Set Up 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.
Ex-Big 4 CA team — end to end, from structure advice to incorporation certificate.
Why UK Founders Are Setting Up in India.
Six real commercial advantages — not marketing copy.
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.
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.
Startup India tax exemptions
Qualify for DPIIT recognition, income tax exemption for 3 years, and fast-track IP registration.
Accept INR payments freely
Open Indian bank accounts, invoice local clients in INR, and manage India-sourced revenue properly.
Repatriate profits to the UK
Dividends can be freely repatriated under FEMA/RBI guidelines and the UK-India Double Taxation Agreement.
100% FDI in most sectors
Automatic Route FDI permitted in IT, consulting, manufacturing, e-commerce, and more — no government approval needed.
From the UK to your incorporation certificate.
Auto-advances every 5 s — click any step to jump.
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.
Passport
Apostilled
UK Address Proof
Utility bill or bank statement (apostilled), dated within 2 months
Tax ID Card (Form 49AA) or tax ID declaration
For foreign nationals — we assist with the application
DSC (Class 3)
Digital Signature Certificate — obtained remotely
Directors Identification Number
Directors Identification Number — allotted through the Incorporation document forms filing
Registered Office Proof
Virtual registered office in India available through us
Which structure is right for you?
| Structure | Best For | Min. Directors | FDI Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited | Startups, funded ventures, subsidiaries | 2 (1 resident) | Yes — Automatic |
| LLP | Consulting, professional services | 2 (1 resident) | Yes — restricted |
| WOS | UK companies expanding to India | 2 (1 resident) | Yes — 100% |
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 incorporation in India
For NRIs investing in or starting a company in India under the FEMA NRI route.
Core incorporation for an NRI-owned entity, filed correctly under the right FEMA route.
- ✓NRI route check
- ✓Name reservation
- ✓MOA/AOA
- ✓Incorporation document forms
- ✓Directors Identification Number / DSC for up to 2 directors
- ✓incorporation certificate
- ✓Tax registration numbers
- ✓PF/ESI
Incorporation plus the registrations and first filings needed to actually start operating.
- ✓GST registration filing
- ✓MSME
- ✓INC-20A filing
- ✓Share certificate
- ✓First board pack
- ✓90-day compliance calendar
- ✓FCGPR filing
- ✓Bank account opening support
Everything you need for a clean first year, plus the repatriation and residency groundwork done early.
- ✓Repatriation / dividend note
- ✓Residency-transition checklist
- ✓Basic DTAA orientation
- ✓One strategy call
- ✓First year directors' report
- ✓First-year annual filing complete
- ✓First year ITR filing
- ✓First year TDS returns filing
All prices exclude government fees & taxes. Final quote after the free strategy call.
Common questions answered.
Disclosure: India Company Setup is operated by Divsam Consultants LLP (LLPIN: AAF-8044), a private professional consultancy firm. We are not a government body and are not affiliated with any government agency. Company incorporation in India is administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through its official portal at mca.gov.in. Our professional fees are for consultancy, advisory, and filing assistance services. Government fees (filing fees, stamp duty) are separate and billed at actual cost. You may file directly with the government at no professional fee.