The essentials.
| Point | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Directors | At least 2; one must stay in India 182 days or more in the year |
| Shareholders | At least 2; often the UK parent and a group company or nominee |
| Capital | No minimum; must come through banking channels |
| Name | Unique, ending "Private Limited" |
| Registered office | An address in India |
| Foreign investment | Automatic route in most sectors; reported to the RBI |
How it works.
Documents
Passports, addresses and board resolutions, apostilled in the UK.
Digital signatures
For directors and subscribers.
SPICe+
Incorporation, PAN, TAN, GST and bank account in one application.
Share capital
Remitted from the UK and shares allotted.
FC-GPR
To the RBI within 30 days of allotment. See FCGPR Filing Services.
First-year compliance.
- CommencementDeclaration of commencement within 180 days.
- AuditorFirst auditor appointed within 30 days.
- Board meetingsFirst within 30 days, then regularly.
- Annual filingsAccounts and annual return with the Registrar.
- TaxReturns, TDS and GST. See Business Tax Filing.
- RBIAnnual FLA return. See FLA Return Filing.
Why UK companies choose us in India.
We work with your UK finance team, lawyers and auditors, and translate Indian requirements into plain English.
Every filing and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant before it goes in.
A written scope, timetable and fee before work starts.
One calendar of every MCA, RBI, GST and income-tax deadline for your Indian entity.
Set-up, accounts, payroll, tax, audit and RBI filings handled together.
Encrypted document sharing and digital signatures. Directors never need to travel.
Company set-up for UK businesses.
We work with UK companies headquartered in every part of the UK, from start-ups in London and Manchester to established groups in the Midlands, Scotland and Wales. All the work is coordinated online with your UK team.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
Private limited company FAQs.
Setting up in India?
Tell us the business. We will plan and handle the incorporation.
This page is general guidance based on the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, RBI directions and Indian tax law as they stand. It is not legal or financial advice for your situation. Rules, limits and deadlines can change, so please speak to us before acting on it.