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A fully compliant Indian Private Limited, WOS, or LLP — registered remotely in 12–15 working days. No India travel. Filing and support included. Zero RBI rejections.

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Register a UK company in India

UK founders and companies can register a fully compliant Indian Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, or LLP entirely remotely in 12 to 15 working days, with no India travel required, filing and support included, and zero RBI rejections across 40 plus UK companies registered.

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Why India · For UK Companies

Why UK Companies Register
une entreprise à Inde

A UK company can register a business in India with Participation étrangère 100% in most sectors, under the automatic FDI route — no government approval needed. Here’s what makes India a strategic choice for UK founders.

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Can a UK company access 1.4B consumers?
Yes. India’s growing middle class speaks English and is already spending at scale, giving a UK company a familiar, English-speaking commercial environment from day one.
Source : données démographiques de la Banque mondiale
1.4B
Population
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How much can a UK company save on hiring in India?
Jusqu'à 60% lower cost than equivalent UK salaries for engineers, accountants, designers, and operations staff — without compromise on quality or skill.
Repères salariaux de l'industrie, 2026
60%
Réduction des coûts
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Can a UK company own 100% of an Indian subsidiary?
Oui. Sous l'égide de l'Inde voie d'investissement direct étranger automatique, a UK company can hold 100% ownership of its Indian subsidiary in most sectors, with no prior government approval required.
Source : Loi de la réserve fédérale sur la gestion des changes (FEMA) de la Reserve Bank of India
100%
Propriété
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Will a UK company be taxed twice on Indian income?
Non. Le India-UK Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) ensures income is never taxed twice. We structure your entity for maximum efficiency under the treaty.
Source: India-UK DTAA
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Double imposition
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What corporate tax rate applies to a UK company in India?
À partir de 15% for new manufacturing companies — well below UK rates, and among the lowest in Asia.
Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu, article 115BAB
15%
New Mfg. Tax
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L'Inde soutient-elle les startups soutenues par des capitaux étrangers ?
Oui. L'Inde est 3e plus grand écosystème de start-up au monde. Startup India et Make in India offrent des exonérations fiscales, des licences accélérées et un soutien direct aux entreprises soutenues par des capitaux étrangers.
Startup India, DPIIT
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Pôle mondial
1.4B
Population
15%
New Mfg. Tax
#3
Startup Hub
100%
Propriété étrangère
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  • Can a UK company access 1.4B consumers? Yes. India’s growing middle class speaks English and is already spending at scale, giving a UK company a familiar, English-speaking commercial environment from day one.
  • How much can a UK company save on hiring in India? Up to 60% lower cost than equivalent UK salaries for engineers, accountants, designers, and operations staff, without compromise on quality.
  • Can a UK company own 100% of an Indian subsidiary? Yes. Under India’s automatic FDI route, a UK company can hold 100% ownership of its Indian subsidiary in most sectors, with no prior government approval required.
  • Will a UK company be taxed twice on Indian income? No. The India-UK Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement ensures income is never taxed twice.
  • What corporate tax rate applies to a UK company in India? As low as 15% for new manufacturing companies, well below UK rates.
  • L'Inde soutient-elle les startups soutenues par des capitaux étrangers ? Oui. L'Inde possède le 3e plus grand écosystème de startups au monde, avec les initiatives Startup India et Make in India qui offrent des exonérations fiscales et des procédures d'octroi de licences accélérées pour les entreprises soutenues par des étrangers.
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Best Structure · For UK Companies

Which Entity Should a UK
Registre des sociétés en Inde

Most UK clients pick one of three structures. Sélectionnez ci-dessous — we explain exactly what it means for UK-incorporated businesses entering India.

Société privée à responsabilité limitée ★ Le plus populaire
Filiale détenue à 100% For UK Cos
LLP en Inde Services
★ Most Popular for UK Founders
Société privée à responsabilité limitée
Le #1 choice for UK founders, SaaS companies, and SMEs immatriculer une entreprise en Inde. Entièrement détenue par des étrangers, finançable et simple à exploiter.
Participation étrangère 100% — voie automatique pour les IDEPas d'approbation gouvernementale dans la plupart des secteurs
Limited liability — your UK assets are protectedIndian entity is legally separate from your UK Co
Lever des fonds ou émettre des BSPCE plus tardIdéal si vous prévoyez d'évoluer ou d'attirer des investisseurs
Min. 2 administrateurs — dont au moins 1 résident en IndeNous fournissons un administrateur prête-nom si nécessaire
📅 Créer une SARL → Poser une question
En bref
Temps d'installation12 à 15 jours ouvrables
Propriété étrangèreJusqu'à 100%
Capital min.Aucun minimum
Can Raise FundingOui
Audit annuelObligatoire
UK Visit to IndiaN° 100% — Télécommande
Idéal pour : UK SaaS, tech, e-commerce, and startups planning to scale in India.
Ideal for UK Ltd, PLC & LLP
Filiale détenue à 100%
Une société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) où your UK company holds 100% of the shares. Ring-fenced from your parent — profits flow back as dividends, covered under the India-UK DTAA.
UK parent holds 100% — full control from your UK HQAucun actionnaire individuel requis
UK company fully protected from Indian liabilitiescloisonnement juridique entre la société mère et la filiale
Profits repatriated as dividends to the UKCovered under India-UK DTAA — no double tax
FC-GPR déposé auprès de la RBI dans un délai de 30 joursNous nous occupons de cela — de lourdes pénalités en cas de manquement
📅 Configurer un WOS → Poser une question
En bref
Temps d'installation12 à 15 jours ouvrables
Propriété deYour UK company (100%)
Dépôt auprès de la RBIFC-GPR dans les 30 jours
Rapatriement des bénéficesOui, sous forme de dividendes
Double impositionNone — India-UK DTAA
UK Visit to IndiaN° 100% — Télécommande
Idéal pour : UK Ltd, PLC, or LLP wanting a clean Indian subsidiary under their corporate structure.
Idéal pour les entreprises de services
Société en nom collectif à responsabilité limitée
Flexibilité de type société de personnes avec responsabilité limitée. Charge de conformité inférieure à celle d'une Pvt Ltd — idéal pour le conseil, les agences et les services professionnels.
Pas d'audit obligatoire en dessous d'un chiffre d'affaires de 40 ₹LRéduire considérablement les coûts de conformité dès le début
Répartition flexible des bénéfices entre associésAucune restriction sur le moment où les bénéfices sont partagés
Only 2 ROC filings per yearMuch simpler than a Private Limited Company
Cannot issue ESOPs or raise equitySwitch to Pvt Ltd if funding becomes a priority
📅 Set Up an LLP → Poser une question
En bref
Temps d'installation12 à 15 jours ouvrables
Propriété étrangèreJusqu'à 100%
Audit obligatoireOnly above ₹40L
Déclarations annuelles ROCOnly 2 per year
Can Raise EquityNo
UK Visit to IndiaN° 100% — Télécommande
Idéal pour : UK consulting firms, IT services, and agencies — especially in early stages with lower compliance needs.
Private Limited vs Wholly Owned Subsidiary vs LLP
Factor Société à responsabilité limitée Filiale détenue à 100% LLP
Temps d'installation 12 à 15 jours ouvrables 12 à 15 jours ouvrables 12 à 15 jours ouvrables
Propriété étrangère Jusqu'à 100% 100% by UK parent Jusqu'à 100%
Minimum Capital Aucun minimum Aucun minimum Aucun minimum
Can Raise Funding / Equity Oui Yes, from UK parent No
Audit annuel Obligatoire Obligatoire Only above ₹40L turnover
RBI / FEMA Filing Standard FDI reporting FC-GPR dans les 30 jours Standard FDI reporting
Idéal pour UK SaaS, tech, startups UK Ltd, PLC, parent-owned entities UK consulting, agencies, services
India Visit Required No No No
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Société privée à responsabilité limitée

The number one choice for UK founders, SaaS companies, and SMEs registering a company in India. Fully foreign-owned, fundable, and straightforward to operate. Features 100% foreign ownership under the automatic FDI route with no government approval needed in most sectors, limited liability protecting UK assets, ability to raise funding or issue ESOPs later, and a minimum of 2 directors with at least 1 India-resident director, which can be provided as a nominee if needed. Setup time is 12 to 15 working days, no minimum capital, mandatory annual audit, and no UK visit to India required.

Filiale détenue à 100%

A Private Limited Company where the UK company holds 100% of the shares, ideal for UK Ltd, PLC, and LLP structures. Profits are repatriated as dividends under the India-UK DTAA with no double taxation. Requires FC-GPR filing with the RBI within 30 days. Setup time is 12 to 15 working days, fully remote with no UK visit to India required.

Société en Nom Collectif à Responsabilité Limitée en Inde

A lower-compliance structure for UK consulting firms, IT services, and agencies. No mandatory audit below 40 lakh rupees turnover, only 2 ROC filings per year, but cannot raise equity or issue ESOPs. Setup time is 12 to 15 working days, fully remote.

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The Process · UK to India

How to Register a UK
Company in India

8 steps. 12–15 working days. No India visit. Swipe through the full process — we handle every step, including FCDO apostille guidance.

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Jour 1
Pick Your Structure
We review your goals, sector & FDI eligibility — then recommend Pvt Ltd, WOS, or LLP for your UK entity. Free call.
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02
Jours 2 et 3
Reserve Company Name
We file Part A of SPICe+ on MCA. Two name options submitted — approval in 1–2 working days.
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03
Week 1–3
Apostille UK Documents
Get documents apostilled via the FCDO Legalisation Office in London or by post. Start Day 1 — typically 2–3 weeks.
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04
Week 1
DSC & DIN for Directors
Digital Signature Certificates via email + video KYC. No India visit needed at any point.
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Week 2
Draft MOA & AOA
Memorandum & Articles of Association — the legal charter of your Indian company — drafted by our company secretary team.
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Week 2–3
File SPICe+ & Get Certificate
Single SPICe+ filing covers incorporation, PAN, TAN, GST. Certificate in 5–10 working days.
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Week 3
Open Indian Bank Account
100% remote. Internet banking credentials sent to your UK email. Transfer share capital from your UK bank.
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Dans les 30 jours
Dossier FC-GPR avec RBI
Mandatory FEMA filing within 30 days of capital receipt. We never miss this — heavy penalties apply if skipped.
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Jour 12-15
Your Indian Company is Live
Certificate, PAN, TAN, GST & bank account. Ready to invoice, hire & operate from the UK.
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Steps Handled For You
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Refus de la RBI
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  1. Step 1, Day 1: Pick your structure. We review your goals, sector and FDI eligibility, then recommend Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, or LLP for your UK entity.
  2. Step 2, Day 2 to 3: Reserve your company name. We file Part A of SPICe+ on the MCA portal with two name options, approval in 1 to 2 working days.
  3. Step 3, Week 1 to 3: Apostille your UK documents via the FCDO Legalisation Office in London or by post. This starts on Day 1 and typically takes 2 to 3 weeks.
  4. Step 4, Week 1: Get Digital Signature Certificates and Director Identification Numbers for directors via email and video KYC. No India visit needed.
  5. Step 5, Week 2: Draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the legal charter of your Indian company, drafted by our company secretary team.
  6. Step 6, Week 2 to 3: File SPICe+ and get your certificate, covering incorporation, PAN, TAN, and GST, with the certificate issued in 5 to 10 working days.
  7. Step 7, Week 3: Open your Indian bank account 100% remotely. Internet banking credentials are sent to your UK email, and you transfer share capital from your UK bank.
  8. Step 8, within 30 days: File FC-GPR with the RBI. This mandatory FEMA filing within 30 days of capital receipt is never missed.
  9. Result, Day 12 to 15: Your Indian company is live, with certificate, PAN, TAN, GST, and bank account ready, so you can invoice, hire, and operate from the UK.
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Documents · From the UK

Documents to Register a UK
Company in India

We send a personalised checklist after the first call. All UK documents must be apostilled via the FCDO Legalisation Office — the UK is a Hague Convention member, so no embassy attestation is needed.

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For Your UK Company
Certificat de constitution
Apostilled via the FCDO Legalisation Office
Board Resolution
Authorising the Indian subsidiary — apostilled
Company Address Proof
Utility bill or bank statement — apostilled
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For Each UK Director / Shareholder
Passport Copy
Notarised + apostilled via FCDO
Address Proof
UK driving licence or bank statement — apostilled
Passport Photo + Email & Phone
Standard KYC — no notarisation needed
Apostille Tip for UK Founders
Start the FCDO apostille process on Jour 1 — typically 2–3 weeks. Submit in person at the FCDO in London or by post. The UK is a Hague Convention member — no embassy attestation needed. We send a complete step-by-step guide.
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Documents required to register a UK company in India

For the UK company: a Certificate of Incorporation apostilled via the FCDO Legalisation Office; a Board Resolution authorising the Indian subsidiary, apostilled; and Company Address Proof such as a utility bill or bank statement, apostilled.

For each UK director or shareholder: a notarised and apostilled passport copy; Address Proof such as a UK driving licence or bank statement, apostilled; and a passport photo plus email and phone for standard KYC, which does not need notarisation.

Apostille tip: start the FCDO apostille process on day 1, since it typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. Submit in person at the FCDO in London or by post. The UK is a Hague Convention member, so no embassy attestation is needed, only an apostille.

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FAQ · UK Founders

Register a UK Company
in India: FAQs

The most common questions we get from UK companies before registering in India — answered plainly.

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Une société britannique peut-elle détenir 100% d'une société indienne ?
Oui. In most sectors, 100% foreign ownership is allowed under the automatic FDI route — no government approval needed. We confirm your sector's FDI rules on the first call.
Do I need to travel to India to register?
Non. The entire process is 100% remote. You can be in London, Manchester, Edinburgh — anywhere in the UK — and complete the full registration without visiting India once.
How long does the full process take?
12 à 15 jours ouvrables after we receive your apostilled documents. The FCDO apostille step typically adds 2–3 weeks, so plan for 4–6 weeks total from first call to live entity.
Ai-je besoin d'un administrateur résident indien ?
Oui — Indian law requires at least one director resident in India for 182 days per year. If you don't have one, we provide a trusted nominee resident director — no delay to your timeline.
Will I be taxed in both the UK and India?
Non. The India-UK Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) ensures you're not taxed twice on the same income. We structure your entity for maximum tax efficiency from day one.
Qu'est-ce que le FC-GPR et pourquoi est-il important ?
FC-GPR must be filed with the RBI within 30 days of receiving foreign share capital. Missing this triggers heavy FEMA penalties. We always file on time — most providers don't even know it exists.
Can I open an Indian bank account from the UK?
Oui. Indian banks allow remote account opening after KYC verification. You'll receive internet banking credentials by email — then transfer your share capital from your UK bank.
Quel est le capital minimum requis ?
Il y a no minimum paid-up capital requirement. You can start with as little as ₹1 lakh (~£1,000) of authorised capital.
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Why Mercurius · For UK Companies

Why 40+ UK Companies
Choose Us

We're not a filing portal. We're a firm that's helped 200+ companies enter India — including 40+ from the UK — with zero RBI rejections, zero missed FEMA filings, and a single point of contact from start to finish.

UK Time-Zone Support
Your dedicated point of contact works around GMT/BST. Only a 4.5–5.5 hour difference — responses the same working day.
Prix fixe et transparent
One flat fee agreed upfront. No hourly billing, no hidden costs, no surprises at any stage.
Zéro rejet de RBI
200+ company setups — including 40+ UK clients — with no MCA or RBI rejections. Our checklist eliminates avoidable errors.
Télécommande 100% — Pas de déplacement en Inde
Incorporation, banking, KYC, all filings — done digitally from your desk in the UK.
One Point of Contact, Start to Finish
No handoffs. One dedicated specialist owns your entire setup and ongoing compliance.
End-to-End Under One Roof
Incorporation, banking, FEMA, tax, audit, and compliance — one firm, one contact, forever.
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