Foreign Company
Foreign Company Registration in India – Establish Your Global Presence
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies with a booming market for international businesses.
If you’re a foreign company looking to tap into India’s potential—be it through a subsidiary, liaison office, or joint venture—our expert-led registration process makes your expansion seamless and compliant.
✅ Why Expand to India?
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Access to 1.4+ billion consumers
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Cost-effective skilled workforce
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Attractive FDI policies
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Rapidly growing startup & digital ecosystem
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Strategic hub for Asia-Pacific operations
🧾 Options for Foreign Company Setup in India
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Setup Type
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Description
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS)
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100% foreign-owned private limited company
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Joint Venture
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Partner with Indian business/shareholders
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Liaison Office
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Represent the parent company without revenue generation
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Branch Office
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Conduct trading, consulting, or R&D in India
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Project Office
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Temporary presence for specific projects
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🛠️ Registration Process for Foreign Company (WOS/Branch/LO)
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Setup
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Action
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Choose Business Type
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Decide on WOS, BO, LO, or JV model
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Obtain DSC & DIN
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For at least one Indian director
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Name Approval
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Via RUN or SPICe+ form on MCA
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Incorporation Filing
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Submit SPICe+ form with required attachments
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RBI/AD Bank Approval
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For branch/liaison offices via FNC Form
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Certificate of Incorporation
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Issued by Registrar of Companies (RoC)
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PAN, TAN, and Bank Account
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Setup for operational readiness
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📑 Documents Required (for WOS/Branch/LO)
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Parent company’s charter documents (MoA, AoA, COI) – notarized & apostilled
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Board Resolution authorizing Indian setup
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Identity & address proof of foreign and Indian directors
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Proof of registered office in India
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RBI/AD Bank consent for Branch or Liaison offices
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Power of Attorney in favor of local representative
📋 Compliances After Incorporation
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Filing Form FC-1 with ROC (for foreign entities)
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Annual return filings and statutory audits
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FEMA and FDI compliances (if capital inflow is involved)
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Regular Income Tax and GST filings (if applicable)
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RBI reporting under FDI rules
👤 Who Should Register a Foreign Company in India?
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Global brands looking to open India operations
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Tech firms, SaaS companies, exporters & traders
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Consulting, R&D, or manufacturing units
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Overseas investors targeting Indian startups
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