Set up your Indian entity when the business case is ready.
SetMyCompany helps foreign companies incorporate in India and connect entity setup with tax registrations, bank account coordination, payroll readiness and ongoing compliance.
Before you incorporate, choose the structure that fits the business you actually plan to run.
Company registration is not just an MCA filing. The right answer depends on ownership, activity, hiring plan, contracts, banking, GST, FEMA/FDI and the compliance load you are ready to carry.
20-minute India setup call
- Which entity route fits your India plan?
- What FDI/FEMA and banking points matter?
- Which registrations are needed immediately?
- What should happen after incorporation?
Incorporation should create an operating company, not just a certificate.
A rushed setup can leave gaps around directors, shareholding, registrations, bank account, payroll readiness and recurring compliance. We design the setup around how the company will actually operate.
Outcomes you should expect
- Indian entity structure aligned to business plans
- Company incorporation and registration coordination
- Bank, GST, tax and payroll readiness planning
- Smooth handoff into accounting and compliance management
Entity setup roadmap
Choose the right structure
We evaluate Pvt Ltd, LLP or other routes based on ownership, activity and expansion plan.
Prepare incorporation documents
Name, directors, shareholders, registered office and core filings are coordinated.
Complete registrations
PAN, TAN, GST, bank account and other registrations are mapped as required.
Move into operations
Accounting, payroll, tax and compliance calendar are activated after setup.
Incorporation support scope
Structure advisory
Practical guidance on entity type and India entry route.
Company incorporation
ROC/MCA filing coordination and incorporation documentation.
Tax registrations
PAN, TAN, GST and other applicable registrations.
Banking coordination
Support for bank account readiness and documentation.
Payroll readiness
Prepare the entity for employment, payroll and statutory obligations.
Post-setup compliance
Move smoothly into accounting, GST, TDS, ROC and payroll management.
The right time to incorporate is when India becomes strategic.
Many companies should start with EOR, then incorporate once team size, revenue plans or market commitment justify the additional compliance load.
A practical incorporation timeline for India entry.
Actual timing depends on document readiness, foreign apostille/legalisation, bank review and sector-specific issues — but this is the working sequence.
Structure and FDI review
Choose Private Limited, wholly owned subsidiary or LLP route, and review FDI/FEMA implications.
Documents and approvals
Prepare director/shareholder documents, apostille/legalisation, DSC/DIN and name approval.
MCA incorporation
File incorporation forms, obtain certificate, PAN/TAN and statutory records.
Post-incorporation setup
Open bank account, GST if needed, payroll setup, accounting and compliance calendar.
Documents usually needed for company incorporation.
A clean document pack prevents avoidable back-and-forth during MCA filing, bank account opening and post-incorporation setup.
Certificate of incorporation / charter documents, board resolution, authorised signatory details and apostille/legalisation where required.
Passport, address proof, photograph, email/mobile, DIN/DSC support and resident director details.
Office address proof, utility bill, NOC/rent agreement and local contact coordination.
PAN, TAN, bank KYC, GST readiness, accounting setup, statutory registers and compliance calendar.
Company Incorporation in India: plan the entity, tax and compliance path together.
This guide keeps the long-tail search themes from the original incorporation page — company registration in India, subsidiary setup, directors, shareholders, FDI/FEMA, PAN, TAN, GST, bank account and ROC/MCA compliance — in a cleaner advisory format.
Choose the right India structure first
Private limited company, wholly owned subsidiary, LLP or branch choices affect ownership, tax, funding, contracts and compliance.
Plan FDI/FEMA before money moves
Foreign investment route, sector caps, pricing, reporting and shareholder structure should be reviewed before incorporation is finalised.
Set up registrations around operations
PAN, TAN, GST, bank account, payroll and statutory registrations should match how the Indian business will actually operate.
Treat incorporation as the start, not the finish
After company incorporation in India, ROC/MCA filings, accounting, TDS, GST, payroll and annual compliance need a managed calendar.
India incorporation questions
Should we incorporate before hiring?
Not always. If you are testing India hiring, EOR may be faster. Incorporation makes sense when India becomes a committed operating base.
Can foreign shareholders own an Indian company?
Yes, subject to applicable FDI/FEMA rules and sector-specific conditions.
What happens after incorporation?
You need accounting, payroll, tax, ROC/MCA and statutory compliance routines. We can manage that ongoing layer.
Can you help transition from EOR to entity?
Yes. We can plan the move from EOR hiring into your own Indian company.
Which India entity structure is best for a foreign company?
For many committed India operations, a private limited company or wholly owned subsidiary is the practical route. The final choice depends on ownership, activity, tax, FDI/FEMA and operating plans.
Is incorporation enough to start operations?
No. After incorporation, the company usually needs banking, GST/PAN/TAN readiness, accounting setup, payroll planning and a recurring compliance calendar.
Ready to plan your India entity setup?
Book a short call and we’ll map the cleanest route: structure, registrations, banking, tax and post-incorporation compliance.