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In India, the Press Note 3 has been a controversial regulation that restricts investment from China into the country. This regulation mandates that any investment from China must be approved by the government of India, and has been put in place due to concerns over national security and trade imbalances. While this has made it difficult for Chinese investors to enter the Indian market, it is important to note that foreign direct investment (FDI) from other countries, such as Taiwan, is still allowed and encouraged in India. As such, Taiwanese companies looking to invest in India and set up subsidiary companies may find it a more viable option than their Chinese counterparts.
What is needed to register a subsidiary in the company:
Shareholders – Taiwanese companies can hold 100% shares in the Indian subsidiary through its 2 nominees and representatives.
Directors – 2 Directors minimum of that 1 should be a Indian resident and staying in India.
Capital – There is no minimum requirement of capital.
Process and Time taken for Taiwan company to form a company in India:
Process – You can check the process here.
Time Taken – 25-20 business days
Cost – USD 1400. This includes the government fees and the professional fees for company upto capital of Rs 10 lakhs. There are no hidden fees and it includes the below:
- Company registration with the registration certificate
- PAN, TAN , PF and ESIC of the company
- Assistance in Bank Account opening
- FDI compliances
- Appointment of Auditor
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References:
- Companies Act, 2013. Retrieved from https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/about-us/acts-rules-regulations/acts.html
- Reserve Bank of India guidelines. Retrieved from https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/FEMA.aspx
- Income Tax Act. Retrieved from https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/pages/acts/income-tax-act.aspx
- Foreign Direct Investment policy. Retrieved from https://dipp.gov.in/fdi-policy
- Ease of Doing Business in India. Retrieved from https://www.doingbusiness.org/en/data/exploreeconomies/india
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Retrieved from https://www.ibbi.gov.in/
- Goods and Services Tax. Retrieved from https://www.gst.gov.in/
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