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Empresa Subsidiaria · Registro en India

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Filial en 15–25 Días.

Propiedad extranjera 100% · Sin visitas a la India · Cumplimiento total de la normativa sobre inversión extranjera directa desde el primer día.

Desde estructuración de entidades e incorporación de MCA para la presentación ante el RBI/FEMA, la cuenta bancaria corporativa y el cumplimiento continuo — Mercurius gestiona la configuración completa de su filial en India, de forma remota.

100%: Inversión extranjera directa permitida
Ruta automática
No se requiere visita a la India
0 capital inicial
Estados Unidos Reino Unido Emiratos Árabes Unidos Singapur Canadá Australia Alemania Japón Francia Países Bajos + 60 países
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100%
IED Permitidas
15–25d
Incorporación
0 rupias
Capital Mínimo
60+
Países Atendidos
Subsidiary Company India
Velocidad de incorporación
15–25d
Certificado de Incorporación
Propiedad extranjera
100%
Ruta Automática de IED
15–25 Días de Incorporación 100%: Inversión extranjera directa permitida Ruta Automática de IED Presentación de FC-GPR incluida No se requiere visita a la India 0 capital inicial LED Profesional de Extremo a Extremo Precios transparentes fijos Servicio a más de 60 países WOS y Propiedad Compartida 15–25 Días de Incorporación 100%: Inversión extranjera directa permitida Ruta Automática de IED Presentación de FC-GPR incluida No se requiere visita a la India 0 capital inicial CA-Liderazgo de Extremo a Extremo Precios transparentes fijos Servicio a más de 60 países WOS y Propiedad Compartida
Resumen

¿Qué es un ¿Filial en India?

Una subsidiaria es una empresa india constituida en virtud de la Ley de Sociedades, 2013, en la que una empresa extranjera (la matriz) posee más del 50% de las acciones. Opera como una entidad legal separada en la India — con su propia cuenta bancaria, contratos, empleados e identidad fiscal — sin dejar de estar bajo el control estratégico y financiero de la empresa matriz en el extranjero.

Características clave
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Entidad legal separada según la ley india — distinta de la matriz extranjera
Su propio PAN, TAN, GST, cuenta bancaria y contratos en la India
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La sociedad matriz posee más de 50% de acciones — se mantiene el control mayoritario en el extranjero
La mayoría de los inversores extranjeros optan por la forma jurídica 100% (filial de propiedad exclusiva).
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Plena libertad operacional — contratar, facturar, poseer propiedad intelectual, celebrar contratos en India
A diferencia de una Sucursal o una Oficina de Enlace, no se aplican restricciones de actividad
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Gravado como una empresa india nacional — Tipo impositivo del impuesto de sociedades 22%
frente al 40% para una sucursal: una ventaja significativa en materia de eficiencia fiscal
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Repatriación de beneficios mediante pagos de dividendos que cumplen con FEMA a la matriz
Los tratados DTAA reducen la retención de impuestos sobre dividendos, regalías e intereses
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Estructura lista para inversores — capitalizable, con capacidad de ESOP, y favorable a las adquisiciones
La estructura que esperan los VCs, las firmas de PE y los socios estratégicos
Característica
Filial
WOS (100%)
Propiedad de los padres
>Acciones de 50%
Acciones de 100%
Coinversor indio
Posible
No requerido
Control total
✓ Mayoría
Completo
Generar ingresos
✓ Sí
✓ Sí
Tasa de Impuestos
22%
22%
Captar financiación
✓ Sí
✓ Sí
Aprobación previa del RBI
No es necesario
No es necesario
Tiempo de configuración
15–25 días
15–25 días
¿Cuál deberías elegir?
En la mayoría de los sectores, un Filial de Propiedad Total (FPT) Se recomienda esta opción, ya que otorga a tu socio extranjero la titularidad 100%, el control operativo total y derechos plenos de repatriación de beneficios. Una filial de propiedad compartida resulta más adecuada para sectores con límites a la IED (defensa, telecomunicaciones, medios) o donde un socio local agrega valor estratégico. Mercurius asesora sobre la estructura adecuada en su primera llamada gratuita.
No estoy seguro si ir con WOS o una subsidiaria compartida.

Evaluamos su sector, clasificación de IED y objetivos en una llamada gratuita de 30 minutos, y recomendamos la estructura adecuada.

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Tipos de subsidiarias

Dos tipos que puedes Registrarse en India

Los inversores extranjeros pueden elegir entre dos estructuras basadas en la intención de propiedad y las reglas del FDI sectorial. Ambas se incorporan como una sociedad de responsabilidad limitada privada o pública según la Ley de Sociedades de 2013.

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Filial de Propiedad Total (FPT)
100% Propiedad extranjera

La empresa matriz extranjera posee 100% de acciones. Control operativo y de gestión total. La estructura más recomendada para las empresas extranjeras que se establecen en la India; disponible siempre que se permita la inversión extranjera directa (IED) 100% en el marco de la vía automática.

Mejor Adecuado Para
Empresas de TI, tecnología, consultoría y manufactura
Empresas de sectores en los que se permite la inversión extranjera directa (IED) 100%
Empresas extranjeras que desean control total de marca, financiero y operativo
Multinacionales expandiendo operaciones de GCC, I+D o ventas a la India
02
Filial con Propiedad Compartida
>50% — <100% Propiedad extranjera

La matriz extranjera posee más de 50% pero menos de 100% de acciones. Las acciones restantes están en manos de socios, inversores o particulares indios. La matriz extranjera conserva la mayoría del control y los derechos de voto decisivos.

Mejor Adecuado Para
Sectores con límites de inversión extranjera directa inferiores a 100% (por ejemplo, defensa, telecomunicaciones, medios de comunicación)
Empresas conjuntas que requieren conocimiento del mercado indio o licencias locales
Alianzas estratégicas donde un socio local aporta valor de distribución o regulatorio
Empresas que planean la adquisición de acciones por fases a lo largo del tiempo
Opciones de Estructura Legal para una Subsidiaria
Estructura El Mejor Para Ventaja clave
Sociedad Anónima de Responsabilidad Limitada La mayoría de los inversores extranjeros — subsidiarias propias o empresa conjunta Más rápido de configurar; menos cumplimientos; limitado a 200 accionistas
Sociedad Anónima Grandes empresas que planean una futura OPV o ampliación de capital público Se puede cotizar en BSE/NSE; recaudar capital de los mercados públicos indios
LLP Servicios profesionales, consultoría y negocios de servicios Menor carga de cumplimiento; la IED requiere aprobación previa del RBI
¿No estás seguro de qué tipo o estructura se adapta mejor a tu negocio?

Mercurius asesora sobre la estructura adecuada para tu sector, la clasificación de la inversión extranjera directa y los objetivos a largo plazo, gratis, en tu primera llamada.

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Our Services

What’s Included

Mercurius delivers a fully managed subsidiary registration. You send us your documents — we handle every step, remotely. One dedicated CA manages your setup from first call to Certificate of Incorporation.

Fase 01
Pre-incorporación
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Structure advisory — WOS or shared subsidiary
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FDI route confirmation for your sector
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Company name check & reservation via MCA RUN
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DIN & DSC for all proposed directors
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Document checklist & apostille guidance
Fase 02
Incorporación
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MoA & AoA drafting under Companies Act, 2013
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SPICe+ filing — incorporation, PAN, TAN, GST
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Certificate of Incorporation (CIN) obtained
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Corporate bank account opening — remote
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Share certificates issued to parent company
Fase 03
Post-incorporación
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Presentación de FC-GPR ante el RBI en un plazo de 30 días.
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INC-20A — commencement of business declaration
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Statutory auditor appointment
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FEMA compliance for foreign capital received
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Resident Director service if required
Also Available — Post-Incorporation Services
Annual MCA & ROC Compliance
MGT-7, AOC-4, Board meetings
RBI & FEMA Reporting
FLA return, FC-GPR, FEMA filings
GST Registration & Filing
Monthly / quarterly as applicable
Statutory Audit & Tax Filing
By certified Chartered Accountants
Transfer Pricing Advisory
For inter-company transactions
Virtual CFO & Payroll
Accounting outsourcing & PF/ESI
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Requirements

Eligibility to Register a Subsidiary in India

These are the minimum requirements under the Companies Act, 2013. No prior knowledge of Indian law needed — Mercurius walks you through every step.

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Directors
Minimum 2 directors required (individuals only). At least 1 must be an Indian resident (182+ days/year in India). Foreign nationals can be directors — documents must be notarised & apostilled. Mercurius provides a Resident Director if required.
Resident Director Available
02
Shareholders
Minimum 2 shareholders (individuals or companies). Parent company can hold 100% of shares — no Indian partner required. No residential status condition on shareholders.
100% Propiedad extranjera
03
Share Capital
No minimum paid-up capital required. Can start with any nominal amount and increase over time. Capital can be increased after incorporation via rights issue or fresh allotment.
0 capital inicial
04
Domicilio Social
A valid address in India is required. Virtual office address is accepted. Rental agreement, utility bill (max 2 months old), and NOC from property owner needed.
Virtual Office Accepted
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All foreign documents must be notarised by a Public Notary in your home country and apostilled (or consularised if your country is not a Hague Convention member). Mercurius provides a complete document checklist and apostille guidance for 60+ countries.
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Documents you need to prepare
Documentos Requeridos

Lo que necesitas Proveer

All foreign documents must be notarised and apostilled. We send you a complete checklist after your first call.

Foreign Directors & Shareholders
Foreign Parent Company
India Registered Office
Para each foreign individual director or shareholder — notarised + apostilled
Valid passport — colour copy
Notarised + apostilled in home country
Comprobante de domicilio
Bank statement or utility bill — not older than 2 months — apostilled
Fotografía tamaño pasaporte
Recent, against white background
Certificado de Firma Digital (CFD)
We assist with obtaining via email + video KYC
Número de Identificación de Director (DIN)
We file on your behalf — no India visit required
Si la foreign parent company is the investing shareholder — all documents notarised + apostilled
Certificado de Incorporación
Of the foreign parent company — apostilled
Board Resolution authorising India investment
Naming the authorised signatory and approved investment amount
Articles of Association / Charter Documents
Apostilled copy of the parent company’s constitutional documents
Address proof of parent company
Utility bill or bank statement — not older than 2 months
For the registered office address in India — virtual office is accepted
Rental agreement or ownership proof
For the office premises — virtual office agreement accepted
Utility bill — not older than 2 months
Electricity, water, gas, or internet bill for the premises
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from property owner
Required if premises are not owned by the company
Apostille Guide
All foreign documents must be notarised by a Public Notary in your home country
Then apostilled if your country is a Hague Convention member (USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, UAE, Singapore and 120+ others)
If your country is not a Hague member, documents must be consularised at the Indian Embassy
Start the apostille process on Day 1 — it typically takes 2–4 weeks
Need help? Mercurius provides a country-specific apostille guide and helps you avoid common documentation delays.
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Registration Process

How to Register a Subsidiary Step by Step

⏱ 15–25 Working Days
1
Day 1
Choose the Right Structure
Mercurius confirms optimal structure — Private Limited, Public Limited, or LLP — based on your sector and FDI classification.
2
Day 1–2
Reserve Company Name with MCA
We check name availability and reserve it via MCA’s RUN portal. Your foreign brand name can be used — typically with ‘India’ added. Reserved for 60 days.
3
Day 2–5
DIN & DSC for All Directors
All proposed directors obtain Director Identification Number (DIN) and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Foreign nationals submit notarised & apostilled identity proofs.
4
Day 5–8
Draft MoA & AoA, File SPICe+
Memorandum and Articles of Association drafted. SPICe+ form filed with ROC — covering incorporation, PAN, TAN, and GST registration simultaneously.
5
Day 8–15
Receive Certificate of Incorporation
ROC issues Certificate of Incorporation (CIN). PAN and TAN issued automatically. Subsidiary is now a registered legal entity in India — can hire, contract, and operate.
6
Day 15–20
Open Corporate Bank Account
Corporate bank account opened in India — mandatory for receiving share capital. Completable remotely. Internet banking credentials provided once account is live.
7
Within 30–180 Days
RBI Reporting & Commencement
FC-GPR filed with RBI within 30 days of share allotment. INC-20A (commencement of business) filed within 180 days. Subsidiary is fully operational and compliant.
✓
Complete
Your Subsidiary is Live
Fully incorporated, RBI-compliant, bank account active. Ready to invoice, hire, and operate in India — managed entirely by your dedicated CA at Mercurius.
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Average timeline: 15–25 working days from document submission to Certificate of Incorporation. 100% remote.
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FDI Policy

FDI in India — Sector-Wise Limits

India permits 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in most sectors under the Automatic Route — no prior government approval required. Certain regulated sectors require DPIIT approval.

Ruta automática
No prior approval from RBI or DPIIT required. Most sectors qualify. Fastest path to investment.
Government Approval Route
Prior approval from DPIIT required. Applies to regulated sectors — defence, banking, broadcasting, and others.
Sector FDI Limit Route
IT, Software & Technology Services100%Ruta automática
Manufacturing & Industrial100%Ruta automática
Professional & Management Consulting100%Ruta automática
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals100%Ruta automática
E-Commerce (B2B)100%Ruta automática
Logistics & Warehousing100%Ruta automática
Education & EdTech100%Ruta automática
Food Processing100%Ruta automática
Defence & Aerospace74% Auto / 100% with ApprovalGovernment Approval
Broadcasting & Digital Media49% Auto / up to 74% with ApprovalGovernment Approval
Banking — Private Sector74% (Automatic up to 49%)Government Approval
Source: DPIIT Consolidated FDI Policy. Limits subject to change — Mercurius confirms your sector’s current FDI cap before proceeding.
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Why Mercurius

Your India Operations Partner

Setting up a company in India is exciting — but once incorporation is done, the real work begins. From compliance deadlines and tax filings to payroll and regulatory reporting, Mercurius helps you manage everything so you can focus on growing your business in India.

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You work with one qualified CA from the first call to Certificate of Incorporation — and through annual compliance. No handoffs, no junior staff, no surprises.
Zero RBI Rejections
200+ company setups with zero MCA or RBI rejections. Our documentation checklist eliminates avoidable errors before filing — not after.
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Incorporation, KYC, bank account, all filings — completed digitally from your desk anywhere in the world. We’ve done it for clients in 60+ countries.
Precios transparentes fijos
No hourly billing. No surprise add-ons. One fixed fee covers your full subsidiary registration — you know the cost before you commit.
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RBI Rejections
Services After Incorporation
Annual MCA, ROC & Income Tax Compliance
GST Registration & Return Filing
RBI / FEMA Reporting — FC-GPR & FLA
Statutory Audit by Chartered Accountants
Transfer Pricing Advisory
Payroll Processing, PF & ESI Compliance
Virtual CFO & Accounting Outsourcing
Corporate Tax & Expatriate Tax Advisory
Trademark & IP Registration in India
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything foreign founders, CFOs, and legal teams ask about registering a subsidiary in India — answered by our professional team.

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✦ FC-GPR Deadline
RBI reporting within 30 days of share allotment is mandatory. Most providers miss this — we never do.
Can I set up an Indian subsidiary without visiting India?
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Yes. The entire registration process — including MCA filing, DIN/DSC, bank account opening, and RBI reporting — can be completed remotely. Foreign documents must be notarised and apostilled in your home country. Mercurius provides a complete remote process guide.
Do I need an Indian co-founder or business partner?
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No. In most sectors, 100% FDI is permitted under the Automatic Route. Your foreign company can own 100% of the Indian subsidiary with no Indian partner required. A shared-ownership structure is only necessary in sectors with FDI caps (defence, telecom, media).
Is there a minimum capital investment required?
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No. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Private Limited Company in India. You can incorporate with any nominal amount and increase it as the business grows. The share capital is typically transferred from the foreign parent after incorporation.
What is the corporate tax rate for a subsidiary in India?
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Your Indian subsidiary is treated as a domestic company — taxed at 25% on profits (for turnover up to INR 400 crore). New manufacturing subsidiaries may qualify for a 15% concessional rate under Section 115BAB. DTAA treaties between India and your home country further reduce withholding tax on dividends, royalties, and interest.
Can the Indian subsidiary use our parent company’s brand name?
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Yes. You can register the subsidiary under your foreign parent company’s brand name — typically with ‘India’ added (e.g., ABC Corp India Private Limited), subject to MCA naming guidelines. The name is reserved for up to 60 days through the MCA’s RUN portal.
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How long does the incorporation process take?
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15–25 working days on average, subject to document readiness and MCA processing time. The timeline begins from the date all notarised and apostilled documents are submitted. Mercurius tracks the application at every stage and keeps you updated throughout.
What annual compliances must the subsidiary maintain?
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Your subsidiary must file: Annual Return (MGT-7), Financial Statements (AOC-4), Statutory CA Audit, RBI FLA Return by 15 July, Quarterly TDS Returns, GST Returns, and hold a minimum of 4 Board Meetings per year. Mercurius manages all of this on a fixed-fee annual retainer — one bill, zero missed deadlines.
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