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Datterselskap · India Registrering

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Datterselskap på 15–25 dager.

100% utenlandsk eierskap · Ingen besøk i India · Full overholdelse av FDI-regelverket fra første dag.

Fra entitetsstrukturering og MCA-integrering til RBI/FEMA-innlevering, bedriftsbankkonto og løpende etterlevelse — Mercurius håndterer hele din India-datterselskapsinstallasjon, eksternt.

100% Utenlandsk direkteinvestering tillatt
Automatisk rute
Ingen India-besøk nødvendig
0 kr minimum kapital
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100%
FDI tillatt
15–25d
Inkorporering
0 kr
Min. Kapital
60+
Land som betjenes
Subsidiary Company India
Inkorporeringshastighet
15–25d
Stiftelsesbevis
Utenlandsk eierskap
100%
Automatisk FDI-rute
15–25 dagers innlemmelse 100% Utenlandsk direkteinvestering tillatt Automatisk FDI-rute FC-GPR Innlevering Inkludert Ingen India-besøk nødvendig 0 kr minimum kapital Profesjonell Led Ende-til-Ende Fast Transparent Prising Serverer 60+ land WOS & Delt Eierskap 15–25 dagers innlemmelse 100% Utenlandsk direkteinvestering tillatt Automatisk FDI-rute FC-GPR Innlevering Inkludert Ingen India-besøk nødvendig 0 kr minimum kapital CA-Led End-to-End Fast Transparent Prising Serverer 60+ land WOS & Delt Eierskap
Oversikt

Hva er Datterselskap i India?

Et datterselskap er et indisk selskap stiftet i henhold til Aksjeloven, 2013, der et utenlandsk selskap (morselskapet) eier mer enn 50% av aksjene. Det drives som et separat juridisk enhet i India — med egen bankkonto, kontrakter, ansatte og skatteidentitet — samtidig som den forblir under strategisk og finansiell kontroll av morselskapet i utlandet.

Nøkkelegenskaper
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Egen juridisk enhet under indisk lov – atskilt fra det utenlandske morselskapet
Sin egen PAN, TAN, GST, bankkonto og kontrakter i India
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Morselskapet eier >50% aksjer — majoritetskontroll beholdt i utlandet
De fleste utenlandske investorer velger 100%-eierskap (hel eid datterselskap)
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Full operasjonell frihet — ansette, fakturere, eie immaterielle rettigheter, inngå kontrakter i India
I motsetning til en filial eller et representasjonskontor, gjelder ingen aktivitetsbegrensninger
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Beskattet som et innenlandsk indisk selskap — 22% selskapsskattesats
vs 40% for et avdelingskontor — betydelig fordel når det gjelder skatteeffektivitet
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Repatriering av fortjeneste via FEMA-kompatible utbyttebetalinger til morselskapet
DTAA-avtaler reduserer kildeskatten på utbytte, royalties og renter
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Investorklar struktur — finansierbar, ESOP-kompatibel og overtakelsesvennlig
Strukturen investorer, kapitalfond og strategiske partnere forventer
Funksjon
Datterselskap
WOS (100%)
Foreldreeierskap
>50%-aksjer
100%-aksjer
Indisk medinvestor
Mulig
Ikke påkrevd
Full kontroll
✓ Flertall
✓ Fullført
Tjen inntekter
✓ Ja
✓ Ja
Skattesats
22%
22%
Skaffe investering
✓ Ja
✓ Ja
RBI Forhåndsgodkjenning
Ikke nødvendig
Ikke nødvendig
Oppsettstid
15–25 dager
15–25 dager
Hvilken bør du velge?
I de fleste sektorer, en Hel-eide datterselskaper anbefales — det gir din utenlandske eier 100%-eierskap, full driftskontroll og fullstendige rettigheter til å overføre overskudd. Et datterselskap med delt eierskap er bedre egnet for sektorer med FDI-tak (forsvar, telekom, media) eller hvor en lokal partner tilfører strategisk verdi. Mercurius gir råd om riktig struktur i din gratis første samtale.
Usikker på om jeg skal gå for WOS eller et delt datterselskap?

Vi vurderer din sektor, FDI-klassifisering og mål i en gratis 30-minutters samtale – og anbefaler riktig struktur.

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Typer av datterselskaper

To typer du kan Registrer i India

Utenlandske investorer kan velge mellom to strukturer basert på eierskapsintensjon og sektorspesifikke utenlandsdirekteinvesteringsregler. Begge er etablert som et privat eller offentlig aksjeselskap under Companies Act, 2013.

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Hel-eide datterselskaper
100% Utenlandsk eierskap

Det utenlandske morselskapet eier 100% aksjer. Full operativ og ledelsesmessig kontroll. Den mest foretrukne strukturen for utenlandske virksomheter som etablerer seg i India – tilgjengelig overalt der 100%-utenlandske direkteinvesteringer er tillatt under den automatiske ordningen.

Best egnet for
IT-, teknolog-, konsulent- og produksjonsselskaper
Virksomheter i sektorer der utenlandske direkteinvesteringer (FDI) av typen 100% er tillatt
Utenlandske selskaper som ønsker full kontroll over merkevare, økonomi og drift
Multinasjonale selskaper som utvider GCC, FoU eller salgsdrift til India
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Subsidiary with Shared Ownership
>50% — <100% Foreign Ownership

The foreign parent holds more than 50% but less than 100% of shares. Remaining shares are held by Indian partners, investors, or individuals. The foreign parent retains majority control and decisive voting rights.

Best egnet for
Sectors with FDI caps below 100% (e.g. defence, telecom, media)
Joint ventures requiring Indian market knowledge or local licences
Strategic alliances where a local partner adds distribution or regulatory value
Companies planning phased equity acquisition over time
Legal Structure Options for a Subsidiary
Structure Best For Key Advantage
Aksjeselskap Most foreign investors — WOS or joint venture Fastest to set up; fewer compliances; limited to 200 shareholders
Allmennaksjeselskap Large businesses planning future IPO or public capital raise Can list on BSE/NSE; raise capital from Indian public markets
LLP Professional services, advisory, and service businesses Lower compliance burden; FDI requires prior RBI approval
Not sure which type or structure fits your business?

Mercurius advises on the right structure for your sector, FDI classification, and long-term goals — free, in your first call.

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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
Før registrering
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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
Inkorporering
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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
Etter stiftelse
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FC-GPR-innlevering til RBI innen 30 dager
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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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Fixed fee. No hourly billing. One professional from incorporation to annual compliance.

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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
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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% Utenlandsk eierskap
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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 kr minimum kapital
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Registered Office
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
Documents Required

What You Need to Provide

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
For each foreign individual director or shareholder — notarised + apostilled
Valid passport — colour copy
Notarised + apostilled in home country
Address proof
Bank statement or utility bill — not older than 2 months — apostilled
Passport-size photograph
Recent, against white background
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
We assist with obtaining via email + video KYC
Director Identification Number (DIN)
We file on your behalf — no India visit required
If the foreign parent company is the investing shareholder — all documents notarised + apostilled
Stiftelsesbevis
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ready to start your subsidiary registration?
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.

Automatisk rute
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%Automatisk rute
Manufacturing & Industrial100%Automatisk rute
Professional & Management Consulting100%Automatisk rute
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals100%Automatisk rute
E-Commerce (B2B)100%Automatisk rute
Logistics & Warehousing100%Automatisk rute
Education & EdTech100%Automatisk rute
Food Processing100%Automatisk rute
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.
Not sure which FDI route applies to your sector?

We confirm your sector’s current FDI limit and route in your free first call — before you commit to any structure.

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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.

OUR CREDENTIALS
CA-Registered. Globally Trusted.
Mercurius is not a filing portal. We’re Chartered Accountants registered with ICAI — with PCAOB (USA), CPAB (Canada), and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Trusted by MNCs, UHNWIs, and institutional investors across 60+ countries.
CA Registered — ICAI India’s apex accounting body
PCAOB Registered USA-recognised audit standard
CPAB Registered Canadian Public Accountability Board
Sertifisert i henhold til ISO 9001:2015 Quality-managed across every engagement
TIAG Member 290+ firms across 110 countries
New Delhi · Noida · Gurugram · Dubai · Tokyo · USA
One dedicated professional — Start to Finish
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.
100% Remote — No India Visit
Incorporation, KYC, bank account, all filings — completed digitally from your desk anywhere in the world. We’ve done it for clients in 60+ countries.
Fast Transparent Prising
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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Profesjonelle
2000+
Kunder betjent
60+
Land
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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.
Want to check if your brand name is available in India?
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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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