37 Services
Professional Services
From entity registration and FEMA compliance to tax advisory and ongoing accounting — designed for foreign founders, NRIs, and global businesses entering India.
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Popular Services for Foreign Investors
These are the services most commonly requested by foreign founders and multinational companies entering India.
FEMA & RBI Compliance
We file and track every RBI filing a foreign-owned company or LLP owes: FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment, FC-TRS within 60 days of a transfer, the FLA return by 15 July, Form DI, ECB returns, APR and annual activity certificates. We also clear past delays through the Late Submission Fee or compounding.
Foreign Subsidiary Company Registration in India
A foreign company registers its Indian subsidiary as a private limited company through the MCA's SPICe+ form: two shareholders, two directors (one who stays in India at least 182 days in the financial year), a registered office, and legalised parent-company documents. After incorporation the parent wires the share capital and the company reports it to the RBI on Form FC-GPR within 30 days of issuing the shares. We run the whole sequence for you, from document legalisation abroad to the first FC-GPR.
LLP Registration in India
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs) cannot invest in an Indian LLP. FDI in LLPs is permitted only for other foreign investors, and only when the LLP operates in a sector with 100% FDI under the automatic route and no FDI-linked performance conditions — a low-compliance structure ideal for professional services and consulting firms.
Private Limited Company Registration in India
The most popular business structure for foreign investors entering India — 100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors under the automatic route.
Entity Registration
Choose the right legal structure for your India operations. Every entity type comes with different ownership rules, liability protections, and compliance obligations.
Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
Obtain the mandatory DGFT registration for importing and exporting goods and services from India — essential for foreign subsidiaries, joint ventures, and NRI-owned businesses engaged in cross-border trade.
LLP Registration in India
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs) cannot invest in an Indian LLP. FDI in LLPs is permitted only for other foreign investors, and only when the LLP operates in a sector with 100% FDI under the automatic route and no FDI-linked performance conditions — a low-compliance structure ideal for professional services and consulting firms.
One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India
A single-member company structure with limited liability — available to Indian citizens including NRIs who meet the 120-day residency requirement.
Private Limited Company Registration in India
The most popular business structure for foreign investors entering India — 100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors under the automatic route.
Section 8 Company Registration
Establish a non-profit entity under the Companies Act 2013 — open to foreign nationals, NRIs, and multinational corporations looking to pursue charitable, social welfare, or CSR objectives in India.
Startup India Registration (DPIIT Recognition)
Unlock income tax holidays, patent fee rebates, and government funding access for your Indian startup — available to foreign-founded companies incorporated in India.
Foreign Investment
Specialized advisory for cross-border investment structures, foreign exchange regulations, and entry strategies tailored to non-resident investors.
Branch Office Registration in India
Branch office registration in India starts with RBI approval under FEMA 22(R), obtained through an Authorized Dealer bank using Form FNC. Once approved, the branch registers with the Registrar of Companies by filing Form FC-1 under Section 380 of the Companies Act, 2013 — a process that typically takes 10–14 weeks from start to operations, before undertaking permitted activities like export/import, consultancy, and research.
Cross-Border Payments Advisory
Every rupee crossing India's border requires FEMA compliance, correct purpose codes, withholding tax deduction, and proper documentation. We ensure your inward and outward remittances are structured correctly from day one.
FDI Advisory
Can you invest in your Indian business, which route applies, and what must be filed? We answer all three before any money moves. We map the activity to the FDI Policy and NDI Rules, test beneficial ownership against the 2026 land-border rules, run the FIF portal application where one is needed, and set up the FC-GPR, FC-TRS and FLA filings that follow.
Foreign Subsidiary Company Registration in India
A foreign company registers its Indian subsidiary as a private limited company through the MCA's SPICe+ form: two shareholders, two directors (one who stays in India at least 182 days in the financial year), a registered office, and legalised parent-company documents. After incorporation the parent wires the share capital and the company reports it to the RBI on Form FC-GPR within 30 days of issuing the shares. We run the whole sequence for you, from document legalisation abroad to the first FC-GPR.
Liaison Office Registration in India
Establish a non-commercial representative office in India with RBI approval — the lowest-risk entry point for foreign companies exploring the Indian market before committing to full operations.
Lower TDS Certificate for NRIs and Foreign Companies
Buyers withhold tax on the full sale price when you sell Indian property as a non-resident. We compute your real tax, file Form 128 (formerly Form 13) under section 395 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, follow up with the Assessing Officer, and coordinate the buyer's deduction and your Form 145/146 remittance.
NRI Tax Filing (ITR for NRIs)
We determine your residential status, reconcile AIS and Form 168, file ITR-2 or ITR-3, claim treaty relief and recover excess TDS on property sales, rent and NRO interest, for NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign citizens with Indian income.
Resident Director Service
Every Indian company needs at least one director who stays in India for 182 days or more during the financial year. We appoint a qualified, India-based resident director to your board as a non-executive director, file the DIN, DIR-2, DIR-8 and DIR-12 paperwork, and document the role (scope, board resolutions, indemnity and D&O cover) so everyone knows what the director does and does not carry.
Tax Advisory for Foreign Investors in India
Before you incorporate, invest, or restructure in India, the tax implications of your chosen structure will determine your effective tax rate, repatriation costs, and compliance burden for years to come. Strategic tax advisory ensures you make these decisions with full visibility.
Ongoing Services
Recurring compliance, accounting, tax, and payroll services to keep your Indian entity running smoothly after incorporation.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Section 128 of the Companies Act, 2013 requires every company incorporated in India — including foreign-owned subsidiaries — to maintain books of account on an accrual basis and the double-entry system, kept at the registered office and preserved for 8 financial years. Beacon Filing maintains these statutory books while delivering monthly reporting packages aligned with your parent company's GAAP.
Annual Compliance for Private Limited Companies
Foreign directors filing DIR-3 KYC must submit a valid passport, notarized foreign address proof — apostilled for Hague Convention countries, embassy-attested otherwise — and a self-attested photograph. The filing is due by June 30, once every three financial years under amended Rule 12A; missing the deadline automatically deactivates the director's DIN, with an INR 5,000 penalty to reactivate it.
Compliance Outsourcing
One engagement covers every regulatory filing your Indian entity needs — ROC, income tax, GST, TDS, PF/ESI, professional tax, FEMA reporting, and RBI returns. Never miss a deadline or face a penalty notice again.
Corporate Tax Filing in India
Every company registered in India must file an annual income tax return — and for foreign-owned companies, the filing involves advance tax, transfer pricing, withholding obligations, and DTAA treaty benefit claims that demand precision and cross-border expertise.
FEMA & RBI Compliance
We file and track every RBI filing a foreign-owned company or LLP owes: FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment, FC-TRS within 60 days of a transfer, the FLA return by 15 July, Form DI, ECB returns, APR and annual activity certificates. We also clear past delays through the Late Submission Fee or compounding.
GST Compliance
GST compliance in India requires foreign-owned subsidiaries to register for GST, file monthly GSTR-1 returns (due the 11th) and GSTR-3B returns with tax payment (due the 20th), pay reverse charge on services received from the foreign parent, reconcile input tax credit against GSTR-2B, and file the annual GSTR-9 return by December 31.
Payroll Outsourcing & Processing
We run the full payroll of your own Indian subsidiary, branch or LLP. That covers the Labour Codes, provident fund at the new ₹25,000 ceiling, ESI, professional tax, section 392 salary TDS with Form 138 and Form 130, and expatriate payroll. Your entity stays the employer; we run the deadlines.
Transfer Pricing Services
Every payment, sale, loan or service between your Indian subsidiary and its foreign parent must be priced at arm's length. We run the transfer pricing study, benchmark it against Indian comparables, prepare the documentation, get the accountant's report (Form 48, formerly Form 3CEB) certified and filed, and advise on safe harbour and APAs — under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
Virtual CFO Services
Strategic financial leadership for your Indian operations — without the cost of a full-time CFO. Get MIS reporting, fundraising support, board deck preparation, and compliance oversight from experienced Indian finance professionals.
Specialized Services
One-time or situation-specific services for corporate changes, IP protection, fundraising compliance, and document authentication.
Apostille & Document Authentication
Whether you need Indian corporate documents apostilled for use abroad or foreign documents authenticated for Indian regulatory filings, we handle the full chain — state authentication, MEA apostille, and embassy attestation for non-Hague countries.
Company Closure & Winding Up in India
Navigate the two routes to closing your Indian entity — voluntary strike-off for dormant companies or NCLT winding up for active ones — with specialized guidance for foreign-owned subsidiaries requiring FEMA compliance and RBI clearance.
Director & Shareholder Changes
Appointing a new director, removing an existing one, transferring shares, or allotting new equity — each change triggers specific ROC filings, board resolutions, and for companies with foreign shareholders, mandatory RBI reporting under FEMA. We handle the full compliance chain.
Dividend Repatriation Advisory
Dividends are your return on investing in India. We ensure they reach your foreign bank account at the lowest withholding rate allowed by law — with every RBI, FEMA, and tax compliance step handled end-to-end.
ESOP Advisory for Cross-Border Companies
Whether you are an Indian subsidiary granting ESOPs to global employees or a foreign parent issuing stock options to your Indian team, the compliance web spans Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, Indian income tax, and often US 409A rules. We untangle it.
Fundraising Compliance
From share valuation and FC-GPR filing to ESOP compliance, convertible notes, and downstream investment rules — complete regulatory compliance for every funding round involving foreign investors.
Trademark Registration in India
Protect your brand in one of the world's largest consumer markets. File your trademark application under India's Trade Marks Act 1999, navigate the 45-class Nice Classification system, and leverage the Madrid Protocol for international coverage — with specialized guidance for foreign companies and NRIs.
How It Works
A Clear Path from Inquiry to Incorporation
No ambiguity. No surprises. Here is what working with us looks like.
Discovery Call
We learn about your business, target market, and ownership structure to recommend the right entity type.
Structure & Documents
We finalize the entity structure, collect required documents, and prepare all filings.
Filing & Registration
We submit applications to MCA, obtain your CIN, PAN, TAN, and complete post-incorporation steps.
Compliance Handoff
Your entity is live. We set up your compliance calendar and take over ongoing statutory filings.
MCA & RBI Compliant
Every filing follows current Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Reserve Bank of India guidelines.
Transparent Pricing
You get a detailed quote before we begin. No hidden charges, no surprise add-ons.
Responsive Support
Questions answered within one business day. Urgent matters handled the same day over WhatsApp.
20+ Countries Served
Founders from across the globe trust us to set up and manage their Indian entities.
Guides & Resources
In-depth reference guides covering FDI policy, DTAA treaties, compliance calendars, and step-by-step checklists for foreign investors.
Bank Account Opening Guide for Foreign Companies in India
Everything foreign founders need to know about opening a corporate bank account in India — from choosing the right bank to navigating enhanced KYC and RBI regulations.
25 min readCompliance Calendar for Indian Companies
A month-by-month guide to every tax, regulatory, and statutory filing deadline for Indian companies — with a dedicated section for foreign subsidiaries and their additional FEMA/RBI obligations.
30 min readDTAA Master Guide for India
A comprehensive reference to India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements — covering the 90+ country treaty network, withholding tax rates for dividends, interest, and royalties, the TRC/Form 41 process, MLI modifications, and the interplay between DTAA and GAAR.
28 min readESOP Tax Guide for India
Everything employees, founders, and foreign investors need to know about ESOP taxation in India — from grant to exercise to sale, including cross-border scenarios, FEMA compliance, and double taxation relief.
25 min readFDI Policy Guide for India
A comprehensive reference covering India's FDI framework — sector-wise caps, entry routes, Press Note 3 restrictions, e-commerce rules, reporting obligations, and recent liberalization measures.
25 min readIndia Entry Strategy
Choose the right entity structure, navigate FDI regulations, select the optimal state, and plan a phased market entry — a decision framework built specifically for foreign companies, investors, and entrepreneurs entering India.
25 min readCompany Registration Checklist for India
A step-by-step checklist covering every pre-registration, registration, and post-registration task — with separate tracks for Indian and foreign founders.
25 min readRepatriation Guide for Foreign Investors in India
A comprehensive reference covering every type of repatriation from India — dividends, share buyback, capital reduction, liquidation, salary, royalties, FTS, ECB interest, and branch profits — with the FEMA framework, withholding tax, Forms 145 and 146 requirements, and practical timelines for each.
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