India Entry Setup for Foreign Companies

Set Up in India — Correctly, Quickly, Compliantly

✦ Structure Advisory First ✦ End-to-End Registration ✦ Operational from Day 1
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What is India Entry Setup?

Foreign companies wishing to establish a business presence in India have several structural options — each with different regulatory, tax, and operational implications. The primary structures are: (a) Wholly Owned Subsidiary (Private Limited Company) — most popular; (b) Liaison Office (LO) — for market exploration; (c) Branch Office (BO) — for limited activities; (d) Project Office — for specific projects; (e) Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) — with FDI subject to conditions.

VITTAX provides end-to-end India entry advisory and execution — from structure selection based on your business model, tax objectives, and repatriation needs, through registration, regulatory filings (RBI, MCA), obtaining PAN/TAN/GSTIN, opening bank accounts, and setting up basic accounting and payroll infrastructure.

We have helped companies from the US, UK, Singapore, UAE, and Germany establish their India operations — combining legal, FEMA, tax, and operational expertise under one roof.

⚠️ Choosing the wrong entry structure can create permanent tax liabilities, FEMA violations, and repatriation restrictions — structure advisory is critical before incorporation.

Who Needs India Entry Services?

Foreign Companies: Foreign companies exploring or expanding into the Indian market
NRI Entrepreneurs: NRIs and overseas Indians starting a business back in India
Foreign Investors: Foreign investors setting up an investment holding company in India
Tech Companies: Software / IT companies setting up a captive development centre in India
Manufacturers: Manufacturing companies setting up under the PLI scheme or Make-in-India

Our Process

1

Structure Advisory

Analyse your business model, tax objectives, and FEMA rules; recommend optimal structure.

2

Incorporation

Register the entity — Pvt Ltd, LLP, or RBI approval for LO/BO as applicable.

3

Regulatory Filings

FEMA filings (if FDI involved), share allotment, FIRMS portal.

4

Tax Registrations

Obtain PAN, TAN, GSTIN, and state-level registrations.

5

Banking & Operations

Assist with bank account opening (current account for Indian company), payroll setup.

Pricing

India Entry — Standard

₹19,999 one-time

Wholly Owned Subsidiary (Pvt Ltd) setup

Ideal for: Foreign companies entering India via WOS

  • Structure advisory
  • Company incorporation
  • FDI FEMA filing
  • PAN + TAN + GSTIN
  • Registered office assistance
VITTAX Fee: ₹19,999 one-time  |  Govt. Fees: MCA + stamp duty fees at actuals
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POPULAR

India Entry — Comprehensive

₹9,999 one-time

Full setup including LO/BO RBI approval

Ideal for: Companies needing LO/BO or complex FDI structures

  • Everything in Standard
  • RBI approval for LO/BO (if applicable)
  • Bank account opening support
  • Payroll setup
  • 12-month ongoing advisory
VITTAX Fee: ₹9,999 one-time  |  Govt. Fees: Govt fees at actuals
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FAQs

Can a foreign company operate directly in India without a subsidiary?

Yes — through a Liaison Office (for market exploration only) or Branch Office (for specific permitted activities). However, a subsidiary (Pvt Ltd) offers more flexibility and limited liability.

How long does it take to set up a company in India?

A standard private limited company can be incorporated in 15–20 working days after all documents are ready. FEMA filings and bank account opening add another 2–4 weeks.

Quick Enquiry

Standard Entry (WOS)₹19,999
Comprehensive (LO/BO)₹9,999

At a Glance

Incorporation Time15–20 Working Days
Bank Account+2–4 Weeks
Countries ServedUS, UK, SG, UAE, DE
12-Month AdvisoryComprehensive Plan

⚡ Entry Structure Options

WOS (Pvt Ltd)Most Popular
Liaison OfficeMarket Exploration
Branch OfficeLimited Activities
LLPFDI with Conditions

Expand to India — VITTAX Sets Up Your Entity from Scratch

Structure advised, incorporated, FEMA filed, taxes registered, bank opened — operational from Day 1

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