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Your CA and Lawyers‑led partner for incorporating and operationalising your India subsidiary in Bengaluru’s tech hub.
Deep tech + product talent —ideal for engineering/GCCs.
Global connectivity via BLR (Kempegowda International Airport); frequent non‑stops to USA/Europe/ME hubs; strong private banks used to foreign KYC.
Mature vendor ecosystem: IT vendors, 3 PL, Grade A offices, Co-working spaces options for scale.
Cost vs depth: Rents below Mumbai/Delhi for comparable quality while offering the largest tech workforce.
- Who we Help:
US/EU founders, COOs, finance leaders launching back offices, product/engineering hubs, or India sales entities.
What’s Included (Scope & Deliverables):
Incorporation: Private Limited Company or LLP with MOA and AOA drafting (name reservation, SPICe+, PAN/TAN, DIN/DSC).
Bank Account: Liaison with preferred banks; KYC pack, signatory coordination.
Registrations: GST, Karnataka Shops & Commercial Establishments, Professional Tax (as applicable).
People & Payroll: Employment Contracts, Salary structure, Payroll System Setup, Retirement Benifits,Medical insurance, first payroll run.
Accounting Stack: Tally/Zoho/QuickBooks setup, COA, invoice templates, SOPs.
Compliance:Tax Filing, Audits, Statutory registers, board minutes.
Optional: Resident Director Services, Registered office options, trade licenses (activity‑wise), SEZ/park coordination.
Where to Set Up (Micromarkets & Rentals): (indicative, varies by building & fit‑out)
CBD & Central: MG Road / Residency Road / Indiranagar / Koramangala — prestige + client access. Grade‑A lease: ~₹95–₹140/sq ft/month. Coworking: WeWork Residency Road, 91Springboard MG Road, Awfis Residency Road, BHIVE. Typical seats: hot desk ₹6k–₹12k; dedicated/private ₹9k–₹30k+ per seat/month.
Tech Corridors (value + scale): Outer Ring Road (Bellandur–Sarjapur), Whitefield, Mahadevapura, Manyata Tech Park (Hebbal) — largest floorplates. Grade‑A lease: ~₹80–₹120/sq ft/month (city avg ~₹89). Coworking hubs: Bellandur/ORR, Whitefield, HSR/HSR‑Sarjapur.
Electronic City: Campus‑style, strong manufacturing/embedded ecosystem. Grade‑A lease: ~₹70–₹100/sq ft/month. Coworking: select managed offices along Hosur Rd.
Registered Office:
We can provision registered office addresses in MG Road, Indiranagar, HSR, Koramangala, Bellandur; later swap to your leased space with updated proofs.
Our Bangalore Office:
Business Setup Private Limited — Bangalore
161/1, Pearlnaksha, 3rd Floor, 1st Main Road, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore 560020
Email/Phone: support@businesssetup.in
Compact Rent Table (indicative):
| Micro‑market | Grade‑A lease (₹/sq ft / month) | Coworking seat / month (₹) |
| MG Rd / Residency Rd (CBD) | 95–140 | 12,000–30,000+ |
| Indiranagar / Koramangala | 90–130 | 10,000–25,000 |
| ORR (Bellandur–Sarjapur) | 80–120 | 8,000–20,000 |
| Whitefield / Mahadevapura | 75–110 | 7,000–18,000 |
| Manyata Tech Park (Hebbal) | 85–115 | 9,000–22,000 |
| Electronic City | 70–100 | 6,000–15,000 |
Figures are directional and vary by building, fit‑out, floorplate, and term length.
Timeline (Indicative):
Week 1: Document preparation
Week 2: KYC & DSC → name & SPICe+ filing.
Week 3: COI issued → bank application submitted → S&E filing.
Week 4: GST approved → payroll & accounting stack live.
Week 4–6: First payroll run; SOP handover; compliance calendar.
Estimated Fees (Guidance):
Setup professional fees typically start around USD 1700 for incorporation & core registrations;
GST registration from ₹10,000;
ongoing monthly compliance packages from ₹25,000/month,
and annual compliance from ₹80,000/year. Final quote depends on directors, shareholding, activity, and add‑ons (registered office, licenses).
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Local Nuances (Bengaluru) — what to expect:
Karnataka Professional Tax (PT): Employer registration + employee slabs (higher earners typically ₹200/month; ₹300 in Feb under latest schedule).
Shops & Establishments: Registration per office; display of notices & maintenance of HR registers.
Parks/SEZ: Access, vendor onboarding and parking passes can add 1–2 weeks; plan ahead for entry IDs.
Banking: Foreign directors’ in‑person KYC or video‑KYC as per bank; we pre‑check branch familiarity with foreign‑owned subsidiaries.
Neighbourhoods & Hubs:
- WhitefieldORR (Bellandur–Sarjapur)
- Electronic City
- Manyata
- Koramangala
- Indiranagar
- HSR
We advise on commute vs rent trade‑offs and Grade‑A building options.
Other Links:
Comparision of Entities – https://businesssetup.in/guide-foreign-company-registration-india/
Cost for setting up and compliances in India – https://businesssetup.in/what-are-the-costs-involved-in-setting-up-a-subsidiary-in-india/
FAQs — Bangalore Company Registration
How long to incorporate in Bangalore?
Typically 7–12 working days post-KYC; bank 7–14 days; GST 5–7 days.
Do we need a resident director?
Yes—minimum one Indian resident director for a Private Limited company.
Can we start hiring before GST?
Yes; payroll & contracts can start post Certificate of Incorporation (COI); GST timing depends on activity.
Do you provide a registered office?
Yes—registered office options are available until you secure your own space.
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