Indian Subsidiary Registration
Wholly owned subsidiary of a foreign company under the FDI automatic route
- 1PlanFDI route, capital, directors and nominee decided.
- 2IncorporateDocuments legalised and SPICe+ filed.
- 3FundCapital remitted, shares allotted, FC-GPR filed.
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About Indian Subsidiary Registration
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A foreign company can set up a wholly owned Indian private limited company under the FDI automatic route in most sectors. It needs at least two shareholders (the parent plus a nominee), two directors with at least one who stayed in India for 182 days or more in the financial year, apostilled or consularised parent documents, and an Indian registered office. Share capital received must be reported to the RBI in Form FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment.
A subsidiary is the most common way for a foreign business to operate in India because, unlike a liaison or branch office, it needs no prior RBI approval in automatic-route sectors and can do any business permitted by its objects. It is taxed as a domestic company and can choose the concessional 25.17% regime under Section 115BAA.
The setup work is mostly document logistics: board resolutions and constitutional documents of the parent notarised and apostilled, director KYC from abroad, and a resident director. After incorporation we handle the foreign remittance (FIRC and KYC from the bank), share allotment, FC-GPR, and the annual FLA return, transfer pricing and statutory audit that follow.
| Route | Automatic route for most sectors; government route for restricted sectors |
|---|---|
| Resident director | At least one director in India 182+ days in the financial year |
| Capital reporting | FC-GPR within 30 days of share allotment |
| Annual reporting | FLA return to RBI by 15 July; Form 48 (formerly 3CEB) for transfer pricing |
| Tax rate | 25.17% under Section 115BAA (domestic company) |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Foreign companies entering India
- Global SaaS, IT and consulting firms hiring in India
- Manufacturers setting up Indian operations
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Sector and FDI route check
- Document checklist for apostille or consularisation
- Incorporation with PAN, TAN and GSTIN
- Capital inflow, share allotment and FC-GPR
- First-year compliance and transfer pricing plan
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.
FDI route, capital, directors and nominee decided.
Documents legalised and SPICe+ filed.
Capital remitted, shares allotted, FC-GPR filed.
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 | ❌ | ✅ |
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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
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Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- Wholly owned subsidiary
- 100% foreign-owned Indian private company.
- Joint venture company
- Foreign and Indian partners in one company.
- FC-GPR filing
- RBI reporting of shares issued to non-residents.
Official sources
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA21 portal
- Reserve Bank of India — FEMA notifications
- DPIIT — Consolidated FDI Policy
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.
