Expand into India from the UK with a 100% UK-owned subsidiary so you can hire engineers, build product teams and run R&D with proper tax, payroll and FEMA/FDI compliance.
Registration, remote bank account opening, FEMA filings and payroll are handled by Indian Chartered Accountants (CA) who work with UK startups and scale-ups.
All registrations, FEMA filings, payroll and tax compliance are handled by our Indian Chartered Accountants (CA) who specialize in working with U.S. engineering teams.
Why U.K. Engineering Teams Choose India Through a Subsidiary
Need
- Build a long-term engineering team
- Protect product IP
- Bill and fund R&D legally
Why subsidiary works best
- Direct hiring, lower cost, company authority
- Ownership remains with US parent
- Intercompany billing and FDI
If you’re hiring 5+ engineers (or building core product functions), subsidiary > EOR.
Cost to Register an Indian Subsidiary (U.S. Company)
| Service | Whats Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Subsidiary Setup (U.K Parent) |
Incorporation + remote bank account + FEMA filings (FDI) + post-investment reporting |
GBP 1400 |
|
Monthly Accounting & Compliance |
Payroll taxes, GST/TDS filing, bookkeeping, CA review |
GBP 350/month |
|
Annual Audit + Corporate Filings |
Statutory audit + corporate tax return + Form 3CEB (if applicable) |
GBP 1375/year |
How a U.k. Company Registers an Indian Subsidiary (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Name Reservation (SPICe+ Part A)
We align your subsidiary name with your U.S. brand and Indian MCA regulations. Digital signatures are initiated for U.S. signatories.
Step 2: Incorporation Documents (SPICe+ Part B)
We prepare:
Memorandum (MOA) & Articles (AOA)
Director consent
Registered office documentation
Shareholding & capital structure
Step 3: Director Identification (DIN) + Digital Signatures
For U.S. directors, we manage:
DIN application
Digital signature issuance (DSC)
Step 4: MCA Filing & Approval
Government approval issues:
CIN (Company Identification Number)
PAN & TAN (Tax IDs)
Step 5: Remote Indian Bank Account Opening
We coordinate with banking partners, submit KYC, compliance docs, and shareholding proofs. No travel required.
Step 6: Capital Transfer (FDI From U.K. Parent)
Funds are received as share capital and acknowledged by the bank.
Step 7: FDI Reporting (FC-GPR Filing)
Post-investment FEMA reporting is filed after shares are allotted.
⏱ Total Timeline: 3–5 weeks
After Registration: Compliance for Indian Subsidiaries of U.K. Companies
Monthly Filings
- TDS Payroll tax
- GST (if applicable)
- Provident Fund
- Book Keeping
UK Equivalent
- Equivalent to PAYE in UK
- Sales tax / VAT
- Pensions
- Book Keeping
Yearly Filing
- Statutory Audit
- Annual Corporate tax filing
- ROC Filings
UK Equivalent
Want to Start Hiring Before Incorporation? (EOR Option)
If you want to test India or hire quickly (1–4 engineers), you can hire via our EOR service and switch to your own subsidiary later.
EOR Services We Provide (U.K. Engineering Teams)
India-compliant offer letters & IP assignment
Payroll processing + contributions (PF/ESI)
TDS payroll withholding
Full statutory benefits administration
Exit compliance & documentation
EOR Pricing (India): From GBP 200/employee/month
📌 Most U.S. clients start with EOR for 1–4 employees and convert to a subsidiary once the team expands.
Documents Required to Register an Indian Subsidiary
📌 From the U.K. Company(all documents should be notarised and appostiled)
Certificate of Incorporation
Operating Agreement / Articles
U.S. Address Proof
Passport of Authorized Signatory
📌 From Directors(all documents should be notarised and appostiled)
Passport
Residential Address Proof
Digital Photo
Company setup in India - FAQs
Can a U.K. company open an Indian bank account remotely?
Yes. We open corporate accounts remotely with our banking partners.
Do we need an Indian director?
Yes. We help appoint a compliant local director if required.
Can the U.K. parent own 100% of the Indian subsidiary?
Yes. India allows full foreign ownership in most sectors.
Does the U.K. parent get taxed in India?
No. Only the Indian subsidiary pays taxes in India.
Is transfer pricing required for SaaS and development services?
Yes. Any billing between the parent and India entity requires transfer pricing documentation.