Indian Subsidiary Registration

Ideal for Foreign Entities interested in investing

Procedure for OPC Registration

Complete the Indian Subsidiary registration application form

Provide us pertinent documents

Make an online payment.

Our executive will manage the application process for Indian Subsidiary registration.

We will mail you a certificate of incorporation

What is the Indian Subsidiary registration?

The Indian government has been working on a number of initiatives to entice foreign capital to invest in Indian companies for the country’s expansion and advancement. One of the economies with the fastest growth rates is India, which is showing improvement in all areas of economic activity. The government is also making efforts to raise its standing in the World Bank Group’s Ease of Doing Business index. To entice foreign investors and businessmen, numerous policies have been implemented to promote business accessibility. Getting your Indian subsidiary registered with FinBiz advisor is now easy.

Documents Required For Company Registration

What is Included In Our Package?

DPIN for Directors

MOA/AOA

Digital Signature for Directors

ROC registration Fees

Company Pan Card

Name search & approval

GST registration

Benefits of registering an Indian subsidiary

Limited Liability:

In the event that the company suffers a loss or financial difficulty, the limited liability trait safeguards the director or member of the company. The loss incurred by the company will not put the personal assets of the directors and members at risk.

Scope of Expansion:

An Indian subsidiary company has all the rights and privileges of a private limited company. Due to the ease with which financial institutions, venture capitalists, and investors provide capital, businesses can easily grow and expand.

Perpetual Succession:

This refers to the company's ability to continue operating regardless of what happens to its directors or members. For instance, insolvency, member changes, fatalities, transfers, etc.

Borrow Money:

A fully-owned subsidiary company in India can benefit from borrowing money in the form of loans from financial institutions.

Sue and Sued:

An Indian subsidiary company behaves like a legal person and has the ability to file lawsuits and be sued.

Attracts Foreign Direct Investment:

The Indian government has approved 100% FDI participation in fast-growing business sectors; in other words, FDI is allowed 100% without any prior approval.

Purchase Real Estate in India:

Foreign Subsidiary Companies are allowed to purchase real estate in India because of their independent organizational structure.

Process for Indian Subsidiary Registration

Apply for DIN and DSC:

The applicant must apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN) and a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)..

Verification of company name:

The company name is checked and verified in this step to ensure that it complies with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' (MCA) requirement.

Filling out the Form:

Once the name of the business has been approved by the relevant authorities, the applicant will submit the application form for the certificate of incorporation through the relevant MCA portal, together with any necessary supporting papers..

Document Submission:

After completing the aforementioned steps, the applicant must submit all necessary paperwork to the MCA.

Opening a Bank Account:

The final step entails opening a bank account in the name of the public limited company to handle day-to-day business on the organization's behalf.

GST number:

After completing all of the aforementioned steps, the company is given a GST number for taxation purposes so that it can perform various activities.

Company Incorporation:

After verifying the process, the Registrar of Companies will issue the certificate of incorporation for the Indian subsidiary company registration, at which point the company may begin conducting business.

Registration Criteria for Indian Subsidiary Registration

Minimum 2 Shareholders

Parent company must hold 50% of total equity capital

Minimum 3 Directors

DIN for all Directors

Annual Compliances of Indian Subsidiary Company

Following certain defined compliances in the Indian Subsidiary Registration Process is a requirement to establish a legitimate and legal Indian subsidiary company. These compliances are as follows:

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to setup an Indian Subsidiary Company?

The first and foremost need to start up these companies is the sole director. Some years ago, there will be a need for a Company secretary also. As soon as you register as a sole director, you will enter both you’re residential address and a service address. But only the service address will appear in the public records. The various documents that you have submitted regarding shareholders, you will have both an individual director and another company as a shareholder. There is a prohibition in having an entire company owned by another company. Once, you are done with the documentation, you will have a decision within 24 hours from the Companies House.

2. Can an Indian be a 100% subsidiary of the parent company?

Of course, the Indian Companies Act requires that there should be at least two shareholders and foreign companies hence must hold 99.99% of shares of an Indian subsidiary. Besides, minority balance holding is nominated and held under the Indian Companies Act in the name of an individual.

3. Are there any restictions on the activities that Indian Subsidiaies of foreign companies engaged in ?

The reserve bank of India has some guidelines that define activities for foreign Companies under the following broad categories: -A foreign company is freely allowed for the activities to engage in without obtaining any permission. -A foreign company is allowed for the activities to participate in a subject to conditions. -A foreign company is prohibited for the activities to engage in. Such activities are further elaborated under various circulars of RBI under FEMA.

4. Can a Company form a one Person Company (OPC) as its subsidiary?

Only a natural person who is an Indian and resident in India is eligible to incorporate OPC as per rule 3 of the Companies Rules, 2014. Hence, the question of any “body corporate” or other organization form being a single member doesn’t arise.

5. What are the minimum requirements of Indian Subsidiary Company?

-Minimum 2 Shareholders -Minimum Capital of Rs. 1lac -DIN for all Directors -A parent company shall have 50% of the total equity capital.