Set up your India entity — structured correctly from day one.
India entry is not just an incorporation exercise. The legal structure, FDI route, transfer pricing model, and DTAA analysis must be decided before the first filing. We design the full picture first — then we file.
Entity Types
Which India entity is right for you?
Your entity choice determines tax rate, activity scope, compliance burden, and FDI route. Select each to explore in detail.
Private Limited Company
Most CommonThe most common structure for businesses in India. A Private Limited Company offers limited liability, separate legal existence, and the ability to raise funding. Ideal for startups, domestic businesses, joint ventures, and foreign-owned entities alike.
| Criteria | Pvt Ltd | LLP | WOS | Branch | Liaison |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Rate | 25.17% | 30% | 25.17% | 40% | Nil |
| Earn Revenue | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ⚠ | ✖ |
| Foreign Owner | Auto | Gov.Appr | Auto | RBI Appr | RBI Appr |
| Timeline | 2–3 wks | 2–3 wks | 3–4 wks | 6–8 wks | 6–8 wks |
| Liability | Limited | Limited | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
*Specifications vary for regulated sectors like banking and defense.
Step-by-Step Process
From decision to fully operational — exactly what happens.
No surprises, no hidden steps. Here is the complete journey, week by week.
Free 30-minute call to understand your business, India objectives, sector, and scale. We recommend the right entity type, FDI route, and tax structure before any filing begins.
Transfer pricing model design, DTAA analysis, intercompany agreement framework, and registered office identification. Everything decided on paper before the first filing.
Company name reservation (RUN), SPICe+ integrated form covering incorporation, PAN, TAN, GSTIN, EPFO, ESIC, and opening bank account — all in one MCA submission.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs issues Certificate of Incorporation (CIN). The company legally exists. PAN, TAN issued simultaneously. Typical time: 7–12 working days from filing.
FCGPR filing with RBI within 30 days of receiving FDI. GST registration. Bank account opening. Payroll and TDS registration. First compliance calendar issued to client.
Monthly GST, TDS, and payroll filings. Quarterly advance tax. Annual TP benchmarking study, Form 3CEB, statutory audit, corporate tax return, and MCA annual filing.
Scope of Work
Everything that's included.
No hidden deliverables, no surprises. Exactly what we cover — from day one through ongoing compliance.
Simple, transparent pricing.
Fixed fees. No hidden billings. Choose the engagement that matches where you are.
NRI company registration 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
- ✓SPICe+
- ✓DIN/DSC for up to 2 directors
- ✓Certificate of Incorporation
- ✓PAN
- ✓TAN
- ✓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 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.
Common Questions
Questions we get every time.
For a Private Limited Company, a minimum of 2 directors and 2 shareholders are required. The directors and shareholders can be the same individuals.
Yes there is a statutory minimum paid up capital required to start a company in India i.e Rs. 100,000 (USD – 1100 approximately)
Yes, foreign nationals and foreign corporate bodies can be directors and shareholders. However, at least one director must be a resident of India.
Once all documents are submitted and DSC is generated, it typically takes 7 to 12 working days to get the Certificate of Incorporation from the MCA.
Authorised capital is the maximum value of shares a company can issue to shareholders, while paid-up capital is the actual amount paid by shareholders to the company.
Yes – a registered office address is mandatory. Many founders use a virtual office or co-working address initially and upgrade to a commercial space later.