Company registration in India: business setup and incorporation services

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Company Registration in India

Available Asia

3-4 weeks

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Processing Time

3-4 weeks

Corporate Tax

25.17%

Foreign Ownership

100% Allowed

Remote Setup

Available

India offers excellent opportunities for international businesses. We connect you with trusted local partners who handle every step of the company registration process, ensuring compliance with all local regulations.

Onshore high-tax 100% Foreign Ownership Remote Setup

Tax rates

25.17%

Corporate

Personal

10-20%

Dividend

Special taxation terms & incentives

• Section 115BAA: domestic companies may opt for a 22% rate (about 25.17% with surcharge and cess), giving up most other incentives. • Section 115BAB: a 15% rate (about 17.16% effective) for new manufacturers that began production by 31 March 2024 (now a sunset regime). • SEZ units (pre-sunset): 100% exemption of export profits for 5 years, 50% for the next 5, with a further conditional 50%. • IFSC / GIFT City units: a 100% profit-linked deduction for 10 of 15 years, reduced 9% MAT, and withholding waivers. • Section 80JJAA: 30% deduction of additional employee cost for three years, retained under the concessional regimes.

Incorporate in India

Ownership structure

100% allowed in most sectors under Automatic Route. Some sectors (newspapers, defense, multi-brand retail) limited or require Government Route approval. Critical: at least one director must be India resident (citizen or foreigner living ≥182 days/year). Usually requires hiring nominal resident director.

India registration services & pricing

Transparent pricing: each price is the base scope for that service, including its government registration and agent fees. Route-specific authority or ongoing costs, if any, are confirmed in your written quote before you pay.

Incorporation

Basic Registration $2,200 one-time

Premium Registration $3,600 one-time

Additional Services

Virtual Office $240 /year

Accounting $180 /month

Visas & Residency

Residence Visa $1,040 one-time

What's included in India registration

Company registration with local authorities
Business license
Company seal/stamp
Certificate of incorporation
Basic compliance setup

How to register a company in India

Submit Application

Upload your documents online

Document Review

We verify everything is in order

Government Filing

We handle all official submissions

Company Ready

We forward the documents issued by the registry

India: common questions

How long does it take to register a company in India?

Registration typically takes 3-4 weeks once your documents are complete. Actual timing depends on the registry and the route for your activity; we confirm it in your quote.

Can foreigners own 100% of a company in India?

Foreign ownership is generally permitted, but rules can depend on the activity, the route and the legal structure. Some jurisdictions also require a local director or company secretary. We check what applies to your case before you start.

Can I register a company in India remotely?

In many cases the registration steps can be completed remotely. Some routes, authorities or banks may still ask for an in-person step; we tell you before you commit.

Does company registration include a bank account?

No. Company registration and banking are separate. We support bank account applications through licensed partners; the bank decides on approval, documents and timing.

Ready to register your company?

Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $2,200 for the base registration scope. Your quote confirms any route-specific fees.

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