India and US Entity Setup & Compliance
Setting up in a new jurisdiction is simple on paper but easy to get wrong in practice. We help businesses choose a workable structure, coordinate registrations, plan FEMA/RBI and tax compliance, and make the accounting system ready from day one.
India Entity Setup (US & Foreign Companies)
We manage the end-to-end statutory and regulatory path to establish fully operational subsidiaries in India. We guide foreign boards through structure selection—Private Limited Company (WOS), LLP, Liaison, or Branch structures—based on their operational plans and sector routes. We handle filings for digital signatures (DSC), DIN allocation, name approval, and ROC incorporation certificates.
Crucially, we handle foreign inward remittance reporting and file Form FC-GPR on the RBI's Single Master Form (SMF) portal within tight statutory timelines to ensure complete FEMA compliance. We also set up a local statutory TallyPrime ledger, mapping all GST, TDS, and PF groups from day one.
US Entity Incorporation (International Founders)
We assist Indian and international companies in establishing fully compliant US subsidiaries or holding structures. We advise on Delaware C-Corp vs Wyoming LLC structures based on your venture capital readiness and tax targets, secure registered agents, file the articles of incorporation, and acquire your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS remotely.
We configure a US-GAAP compliant QuickBooks Online company file, set up automated bank feeds sync, and structure accounts for clean Form 1099 contractor compliance. We also manage ongoing Delaware franchise tax filings and corporate income tax preparation, keeping the structure clean and reporting-ready.
Dual-Jurisdiction Intercompany Bridging
For businesses operating in both India and the US, we build the crucial reporting and compliance bridges. We create unified monthly reporting dashboards in Google Sheets, mapping local TallyPrime statutory balances with US QuickBooks Online accounts. This provides your board with consolidated cash and P&L visibility by the 5th working day.
We help structure intercompany Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to comply with Transfer Pricing regulations (Form 3CEB), handle monthly FX gain/loss adjustments on intercompany loan registers, and coordinate tax withholdings (Form 15CA/15CB) on royalty payouts and service fees.
Entity Setup and Compliance Architecture
Setting up a business entity in India or the US requires careful statutory and tax planning to align with local regulatory frameworks. Our team, led by CA Siddhartha Agrawal, FCA, manages the end-to-end statutory and regulatory path to establish fully operational domestic subsidiaries and Delaware C-Corp holding structures.
For India incorporation, we manage all ROC filings for digital signatures (DSC), DIN allocation, name approvals, and incorporation certificates. We handle the critical FEMA and RBI reporting, submitting Form FC-GPR via the Single Master Form (SMF) portal within tight statutory timelines to document foreign inward investments, backed by FIRC and KYC certificates.
For US market entry, we coordinate remote Delaware state incorporations, registered agents, articles of organization, and IRS EIN allocations. We construct intercompany Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that comply with global Transfer Pricing guidelines, managing monthly consolidations, corporate franchise taxes, and tax withholdings (Form 15CA/15CB).
How This Works in Practice
Challenge: An Indian software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup wanted to set up a Delaware C-Corp subsidiary to contract directly with US enterprise clients and raise venture capital, while keeping their primary engineering hub in India.
Approach: Siddhartha Agrawal, FCA, advised on corporate structuring, coordinated the Delaware incorporation, applied for their IRS EIN, set up a corporate bank feed, and structured a GAAP-compliant QuickBooks Online ledger. We then drafted the intercompany Service Level Agreement (SLA) to comply with Indian transfer pricing and FEMA rules.
Result: The startup successfully incorporated and signed its first US client contract within 6 weeks, operating on a fully compliant, dual-jurisdiction accounting structure with clean audit trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does it take to incorporate a company in India?
A standard Private Limited incorporation in India typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, including director KYC, DIN allocation, name approvals, and Certificate of Incorporation. GST registration follows in 1 to 2 weeks.
2. Can an international founder set up a US company remotely?
Yes. Indian and international founders can incorporate a US LLC or C-Corp remotely without physically visiting the US. We secure registered agents, apply for IRS EINs, and configure online bookkeeping systems.
3. What is the minimum capitalization required to set up an Indian subsidiary?
Under MCA rules, there is no minimum paid-up capital. However, to account for initial compliance, bank setup, and FEMA regulations, we typically advise an initial capitalization of USD 10,000 to USD 50,000 depending on operations.
4. What is FEMA compliance and why is it important?
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules govern all foreign investments entering India. Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies must report share allotments to the RBI via FC-GPR filings within 30 days to avoid heavy penalties.
5. What ongoing compliance is required for a US C-Corp?
Ongoing requirements include filing annual Delaware state franchise tax returns, preparing corporate federal and state income tax filings, maintaining registered agents, and filing 1099-NEC contractor reports. We manage all of these.
6. LLC vs C-Corp: Which is better for international founders?
For founders looking to raise US venture capital or issue stock options, a Delaware C-Corp is the standard requirement. For lifestyle businesses or boot-strapped agencies, a US LLC may be preferred due to pass-through tax simplicity.
7. Do you handle the legal filings yourself?
We manage the financial, tax, and compliance structuring, such as EIN setup, tax registrations, and ledger setup. For incorporation filings, we work directly alongside trusted legal counsels in India and the US.
8. How do you manage transfer pricing between India and the US?
We document intercompany transactions to ensure they occur at 'arm's length' under Transfer Pricing regulations. We help establish service fee percentages, draft intercompany contracts, and align the ledger charts of accounts.
Plan Your India-US Setup Correctly
We coordinate corporate structures, statutory tax registrations, and GAAP ledger setups. Speak with Siddhartha Agrawal, FCA, to draft your setup roadmap.
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