Foreign Subsidiary Registration in India
Set up and register your foreign subsidiary in India with expert support for company incorporation, foreign investment compliance, legal documentation, regulatory filings and post-incorporation requirements.
Foreign Subsidiary Registration in India
A foreign company planning to establish a long-term business presence in India may incorporate an Indian subsidiary, subject to applicable company law, foreign investment rules and sector-specific requirements. Register Your Startup assists overseas businesses with the incorporation, ownership structure, documentation and regulatory coordination involved in establishing an Indian subsidiary.
Indian Subsidiary Incorporation
Assistance with setting up an Indian Private Limited Company with foreign corporate or individual ownership.
Foreign Investment Structuring
Support in understanding ownership, capital and applicable foreign investment considerations.
Regulatory Coordination
Assistance with relevant MCA, FEMA, FDI and related regulatory requirements.
Post-Incorporation Support
Assistance with tax registrations, banking, accounting, reporting and ongoing company compliance.
Why Establish a Foreign Subsidiary in India?
India offers overseas businesses access to a large consumer market, skilled workforce, expanding digital economy and significant opportunities across technology, manufacturing, consulting, e-commerce, automotive, trading and professional services.
Large Business Market
Access one of the world's major consumer and commercial markets through a structured Indian corporate presence.
Local Corporate Presence
Operate through an Indian incorporated entity with an independent local corporate identity.
Skilled Workforce
Access experienced professionals across technology, finance, management, manufacturing and business operations.
Long-Term Expansion
Suitable for foreign businesses planning sustained commercial operations and growth in India.
Basic Registration Requirements
The exact requirements depend on the proposed ownership, business activity and applicable foreign investment rules.
- Proposed Indian company name
- Required directors and shareholders
- At least one resident director as applicable
- Digital Signature Certificate for proposed directors
- Registered office address in India
- Details of proposed business activities
- Shareholding and capital structure
- Review of applicable foreign investment conditions
Documents Generally Required
Foreign corporate and individual shareholders may need to provide duly authenticated documents depending on the applicable requirements.
- Certificate of Incorporation of foreign parent company
- Constitutional or charter documents
- Board resolution authorising the Indian investment
- Passport of foreign directors and shareholders
- Residential address proof
- Details of authorised representative
- Indian registered office documents
- Additional KYC documents where applicable
Foreign Subsidiary Registration Process
RYS coordinates the process from reviewing the proposed foreign ownership and business activity to incorporation and post-registration compliance support.
Business & FDI Review
Review the proposed business activity, ownership structure and applicable foreign investment requirements.
KYC & Documentation
Collect foreign parent company, shareholder, director and Indian registered office documents.
Company Incorporation
Prepare and coordinate the company name, incorporation documents and applicable MCA filings.
Post-Incorporation Compliance
Proceed with banking, capital infusion, applicable reporting, tax registrations and ongoing corporate compliance.
Complete Foreign Company Setup Support in India
Register Your Startup provides coordinated support beyond incorporation to help overseas businesses establish and manage their Indian subsidiary.
Subsidiary Incorporation
End-to-end assistance for setting up the Indian company.
FDI & FEMA Support
Coordination of applicable foreign investment and reporting requirements.
PAN & TAN
Support for applicable company tax registrations.
GST Registration
GST registration assistance where applicable to the proposed operations.
Banking Assistance
Support with the Indian corporate bank account opening process.
Accounting & Tax
Accounting, taxation and financial compliance support.
Corporate Compliance
Ongoing company law and secretarial compliance assistance.
India Expansion Support
Continued assistance as the foreign-owned company expands operations in India.
Why Global Businesses Choose RYS
Cross-Border Expertise
Professional support for overseas businesses establishing corporate operations in India.
End-to-End
Support from subsidiary incorporation through post-registration regulatory and business requirements.
Compliance Focused
Structured support covering company law, foreign investment, tax and ongoing compliance requirements.
India Expansion Support
Practical assistance for international businesses entering and growing in the Indian market.