Foreign companies
Overseas businesses setting up a wholly owned subsidiary, branch, liaison office or joint venture in India, with FDI route checks and RBI filings handled.
Foreign company formation in India →Foreign Subsidiary & FDIBranch / Liaison OfficeRBI & FEMA FilingsNRI & Cross-Border
Set up your company in India — for foreign businesses and NRIs
Backed by Regi Tom Antony & Associates, Chartered Accountants
We help overseas companies, foreign nationals and NRIs choose the right India entry vehicle, clear the FDI route, incorporate and stay compliant with RBI, ROC and tax filings after launch.
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Which best describes you?
Three audiences, three different India-entry paths — pick yours.
Led by CA Regi Tom Antony — FCA · MBA (Australia) · ACMA (UK) · CGMA (USA) · CISA (USA)
Regi Tom Antony & Associates, Chartered Accountants · 30 years of trust, compliance & financial leadership (est. 1997) · FICCI member · BNI member, 10+ years
Who we help
Three groups, three different India-entry paths — each with its own FDI, FEMA and tax checkpoints.
Foreign founders & nationals
Individual foreign nationals registering a company in India — DIN, DSC, apostilled documents and the resident-director requirement, set up remotely.
Company formation for foreign nationals →NRIs & OCIs
Non-resident Indians and OCI cardholders investing or setting up a business back home, on a repatriable or non-repatriable basis under FEMA.
NRI business setup in India →How we engage
Clear, scoped engagements — we quote a fixed fee once we understand your situation.
India-Entry Strategy Review
Pick the right vehicle (subsidiary, branch, liaison, project office or LLP), FDI route and structure, with a clear timeline.
Request a proposalCompany Setup Package
End-to-end incorporation: DSC and DIN, SPICe+, PAN/TAN/GST, bank account and FC-GPR reporting.
Request a proposalFirst-Year & Ongoing Compliance
ROC, statutory audit, GST, TDS, payroll and FEMA/FLA filings run for you on a retainer.
Request a proposalFEMA / RBI Cleanup
Fix overdue or missed filings — FC-GPR, the annual FLA return, FC-TRS and past-year reporting gaps.
Request a proposalFor foreign investors
India entry, FEMA-compliant from day one
Most sectors permit 100% FDI under the automatic route. We set up your Wholly Owned Subsidiary, complete RBI/FEMA reporting including FC-GPR filings, and structure the entity for the 22% concessional rate (~25.17% effective under the Income-tax Act, 2025 (formerly section 115BAA of the 1961 Act)).
Foreign Company Setup →Popular guides: India market entry strategy · wholly owned subsidiary in India · joint venture in India · project office in India · profit repatriation from India · withholding tax on foreign remittance
100% FDI
Automatic route in most sectors
RBI / FEMA
Full reporting handled
FC-GPR
Timely allotment filings
Corporate tax
~25.17% effective tax
All India entity types, under one roof
Choose the right structure for your Indian business. Our team advises on tax, FDI and compliance implications so the decision is right the first time.
Foreign Subsidiary
Wholly Owned Subsidiary under the automatic FDI route, with FEMA & FC-GPR handled.
Learn more →Branch / Liaison / Project Office
RBI-approved entry routes for foreign companies executing India projects.
Learn more →Private Limited Company
The default choice for startups planning to raise equity — cap table, ESOPs and FDI-ready.
Learn more →LLP Registration
Limited liability with lighter annual compliance — ideal for services and professional firms.
Learn more →One Person Company (OPC)
Solo founders with limited liability protection and a formal corporate wrapper.
Learn more →Startup India Recognition
DPIIT recognition, tax holidays and the Income-tax Act, 2025 (formerly section 80-IAC of the 1961 Act) assistance for eligible startups.
Learn more →Dedicated route guides: branch office registration in India · liaison office registration in India · project office registration in India.
Indian founder registering a domestic company? Our sister firm SME Advisory handles that.
Why India Entry Advisory
Cross-border focus
NRI, FEMA and inbound investment work is a core part of the practice.
Single point of contact
One qualified accountant coordinates your file from incorporation to ongoing compliance.
Compliance-first approach
A structured annual calendar with proactive filings and clear engagement scopes.
Professional partnership
Advisory delivered in association with Regi Tom Antony & Associates, Chartered Accountants.
Why compliance actually matters
In short: Missed ROC, GST and FEMA filings quickly become expensive — daily penalties, director disqualification, strike-off risk and blocked funding rounds. Managed compliance keeps costs predictable and your cap table clean.
The Registrar of Companies charges additional fees of ₹100 per day per form for delayed annual filings, with no cap. Persistent defaults can lead to director disqualification under Section 164(2), company strike-off, and prosecution of directors and officers-in-default.
On the tax side, GST and Income-tax penalties compound quickly, and FEMA lapses on FDI reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) draw compounding under RBI's compounding rules. Investors and acquirers also discount valuations sharply when diligence turns up unfixed compliance gaps — often a bigger cost than the penalties themselves.
Frequently asked questions
How does a foreign company set up in India?
A foreign company can incorporate an Indian subsidiary under the Companies Act, 2013, or establish a permitted branch, liaison or project office under FEMA. Subsidiary setup involves checking the FDI route, legalising parent documents, filing SPICe+, appointing directors, opening a bank account and completing applicable RBI investment reporting.Foreign company formation in India
Can a foreign company own 100% of an Indian company?
Yes, where the sector permits 100% foreign direct investment under the automatic route. The FEMA Non-Debt Instruments Rules, 2019 govern eligibility, sector caps and conditions. Restricted sectors and certain land-border-linked investments require government approval. Automatic-route investment still requires applicable pricing, share-allotment reporting and ongoing RBI filings.FDI routes and RBI filings
What is the best entry structure — subsidiary, branch or liaison office?
The best structure depends on intended activities, liability and tax exposure. A subsidiary is a separate Indian company suitable for trading and hiring, subject to FDI conditions. A branch undertakes only permitted activities under FEMA; a liaison office represents the parent but cannot conduct commercial business or earn income in India.Compare subsidiary, branch, liaison and project offices
How long does it take and what does it cost to set up a company in India?
Incorporation through MCA’s SPICe+ typically takes about 7–15 working days once complete documents are ready; foreign-document legalisation and bank checks can extend the overall timeline. Costs include statutory filing charges, state-dependent stamp duty, digital signatures and engagement-specific professional fees. The structure, authorised capital and documentation determine the quotation.Company setup costs and timeline in India
Can a foreign parent repatriate profits from India?
Yes. An Indian subsidiary may distribute dividends from eligible profits under Section 123 of the Companies Act, 2013. Payments to the foreign parent require applicable withholding under section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (formerly section 195 of the 1961 Act), treaty assessment and bank documentation, including Form 145 (formerly Form 15CA) and Form 146 (formerly Form 15CB) where required. Exit proceeds follow separate FEMA rules.Profit repatriation from India
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