🇮🇳 India Entry & Subsidiary Compliance

Foreign companies operating in India face complex regulatory and tax obligations under RBI, FEMA, Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, and Transfer Pricing laws.

At PAAY & Co LLP, we specialize in India subsidiary compliance and India entry services including setting up foreign company structures — such as subsidiaries, liaison offices or branch offices — in India. Our full-service model handles corporate incorporation, RBI FEMA compliance, GST, tax registrations, bookkeeping services, transfer pricing, and virtual CFO support — so your leadership team can focus on growth while we ensure complete statutory and legal alignment.

We work with companies headquartered in the US, UK, Singapore, UAE, and Europe, across industries such as software, consulting, e-commerce, hospitality, and more.

🏢 India Entry Services & Initial Setup

At PAAY & Co LLP, we provide complete India entry services and handholding to foreign companies setting up a business presence in India — whether as a wholly-owned subsidiary, joint venture, branch office, or liaison office. Our end-to-end support ensures your India entry is smooth, compliant, and strategically sound.

✅ Company Incorporation Services

• Advisory on the ideal structure: Private Limited, LLP, Branch Office, Liaison Office, or Project Office

• Filing with Registrar of Companies (RoC) and obtaining Certificate of Incorporation

• Preparation of key documents: MoA (Memorandum of Association), AoA (Articles of Association), and board/shareholder resolutions

• Appointment and compliance for Resident Director as per Companies Act

• Registered Office Address for ROC and GST

✅ RBI & FEMA Compliance

• Filing of FC-GPR/FC-TRS forms for foreign investment reporting (as per RBI guidelines)

• Assistance with RBI/FEMA regulatory approvals, wherever required

• Support in setting up inward remittance compliance and foreign shareholding disclosures

• Ongoing advisory to stay compliant with FEMA regulations

✅ Tax & Regulatory Registrations for India Subsidiary Compliance

• PAN & TAN application for tax purposes

• GST Registration for indirect tax compliance

• Import Export Code (IEC) registration for companies involved in international trade

• STPI registration for IT/ITES units

• Professional Tax, Shops & Establishment, and other applicable local registrations

✅ Bank Account Setup

• Coordination with Indian banks to open a corporate bank account

• Assistance in compiling KYC documents, shareholder and director verification

• Guidance on repatriation, foreign inflow, and RBI-linked compliance

✅ Foundational Legal Documentation

• Drafting and vetting of:

  • Shareholder Agreements

  • Founder Agreements

  • Board Resolutions

  • Service Level Agreements 

• ROC filings and e-forms compliance

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📊 Monthly & Annual Services for India Subsidiary Compliance 

Running an Indian subsidiary comes with rigorous monthly, quarterly, and annual compliances across taxation, company law, foreign exchange, and HR laws. We take full charge of your statutory responsibilities with India entry and foreign subsidiary compliance — so you stay focused on your business.

✅ Monthly Tax & Statutory Filings

• GST Returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconciliations

• TDS Returns (Form 24Q, 26Q), payment tracking, and correction statements

• Payroll Processing, including:

  • Monthly salary structure and payslip generation

  • Provident Fund (PF) and ESIC registration and return filing

  • Issuance of Form 16 to employees

✅ ROC, MCA & Annual Company Law Compliance

• Filing of Annual Financial Statements with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs:

  • AOC-4 (financials), MGT-7 (annual return)

• Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) for Indian and foreign directors

• Drafting and maintenance of:

  • Board Meeting Notices & Minutes

  • Statutory Registers (Members, Directors, etc.)

  • Resolutions & ROC event-based filings

✅ STPI Compliance (for IT/ITES Companies)

• Monthly and annual filings (performance reports, SOFTEX returns)

• Coordinating with STPI authorities for renewals and clarifications

✅ Resident Director Services

• Provision of a nominee Indian Resident Director, meeting regulatory requirements

• Full KYC, indemnity, and service-level agreement

• Compliance monitoring and alerts for director obligations

✅ Virtual Office Setup & Maintenance

• Providing Registered Office Address in India (for ROC & GST purposes)

• Handling of physical mail, compliance notices, and government communications

📁 Audit, Income Tax & Transfer Pricing

We handle your complete audit, tax, and international transfer pricing requirements:

• Statutory Audit under Companies Act

• Income Tax Return Filing for the company and expat/foreign directors

• Advance Tax Computation, assessments, and representation

• Transfer Pricing Compliance:

  • Form 3CEB filing

  • Benchmarking study

  • Transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreement review

📈 Management Reporting & Global Consolidation

We act as your extended finance arm with customized reporting:

• Monthly MIS Pack with P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key financial ratios

• Head Office Reporting in US GAAP / IFRS, tailored to client templates

• Budgeting, Variance Analysis, and Cash Flow Forecasting

• Support for intercompany reconciliations and audit queries from HQ

💼 Why Choose PAAY for India Subsidiary Compliance?

✅ India subsidiary compliance services with 100% penalty‑free compliance
✅ Big 4-trained Chartered Accountants with 12+ years of experience in foreign subsidiary setup
✅ End-to-end solution: Incorporation to audit and exit
✅ Transparent pricing with cost-effective retainership model
✅ Dedicated partner + senior accountant assigned to every client
✅ Clients across 10+ countries | Experience in 20+ industries
✅ Trusted by funded startups, SMEs, and global enterprise clients

🌐 Serving Companies from:

🇺🇸 United States | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 🇦🇪 UAE | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇦🇺 Australia

🚀 Ready to Simplify Your India Subsidiary Compliance?

Let’s ensure your foreign company meets all legal, tax, accounting and secretarial obligations—efficiently, accurately, and on time.

📩 Book a Free Consultation | Submit RFP

📞 +91 95996 41129 | 📩 office@paay.co.in