SETUPMaking India entry simpler
Set up your business in India
From choosing the right entry structure to establishing a business that is ready to operate, SimplyBiz brings together the expertise, coordination and execution needed to navigate your India entry with confidence, through a single point of contact.
FromUSA
ToIndia
- Entry structure
- Incorporation
- Registrations
- Bank and office
- Ready to operate
01Business setup
Build your India presence on the right foundation
India offers significant opportunities for global businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. However, entering India involves much more than incorporating a company. Early decisions around entry structure, ownership, governance, registrations and the operating model can influence regulatory obligations, costs, flexibility and the ability to scale.
SimplyBiz brings together the regulatory expertise and practical support needed to establish your India presence and get your business operationally ready, through a coordinated, end-to-end approach and a single point of contact.
Our approach combines India regulatory expertise with practical business understanding, helping you make informed decisions at the outset, navigate the complexities of India entry and build a foundation that can support your business as it grows and evolves.
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Whom we serve?
Whether you are a foreign company entering the Indian market, an entrepreneur establishing your first India entity, a startup expanding its operations, or a business setting up a Global Capability Centre (GCC), SimplyBiz helps you navigate the complexities of establishing and operating in India.
Global client footprint
12+ countries
We have supported businesses with parent companies across the USA, Singapore, Germany, Australia, Norway, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, the UK, UAE, Japan and Russia, across diverse industries.
- USA
- Singapore
- Germany
- Australia
- Norway
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Taiwan
- UK
- UAE
- Japan
- Russia
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What we offer?
India entry strategy and advisory
- Most suitable entry structure
- Ownership model
- Setup approach
Evaluated against your business objectives, planned activities and long-term India plans.
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Entity options for business setup in India
A foreign company can commence operations in India through one of the following routes.
The right structure depends on your goals and timeline.
As an Indian company
Wholly owned subsidiary
- Full control
- Limited liability
- Most SMEs choose private limited
A foreign company in an eligible activity can register a WOS, the preferred vehicle for limited liability and full control. It can be a private or public limited company. Most SMEs choose private limited. SimplyBiz handles the incorporation.
Joint venture
- An Indian partner's network and contacts
- Incorporated or unincorporated
- Where full foreign ownership isn't permitted
Two or more partners for a common objective. An unincorporated JV is typical for a project consortium. An incorporated JV is more common, structured as a private or public limited company. A JV can open an Indian partner's distribution, marketing, finance, and contacts, and it is a route where full foreign ownership is not permitted.
Limited liability partnership
- Limited liability
- FDI progressively opened up
- Tax advantages, lighter compliance
A separate legal entity with limited liability, between a traditional partnership and a private limited company. FDI in LLPs has opened up, and the structure offers tax advantages and lighter compliance than a company.
As a foreign company
Liaison office
- Represent the parent
- No commercial activity
- Runs on parent remittances
A common entry for testing the market. It can gather information and represent the parent to prospective customers. It cannot undertake commercial activity and operates on remittances from the parent. SimplyBiz assists with liaison office setup.
Branch office
- Full-fledged business, like the parent
- No direct manufacturing
- Can subcontract manufacturing
The foreign company can carry on the same or substantially similar activities as its parent or group. It cannot manufacture directly, though it may subcontract manufacturing to an Indian company. SimplyBiz assists with branch office setup.
Project office
- One project only
- No prior RBI approval in qualifying cases
- Surplus repatriated at the end
A foreign company with a specific India project can set up a temporary office, in qualifying cases without prior RBI approval. Activity is limited to that project, and surplus can be repatriated when the project ends. SimplyBiz assists with project office setup.
05More than set-up
More than set-up, a partner for your India journey
Our relationship does not end with incorporation. For most of our set-up clients, we continue to provide ongoing support across bookkeeping, accounting, tax, payroll, corporate compliance, legal and regulatory requirements.
Teams in India
- HyderabadDelivery centre
- National Capital Region
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
With teams across Hyderabad, the National Capital Region, Bengaluru and Mumbai, we support businesses across India, with Hyderabad serving as our delivery and centre of excellence.
This continuity enables you to move from set-up to operational readiness and ongoing management with a partner who understands your business, structure and regulatory landscape.
Ongoing support after set-up06Case studies
Case studies
- 01Texas, USA
Vira Insight (USA)
- Wholly owned subsidiary
- IT support centre
- Managed services
Industry leader from Texas region of USA in design, development, fabrication, and installation of complete retail store environments. SimplyBiz assisted with setting up an IT support centre in Hyderabad India in a form of a wholly owned subsidiary setup. Now SimplyBiz is handling manage services for the Indian entity.
- 02Taiwan
Senao (Taiwan)
- Wholly owned subsidiary
- Networking components
Taiwanese manufacturer of networking components. SimplyBiz assisted with wholly owned subsidiary setup.
- 03USA
GroundGame.Health (USA)
- Wholly owned subsidiary
- IT support centre
- Managed services
GroundGame.Health Inc is a social impact and care coordination company that connects health plans, providers, employers, and community-based organizations (CBOs) to address Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and remove barriers to care. SimplyBiz assisted with setting up an IT support centre in Hyderabad India in a form of a wholly owned subsidiary setup. Now SimplyBiz is handling manage services for the Indian entity.
- 04Paris, France
Karuna-Shechen (France) Section 8
- Section 8 company
- Kolkata
Karuna-Shechen is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Paris, which provides health care, education, community development and women empowerment services in India, Nepal and Tibet. SimplyBiz assisted with setting up a Section 8 Company in Kolkata, India.
07FAQs
FAQs
A WOS is a company incorporated in India that is entirely owned by a foreign parent company, allowing full control over operations.
A private limited company in India needs at least two shareholders. When a foreign parent owns the subsidiary, a nominee, usually an individual or group entity named by the parent, holds a nominal share on the parent's behalf, and the beneficial interest is declared under section 89 of the Companies Act, 2013. SimplyBiz facilitates the nominee arrangement, the declarations and the related filings.
Yes. Under section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company must have a registered office within 30 days of incorporation that can receive official communications, with its name and address displayed there. SimplyBiz supports registered office arrangements for new entities, including foreign subsidiaries that have no Indian premises yet, and handles the related filings.
It depends on the company's goals and timeline. A liaison office works for early-stage exploration. A wholly owned subsidiary is the right choice for companies ready to commit to full operations and wanting complete control over their Indian entity.
Time taken depends on the structure chosen and the regulatory approvals required. Having a consulting partner with physical presence in India can reduce this timeline considerably.
Yes. Many SMEs from global jurisdictions have entered India, particularly in the IT sector. The key is local support to navigate compliance and find the right partners.
Post-incorporation, the company must comply with tax registrations, periodic filings, statutory audits, transfer pricing regulations, and FEMA guidelines for foreign investments.
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