BUSINESS REGISTRATION PARTNERS
Setup Business in India with Confidence
Starting a business in India can be simplified with the right legal structure, registrations and regulatory guidance. Our firm assists businesses and investors with company incorporation in India from start to finish, including entity structuring, incorporation documentation, statutory registrations, tax registrations, bank account assistance and ongoing corporate compliance.
INDIA COMPANY REGISTRATION
Starting a business in India can be simplified with the right legal structure, registrations and regulatory guidance. Our firm assists businesses and investors with company incorporation in India from start to finish, including entity structuring, incorporation documentation, statutory registrations, tax registrations, bank account assistance and ongoing corporate compliance.
We assist international businesses, foreign investors and entrepreneurs with establishing a compliant presence in India.
- Dedicated assistance for International Businesses & Investors
- Experienced Corporate & Regulatory Professionals
- End-to-End Business Setup & Compliance
- Assistance Across Major Indian Business Structures
CHOOSE YOUR COMPANY TYPE
COMPANY REGISTRATION FOR FOREIGNERS
Our assistance covers incorporation documentation, MCA filings, statutory registrations, PAN/TAN and other applicable registrations required for the business.
FDI COMPANY SETUP
We assist foreign investors with entity structuring, incorporation, FDI-related documentation, regulatory filings and post-incorporation requirements.
BRANCH / LIAISON / PROJECT OFFICE
Foreign companies may establish certain forms of presence in India, including Branch Offices, Liaison Offices or Project Offices.
LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION
We assist with LLP name reservation, incorporation documentation, LLP agreement, MCA filings, PAN/TAN and applicable post-registration compliance.
ONE PERSON COMPANY REGISTRATION
An OPC allows a single individual to establish a company with a separate legal identity and limited liability, subject to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY REGISTRATION
A Private Limited Company is one of the most commonly used structures for businesses seeking a separate legal identity, limited liability, structured ownership and the ability to raise investment.
SECTION 8 / NON-PROFIT COMPANY REGISTRATION
A Section 8 Company may be established for charitable, social, educational, environmental, scientific, research or other permitted not-for-profit objectives.
PARTNERSHIP & PROPRIETORSHIP BUSINESS SETUP
We assist with business structuring and applicable registrations including GST, local registrations, tax registrations and other licences depending on the activity.
COMPARISON CHART OF BUSINESSES IN INDIA
Topic | Private Limited Company | LLP | OPC | Branch Office | Liaison Office | Proprietorship |
Legal Identity | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity | Extension of foreign company | Extension of foreign company | No separate legal identity |
Ownership | Shareholders | Partners | Single member | Foreign parent company | Foreign parent company | Individual proprietor |
Limited Liability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Parent company responsible | Parent company responsible | Generally unlimited personal liability |
Foreign Ownership | Subject to FDI rules | Subject to FDI rules | Generally not the standard vehicle for foreign investment | Foreign parent controlled | Foreign parent controlled | Subject to applicable foreign investment rules |
Management | Directors | Designated Partners | Director | Authorized representatives | Authorized representatives | Proprietor |
Investment / Capital | No general statutory minimum paid-up capital | No general statutory minimum contribution | No general statutory minimum paid-up capital | Funded by foreign parent | Funded by foreign parent | No statutory share capital |
Tax & Compliance | Corporate and statutory compliance | LLP and tax compliance | Corporate and statutory compliance | Applicable corporate/FEMA/tax compliance | Applicable regulatory/tax compliance | Individual/business tax compliance |
Suitable For | Startups, SMEs, investors, operating businesses | Professional & partner-led businesses | Single-owner businesses | Foreign companies expanding into India | Representative presence | Small individual businesses |
Incorporation Authority | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Applicable regulatory authorities | Applicable regulatory authorities | Applicable state/local/tax authorities |
ALL-IN-ONE INDIA MARKET ENTRY PACKAGE
COMPANY INCORPORATION
Complete business setup assistance including entity structuring, incorporation documentation, MCA filing, PAN/TAN assistance, applicable registrations and business bank account assistance.
TAX & FEMA COMPLIANCE
Assistance with GST compliance, income-tax related filings, accounting, financial statements, statutory audit requirements and other applicable tax and accounting obligations.
CORPORATE & SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE
Assistance with annual filings, statutory records, board and shareholder documentation, director-related filings and other applicable Companies Act compliance.
PAYROLL & EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE
Assistance with payroll setup, employment documentation and applicable registrations and labour-law compliance depending on the business, location and workforce.
Complete India Coverage
OPEN A COMPANY ANYWHERE IN INDIA
- DELHI
- MUMBAI
- BENGALURU
- HYDERABAD
- CHENNAI
- KOLKOTA
- PUNE
- AHMEDABAD
- GURUGRAM
- NOIDA
TOP INDUSTRIES TO INVEST IN INDIA
AVAILABLE LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Goods and Services Tax registration may be required depending on the nature, turnover, supply and circumstances of the business. We assist businesses with GST registration and ongoing GST compliance.
Businesses engaged in import or export activities generally require an Importer Exporter Code, subject to applicable exemptions and regulations. We assist with IEC applications and related documentation.
Protect your business name, brand and intellectual property through trademark registration in India.
We assist with trademark searches, application filing, examination responses, objections, hearings and related trademark matters.
Eligible startups may apply for recognition under the Startup India initiative. DPIIT recognition is subject to the applicable eligibility criteria and does not automatically arise merely from incorporation.
Businesses involved in food-related activities may require registration or licensing under the applicable food-safety framework.
Depending on the state, city and nature of operations, businesses may require Shops and Establishments registration, Professional Tax registration, municipal licences, trade licences or other local approvals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Businesses may be established as:
- Private Limited Company
- Limited Liability Partnership
- One Person Company
- Partnership Firm
- Proprietorship
- Section 8 Company
- Branch Office
- Liaison Office
- Project Office
A Private Limited Company generally requires at least two members and two directors. At least one director must satisfy the applicable resident-director requirement under the Companies Act, 2013.
Yes. An eligible individual may establish an One Person Company, subject to the applicable provisions and eligibility requirements.
There is no general statutory minimum paid-up capital requirement for incorporation of a Private Limited Company under the current Companies Act framework.
Foreign nationals and foreign companies may establish or invest in Indian businesses subject to applicable foreign investment, FEMA, sectoral and regulatory requirements.
An eligible foreign company may establish a Branch Office in India subject to applicable regulations, eligibility conditions and regulatory approvals.
Yes, an eligible foreign company may establish a Liaison Office subject to applicable regulatory requirements and permitted activities.
In many circumstances, incorporation can be completed without the foreign shareholder or director being physically present in India.
Not necessarily.
