Set Up Your Company
in India from Japan.
From Tokyo to New Delhi — a fully compliant Indian Private Limited, WOS, or Liaison Office set up remotely in 4–8 weeks. One dedicated CA. Zero RBI rejections.
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Countries Served
200+
Clients Worldwide
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Years Experience
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4–8 weeks
At a Glance
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FDI Permitted
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RBI Rejections
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India–Japan Treaty
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Why Japanese Companies
Are Expanding to India
India isn’t just a cost play anymore. For Japanese businesses, it’s a strategic growth market — the world’s fastest-growing major economy with a direct trade agreement with Japan, 100% FDI in most sectors, and a manufacturing base that complements Japan’s strengths.
17+
Years Experience
200+
Clients Worldwide
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RBI Rejections
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Which Indian Entity
Fits Your Business?
Most Japanese companies entering India choose one of these five structures. Select below — we explain what it means, what it costs, and how long it takes.
Private Limited ★ Most Popular
Wholly Owned Subsidiary For Corporations
Liaison Office Market Entry
Branch Office Trading
Project Office Projects
Not sure which structure fits your Japanese business?
Free 30-min call — honest recommendation, no upsell.
How Company Incorporation
in India Works
⏱ 4–8 Weeks End-to-End
4–8w
Total Time
0
India Visits
1
Dedicated CA
0%
RBI Rejections
Want a day-by-day timeline for your Japan entity setup?
We send a personalised roadmap — including apostille steps for Japan — no surprises.
Everything We Handle
for Japanese Companies
Incorporation is only the beginning. We stay with you through every stage of your India business journey — from your first call to annual compliance, year after year.
Company Incorporation
Private Limited, WOS, LLP, Branch Office, Liaison Office, and Project Office registration under the Companies Act 2013. Full MCA filing — 100% remote.
FDI & RBI Compliance
Foreign Direct Investment filings, FEMA compliance, and Reserve Bank of India reporting for all inbound capital from Japan. FC-GPR filed within 30 days — always.
Tax & GST Registration
PAN, TAN, GST registration, advance tax planning, and transfer pricing documentation for Japan–India intercompany transactions under CEPA.
Accounting & Virtual CFO
Monthly bookkeeping, financial reporting under Indian GAAP, and Virtual CFO services tailored for Japanese parent companies — with Japan-aligned reporting formats.
HR, Payroll & PEO
Local hiring support, payroll processing, PF/ESI compliance, and Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) services — hire in India without a registered entity.
Ongoing Regulatory Compliance
Annual ROC filings, board meeting compliance, statutory audit, and corporate secretarial services — zero missed deadlines on a fixed annual retainer.
Need one or all of these services for your India operations?
Fixed fee. One CA. No surprises — from incorporation to annual compliance.
What You'll Need
to Provide
We send a personalised checklist after the first call. All Japanese documents must be apostilled — Japan is a Hague Convention member, so no embassy attestation is needed.
Japanese Directors & Shareholders
Japanese Parent Company
Apostille Guide — Japan
All documents must be notarised by a Japanese Notary Public (公証人) first
Then apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外務省) — Japan is a Hague Convention member
Apostille takes approximately 1–2 weeks — start on Day 1 of engagement
No embassy attestation needed — Hague Convention eliminates this step for Japan
Need help? Mercurius sends a complete Japan-specific apostille guide on Day 1 — including where to go and what format is accepted.
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Want your personalised Japan document checklist?
Tailored to your entity type and directors — sent after first call.
We Have a
Tokyo Office.
Our Tokyo-based team works with Japanese businesses directly — in your time zone, with an understanding of how Japanese companies operate. We bridge the gap between Japanese corporate culture and the Indian regulatory environment so nothing gets lost in translation.
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Japan Time Zone Support
Our Tokyo team responds during JST business hours. Only a 3.5–4.5 hour difference with India — same-day responses guaranteed.
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Understanding of Japanese Business Culture
We understand how Japanese corporates operate — structured approvals, documentation standards, and reporting expectations aligned with Japanese parent requirements.
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TIAG Global Network
As a TIAG member firm, Mercurius connects you to 290+ accounting firms across 110 countries — including Japan — for seamless cross-border advisory.
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ISO 9001:2015 Certified Processes
Every engagement follows documented, quality-managed processes — consistent and traceable, the way Japanese companies expect it.
Japan Representative Office
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MT-O Jinbocho 3F
1-14-3 Kanda Jinbocho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Japan
1-14-3 Kanda Jinbocho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Japan
Our Credentials
CA Registered
ICAI — India
PCAOB
USA Registered
ISO 9001:2015
Certified
TIAG Member
110 Countries
17+ Years
Experience
400+
Professionals
Questions
Japanese
Businesses Ask
The most common questions we get from Japanese companies before setting up in India — answered plainly by our CA team.
Still have a question?
Our Tokyo team responds within 24 hours — no sales pitch, just straight answers.
✦ Tokyo Office
Our Japan representative office works in JST — same-day responses during business hours.
Do I need to travel to India to register a company?
No. The entire SPICe+ incorporation process is digital. You can complete company registration in India from Japan without travelling there — as long as all documents are properly apostilled and submitted electronically. You will, however, need at least one Indian resident director. Mercurius can help you identify one if needed.
Is an Indian resident director mandatory?
Yes. Under the Companies Act 2013, at least one director must have resided in India for a minimum of 182 days in the previous financial year. Mercurius can provide a qualified nominee resident director immediately — at no delay to your incorporation timeline.
Can a Japanese company own 100% of the Indian subsidiary?
Yes. In most sectors, 100% foreign direct investment is permitted under the Automatic Route — no prior government approval needed. Certain sectors (defence, media, insurance) have different caps. The India-Japan CEPA further facilitates investment by reducing tariffs and administrative barriers. We advise sector-specific FDI limits as part of our onboarding.
How long does company incorporation take?
The SPICe+ registration itself takes 7–10 business days. Including document preparation, apostille (1–2 weeks in Japan), name approval, and post-incorporation registrations (PAN, GST, bank account), the full process typically takes 4–8 weeks from when all documents are submitted.
Want a detailed week-by-week timeline? We send one after your first call.
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What is the minimum capital required?
There is no statutory minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Private Limited Company in India. However, authorised capital of ₹1 lakh (approx. ¥180,000) is standard at incorporation. The actual capital depends on your business model and FDI plan. Capital can be increased after incorporation.
What is the corporate tax rate for a Japanese subsidiary in India?
Your Indian subsidiary is treated as a domestic company — taxed at 22–25% on profits, significantly lower than the 40% rate for a Branch Office. The India-Japan DTAA (covered under CEPA) reduces withholding tax on dividends, royalties, and interest paid back to Japan. New manufacturing subsidiaries may qualify for a 15% concessional rate under Section 115BAB.
What is the difference between a Liaison Office and a Wholly Owned Subsidiary?
A Liaison Office can only conduct market research, promotion, and communication — it cannot earn revenue or conduct commercial activity. It's suitable for Japanese companies testing India before committing. A Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) is a fully operational Indian company — it can hire, invoice, own assets, and operate commercially. Most Japanese companies that are serious about India choose the WOS structure.
Not sure which fits your business? We advise in a free first call.
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Ready to Enter
India from Japan?
One call with our Tokyo team. We map your structure, confirm your FDI route, and give you a fixed quote — no obligation, no surprises.
CA speaks to you directly — not a sales rep
FDI route & sector cap confirmed in 24 hours
CEPA & DTAA structuring advice included
Fixed transparent pricing — agreed upfront
4–8 weeks to Certificate of Incorporation
100% remote — no India visit required
4–8 weeks
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