Foreign Subsidiary Registration in India

A private limited foreign subsidiary generally requires at least two directors.

Yes. At least one director must be resident in India as per Companies Act requirements.

At least two shareholders are required for a private limited company. They can be individuals or body corporates, subject to proper documentation.

Yes, in many cases the foreign parent can hold most or all beneficial ownership, with structuring done to satisfy minimum shareholder requirements and FDI rules.

There is no fixed statutory minimum paid-up capital for a private company, but practical capital should be planned for operations, banking and FEMA reporting.

Typically, certificate of incorporation, charter documents, board resolution, authorised signatory details, address proof and beneficial ownership details are required.

Usually yes. Foreign documents may need notarisation and apostille if the country is part of the Hague Convention, or consular attestation where applicable.

Passport, photograph, address proof, email, mobile and DSC documents are generally required, with notarisation/apostille or attestation depending on residence country.

Utility bill, rent agreement or ownership proof, and NOC from the premises owner are commonly required.

Yes. Directors signing MCA forms need a valid Digital Signature Certificate.

The process includes structure review, DSC, name reservation, document drafting, SPICe+ filing, MCA approval and post-incorporation bank/FEMA setup.

Timeline depends heavily on foreign document apostille and MCA processing. Once documents are ready, incorporation often moves within a few working weeks.

MCA filing is online, but foreign document notarisation, apostille, bank KYC and physical signing requirements may vary by country and institution.

Name can be applied through the incorporation workflow or separately depending on strategy. Name should match MCA naming rules and brand availability.

Yes. We can share document checklists, signing sequence, attestation guidance and incorporation drafts for review.

When a foreign parent invests share capital into the Indian company, it is treated as foreign direct investment and must follow FDI policy and FEMA reporting rules.

Under the automatic route, eligible foreign investment can come into India without prior government approval, subject to sectoral limits and reporting.

FC-GPR is a FEMA reporting form filed for issue of shares to a foreign investor after receiving foreign investment and allotting shares.

Valuation and pricing norms may apply for share issue to non-residents. It should be planned before remittance and allotment.

FLA is an annual foreign liabilities and assets return that may apply to companies receiving foreign investment.

Yes, after incorporation. Banks will conduct KYC of the company, directors, shareholders, beneficial owners and authorised signatories.

Share capital is usually remitted after incorporation and bank account opening, followed by allotment and FEMA reporting within prescribed timelines.

Pre-incorporation expenses should be handled carefully with proper agreements, accounting treatment and remittance documentation.

Yes. Banks commonly ask for parent company documents, ownership chart, authorised signatory details and beneficial ownership declarations.

Yes. We can help prepare the standard incorporation and KYC pack required for bank account opening.

Statutory audit, accounting, ROC annual filings, income-tax return, board records, GST/TDS if applicable, FEMA reporting and transfer pricing may apply.

Yes. Indian companies generally require statutory audit irrespective of turnover.

Transfer pricing may apply to international transactions between the Indian subsidiary and its foreign parent or group entities.

GST applies depending on the business activity, turnover threshold, inter-state supply, export of services and other GST rules.

Yes. CompanyJi can support accounting, ROC filings, income-tax return, GST/TDS, audit coordination and FEMA reporting.

The biggest mistake is incorporating first and checking FDI, bank KYC, valuation and FEMA reporting later.

Yes. Business objects should be aligned with actual activity and FDI sector rules to avoid banking, reporting and approval problems.

Yes. Apostille or consular attestation is often the longest step, so the checklist should be started early.

Yes. Banks and regulators may require clear ownership and control information, especially when holding companies or layered entities are involved.

No. Share issue pricing, valuation and FEMA reporting should be planned before receiving and allotting foreign investment.