Understanding Indian Subsidiary Registration — the process by which a foreign company establishes a subsidiary entity in India, typically as a private limited company — starts with knowing exactly what the process involves. Here's a step-by-step breakdown for foreign companies wanting a formal India presence for operations, sales, or manufacturing.
Step 1
Confirm the applicable FDI route for the business sector.
Step 2
Obtain DSCs and DINs, ensuring at least one resident director.
Step 3
File incorporation documents along with parent company authorization.
Step 4
Complete post-incorporation FDI reporting compliance.
Documents to Keep Ready
Before starting, it helps to have these ready so the process moves without unnecessary back-and-forth:
- Board resolution from the parent company authorizing the subsidiary
- Digital Signature Certificates for proposed directors, including at least one resident director
- Foreign investment route confirmation (automatic or approval route)
- Registered office address proof in India
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Foreign parent company's incorporation documents, apostilled/notarized as required
What to Watch Out For
Not appointing the mandatory resident director — this is one of the most frequent slip-ups at this stage, so it's worth double-checking before you proceed.
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