Foreign Subsidiary Company Registration in India
A fully operational Indian company owned by a foreign parent — incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA-compliant from day one and structured for clean profit repatriation.
Set up your Indian subsidiary
FDI route confirmed, SPICe+ filed and RBI reporting handled together.
Talk to a CS →Incorporation and FEMA compliance from foreign parent to Indian subsidiary
FDI Route Advisory
Automatic vs approval route confirmed for your sector before any filing.
Name Reservation
Parent company name in India requires additional justification — we handle it.
SPICe+ Incorporation
Indian subsidiary incorporated with foreign company as shareholder from day one.
FC-GPR Filing
RBI reporting on receipt of foreign investment within 30 days of allotment.
FEMA Documentation
FIRC, KYC of remitter and valuation certificate compiled for RBI compliance.
Annual FLA Return
Foreign Liabilities and Assets annual return filed with RBI by July 15 each year.
FEMA and Companies Act obligations for foreign subsidiaries
Resident Indian Director
At least one director must be ordinarily resident in India.
FDI Sector Compliance
Automatic or approval route confirmed; sectoral caps checked before incorporation.
FC-GPR Within 30 Days
RBI reporting mandatory within 30 days of share allotment to the foreign parent.
Valuation Report
FEMA-compliant valuation by a CA required for shares allotted to non-residents.
Annual FLA Return
Filed with RBI by July 15 every year regardless of new investment.
Dividend Withholding Tax
Withholding tax on dividend repatriation; DTAA benefit may reduce the rate.
FC-GPR filing is time-critical. Failure to report foreign investment to the RBI within 30 days of share allotment attracts compounding penalties under FEMA. We calendar this filing as part of every foreign subsidiary incorporation engagement.
Common compliance gaps in foreign subsidiary setups
Simple steps, no surprises
FDI & sector review
Confirm FDI route, sectoral cap and structure with foreign parent's counsel.
Incorporation filing
SPICe+ filed; resident director and foreign parent shareholding documented.
FC-GPR & RBI reporting
Foreign investment reported to AD bank and RBI within the 30-day window.
Ongoing FEMA compliance
FLA return, FC-TRS on transfers and annual FEMA calendar set up.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A foreign company can incorporate a subsidiary in India via the SPICe+ route. The foreign parent holds shares in the Indian subsidiary, which is a separate legal entity subject to Indian law.
A subsidiary is a separate incorporated company — it can carry out full operations, earn revenue and repatriate profits after tax. A branch conducts specific permitted activities. A liaison office can only perform representative functions and cannot earn revenue.
Most sectors allow 100% FDI under the automatic route. Some sectors require prior government approval. We confirm the applicable route for your sector before filing.
FC-GPR must be filed with the RBI within 30 days of share allotment. Annual FLA returns are also required.
Yes. After paying corporate tax and complying with FEMA regulations, the subsidiary can declare dividends and repatriate them subject to withholding tax and applicable DTAA.
At least one director must be an Indian resident. The foreign parent typically nominates one or more non-resident directors in addition.
Annual FLA return, FC-GPR on each fresh allotment, FC-TRS on share transfers and ODI compliance if the subsidiary makes overseas investments.
Set up your Indian subsidiary with FEMA compliance built in
Share your foreign parent company details and sector. We will confirm the FDI route and begin incorporation.