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Foreign Subsidiary Company Registration in India

Q: What is the total cost of registering and maintaining a subsidiary?

The initial registration cost can range from ₹40,000 to over ₹1,50,000, depending on professional fees and stamp duty. Annual maintenance costs for compliance can range from ₹25,000 to ₹75,000 or more, depending on the scale of your operations.

Q: Can the entire registration process be done remotely from outside India?

Yes, for the most part. The foreign directors and shareholders do not need to be physically present in India for the registration. Documents can be signed abroad and sent to India. However, you will need a resident director in India.

Q: What are the penalties for not meeting compliance deadlines?

Penalties can be severe. They can range from fixed daily fines to large lump-sum penalties. In serious cases, it can even lead to the disqualification of directors and the company being struck off the register.

Q: Can a foreign subsidiary own property in India?

Yes. A foreign subsidiary is treated as an Indian company. It can buy, own, and sell property in India as per the rules of the Companies Act, 2013, and FEMA.

Q: How can profits from the Indian subsidiary be sent back to the parent company?

Profits can be sent back (repatriated) to the foreign parent company in the form of dividends. This is allowed after the subsidiary pays all applicable taxes in India, such as corporate income tax and dividend distribution tax.

Q: Do I need an Indian citizen to be a director?

No, you do not need an Indian citizen. You need an Indian resident. A foreign national who has lived in India for over 182 days in the past year can be the resident director.

Q: What is the difference between a Branch Office and a Subsidiary?

A subsidiary is a separate legal Indian company with limited liability. A branch office is just an extension of the foreign parent, with unlimited liability. A subsidiary has more freedom to conduct business.

Q: Can a subsidiary conduct multiple business activities?

Yes. The business activities you plan to undertake must be listed in the Objects Clause of your Memorandum of Association (MoA). You can list multiple related or unrelated activities.

Q: Is there a minimum investment required to start a subsidiary?

No, there is no legal minimum investment or share capital requirement. You can start the company with a capital amount that suits your business plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does it take to register a foreign subsidiary in India?

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On average, the process can take anywhere from 20 to 35 working days. This depends on how quickly you provide the necessary documents and the processing time at government departments.

What is the total cost of registering and maintaining a subsidiary?

Can the entire registration process be done remotely from outside India?

What are the penalties for not meeting compliance deadlines?

Can a foreign subsidiary own property in India?

How can profits from the Indian subsidiary be sent back to the parent company?

Do I need an Indian citizen to be a director?

What is the difference between a Branch Office and a Subsidiary?

Can a subsidiary conduct multiple business activities?

Is there a minimum investment required to start a subsidiary?

Are there any restricted sectors for foreign investment?

Who is an Indian Resident Director and why are they needed?

What happens to the Indian subsidiary if the foreign parent company closes down?

Why Choose RegisterKaro for the Foreign Subsidiary Company Registration?

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