsidiary, GST, office approvals and FEMA compliance, handled by our team in India without a single flight.

Document legalisation

Apostille (Hague Convention)

Tax treaty with India

DTAA in force

Our hours in Paris

≈ 5:30 am–2:30 pm

How French companies usually enter India

  • SAS/SARL-owned Indian subsidiary
  • Project office for aerospace, energy and infrastructure contracts
  • Liaison office for market development

Getting your France documents India-ready

  1. Notarise the document before a notary public in France
  2. Obtain an apostille from the designated competent authority in France
  3. Courier the apostilled originals to us (scans are enough to start the filing)

Services for companies from France

India Entry Complete Package

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Everything a foreign company needs to start operating in India: incorporation, bank, tax IDs, RBI reporting and a compliance calendar, from one team, with no travel.

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Managed India Compliance — Yearly Plan

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Accounting, GST, TDS, payroll, ROC, FEMA and transfer pricing for your foreign-owned Indian company, run by one team for a fixed yearly fee.

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Indian Subsidiary Registration

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Set up a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of your foreign company — incorporation, FDI reporting and tax IDs, all remote.

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Non-Resident Taxable Person GST Registration

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Temporary GST registration for foreign businesses selling or exhibiting in India for a short period — up to 90 days.

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OIDAR GST Registration

GST registration for foreign providers of SaaS, streaming, cloud, e-books and online ads selling to consumers in India.

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OIDAR GST Return Filing — Yearly Plan

Monthly GSTR-5A preparation, IGST computation and payment support for registered foreign digital service providers.

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Liaison Office Registration in India

Open a representative office in India to explore the market and liaise with partners — no local company required.

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Branch Office Registration in India

Operate in India as a branch of your foreign company — export/import, consultancy or IT services, with RBI approval.

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Project Office Registration in India

Execute a specific contract in India through a temporary project office under RBI's general permission — then close it.

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NRI Company Registration in India

Start a private limited company or LLP in India as an NRI or OCI — directors abroad, filings done remotely.

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FEMA Compliance Services

Keep your Indian entity on the right side of RBI — annual FLA return, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, DI and ODI filings handled.

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Foreign Company Annual Compliance in India

One annual package for your Indian subsidiary — ROC filings, audit coordination, tax return, FLA and director KYC.

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Transfer Pricing Compliance in India

Arm's-length pricing for dealings with your group companies — transfer pricing study, documentation and Form 3CEB.

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India Entry Complete Package + Managed India Compliance

You run the business from France. We run India.

One team takes your company from incorporation to a fully compliant, operating Indian entity, then keeps it that way every month. One manager, one dashboard, one fixed fee per stage, and no travel to India.

1

Set up

  • Structure & FDI route check
  • Subsidiary incorporation, PAN, TAN
  • Bank account & capital remittance
  • FC-GPR reporting to the RBI
2

Register

  • GST, LUT for exports
  • EPFO, ESIC, professional tax
  • Shops & Establishment
  • Auditor appointment
3

Run every month

  • Bookkeeping & management report
  • GST and TDS returns
  • Payroll and statutory deposits
  • Withholding on payments abroad
4

Stay compliant every year

  • ROC annual filings & board records
  • Audit coordination & ITR
  • FLA return to the RBI
  • Transfer pricing & Form 3CEB
India Entry Complete Package Managed India Compliance A dedicated India-entry manager, calls in your time zone

Questions from French founders

What is the most common way for a French company to enter India?↓

SAS/SARL-owned Indian subsidiary. Where the plan is only to explore the market, a liaison office avoids committing capital; where a specific contract is being executed, a project office is the usual route.

How are documents from France accepted in India?↓

France is a Hague Apostille country: documents are notarised and apostilled locally and accepted in India as-is.

Is there a tax treaty between India and France?↓

Yes — a comprehensive DTAA is in force. Treaty benefits on dividends, royalties, fees and interest require a tax residency certificate and Form 10F from the French recipient.

Do I need to visit India?↓

No. Incorporation, GST registration, office approvals and ongoing compliance are handled remotely with digital signatures and apostilled documents.

Can one firm handle everything from set-up to yearly compliance?↓

Yes. The India Entry Complete Package covers structuring, incorporation, the bank account, RBI reporting and every registration; the Managed India Compliance plan then runs bookkeeping, GST, TDS, payroll, ROC, FEMA and transfer pricing every year, so your team in France can focus on the business.