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Company Registration · From the United Kingdom

Register a Company
in India from
the UK

100% online. No India visit required. Expert CA support for UK-based NRIs, British nationals, and UK businesses expanding into India.

At a Glance
Avg. registration time0 days
Process100% online — no India visit
FDI — most sectors0% permitted
Max govt. fee£0

Ex-Big 4 CA team — end to end, from structure advice to Certificate of Incorporation.

Why India

Why UK Founders Are Setting Up in India.

Six real commercial advantages — not marketing copy.

01

Tap India's 1.4 billion consumer market

The UK-India trade corridor is one of the fastest-growing bilateral relationships — an Indian entity gives you a direct foothold.

02

World-class tech talent at lower cost

Access one of the largest pools of software engineers, CAs, and technical professionals at a fraction of UK cost.

03

Startup India tax exemptions

Qualify for DPIIT recognition, income tax exemption for 3 years, and fast-track IP registration.

04

Accept INR payments freely

Open Indian bank accounts, invoice local clients in INR, and manage India-sourced revenue properly.

05

Repatriate profits to the UK

Dividends can be freely repatriated under FEMA/RBI guidelines and the UK-India Double Taxation Agreement.

06

100% FDI in most sectors

Automatic Route FDI permitted in IT, consulting, manufacturing, e-commerce, and more — no government approval needed.

Step-by-Step Process

From the UK to your Certificate of Incorporation.

Auto-advances every 5 s — click any step to jump.

Step-by-Step
01
Day 1
01
Choose Your Business Structure
Day 1
02
Apostille Documents
Week 1
03
Obtain DSC
Week 1–2
04
Name Reservation — MCA RUN
Week 2
05
File SPICe+ Incorporation Form
Week 2–3
06
Certificate of Incorporation
Week 3–4
Day 1

Choose Your Business Structure

UK-based founders commonly register a Private Limited Company, LLP, or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary. We help you choose based on your sector, FDI requirements, and long-term plans.

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Documents Required

What you'll need from the UK.

UK documents must be apostilled through the FCDO Legalisation Office. Both the UK and India are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention.

01

Passport

Apostilled

02

UK Address Proof

Utility bill or bank statement (apostilled), dated within 2 months

03

PAN Card (Form 49AA) or non PAN Declaration

For foreign nationals — we assist with the application

04

DSC (Class 3)

Digital Signature Certificate — obtained remotely

05

DIN

Director Identification Number — allotted through the SPICe+ filing

06

Registered Office Proof

Virtual registered office in India available through us

Entity Types

Which structure is right for you?

StructureBest ForMin. DirectorsFDI Route
Private LimitedStartups, funded ventures, subsidiaries2 (1 resident)Yes — Automatic
LLPConsulting, professional services2 (1 resident)Yes — restricted
WOSUK companies expanding to India2 (1 resident)Yes — 100%
Engagement Models · GBP

Simple, transparent pricing.

Fixed fees. No hidden billings. Choose the engagement that matches where you are.

Indicative GBP prices at approx. 1 USD = 0.79 GBP. Final invoice in USD.

NRI company registration in India

For NRIs investing in or starting a company in India under the FEMA NRI route.

Starter
Starts at
£140one-time

Core incorporation for an NRI-owned entity, filed correctly under the right FEMA route.

What's included
  • NRI route check
  • Name reservation
  • MOA/AOA
  • SPICe+
  • DIN/DSC for up to 2 directors
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • PAN
  • TAN
  • PF/ESI
Most Popular
Growth
Starts at
£380one-time

Incorporation plus the registrations and first filings needed to actually start operating.

Everything in Starter, plus
  • GST registration filing
  • MSME
  • INC-20A filing
  • Share certificate
  • First board pack
  • 90-day compliance calendar
  • FCGPR filing
  • Bank account opening support
Repatriation-Ready
Starts at
£710one-time

Everything you need for a clean first year, plus the repatriation and residency groundwork done early.

Everything in Growth, plus
  • Repatriation / dividend note
  • Residency-transition checklist
  • Basic DTAA orientation
  • One strategy call
  • First year directors' report
  • First-year ROC filing complete
  • First year ITR filing
  • First year TDS returns filing

All prices exclude government fees & taxes. Final quote after the free strategy call.

FAQs

Common questions answered.

Can I register a company in India from the UK without visiting India?

Yes. The entire registration process is done online through the MCA21 portal. All documents are submitted digitally with apostilled copies. No physical presence in India is required.

How do I apostille documents in the UK for India company registration?

UK documents must be apostilled through the FCDO Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes. The process typically takes 2–5 working days. Notarisation by a UK solicitor may be required for some documents prior to apostille.

Does my Indian company need a UK national as director?

No — but it needs at least one director who is a resident of India (present in India for 182+ days in the previous calendar year). We can help arrange a nominee resident director if needed.

Can a British national own 100% of an Indian company?

Yes, in most sectors. India allows 100% FDI under the Automatic Route in sectors including IT, consulting, manufacturing, and e-commerce (marketplace model). A few sectors require prior government approval.

How long does it take to register a company in India from the UK?

Typically 15–25 working days once all apostilled documents are ready. The FCDO apostille process in the UK takes approximately 2–5 working days.

Can I open an Indian bank account from the UK?

Yes. After receiving the Certificate of Incorporation, you can open an Indian current account. Many major Indian banks have processes for NRI and foreign-director-led companies.

Also available:From the USAFrom Dubai / UAEFrom SingaporeFrom CanadaFrom Australia

Ready to register your Indian company from the UK?

FCDO apostille guidance to Certificate of Incorporation — we handle everything.