How Korean Companies Can Set Up a Subsidiary in India: 2026 Playbook

For Korean companies building a lasting presence in India — whether to import, manufacture, or sell — a wholly owned subsidiary (an Indian Private Limited Company) is usually the best structure. It gives full control, limited liability, and clean profit repatriation.

Why a Subsidiary?

• Up to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors under the automatic route.
• Separate legal identity — liability stays ring-fenced from the Korean parent.
• Can import, sell, hire, and hold your CDSCO/FSSAI registrations.
• Domestic-company tax rates and structured repatriation.

The Setup Steps

• Step 1: Obtain DSC and DIN for directors (at least one must be an Indian resident).
• Step 2: Reserve the company name (SPICe+ Part A).
• Step 3: File SPICe+ Part B with MOA, AOA, PAN, and TAN.
• Step 4: Open a bank account and remit share capital from Korea through banking channels.
• Step 5: File Form FC-GPR with the RBI within 30 days of allotting shares.

Documents from Korea

Korean parent documents (board resolution, incorporation proof, director IDs) usually need to be apostilled for use in India.

Timeline

Incorporation typically completes in 2–3 weeks once apostilled documents are ready, plus time for bank activation and RBI filings.

Statura's Korea Desk handles subsidiary setup, FDI/FEMA filings, and the resident-director requirement for Korean companies.