Company Registration for NRIs & Foreign Nationals
Indian company owned or run by NRIs, OCIs and foreign individuals
- 1PlanRoute, shareholding and resident director decided.
- 2IncorporateKYC legalised, DIN obtained, SPICe+ filed.
- 3FundCapital received through banking channels and reported.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Company Registration for NRIs & Foreign Nationals
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals can own and direct an Indian private limited company. Foreign directors get a DIN using an apostilled passport and address proof, and at least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the financial year. If NRIs invest on a repatriation basis or foreigners invest, the allotment is FDI and must be reported in FC-GPR; NRI investment on a non-repatriation basis is treated like domestic investment.
For an NRI the key question is how the money comes in. Investment from an NRE account or from abroad is on a repatriation basis and counts as FDI, with FC-GPR reporting and sectoral caps; investment from an NRO account on a non-repatriation basis under Schedule IV of the Non-Debt Instruments Rules is treated as domestic. The choice affects whether profits and capital can be taken out freely later.
Since 2021, NRIs can also form a One Person Company, and the residency requirement for an OPC's sole member was reduced to 120 days. We handle overseas KYC (apostille or consular attestation depending on the country), DSCs for directors abroad, and the resident-director requirement.
| Ownership | 100% under the automatic route in most sectors |
|---|---|
| Resident director | At least one director in India 182+ days in the financial year |
| NRI OPC | Allowed since 2021 |
| Repatriable investment | Reported in FC-GPR within 30 days |
| Non-repatriable (NRI) | Schedule IV — treated as domestic investment |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- NRIs and OCIs starting a business in India
- Foreign entrepreneurs incorporating an Indian startup
- Families abroad setting up an Indian holding or operating company
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Investment route advice (repatriable vs non-repatriable)
- DIN and DSC for directors abroad
- Apostille/consular attestation checklist
- Incorporation, bank account and FC-GPR
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Route, shareholding and resident director decided.
KYC legalised, DIN obtained, SPICe+ filed.
Capital received through banking channels and reported.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- NRI OPC registration
- Single-member companies for NRIs.
- Foreign director DIN
- DIN allotment using passport KYC.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
