US Subsidiary Registration in India
Establish your US company’s subsidiary in India with expert support for company incorporation, foreign investment structuring, FEMA and FDI compliance, regulatory filings, tax registrations and post-incorporation requirements.
US Subsidiary Registration in India
A US company looking to establish a long-term business presence in India can incorporate an Indian subsidiary, subject to applicable company law, foreign investment regulations and sector-specific requirements. Register Your Startup assists US businesses with incorporation, shareholding structure, documentation, foreign investment compliance and post-incorporation requirements in India.
Indian Subsidiary Incorporation
Set up an Indian Private Limited Company with the US parent company or other eligible foreign investors as shareholders.
Foreign Investment Support
Assistance with reviewing the proposed ownership, capital structure and applicable foreign investment framework.
FEMA & FDI Compliance
Support with applicable foreign investment reporting and regulatory requirements following investment into the Indian company.
Ongoing India Compliance
Support for taxation, accounting, corporate filings and other post-incorporation compliance requirements.
Why Set Up a US Subsidiary in India?
An Indian subsidiary can provide US companies with a structured local corporate presence for accessing customers, hiring employees, entering commercial contracts, building local operations and expanding into the Indian market.
Access the Indian Market
Build a direct corporate presence in one of the world's major consumer and business markets.
Local Legal Entity
Operate through an Indian incorporated company with its own corporate identity and local operations.
Build an India Team
Create local employment and operational capabilities to support your India and international business.
Long-Term Expansion
Create a scalable corporate structure for sustained US–India business operations and future growth.
Basic Registration Requirements
The precise requirements depend on the proposed shareholding, business activity and applicable foreign investment regulations.
- Proposed Indian subsidiary name
- Details of US parent company
- Proposed shareholders and directors
- At least one resident director as required under Indian company law
- Digital Signature Certificates for proposed signatories
- Registered office address in India
- Proposed business activities
- Share capital and ownership structure
- Review of applicable sectoral and FDI requirements
Documents Generally Required
US corporate and individual documents may need appropriate notarisation, apostille or other authentication depending on the document and applicable Indian requirements.
- Certificate of Incorporation of the US parent company
- Constitutional or charter documents of the US company
- Board resolution approving establishment of Indian subsidiary
- Passport of foreign directors and individual shareholders
- Residential address proof of foreign individuals
- Details of authorised representative or nominee
- Indian registered office documentation
- Proposed shareholding and capital details
- Additional KYC and regulatory documents where applicable
US Subsidiary Registration Process in India
RYS coordinates the incorporation process from reviewing the proposed US ownership and India business activities through documentation, company incorporation and post-registration compliance.
Business & FDI Review
Review the proposed business activity, US parent ownership, capital structure and applicable foreign investment conditions.
US Documents & KYC
Prepare the parent company, shareholder, director and registered office documents required for the India incorporation.
Indian Company Incorporation
Coordinate name approval, incorporation documentation and applicable filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Post-Incorporation Setup
Support banking, capital infusion, applicable foreign investment reporting, tax registrations and ongoing compliance.
Complete US Company Setup Support in India
Register Your Startup provides coordinated cross-border assistance to help US businesses establish and manage their Indian subsidiaries.
Subsidiary Incorporation
End-to-end assistance for incorporating your US-owned Indian company.
FDI & FEMA Support
Support for applicable foreign investment and reporting requirements.
PAN & TAN
Assistance with applicable Indian company tax registrations.
GST Registration
GST registration assistance where applicable to business operations.
Banking Assistance
Support with the Indian corporate bank account opening process.
Accounting & Tax
Accounting, taxation and financial compliance support in India.
Corporate Compliance
Ongoing company law and secretarial compliance assistance.
US–India Expansion
Continued support as your US business expands its India operations.
Why US Businesses Choose RYS
Cross-Border Expertise
Professional support for US businesses establishing corporate operations and investments in India.
End-to-End Support
Assistance from initial structuring and incorporation through banking, registrations and post-incorporation requirements.
Compliance Focused
Structured support covering Indian company law, foreign investment regulations, taxation and ongoing compliance.
India Expansion Support
Practical assistance for US companies entering, operating and scaling their businesses in India.