Strategy & Advisory
Assess group objectives and the proposed India operating model.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL ADVISORY · ENTITY FORMATION
Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company
Your Gateway to India's Growth Opportunities
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY
Expand your global business in India
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) allows a foreign or domestic parent company to establish a fully controlled legal entity in India with 100% ownership, enabling seamless operations, compliance and long-term growth.
A wholly owned subsidiary can form part of a group's plan to establish a dedicated operating presence or separate a particular business activity. The formation project should reflect the parent's objectives while setting out how the new entity will be funded, managed and connected to the wider group.
OUR SERVICES FOR WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY
Coordinated support from planning to setup
Bring the formation steps and connected requirements into one considered plan.
Incorporation & ROC Filings
Coordinate incorporation documents and ROC filings.
FDI & RBI Compliances
Review applicable foreign investment requirements.
Drafting of MOA & AOA
Prepare constitutional documents around planned activities.
Bank Account Opening Support
Assist with practical account-opening requirements.
Statutory Licences & Registrations
Assess registrations and approvals relevant to the activity.
Ongoing Compliance & Secretarial Support
Set up ongoing governance and compliance support.
Tax, Audit & Transfer Pricing Advisory
Coordinate relevant tax, audit and transfer-pricing advisory.
KEY BENEFITS
Why choose Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company?
A wholly owned subsidiary can form part of a group's plan to establish a dedicated operating presence or separate a particular business activity. The formation project should reflect the parent's objectives while setting out how the new entity will be funded, managed and connected to the wider group.
Considered for your next chapter.
100% ownership and control
Maintain complete ownership and control through the parent company.
Separate legal entity and limited liability
Operate through a separate Indian legal entity.
Access to Indian market and government opportunities
Establish an operating presence in India.
Builds brand presence and credibility
Create a recognised presence in the Indian market.
Ability to carry out full business operations
Operate the approved business through the subsidiary.
Easy fund infusion, profit repatriation (as per law)
Plan funding and repatriation subject to applicable regulations.
Suitable for long-term growth and expansion
Establish a platform for long-term business development.
Flexibility to convert to joint venture or additional subsidiaries
Consider future structural changes as business plans evolve.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE & TAXATION ASPECTS
A wholly owned subsidiary for Indian operations
A wholly owned subsidiary can form part of a group's plan to establish a dedicated operating presence or separate a particular business activity. The formation project should reflect the parent's objectives while setting out how the new entity will be funded, managed and connected to the wider group.
- Market Entry
Establish a wholly controlled operating presence in India.
- Regulatory Compliance
Coordinate corporate and foreign investment compliance.
- Operational Support
Plan operations, funding and intercompany dependencies.
- Long-term Growth
Align governance and reporting with the parent's long-term plans.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Which Structure is Right for Your Business?
Compare legal status, ownership, activities, regulatory approvals and taxation for India market-entry structures.
| Features | Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company | Branch Office | Project Office | Joint Venture | Liaison Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Status | Separate Indian company | Extension of foreign company | Extension for specific project | Separate company within Indian partner | Extension (non-commercial) |
| Ownership | 100% by foreign/domestic parent | 100% by foreign company | 100% by foreign company | Shared ownership | 100% by foreign company |
| Business Activities | Full business operations | Permitted (as per RBI) | Project-specific only | As per shareholders' agreement | Only liaison / liaison activities |
| Limited Liability | Yes | No (parent liable) | No (parent liable) | Yes | No (parent liable) |
| Regulatory Approvals | RBI (FDI), ROC & sectoral | RBI approval | RBI approval | RBI (if foreign investment) | RBI approval |
| Taxation | Indian corporate tax rates | Taxed in India (as per applicable provisions) | Taxed in India (on project income) | Indian tax (as per structure) | No direct taxation |
| Suitability | Long-term, scalable business | Market presence, full operations with restrictions | Specific project execution | Strategic partnership | Market research & liaison |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
INCORPORATION PROCESS
Simple, Transparent and Timely
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
Consultation & Strategy Planning
Define objectives, ownership and the India business plan.
Name Approval
Review and reserve an available company name (1–2 working days).
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and parent-company materials.
FDI & ROC Filings
Coordinate applicable foreign investment and company filings (5–7 working days).
Certificate of Incorporation
Receive the certificate after approval.
PAN, TAN & Bank Account Opening
Coordinate tax identifiers and practical banking steps.
Post-Incorporation Compliances
Set up governance, reporting and applicable ongoing obligations.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Key Documents for Incorporation
The exact checklist depends on the proposed entity, participants and activities. We will confirm requirements for your circumstances.
- Proposed company name(s)
- Details and incorporation proof of foreign parent company
- Certificate of Incorporation of parent company
- Board Resolution of parent company
- Proof of registered office in India
- Passport and address proof of proposed directors
- Draft MoA & AoA
- FDI declaration and beneficial owner details
- Sector-specific approvals (if applicable)
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES
Transparent and value-driven
Choose a formation package based on the level of support you need. The scope can be confirmed against your requirements before proceeding.
Basic Package
₹24,999/-- Name availability check
- ROC incorporation
- MOA & AOA drafting
- PAN, TAN and DIN assistance
- Basic compliance guide
Comprehensive Package
₹44,999/-- All Basic Package services
- FDI & RBI advisory support
- Bank account opening assistance
- Initial compliance support (3 months)
- Sectoral licence guidance (if required)
Customised Solutions (As per Business Needs)
Sector-specific approvals, regulatory & taxation advisory, ongoing compliance support, transfer pricing and global structuring support.
Get a QuoteGovernment charges, applicable taxes and third-party costs are confirmed separately as part of the proposed scope.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Common questions about Wholly Owned Subsidiary formation and planning.
What is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary?
Is government approval required?
Can profits be repatriated?
What is the minimum capital requirement?
TESTIMONIALS
Clear advice. Practical direction.
Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
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