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Top 10 Company Registration Consultants in India 2026 Complete Professional Guide to Company Registration, Foreign Company Registration & Subsidiary Incorporation Services
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Q5: How long does it take to register a foreign subsidiary in India?
Foreign subsidiary registration typically takes 15-30 business days end-to-end — comprising document preparation and apostille (5-10 days), name reservation (2-3 days), SPICe+ filing and ROC processing (5-7 days), and post-incorporation setup including bank account and FC-GPR filing (5-10 days). Branch office and liaison office setup takes longer (45-90 days) due to mandatory RBI approval process. The firm provides expedited processing with dedicated project management for foreign incorporations.
Q6: What are the annual compliance requirements after company registration?
Post-registration annual compliance includes: statutory audit and filing of financial statements (AOC-4 within 30 days of AGM), annual return filing (MGT-7/MGT-7A within 60 days of AGM), income tax return filing, GST return filing (monthly/quarterly), board meetings (minimum 4 per year), AGM (within 6 months of financial year end), DIR-3 KYC for directors (annually by September 30), and for companies with foreign investment — FLA return to RBI (by July 15) and transfer pricing documentation (Form 3CEB).
Q8: What FDI sectors require government approval vs. automatic route?
Most sectors permit 100% FDI under the automatic route (no prior government approval). Sectors requiring government approval include: multi-brand retail trading (51%), print media (26%), mining and minerals (100% with conditions), broadcasting content services (49%), core investment company, and defence beyond 74%. Sectors where FDI is prohibited: lottery, gambling, chit funds, Nidhi company, real estate business (not construction-development), manufacturing of cigars/cigarettes, and trading in TDR. Our professional team provides comprehensive FDI route analysis for each sector.
Q9: Is GST registration mandatory at the time of company incorporation?
GST registration is integrated into the SPICe+ incorporation process through AGILE-PRO-S form, providing provisional GSTIN. However, activation requires post-incorporation submission of bank account details and registered office proof within the prescribed timeline. For companies below the turnover threshold (₹20 lakh / ₹10 lakh for special category states), GST registration is voluntary unless they fall under mandatory registration categories — inter-state supply, e-commerce, casual/non-resident taxable person, or TDS/TCS obligations.
Q10: What is the significance of MOA and AOA in company registration?
The Memorandum of Association (MOA) defines the company’s constitution — its name, registered office state, objects (what the company can do), liability clause, and capital clause. The Articles of Association (AOA) governs internal management — share transfer provisions, director appointment, board meeting procedures, dividend policy, and borrowing powers. For startups and funded companies, customized AOA provisions covering ESOP frameworks, investor rights (anti-dilution, liquidation preference, board representation), and drag-along/tag-along rights are critical. The practice drafts customized MOA/AOA aligned with business objectives, investor requirements, and regulatory provisions rather than relying on standard templates.
