What this topic covers
Once you have decided to incorporate, these guides walk through what the company actually needs on paper: the documents your parent company must supply, who your directors and shareholders are and how capital is structured, and what the registered office requirement means in practice, including when you can incorporate before you have found premises.
Note: Rules and forms change often. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check the current position with a practising Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary before you act.
Documents required to set up an Indian subsidiary
Checklist of documents to set up an Indian subsidiary: parent company papers, director documents, registered office proof, and how apostille applies.
Read more → GuideDirectors, shareholders and capital for an Indian private limited company
An Indian private limited company needs two members, two directors, one resident for 182 days, and a DIN. There is no minimum paid-up capital.
Read more → GuideRegistered office requirements for a foreign-owned company in India
Your Indian subsidiary needs a registered office from the day it is incorporated. See what the Registrar checks, your options, and what varies by state.
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