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India Entity & Subsidiary Formation

Get your company registered with zero hassle – remotely, reliably, and fully compliant.

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Launch your business in India confidently

We simplify company registration for foreign businesses and investors setting up in India.

100% remote

The entire company formation are done remotely and your presence in India is not required

operate like a local

We give you everything you need as a non-India founder or entrepreneur to run your company in the India like a local.

Worry-free compliance

Don't worry about annual compliance, we'll help you file the necessary forms with the statutory authorities

Who It’s For

GCC

GCC

Automobile

Automobile

Agrotech

Agrotech

Fintech

Fintech

Pharma

Pharma

FMCG

FMCG

Why Choose Traecit for Your India Business Formation?

Traecit combines deep local expertise with a secure digital platform to simplify every step of setting up in India. We make your expansion smooth, compliant, and hassle-free.

We tailor our approach to your specific business needs, ensuring a fast, efficient, and legally sound registration process.

Without cutting corners, we deliver timely results while maintaining the highest compliance standards.

Navigating India's regulatory landscape can be complex, but we simplify the process.

Our experts ensure full compliance with government regulations, eliminating confusion and streamlining the business formation journey.

We have expertise in handling foreign direct investments into India and overseas direct investments.

We have helped companies raise equity funding, commercial borrowings, issue Convertible Notes and Debentures.

✦ Our Process

Your India Launchpad, Ready to Go

Let us build the launchpad—seamless, remote, and compliant—while you gear up for your India debut.

Register your Wholly-Owned Subsidiary (WOS) as a Private Limited Company in India.

Reserve you company name

Our staff of professionals will file the name approval application to reserve the name of your company

Have a local director on the board

You must have a local director, a resident of India, on your board. If you don’t have one, you cover you with local professional director service.

File the charter documents

Once the name is reserved, the charter documents like Memorandum and Articles of Association and other documents shall be filed with the registrar of companies. These documents may have to be notarized and apostilled in the country of your residence.

Get Bank Accounts

After your company is formed, we will walk you through the process of applying for bank accounts with our partner banks.

Comply with FEMA Regulations

Immediately after receiving capital as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Form FCGPR is filed with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) along with the required certifications.

Apply local and federal licenses

Apply for goods and services tax registration, state licenses. If you want to setup a manufacturing unit, our staff will guide on required licenses to setup the factory and commence the operations.

Stress-free Annual Compliance & Support

We take on the responsibility for the periodic and annual compliances. Be it running your payroll or filing income tax returns or federal bank – RBI compliances on cross border transactions.

Some of the most popular company structures in India include

Wholly owned subsidiary company (WOS) in India

Ideal choice for foreign companies looking to establish business India in sectors where 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is permitted. 

Provides full operational control while benefiting from India’s corporate framework.

Branch Office

Ideal for Foreign Companies Looking for Limited Operations Without Full Incorporation.

Establish a presence in India without forming a separate legal entity. However, it is restricted from carrying out commercial trading or manufacturing activities.

Representative / Liaison office

A Non-Revenue Generating Entity for Market Research & Business Representation.

It serves as a hub for networking, market research, and business facilitation. However, it cannot undertake any commercial activities.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

An Ideal Hybrid Structure for Foreign and Local Entrepreneurs.

It is particularly well-suited for professional firms, consultants, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).

Frequently Asked Questions

✅ 100% Foreign Ownership – No requirement for an Indian partner in permitted sectors
✅ No Minimum Capital Requirement – Flexibility in investment and scaling
✅ Limited Liability Protection – Parent company's liabilities are restricted to its investment in the subsidiary
✅ Lower Corporate Tax Rate – 25.17% effective tax rate for domestic companies opting for concessional tax benefits under Section 115BAA
✅ Separate Legal Entity – Operates independently from the parent company
✅ Seamless Repatriation of Profits – Profits can be repatriated after tax compliance
✅ Enhanced Market Access – Local presence improves credibility with customers, suppliers, and regulators

  • At least two shareholders (subscribers) are required to form a private limited company.
  • These can be individuals or entities, and both foreign nationals and foreign companies are eligible.
  • 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is permitted under the automatic route in many sectors, meaning prior government approval is not required in such cases.
  • A minimum of two directors is mandatory.
  • At least one director must be a resident of India, i.e., someone who has stayed in India for a minimum of 182 days during the preceding financial year.
  • A physical office address in India is required at the time of incorporation.
  • This address will be used for receiving official correspondence from Indian regulatory authorities. Valid address proof, such as a utility bill, ownership document, and an NOC from the landlord must be submitted. 

What is a Director Identification Number (DIN):

Every proposed director must have or apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN) through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

  • There is no minimum capital requirement, but the company must declare its authorized and paid-up capital.
  • The capital can be infused as FDI, subject to sectoral caps and compliance with FEMA regulations.

✅ 1. Prior Approval from Regulatory Authorities:

  • Setting up a Branch Office in India requires approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and registration with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
  • In certain sectors or cases, additional approvals may be necessary depending on the nature of operations.

✅ 2. Designated Authorized Representative:

  • The foreign parent company must appoint an Authorized Representative based in India to liaise with Indian authorities and manage compliance requirements.

✅ 3. Proven Track Record of the Parent Company:

  • The foreign parent entity must have a profitable track record of at least five consecutive financial years in the home country.
  • Additionally, it must have a net worth of not less than USD 100,000 (or its equivalent).

✅ 4. No Independent Legal Identity:

  • A Branch Office is not a separate legal entity. All operations conducted by the Branch Office are on behalf of the parent company, and all liabilities are borne by the parent entity.

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