How long does company registration take?

It depends on how complete the documents are and on any queries from the authorities. We share an estimate once we have reviewed your documents, and we keep you updated as the application moves.

Can a foreign national or foreign company set up a company in India?

Yes, subject to the rules for foreign investment in the activity you plan to carry on. We explain which route applies, what approvals or reporting are needed and how to prepare the documents.

Do I need a physical office to register a company?

A registered office address is required, and proof of the right to use it must be provided. A physical workspace for the whole team is not necessarily required. We guide you on what is acceptable.

What happens after the certificate of incorporation?

There are several early steps: a bank account, the first board meeting, the appointment of the first auditor, share issuance and any commencement filings that apply, besides tax registrations. We prepare a checklist so that nothing is missed.

A Sound Start

Company Setup and Registration in India

Choose an entity with ownership, funding plans and ongoing compliance in mind. We help Indian founders and overseas investors compare suitable structures, prepare incorporation applications and identify the registrations needed to begin operations. Approvals and processing times remain with the relevant authorities.

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About the Service

Understanding Company Setup and Registration in India

Setting up in India usually means more than incorporation. A company or LLP needs a name approval, directors with identification numbers, a registered office, a PAN and TAN, and often GST, professional tax, employee-related and other registrations. Some of these can be applied for together, but each has its own conditions, and mistakes at this stage tend to resurface later as notices or amendments.

For overseas businesses, the choice of vehicle also matters: a wholly owned subsidiary, a joint venture company, an LLP or a liaison, branch or project office each carry different rules on ownership, repatriation and reporting. We explain the options in plain terms and coordinate with legal counsel where the transaction needs it.

Our team is based in Gandhi Nagar, Delhi, supporting clients across Delhi-NCR and remotely across India. We confirm any on-site or hearing requirements when agreeing the engagement.

Who Needs This Service

First-time founders turning an idea or a proprietorship into a company
Family businesses and professionals who want limited liability or a more formal structure
Startups that expect to raise funding and need a structure investors are comfortable with
Overseas companies setting up a subsidiary or a representative presence in India
Non-profit founders considering a company formed for charitable purposes

What Is Included

Guidance on the choice of entity: private limited company, one person company, LLP, public company or a company for charitable purposes
Name availability checks and name reservation
Director identification numbers and digital signature certificates
Incorporation filings, constitutional documents and the certificate of incorporation
PAN, TAN and other core registrations, as applicable to your business
GST registration and other registrations that your activity requires
Support with the first board meeting, appointment of the first auditor and opening a bank account
For foreign investors: guidance on foreign investment reporting and the formalities that follow the first share allotment

Benefits

A structure matched to your plans for ownership, funding and liability
Applications checked for completeness and consistency before submission
A clear list of what has to be done after incorporation and by when
Registrations that line up with each other, so details are consistent from the start
A smoother introduction to bankers, investors and customers

What You Receive

A written comparison of the structures that suit your situation
Incorporation documents and the certificate of incorporation
PAN, TAN and other registration confirmations as applicable
Draft constitutional documents for your review
A post-incorporation compliance checklist with dates

How We Work

How We Assist with Company Setup and Registration in India

Discuss Your Plan
We learn who the owners are, what the business will do, whether outside funding is likely and how much compliance you are comfortable with.
Choose the Structure
We compare the options on ownership, liability, tax, funding and ongoing filings, and you decide which to proceed with.
Register
We collect the documents, prepare the filings, obtain digital signatures and identification numbers, and submit the application. We respond to queries from the authorities.
Set Up for Operations
After incorporation we help with registrations, the first meetings and resolutions, the bank account and a calendar of upcoming compliance.

Documents We May Ask for

Identity, address and tax identification documents for proposed directors, shareholders or LLP members, as applicable
Address proof of each proposed director or member, such as a bank statement or utility bill
Proof of the registered office: a rent agreement or ownership document, a recent utility bill and the owner's consent
Proposed company or LLP names, and a short description of the business activity
For foreign directors or shareholders: passport and address proof that are notarised or apostilled as required
For a foreign shareholder company: incorporation documents of the parent, with notarisation or apostille

Requirements vary with the structure and the people involved. We give you a tailored checklist after the first conversation.

Why Choose MSG & Associates

A chartered accountancy firm that also handles the tax, accounts and annual filings a new company needs, so setup and compliance are planned together
Straightforward advice on structure, including the trade-offs, rather than a one-size-fits-all package
Delhi-based, and able to work remotely with founders and overseas clients using secure digital tools
Clear scope and timelines shared before work begins

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