How to Setup a Foreign Subsidiary in India: Step-by-Step Guide

Unlocking India's Growing Market Opportunities

India's massive consumer market, competitive labor costs, and pro-business government reforms make it a highly lucrative expansion destination for global companies. To establish a permanent presence, setting up a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary (WOS) is the most popular route.

A foreign subsidiary in India enjoys the legal status of an independent Indian company, providing limited liability and ultimate flexibility in local operations.

The Step-by-Step Registration Workflow

1. Digital Signature Certificates (DSC): Obtaining DSCs for all proposed foreign and local directors.
2. Name Approval (RUN): Securing a unique corporate name aligned with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) guidelines.
3. SPICe+ Incorporation: Filing the unified incorporation form along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA & AoA).
4. Capital Infusion & RBI Reporting: Infusing share capital and reporting FDI inflows through the RBI's FIRMS portal.

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