Wholly-Owned Subsidiary in India

Establish complete control over your Indian operations with 100% foreign ownership in permitted sectors

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What is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary?

A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in India is a company where 100% of the shares are held by a foreign parent company, giving you complete control over operations while enjoying the benefits of being an Indian legal entity.

  • Separate legal entity under Indian Companies Act
  • 100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors
  • Limited liability protection for parent company
  • Can own property and enter contracts in India
  • Eligible for government incentives and tax benefits

Why Choose WOS Structure?

Ideal for foreign companies looking for complete control over Indian operations without local partners:

  • Full control over business decisions and profits
  • Better brand protection than branch office
  • Easier to raise local capital if needed
  • More credibility with Indian customers/vendors
  • Flexibility to exit or sell the business
  • Tax benefits under DTAA agreements

Key Advantages

Our WOS registration service offers:

  • End-to-end company incorporation (7-10 working days)
  • RBI approval and compliance support
  • DIN and DSC for directors
  • GST and tax registration
  • Registered office address solution
  • Post-incorporation compliance management

5-Step WOS Registration Process

Simplified process for foreign companies to establish presence in India

1

Sector Approval

Verify your business sector allows 100% FDI under automatic route or needs government approval

2

Documentation

Prepare parent company documents, KYC of directors, and Indian registered office proof

3

Name Approval

Reserve unique company name with MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

4

Capital Infusion

Transfer initial capital as per RBI guidelines and obtain foreign inward remittance certificate

5

Company Incorporation

Receive Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN and can commence operations

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