This can either be by registering a Private limited Company or LLP or establishing a Project or Branch office, a Liasion Office Or Indian Subsidiary. Ensuring that the type of company incorporated is best suited to your needs and financial capability is crucial especially when tax calls.

The most incorporated company in India is the Private Limited Company. Below are the parts involved in the process for your knowledge and understanding.

Requirements for Company Registration

Registered Office

Your company must have a registered office, with a physical in India.

Indian Company Directors

Your company requires two (2) directors and with one of them being an Indian Resident. We assist with the provision of Indian Resident Director, so if in need, we’ve got you covered.

Indian Company Shareholders

A minimum of Two(2) Shareholders are required. Corporations or individuals with any Nationality can be Shareholders of an Indian Company. This means that, a foreign national can own 100% shares in his Company.

Share Capital

The minimum share capital required is INR 100,000/-

Documents Required

      To start incorporating a company in India, the following are required:

• Your proposed Company Name
• Purpose of Company
• The directors full name, date of birth, address and nationality(Copy of passport & Any Utility Bill)
• The shareholders full name and address(Copy of passport & Any Utility Bill)

Step by Step Process

Step-1 The Structure of Entity  

Decide which type of entity to in order to the get maximum Tax Benefits. The structure of the entity to be registered depends on a number of factors such as: Nature of transaction, Nature of industry and Residential Status of the Investor. 

Step-2 The Company Name 

The next  Step is to reserve the Name of company with the relevant Government Department. The Name of the company should be unique and there should be no existing company with same name nor should there be any trademark registered with the name.  

Step-3 Provision of Digital Signature Certificate 

Digital Signatures are signatures of an individual in electronic form.

The Digital Signature Certificate are required at various stage in the process of company registration for directors and shareholder, so you need to get a Digital Signature Certificate from a competent Authority in India. You will be required to do a one-on-one video verification in order to obtain the Digital Signature Certificate.

Step-4 Drafting of Registration Documents 

Drafting the Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association of the Company is the next step. A Professional should draft the AOA and MOA in accordance with the Activity chosen and the agreement between Directors.

Step-5 Signing and Notary /Apostlisation of Documents  

All company registration Forms Need to be signed by directors and shareholders.

These documents must be signed in the presence of  an Attorney/counselor and need to get Notary/Apostle /Attestation.

Documents need to get Notary only or apostle / attestation also required depend on the country of Investor. Each Investor must ensure to verify the legalization process expected of documents he intends to use for incorporation.

Step-6 Filling of Registration Application

At this stage, the Filing of the documents with the Respective ROC (Registrar of Company) commences. Thereafter, you will need to apply for Tax registration with the Income tax department.

Step –7 Certificate of Incorporation 

Upon submission of all documents, the ROC shall issue the following:

1. A) Certificate of incorporation, 
2. B) Permanent Account Number, 
3. C) Tax Account Number and 
4. D) Director Identification Number 

Step-8 Corporate Bank Account 

Account Opening is usually required for a company to function seamlessly. Therefore, a new company must choose a bank with international network to ensure that funds can be accessed internationally.

Step –9 GST Registration (Goods and Services Tax) 

Once the Bank account open you will able to get GST Registration . 

Should you require assistance with incorporating your company in India, we are well and able to assist you all the way. Contact Us to assign a designated Business Consultant to you. We are just a call or message away.