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Doing business in India from Malaysia

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

Document legalisation

Consular legalisation (non-Hague)

Tax treaty with India

DTAA in force

Our hours in Kuala Lumpur

≈ 12:30 pm–9:30 pm

How Malaysian companies usually enter India

  • Sdn Bhd-owned Indian subsidiary
  • NRI-promoted Pvt Ltd for Malaysia-based Indian founders
  • Branch office for palm-oil, trading and services

Getting your Malaysia documents India-ready

  1. Notarise the document in Malaysia
  2. Attest it at the Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or equivalent)
  3. Legalise it at the Indian Embassy / Consulate in Malaysia
  4. Courier the legalised originals to us (scans are enough to start the filing)

Services for companies from Malaysia

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 Malaysia. 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 Malaysian founders

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

Sdn Bhd-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 Malaysia accepted in India?↓

Malaysia is not a Hague Apostille country: documents are notarised, attested by the foreign ministry and legalised at the Indian Embassy in Malaysia.

Is there a tax treaty between India and Malaysia?↓

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 Malaysian recipient.

Do I need to visit India?↓

No. Incorporation, GST registration, office approvals and ongoing compliance are handled remotely with digital signatures and legalised 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 Malaysia can focus on the business.