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How can a Iranian company form company in India? What are the requirements and documents required for the same?
The basic details are:
Minimum 2 shareholders are required. 99.99% shares can be held by the parent Iranian entity an do.01% can be help by another company or any individual.
Minimum 2 directors are required and at least 1 should be Indian resident. It is not mandatory that you allot shares to the directors. ( we can help you with resident director services if needed)
Its a completely online process and can be completed in 20 working days once we receive the documents.
What are the documents required by the Iranian company or Iranian nationals to setup a company in India?
If its a subsidiary company the following documents of parent Iranian company are required:
Certificate of Incorporation of Iran Company
Address proof
Board Resolution (will be provided by us)
- Passport copy
- Address Proof
- Photo
Which bank can a Iranian company open a bank account in India?
With company registration we can also assist you open a bank account in any of the following banks:
- IDBI bank
- Indusind Bank
If a Iranian national registers a company in India will he get a work permit Visa in India?
Forming of company does not necessarily mean that you will get a work visa for India. It depends on the officials. But having a company in India will surely enhance your chances to get the visa.
What are the compliances after you form a company in India?
The compliances after you form a company in India are:
- Statutory Audit
- ROC Filing
- Tax returns
- GST returns
- Secretarial Compliances
The tax rate for the Iranian subsidiary company is 26% on the profits.
What are the steps to form a company in India?
The steps to firm the company in India by a Iranian national are:
- Apply for Digital Signature of all the directors and share holders. Its a online process and can be completed in 3 days
- Name Application through RUN. It can be completed in 2 days.
- Preparation of company charter that is MOA and AOA of the company. It can be completed in 3 days.
- Submission of SPICE form for incorporation
- Opening of bank account and issue of share certificates.
Yes we do provide resident director services for Iranian Companies.
About Rohit Lohade
Rohit Lohade is a Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience. He has assisted more than 300 Gobal Companies with India Entry Strategy