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Indian Subsidiary Registration in Chennai
Set up a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or Joint Venture in India under the FDI automatic route — incorporated in 25–30 days.
Why Velan Law
- WOS incorporated in 25–30 working days
- Limited liability for parent company
- FDI, FEMA & RBI compliance covered
Foreign companies enter India most commonly through a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary (WOS) or a Joint Venture Pvt Ltd — both eligible under the FDI automatic route for most sectors. Velan Law Associates handles end-to-end Indian Subsidiary registration: DSC apostille for foreign directors, DIN, name reservation, SPICe+ filing, FEMA / FC-GPR reporting, GST, PAN, TAN and current account opening with an AD-Category-I bank.
Key Benefits
- 100% foreign ownership under automatic route (most sectors)
- Separate legal entity — parent shielded from Indian liabilities
- Eligible to remit dividends and royalties (subject to DTAA)
- Access to Indian markets, talent and government incentives
- Easier than Branch / Liaison Office for revenue generation
Documents Required
- Apostilled / consularised passport & address proof of foreign directors
- Board resolution from parent company authorising the subsidiary
- Apostilled MOA & AOA of parent company
- Registered office proof in India — rent agreement + NOC
- FDI declaration & remittance proof (post-incorporation FC-GPR)
How We Work
DSC + Apostille for Foreign Directors
Class-3 DSC after apostille / consular attestation in the home country.
Name Reservation (RUN)
Name typically includes parent brand + 'India Pvt Ltd'.
SPICe+ Filing
Incorporation form with MOA, AOA, AGILE-PRO and INC-9.
Certificate of Incorporation + PAN/TAN
CIN issued; PAN, TAN, EPFO & ESIC numbers follow.
FEMA Reporting (FC-GPR)
Foreign inward remittance reported to RBI via AD bank within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FDI automatic route?
Most sectors permit 100% Foreign Direct Investment without prior government approval. Defence, telecom and broadcasting require government approval.
How many Indian directors are required?
At least one director on the Indian subsidiary's board must be an Indian resident (≥120 days in the previous year).
What is FC-GPR and when must it be filed?
Form FC-GPR reports the issue of equity shares against foreign remittance to the RBI. It must be filed within 30 days of share allotment via the authorised dealer bank.
Branch Office vs Subsidiary — which is better?
A Subsidiary (Pvt Ltd) is a separate Indian entity with limited liability and full business rights. A Branch Office is restricted in activities — Subsidiary is preferred for active India operations.
What annual compliances apply?
MCA filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), statutory audit, FLA Return to RBI, transfer pricing report (Form 3CEB) and income tax filing.
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