Advisory serviceGlobal Indians & Foreign Investment
Foreign Company / LLP Registration in India
Enter the Indian market with the right structure — subsidiary, LLP, branch or liaison office.
Quick facts
- Applies to
- Foreign companies and non-resident founders entering India
- Documents typically needed
- Apostilled or notarised entity and director documents
- Usual turnaround
- 3-6 weeks, subject to apostille and MCA processing
- Handled by
- Registered compliance advisors
Scope
What this service covers
Comparison of entry structures: wholly owned subsidiary, LLP, branch and liaison office
Incorporation filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Apostille and notarisation guidance for foreign director and shareholder documents
Indian resident director and registered office requirement guidance
Post-setup registrations: PAN, TAN, GST and bank account documentation
Overview of FEMA-adjacent reporting expectations, on an informational basis
Fit
Who needs this
Foreign companies establishing an Indian presence or delivery centre
Overseas founders and investors incorporating an Indian entity
Groups evaluating whether a branch office or subsidiary suits their plans
NRIs and OCIs investing into an Indian operating business
Process
Documents and steps typically required
- Confirm the intended activity, investment amount and shareholding pattern
- Provide apostilled or notarised identity and address documents for foreign shareholders and directors
- Provide parent-company charter documents and a board resolution, where applicable
- Identify a resident director and the Indian registered office address
- We file for incorporation, then complete tax and GST registrations after approval
Requirements and timelines are indicative and subject to department processing and prevailing rules.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
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