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Subsidiary of Foreign Company
Package inclusions:
1. Digital Signature and DIN for Two director
2. Name approval of the Company
3. Drafting of the MOA & AOA of the Company
4. Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation
5. PAN & TAN of Company & Bank A/c Opening
6. Account Maintenance and Payroll Services
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Subsidiary of Foreign Company Package Inclusions
- FDI route and sectoral cap analysis (automatic vs approval)
- Name approval, MOA/AOA and SPICe+ filing with MCA
- DIN, DSC, PAN, TAN and bank account opening support
- FC-GPR filing with RBI after capital infusion
- FEMA compliance calendar for the first year
Overview
Overview
It is the type of company wherein more than 50% of shares are owned and controlled by another overseas company. Well, there are many cases where a parent company owns a foreign subsidiary. Subsidiary Company in India can be incorporated as a Private limited Company in India with upto 100% shares in the name of foreign holding company including the shares of Nominee Shareholder who will be beneficial shareholder of the company.
Companies often want to have subsidiary company as they enjoy the ownership and control over the functions of the company which helps the holding company to restructure them. Further the profit earned by Subsidiary companies also becomes part of profit of holding company. Sometime holding company also tries to incorporate a subsidiary company for separate business segments so that growth of each segment can be easily traced.
The Investment in the Subsidiary Company depends upon the FDI policy of RBI. Most of the sectors in FDI come under automatic route and in those cases there is no prior requirement of RBI approval needed for investment in Indian subsidiary Company.
What are the minimum requirements?
To form a subsidiary company in India you need to have these things at least.
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Minimum two Directors.
As per Companies Act, 2013 there must be at least 2 Directors in a Private Limited company therefore the 1 st concern is to have 2 Directors in the Subsidiary Company
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Minimum two Shareholders
The subsidiary Company must be having two Shareholders holding 100% shareholding of the Company. In Wholly owned Subsidiary Company one nominee Shareholder holds minimum shares but the beneficial holder is the holding Company itself.
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One Resident Director
Subsidiary Companies in India must be having a resident Indian Director who will be responsible for any compliance related issues.
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Digital Signature of at least 1 Subscriber
To complete the filing there should be available the Digital Signature of at least 1 Director/Subscriber because all the Forms are to be filed online with MCA.
Benefits
Advantages of Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company:
Open each benefit to see what it means for you.
Financial
The operation of a wholly owned subsidiary company can be managed by the resources of the parent company. It will be easy for Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company to maintain its financial status with the base of the parent company and the profit of Subsidiary Company can be easily transferred to the parent Company.
Operational
The subsidiary company can get full or partial support from the parent company to run the business. From the parent company, a subsidiary company can get expert knowledge and expert guidance as well in form of Directors and managers.
Strategic
It can enjoy strategic benefits like excellent marketing, best plans, and policies, and worthy research as well as development. The subsidiary company performs well even in the scenario of risk with the help of parent company support.
Documents
What documents are required to set up an Indian subsidiary?
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Foreign parent company documents
Verified against MCA requirements
Indian directors and office documents
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
Setting up an Indian subsidiary — step by step
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Step 1 of 7
Confirm the FDI route for your sector
Most sectors fall under the automatic route, where no prior government approval is needed; a few restricted sectors need approval. We confirm your sector's route under India's FDI policy before structuring the investment.
Get the foreign documents in order
The parent's incorporation certificate, board resolution, and charter documents must be apostilled or consularised and translated into English where needed. This paperwork takes the longest, so we start it first.
Appoint at least one resident director
Indian law requires every company to have at least one director who has stayed in India for the prescribed period. We help you identify and document a suitable resident director.
Reserve the company name (SPICe+ Part A)
We file the subsidiary's proposed name with the MCA through SPICe+ Part A. Names reflecting the foreign parent's brand usually clear smoothly with proper authorisation.
Incorporate the subsidiary (SPICe+ Part B)
The Indian subsidiary — usually a private limited company — is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 through SPICe+ Part B, with DIN, PAN, TAN, and GST handled in the integrated filing.
Bring in the foreign investment and report it
Share subscription money is remitted through banking channels, and the investment is reported to RBI in Form FC-GPR through the authorised dealer bank within the prescribed timelines.
Set up ongoing FEMA and company compliance
The subsidiary must meet annual FEMA filings (such as the FLA return), transfer-pricing documentation where applicable, and regular Companies Act compliance. We put the full compliance calendar in place from day one.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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