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+1 (747) 388-6155Built specifically for NRIs, foreign nationals, and overseas founders. We handle every step — from incorporation under the Companies Act 2013 to FEMA compliance, post-incorporation filings, and ongoing secretarial — entirely remotely.
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Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Government fees & stamp duty are additional.
For Indian founders with own address & director
One-time · Govt. fees extra
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One-time · Govt. fees extra
Get StartedFor foreign companies — WOS or Branch — Company Secretary (1 year) package
Annual · Govt. fees extra
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Critical compliance requirements for companies with foreign investment.
Deadline: Within 30 days of share allotment
FC-GPR is the primary form for reporting foreign direct investment (FDI) to the Reserve Bank of India. Every Indian company that issues shares to a foreign investor must file FC-GPR through their Authorized Dealer (AD) bank within 30 days of share allotment.
Penalty
Up to 3× the transaction value under FEMA compounding. Additional $60/day for continuing default.
A comprehensive approach to Indian company formation and compliance setup
Finalize the business structure and check name availability.
Get Director Identification Number and Digital Signature Certificate.
Prepare MOA & AOA with professional guidance.
Submit details through the MCA portal for approval.
Your company becomes legally registered.
Set up your business for tax and operational readiness.
We simplify every step—from entity selection to post-incorporation setup—so your business becomes operational quickly and seamlessly.
Incorporate your company completely online — from DIN & DSC to SPICe+ filing — with zero need for physical visits.
Our consultants help you choose the ideal structure — Private Limited, LLP, OPC, or Foreign Subsidiary — aligned with your goals and tax strategy.
We manage all statutory filings, documentation, and liaison with MCA and tax authorities to ensure your entity stays fully compliant.
Your company can be incorporated in as little as 7–10 working days, with real-time status updates at every stage.
Our team assists in end-to-end documentation, notarization, and compliance for NRIs, including foreign ownership under the automatic route.
Beyond registration, we help with PAN, TAN, GST, bank account setup, and accounting readiness to make your business fully operational.
India offers unprecedented opportunities for business growth and innovation.
From fast company registration to comprehensive GST and ROC compliance, we make India incorporation simple and stress-free. Our experienced team navigates the complex regulatory landscape so you can focus on building your business in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
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Everything you need to know about incorporating and running a compliant Indian Private Limited Company from abroad — resident director, registered office, company secretary, apostille, and remote governance.
Every company incorporated in India must have at least one director who has stayed in India for not less than 182 days in the previous calendar year. This is mandatory — there are no exceptions for NRI or foreign-owned companies. This rule exists so India always has a locally accountable person who can receive regulatory notices, sign MCA filings, and represent the company before the Registrar of Companies (ROC). It has nothing to do with ownership — a resident director can hold zero shares in the company. As an NRI or foreign national, you retain 100% shareholding and full operational control.
Failure to appoint a resident director has serious consequences:
You have two legitimate routes to satisfy the Section 149(3) requirement:
A nominee director signs MCA filings, board resolutions, and annual returns on your behalf. They do not manage your operations, finances, or business decisions. Full business control stays with you at all times. Their role is purely administrative and regulatory — to satisfy the Section 149(3) requirement.
Our nominee director signs a nominee agreement before appointment. This documents their limited role, excludes personal liability for your business decisions, and allows immediate resignation any time you appoint your own resident director. The agreement is notarised and legally binding.
Once you hire an employee in India or are ready to appoint your own resident director, the transition takes 3–5 business days via a DIR-12 filing with MCA. There is zero disruption to the company's operations, bank accounts, or compliance standing. Many foreign founders use a nominee for the first 6–12 months, then transition naturally.
Every director holding a DIN (Director Identification Number) must file DIR-3 KYC with MCA by September 30 each year. Miss this deadline and the DIN is deactivated — the director cannot sign any MCA filings until it is restored with a ₹5,000 penalty fee. We track this for all directors in your company.
Last updated: May 2026
Complete, transparent breakdown of every fee involved — from pre-incorporation filings to annual compliance obligations.
The total cost of registering a private limited company in India typically ranges from ₹15,000 to ₹80,000 (approximately $180–$960 USD), depending on your authorized share capital, the number of directors, state stamp duty, and whether you need FEMA advisory for foreign investment. Government fees are set by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and vary by authorized capital. Stamp duty varies by state — Maharashtra and Delhi tend to have higher rates than other states.
| Component | Stage | Cost (INR) | Cost (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Incorporation | ||||
| Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) — per director/subscriber | Pre-Incorp | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 | $18 – $36 | Required for all directors. Foreign nationals need Class 3 DSC. |
| DIN — Director Identification Number | Pre-Incorp | Included in SPICe+ | Included | Applied via SPICe+ form; no separate fee. |
| Name Reservation (RUN / SPICe+) | Pre-Incorp | ₹1,000 | $12 | Reserve up to 2 name choices. Approval in 1–3 days. |
| Government MCA Filing Fee — based on authorized capital | Pre-Incorp | ₹2,000 – ₹7,000 | $24 – $84 | ₹2K for up to ₹1L capital; scales upward with capital. |
| Stamp Duty on MOA & AOA | Pre-Incorp | ₹1,000 – ₹15,000 | $12 – $180 | State-specific. Maharashtra, Delhi higher than others. |
| Professional / CA Fees — MOA/AOA drafting, SPICe+ filing | Pre-Incorp | ₹5,000 – ₹25,000 | $60 – $300 | Includes document prep, filing assistance, and COI coordination. |
| PAN & TAN for Company | Pre-Incorp | ₹200 – ₹500 | $2 – $6 | Applied along with SPICe+ form. Mandatory for tax filing. |
| Post-Incorporation | ||||
| GST Registration | Post-Incorp | ₹0 (Govt) + ₹2,000–5,000 (Prof) | $24 – $60 | Mandatory if turnover exceeds ₹20L/year or for inter-state sales. |
| MSME / Udyam Registration | Post-Incorp | Free | Free | Unlocks government subsidies, priority lending, tender benefits. |
| FEMA / FC-GPR Filing — for NRI / foreign investment | Post-Incorp | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 | $120 – $360 | Mandatory within 30 days of share allotment. Penalty up to 3× value. |
| Current Account Opening Assistance | Post-Incorp | ₹0 (Govt) + ₹3,000–8,000 (Prof) | $36 – $96 | HDFC, ICICI, Kotak — we facilitate with zero-balance startup accounts. |
| Annual Recurring | ||||
| Annual ROC Filing (MGT-7 + AOC-4) | Annual | ₹4,000 – ₹12,000 | $48 – $145 | Due within 60 days of AGM. Late penalty: ₹100/day per form. |
| Statutory Audit | Annual | ₹10,000 – ₹40,000 | $120 – $480 | Mandatory for all Pvt Ltd companies regardless of revenue. |
| Company Secretary (Retainer) | Annual | ₹30,000 – ₹80,000 | $360 – $960 | Covers board minutes, ROC filings, compliance calendar management. |
Pre-Incorporation
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) — per director/subscriber
Pre-IncorpINR
₹1,500 – ₹3,000
USD
$18 – $36
Required for all directors. Foreign nationals need Class 3 DSC.
DIN — Director Identification Number
Pre-IncorpINR
Included in SPICe+
USD
Included
Applied via SPICe+ form; no separate fee.
Name Reservation (RUN / SPICe+)
Pre-IncorpINR
₹1,000
USD
$12
Reserve up to 2 name choices. Approval in 1–3 days.
Government MCA Filing Fee — based on authorized capital
Pre-IncorpINR
₹2,000 – ₹7,000
USD
$24 – $84
₹2K for up to ₹1L capital; scales upward with capital.
Stamp Duty on MOA & AOA
Pre-IncorpINR
₹1,000 – ₹15,000
USD
$12 – $180
State-specific. Maharashtra, Delhi higher than others.
Professional / CA Fees — MOA/AOA drafting, SPICe+ filing
Pre-IncorpINR
₹5,000 – ₹25,000
USD
$60 – $300
Includes document prep, filing assistance, and COI coordination.
PAN & TAN for Company
Pre-IncorpINR
₹200 – ₹500
USD
$2 – $6
Applied along with SPICe+ form. Mandatory for tax filing.
Post-Incorporation
GST Registration
Post-IncorpINR
₹0 (Govt) + ₹2,000–5,000 (Prof)
USD
$24 – $60
Mandatory if turnover exceeds ₹20L/year or for inter-state sales.
MSME / Udyam Registration
Post-IncorpINR
Free
USD
Free
Unlocks government subsidies, priority lending, tender benefits.
FEMA / FC-GPR Filing — for NRI / foreign investment
Post-IncorpINR
₹10,000 – ₹30,000
USD
$120 – $360
Mandatory within 30 days of share allotment. Penalty up to 3× value.
Current Account Opening Assistance
Post-IncorpINR
₹0 (Govt) + ₹3,000–8,000 (Prof)
USD
$36 – $96
HDFC, ICICI, Kotak — we facilitate with zero-balance startup accounts.
Annual Recurring
Annual ROC Filing (MGT-7 + AOC-4)
AnnualINR
₹4,000 – ₹12,000
USD
$48 – $145
Due within 60 days of AGM. Late penalty: ₹100/day per form.
Statutory Audit
AnnualINR
₹10,000 – ₹40,000
USD
$120 – $480
Mandatory for all Pvt Ltd companies regardless of revenue.
Company Secretary (Retainer)
AnnualINR
₹30,000 – ₹80,000
USD
$360 – $960
Covers board minutes, ROC filings, compliance calendar management.
Government fees and stamp duty are additional and depend on your state and authorized capital. All figures are indicative for FY 2024–25.
💡 Total estimated cost for a basic Pvt. Ltd. registration: ₹15,000–₹35,000 (Indian founder) or ₹30,000–₹70,000 (NRI/Foreign founder including FEMA). Government fees and stamp duty are additional and depend on your state and authorized capital.
Every deadline, every filing, every penalty — a complete post-incorporation compliance guide.
Failure to meet these deadlines attracts daily penalties from MCA, GST authorities, and Income Tax department — and can lead to company strike-off in serious cases. Build your compliance calendar on Day 1.
Every private limited company must hold its first AGM within 9 months of the end of its first financial year. Subsequent AGMs must be held within 6 months of the financial year end — i.e., by September 30th each year for April–March FY companies. Board meetings must be held at least 4 times a year with a maximum gap of 120 days.
Form MGT-7 is the Annual Return filed with the MCA containing details of directors, shareholders, share capital, and company structure. It must be filed within 60 days of the AGM. Small companies file the simplified MGT-7A form. This is a public document and visible to anyone searching on the MCA portal.
Form AOC-4 is used to file the audited financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, audit report) with the MCA. It must be filed within 30 days of the AGM. Companies with subsidiaries must file consolidated financial statements as well. First-year companies often struggle with this if they haven't appointed an auditor in time.
All private limited companies in India — regardless of revenue or turnover — must have their accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant each financial year. The first auditor must be appointed within 30 days of incorporation. The auditor's report forms part of the AOC-4 filing and is compulsory for regulatory compliance.
If your company is GST-registered, you must file GSTR-1 (outward supplies) monthly or quarterly and GSTR-3B (summary return + tax payment) every month. Annual GSTR-9 is due by December 31. Non-filing attracts ₹50/day per return plus interest at 18% p.a. on unpaid tax.
All companies must file ITR-6 with the Income Tax department by October 31 (if audit is applicable) or July 31 (if no audit). Even zero-revenue companies must file a nil return. Advance tax is payable in 4 instalments during the financial year if expected tax liability exceeds ₹10,000.
Every director holding a DIN must complete annual KYC by September 30 each year using Form DIR-3 KYC (or DIR-3 KYC-Web for those with no changes). Failure to file deactivates the DIN, blocking all MCA filings until the KYC is completed with a ₹5,000 penalty.
Companies that have received Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) or made overseas investment must file the Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Return with the RBI by July 15 each year, regardless of activity. This is submitted through the FLAIR portal and covers the status of all foreign investment as of March 31.
Companies must maintain statutory registers (Register of Members, Directors, Charges, etc.) and pass board resolutions for key decisions — opening a bank account, taking a loan, appointing auditors, issuing shares. These are maintained by the Company Secretary and form the legal backbone of your company's governance record.
Accorp made our company registration in India seamless and stress-free. Their team guided us through every step, handled all compliance requirements efficiently, and ensured a smooth setup. Highly professional and reliable.
Accorp made our India incorporation smooth and stress-free. Their clear guidance, efficient execution, and deep compliance expertise gave us confidence throughout the process.
What stood out was how organized everything felt. Every step was explained in advance, documents were managed smoothly, and we always knew what was happening next. A very reassuring experience overall.
Accorp simplified complex FEMA regulations for us. Their clear advice, timely updates, and compliance expertise ensured we stayed fully compliant while expanding into India.
After incorporation, their team continued to manage our compliance without us needing to chase updates. Deadlines were met, and everything stayed in order, which made operations much smoother for us.
What could have been a time-consuming documentation process was handled with impressive coordination. Every step was clearly outlined, responses were quick, and the entire experience felt structured without any confusion or repeated follow-ups.
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