Business Setup in India
Business Setup in India for Foreign Companies & Entrepreneurs
Name reservation. Incorporation. PAN & TAN. Bank account. GST registration. Licences.
Every step of the India company setup process is managed end to end, helping foreign companies complete business setup in India efficiently and without unnecessary delays.
Business Setup in India Requires More Than Company Registration
The process may look straightforward from the outside. In practice, each step depends on the one before it, and foreign companies often face additional documentation, sequencing, and post-incorporation compliance requirements.
- Overseas document authentication errors can delay filings by weeks
- Poor sequencing of setup steps can delay the entire launch
- Missed post-incorporation filings can create early compliance risk
Foreign Company Registration in India: Additional Requirements
Every step of the company setup in India process carries additional requirements for foreign-owned companies. Most are manageable, but only when you know they’re coming and plan for them in advance.
What’s Different for Foreign Companies
End-to-End Business Setup Services in India
Company Structure and Documentation
Name Reservation, DIN & Digital Signature
India Incorporation, PAN, TAN & GST Registration
India Business Registration & Establishment Registrations
Bank Account Opening and Financial Setup
Tax Registrations and Statutory Compliance
Payroll and Employee Registration Setup
RBI and FEMA Post-Incorporation Filings
Accounting System and Ledger Configuration
Ongoing Compliance Readiness
Our India Company Setup Process
WHY GREENVISSAGE
Your Business Setup. Managed end-to-end.
Greenvissage supports foreign companies with end-to-end business setup services in India, covering apostille requirements, RBI documentation, FEMA-compliant structures, registrations, and post-incorporation obligations. We manage parallel workstreams to reduce delays, set up accounting and payroll correctly from the first transaction, and ensure compliance continues smoothly after incorporation. With clients from over 15 countries, we understand foreign director documentation across jurisdictions. Every engagement is led by senior advisors, providing experienced guidance throughout.
Still Have Questions?
A typical Indian company setup process includes name reservation, incorporation, PAN and TAN registration, bank account opening, GST registration, payroll setup, and ongoing compliance implementation.
Yes, in most sectors. FDI under the automatic route permits 100% foreign ownership without prior government approval. A small number of sectors have caps or require government approval. We confirm the applicable rules for your sector before the process begins.
Requirements generally include director identification documents, registered office documentation, incorporation forms, tax registrations, and compliance with applicable FDI and FEMA regulations.
Yes. Most parts of the setup process can be completed remotely. Foreign directors can provide notarised and apostilled documentation, complete registrations, and establish the company without being physically present in India.
The cost depends on the chosen entity structure, regulatory requirements, professional fees, registrations, office setup needs, and ongoing compliance obligations.
Ready for Business Setup in India?
Tell us about your business and where you are in the process. We’ll manage every step from name reservation to your first payroll so your India company is set up correctly and operational on time
- Name Reservation
- Incorporation
- PAN & TAN
- Bank Account
- GST Registration
- Payroll & Accounts