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Why Have a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Setup in India?

A foreign subsidiary company in India allows international businesses to operate with full control while complying with Indian corporate regulations. Many global companies choose wholly owned subsidiary company setup in India because it provides operational independence, strong market presence, and easier access to the Indian economy.

Our experts help global investors with foreign subsidiary company registration in India, guiding them through the entire subsidiary company incorporation in India process under Indian corporate and FDI regulations.

Benefits:

  • Full Control – You hold complete ownership of your Indian operations.
  • Funding Advantage – The structure supports smoother capital inflow from the parent company.
  • 100% FDI  Allowed – Most sectors allow Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) setup in India under the automatic route.
  • Limited Liability – Parent company liability is restricted to its investment.

Other Details:

  • Eligibility: 2 directors (1 must be an Indian resident), registered office
  • Audit: Statutory Audit Mandatory + Transfer Pricing (Where Applicable)
  • Documents Required: Charter Documents, Board Resolution, Passport, Address Proof of Directors, Proof of Registered Office
  • Setup Time: ~21 working days
  • Tax: 22% + surcharge and cess
  • Compliance Burden: Moderate to High

(Handled by our expert Subsidiary Company Incorporation Consultants)

Most Foreign Companies Face These Challenges During Incorporation

No clarity on documents required for Indian WOS registration under Companies Act

A complex incorporation procedure

Heavy compliance burden even in the early stages

Tax cost even without revenue

Confusion about requirement of Indian director or India visit

Lack of awareness about post-incorporation compliance & licenses

Misunderstanding of minimum capital

Difficulty selecting the right shareholding structure

Challenges finding a local registered office

Errors in attestation/apostille documentation

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Why MAG Is the #1 Choice for for Foreign Subsidiary Company Registration in India

Others MAG
❌ Limited experience in WOS registration India ✅ Specialists in registering Foreign Subsidiaries in India
❌ Only handle basic incorporation ✅ Full WOS package including MCA, GST, RBI filings, and bank setup
❌ Miss RBI filings → penalties later ✅ CA for WOS compliance and RBI filing with guaranteed accuracy
❌ Hidden charges ✅ Transparent pricing
❌ Poor communication ✅ Clear guidance tailored for foreign directors
❌ Generic templates ✅ Customized MoA/AoA for foreign shareholding
❌ No banking support ✅ Full AD Bank coordination and assistance
❌ Require India visit ✅ 100% remote setup
❌ No tax planning ✅ DTAA, TRC, No-PE advisory
❌ Junior staff handling ✅ Senior expert involvement at every step

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General frequently asked questions

Yes. A foreign company can set up a 100% foreign owned company in India under the automatic FDI route. No prior approval is required unless you operate in a restricted sector.

No. The entire Foreign Subsidiary Company Registration in India can be done remotely. We manage DSC, filings, documentation, and bank coordination end-to-end.

Our process includes:

– Name approval 

– DSC + DIN 

– Incorporation filings

– PAN, TAN, GST setup

– Bank account opening

– Capital infusion

RBI compliance (FC-GPR, Entity Master, FLA)

You get a complete step-by-step tracker.

For Incorporation of Foreign Subsidiary in India, you need:

Charter documents

Board resolution

Passport/address proof of directors

Proof of Indian registered office

We provide formats and guide with apostille/attestation.

 

FC-GPR is an RBI filing after receiving foreign capital. As your CA for WOS Compliance and RBI Filing, we handle end-to-end submission.

Yes. One director must be an Indian resident. If needed, MAG provides a compliant and legal Indian director service.

Around 2–3 weeks for incorporation + 30 days for RBI filings after capital infusion.

Absolutely.
We assist with KYC, purpose codes, and compliance for smooth remittance.

ROC annual filings

Income tax

GST

Audit

RBI filings: FLA, FC-GPR follow-ups

We provide complete annual compliance packages.

Yes — a structured proposal covering timeline, scope, documentation, and complete roadmap.

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