Setting Up a Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) is the most common vehicle for foreign companies entering India — 100% ownership, limited liability, domestic corporate tax rates and easy profit repatriation.

Step-by-step

1. Obtain DSC and DIN for directors (at least one must be India-resident)
2. Reserve the name via SPICe+ Part A
3. File SPICe+ Part B with MOA/AOA, PAN & TAN
4. Open a bank account and remit share capital
5. File FC-GPR with the RBI within 30 days of share allotment

Documents

Parent company's incorporation certificate and board resolution (apostilled), director passports and address proofs, and a registered office address in India.

Timeline

With apostilled documents ready, incorporation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Post-setup, GST, corporate tax, ROC and FLA filings apply.

Statura sets up your WOS and manages ongoing compliance remotely.