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COMPANY REGISTRATION • PAN INDIA

Wholly Owned Subsidiary Registration in India

Buy a legally structured entity route aligned with ownership, activity and growth plans.

RegisCorp structures wholly owned subsidiary registration around current facts, applicable requirements, source documents and a visible completion trail.

01 • SCOPEWrittenDefined before execution

02 • DELIVERYOnline ledPan India coordination

03 • CONTROLOne teamConnected service context

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YOUR DETAILED SERVICE ROUTE

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The original page-specific roadmap is retained here, with every detail available after the quick enquiry panel.

Scope before submission. Eligibility, procedure, fees and authority requirements depend on current facts and law. Verify the position before relying on a generic checklist.

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Short answer

A wholly owned subsidiary in India is an Indian company whose entire share capital is held by a foreign or Indian parent. For a foreign parent, the investment must follow the FEMA rules for the sector, and the Indian company reports the inflow to the RBI through its authorised dealer bank. Most sectors are on the automatic route, but investors from countries sharing a land border with India need government approval. Confirm sector and route before you start.

Last updated 5 November 2026. Rules, fees and forms change, so confirm the current position on the official portal before you act.

THE OUTCOME YOU ARE BUYING

Complete wholly owned subsidiary registration with the right facts, approvals and evidence.

The outcome is a legally structured entity route aligned with ownership, activity and growth plans, not merely a form or template.

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PRICE • PROOF • COVERAGE

Clear scope. Visible confidence.

Understand the starting commercial position and the service model before sharing documents or approving work.

STARTING PRICEWritten quote

Confirmed after complexity, records and professional scope review.

Government fees, taxes, stamp duty and third-party charges are separated where applicable.

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UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE

Wholly Owned Subsidiary Registration should begin with the outcome and the facts behind it.

The correct wholly owned subsidiary registration route depends on the applicant, transaction, records, timing and applicable framework. Early review reduces avoidable rework.RegisCorp organises inputs, responsibilities and completion evidence so the client can understand what is being done and what remains dependent on an authority or third party.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

Know exactly what the engagement delivers.

A defined scope keeps the application, authority follow-up and operating-readiness work visible from the beginning.

Applicability and scope review

A written map of the requirement, assumptions and dependencies.

Tailored document checklist

A checklist based on the entity, transaction and current records.

Preparation and quality review

Structured preparation with inconsistencies identified before completion.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Designed for clients who want a controlled professional route.

Businesses with a current, genuine service requirement
Founders who want scope and dependencies explained first
Teams able to provide complete and accurate records

WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

Another route or specialist may be required when:

Requests intended to conceal facts or avoid lawful obligations
Matters requiring undisclosed guarantees of authority approval
Assignments outside the competence or professional scope confirmed in writing

SERVICE COVERAGE

What wholly owned subsidiary registration should control.

The exact deliverables are confirmed after applicability and record review.

Eligibility and trigger

Confirm the legal, commercial or operational reason for the service.

Information integrity

Reconcile identity, entity, transaction and supporting records.

DECISION TABLE

Choose the route from the current stage of the requirement.

A new application, correction, recurring filing and issue response are different assignments.

Current stage	Recommended action	Primary output	Key dependency
01Planning	Applicability review	Written route map	Complete facts
02Ready to proceed	Preparation engagement	Application or document pack	Supporting records
03Already submitted	Status or query review	Response action list	Portal or authority record

CONTROL POINTS

Good service delivery separates preparation, approval and authority dependency.

This makes responsibility and progress observable.

Facts drive applicability

The same service name can involve different requirements.

Documents support assertions

Inputs should be consistent across records and portals.

WHY REGISCORP

One organised route from eligibility to operations.

We connect wholly owned subsidiary registration with the wider business, tax, compliance or governance context.

Outcome-first intake

We begin with the business result rather than an unexplained form.

Defined written scope

Deliverables and exclusions are made visible before execution.

DOCUMENT READINESS

Prepare a reliable source file before work begins.

The final checklist varies by service, entity, state, transaction and authority.Request a tailored checklist

Identity and address evidence for relevant parties
Entity registration and constitutional records
Current portal, licence, tax or ownership records
Transaction, employee, financial or operational evidence

OUR WORKFLOW

Assess. Prepare. Approve. Complete.

A controlled sequence reduces omissions and makes exceptions visible.

Discovery

Confirm the requirement and current stage.

Document review

Test inputs for completeness and consistency.

Preparation and approval

Prepare the action and obtain informed confirmation.

INDICATIVE TIMELINE

Understand the stages before completion.

The written scope identifies estimated professional turnaround and external dependencies; no statutory approval date is guaranteed.

01
Initial review
Normally starts after complete intake information is received.
02
Document readiness
Timing depends on availability and correction of source records.
03
Preparation
The service file is prepared for review and approval.

COMMON MISTAKES

Avoid preventable delays, rework and scope gaps.

These issues commonly surface after a commercial commitment, deadline or authority query has already created time pressure.

Starting without an applicability check

This can select the wrong form, authority or document route.

Using inconsistent source data

Conflicts create queries and correction work.

RISK CONTROL

Small input errors can create larger commercial or compliance consequences.

Review the requirement early, disclose accurate facts and retain a complete approval and completion trail.

Delay exposureLate action may narrow options or add cost.
Rejection or queryIncomplete or inconsistent records can trigger follow-up.

What a foreign parent should check first

Confirm that the sector allows 100 percent foreign investment and whether it is under the automatic route or government approval route. Some sectors have caps or conditions, and pricing rules apply to share issue.

A private company needs at least two directors, and at least one must be a resident in India. The parent usually holds the shares along with a nominee to meet the minimum number of members.

Reporting after money comes in

Inward remittance is received in the company's bank account through banking channels.
The company files Form FC-GPR through the RBI's FIRMS portal after allotting shares, within the time the rules allow, as reported.
Annual foreign liabilities and assets return (FLA) and other FEMA filings continue every year.

Wholly owned subsidiary setup steps

1
Route and sector check
Confirm the sector, cap and approval route under the FDI policy.
2
Apply for DIN and DSC
Obtain digital signatures and director identification for the directors.
3
Incorporate
File SPICe+ with the parent as subscriber and a resident director.
4
Receive funds
Bring in share capital through the bank and get the foreign inward remittance certificate.
5
Allot shares and report
Allot shares and file FC-GPR on the RBI portal on time.
6
Annual compliance
File ROC, FLA and tax returns every year.

Common mistakes to avoid

Assuming every sector is open without checking the route.
Not appointing a resident director.
Delaying FC-GPR after allotment.
Overlooking approval needs for investors from land-border countries.

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PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

Wholly Owned Subsidiary Registration frequently asked questions

General information only. Applicability and professional responsibility are confirmed from current facts and law.Ask an expert question

01What is included in this service?+

The final written scope identifies the applicability review, documents, preparation, filing or drafting work, follow-up and completion evidence included.

02How long does it take?+

Professional turnaround depends on complexity and record readiness; authority or third-party processing is outside professional control.

03What documents are required?+

The checklist depends on the entity, people, transaction, state and current status and is provided after initial review.

PRIMARY REFERENCE

Verify the current official framework.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Ministry of Corporate Affairs India Code

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