Indian Subsidiary Company Registration

India Entry Strategy, Pvt Ltd Incorporation, FDI Compliance and RBI Reporting

Setting up an Indian Subsidiary is the most preferred mode of India entry for foreign companies. A wholly owned subsidiary incorporated as a Private Limited Company under the Companies Act 2013 gives the foreign parent complete control while providing a separate legal entity, limited liability, and full Indian corporate law compliance. 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in most sectors — manufacturing, IT/ITES, consulting, and services. Sectors requiring government approval include defence (above 74%), multi-brand retail, and print media. Our team provides complete India entry support — from FDI structure advisory and incorporation through FEMA compliance, FCGPR filing, and ongoing statutory management.

Key Facts at a Glance

Parameter	Details
Legal Structure	Private Limited Company under Companies Act 2013
Min. Directors	2; at least 1 must be Indian resident
FDI Route	Automatic route for most sectors
FCGPR Filing	Within 30 days of share allotment
Valuation	At Fair Market Value per FEMA 20(R)
Repatriation	Dividends, royalties, service fees repatriable per FEMA
Tax Rate	22% (Sec 115BAA) or 25% (turnover up to Rs 400 crore)
Transfer Pricing	TP compliance required for transactions with foreign parent

Our Services

India Entry Strategy Advisory

Advisory on optimal entry mode — subsidiary, branch office, or liaison office — and FDI structure considering sector regulations, tax efficiency, and future plans.

Company Incorporation

Complete Pvt Ltd registration — name reservation, DSC/DIN, MOA/AOA with foreign-ownership provisions, SPICe+ filing, and Certificate of Incorporation.

FEMA and FDI Compliance

FEMA 20(R) compliance — share allotment valuation (CA certificate), FCGPR filing with RBI within 30 days of allotment, and ongoing FEMA compliance.

RBI Reporting

FLA return with RBI annually by July 15, annual performance reporting, and other RBI reporting obligations of the Indian subsidiary.

Tax Registration and Compliance

PAN, TAN, GST registration, TDS compliance, advance tax, income tax return, and transfer pricing compliance for intercompany transactions.

Ongoing Statutory Compliance

Annual ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), board meeting management, director KYC, secretarial compliance, and liaison between the subsidiary and foreign parent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a foreign company own 100% of an Indian subsidiary?

Yes, in most sectors. India permits 100% FDI under the automatic route in IT/ITES, manufacturing (most industries), consulting, services, and e-commerce (B2B). Sectors requiring government approval include defence above 74%, multi-brand retail, print media, and certain financial services.

What is FCGPR and when must it be filed?

FCGPR (Form FC-GPR) is the RBI filing required when an Indian company issues shares to a foreign investor. It must be filed through the FIRMS portal within 30 days of the date of share allotment. A CA valuation certificate at Fair Market Value per FEMA 20(R) is required. Late filing requires compounding with the RBI.

What are the tax obligations of an Indian subsidiary?

Corporation tax at 25% or 22% (Sec 115BAA), quarterly advance tax, TDS on all payments, GST registration and returns, transfer pricing compliance for intercompany transactions, and income tax return by October 31.

Foreign Company Entering India? We Handle Incorporation to Compliance.

India entry strategy, subsidiary incorporation, FCGPR/RBI filing, FEMA compliance, and ongoing statutory management.