Indian Subsidiary Company
Set up an Indian subsidiary of your foreign company — incorporation, FDI and FEMA compliance, apostilled documents, bank account and RBI reporting.
- Timeline15–25 working days including RBI/FEMA compliance.
- Starting at₹1,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents9 items — shared securely online
About Indian Subsidiary Company
An Indian subsidiary lets a foreign company operate in India through a locally incorporated company, with full access to the Indian market, local contracts and a local bank account.
Most sectors allow 100% foreign ownership under the automatic route. NewStarts manages the incorporation, apostille and notarisation requirements for foreign documents, the inward remittance and FC-GPR reporting to RBI, and the first-year compliance calendar.
What is Indian Subsidiary Company?
An Indian subsidiary is a company incorporated in India in which a foreign company holds more than half of the share capital or controls the board, set up under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules on foreign direct investment.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- Startup & Company Registration
- Authority / portal
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA21 portal; Reserve Bank of India FIRMS portal for FDI reporting through an authorised dealer bank
- Timeline
- 15–25 working days including RBI/FEMA compliance.
- Starting price
- ₹1,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Indian Subsidiary Company?
Situations where this service is required or strongly recommended.
Foreign companies entering India
Businesses setting up sales, delivery or manufacturing in India.
Global startups
Companies hiring engineering or support teams in India.
Multinational groups
Groups adding an Indian entity for tax and operational reasons.
Foreign investors
Investors acquiring or starting an Indian operating company.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Indian Subsidiary Company.
Minimum two directors
At least one resident in India for 182 days or more.
Minimum two shareholders
The foreign parent and a nominee or second entity.
FDI-permitted sector
Activity must be allowed under the automatic route or have government approval.
Apostilled documents
Foreign KYC and board resolutions must be notarised and apostilled or consularised.
Benefits of Indian Subsidiary Company
What you gain once it is done right.
Up to 100% foreign ownership
In most sectors under the automatic route.
Local presence
Sign contracts, hire staff and invoice as an Indian company.
Limited liability
The parent's liability is limited to its investment.
Tax treaty benefits
Structure operations to use double taxation agreements.
Repatriation of profits
Dividends and fees can be repatriated as per FEMA.
Access to Indian incentives
Eligible for state and central schemes available to Indian companies.
Types of Indian Subsidiary Company
Choose the option that matches your situation.
Wholly owned subsidiary
The foreign parent holds 100% of the shares, with a nominee holding one share.
Joint venture subsidiary
Foreign parent holds a majority with an Indian partner.
Subsidiary under government route
For sectors that need prior government approval for FDI.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
Get this checklist on WhatsAppParent Company Incorporation Documents
Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents of the foreign parent, notarised and apostilled / legalised.
Parent Board Resolution
Board resolution of the parent company approving the Indian subsidiary and authorising a signatory.
Passport of Foreign Directors / Shareholders
Passport of each foreign director and subscriber, notarised and apostilled.
Foreign Address Proof
Recent bank statement or utility bill of each foreign director / subscriber (not older than 2 months), notarised and apostilled.
PAN & Aadhaar of the Resident Director
At least one director must be resident in India — PAN and Aadhaar of that director.
Passport Size Photographs
Recent passport-size photograph of each director.
Registered Office Address Proof
Latest electricity, water or telephone bill (not older than 2 months) or property tax receipt of the office premises.
Rental Agreement / NOC
If the premises are rented — a registered rent agreement along with a No-Objection Certificate from the property owner.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Valid Class 3 DSC of the directors signing the e-forms — we can arrange one for you if you do not have it.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Indian Subsidiary Company from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Consultation and FDI check
We confirm the sector, route and ownership structure.
- 02
Foreign document legalisation
Parent documents and director KYC are notarised and apostilled.
- 03
DSC, DIN and name
DSCs for directors, including foreign directors, and name approval.
- 04
File SPICe+
Incorporation with MoA, AoA and linked registrations.
- 05
Bank account and remittance
Open the account and receive share capital through banking channels.
- 06
FC-GPR reporting
Report share allotment to RBI on the FIRMS portal within 30 days.
NewStarts Indian Subsidiary Company service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for Indian Subsidiary Company before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for Indian Subsidiary Company and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹1,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
For straightforward, single-entity cases
- Complete documentation support
- Application filing
- Email & WhatsApp support
- Standard processing timeline
Premium
₹4,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
End-to-end support with ongoing assistance
- Everything in Basic
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Query & rejection handling
- Priority processing
- Phone support
- Expert consultation call
- Fastest possible turnaround
- 1 year post-service support
- Dedicated account manager
Indian Subsidiary Company FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
Yes, in most sectors under the automatic route, with a nominee holding a nominal share.
Yes. DIN is allotted through SPICe+ using apostilled passport and address proof.
The report of shares allotted to a foreign investor, filed with RBI within 30 days.
Yes, at least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days in the previous year.
Usually 15 to 25 working days, depending on document legalisation.
Yes, as dividends, royalties or service fees following FEMA and tax rules.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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