Overview
What is Indian Subsidiary of a Foreign Company?
An overseas business can enter India through an Indian company whose shares are held wholly or partly by the foreign parent. The setup must align company law, foreign direct investment policy, beneficial-ownership disclosure and sector conditions.
Why it matters
Key advantages
- Dedicated Indian legal entity
- Local contracting and hiring capability
- Defined relationship with the overseas parent
- Potential access to the Indian market under the chosen sector route
Preparation
Typical documents and information
The final checklist is confirmed after an eligibility review. Commonly requested items include:
- Apostilled or consularised foreign shareholder records
- Foreign director and authorised representative KYC
- Parent board resolution
- Registered-office proof in India
- Ownership, objects and investment-route details
Process
How the service works
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01
Review sector, ownership and FDI conditions
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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02
Finalise directors and authorised representatives
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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03
Legalise overseas documents and reserve a name
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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04
File incorporation with beneficial-ownership details
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
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05
Complete banking, capital reporting, tax and sector registrations
We confirm the information, dependencies and evidence needed for this stage before moving ahead.
After completion
Ongoing responsibilities
The subsidiary must meet normal company obligations plus applicable foreign-investment reporting, transfer-pricing, beneficial-ownership, tax and sector-specific conditions.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is indian subsidiary of a foreign company the right option for me?
It depends on your entity, activity, location and objective. We first review those facts and flag other registrations or approvals that may be a better fit.
Are government fees included?
Government, stamp, certification and third-party charges vary by application. Any professional quote should identify these separately before work begins.
How long will the process take?
Timing depends on document readiness, portal availability, department review and whether queries or inspections arise. We provide a practical estimate after reviewing the case, but authority approval dates cannot be guaranteed.
What happens after submission?
We track available status updates, coordinate replies to routine queries within scope and share the acknowledgement or approval. Material objections, hearings or specialist opinions may require a separate scope.