Special Entities

Foreign Subsidiary Incorporation

End-to-end setup for foreign-owned companies in India.

About Foreign Subsidiary Incorporation

Foreign Subsidiary Incorporation is the complete process of establishing an Indian company that is controlled by a foreign parent, along with all the exchange-control compliances that follow. Beyond simple incorporation, it involves designing an FDI-compliant shareholding pattern, ensuring the business sector permits the desired foreign ownership, pricing the shares per RBI valuation norms, receiving foreign investment through proper banking channels, and filing FC-GPR and annual FLA returns. We manage the entire journey — from company formation to FEMA reporting — so your global business can operate in India with full legal and regulatory confidence.

Who needs this

Overseas parent companies wanting a fully compliant Indian operating subsidiary.

Documents required

The process — step by step

  1. FDI sector check and structuring
  2. Incorporate the Indian company (SPICe+)
  3. Obtain valuation certificate for share pricing
  4. Receive foreign capital through banking channels
  5. File FC-GPR with RBI and set up ongoing FLA reporting

Timeline & fees

Timelines and government fees are indicative and subject to processing by the relevant authority. Approval and its timing are decided by the authority and cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference from Indian Subsidiary Registration?

Both create a foreign-owned Indian company; this service emphasises full FEMA/RBI structuring and valuation for larger foreign investments.

Is a share valuation mandatory?

Yes. Shares issued to a foreign investor must be priced as per RBI-prescribed valuation methodology.

What annual FEMA filing applies?

The Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) must be filed with RBI by 15 July each year.

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