Business Setup

From Setting Up your Entity to a Compliant Operating Framework.

Entering a new market involves more than simply registering a company.

International businesses need to understand the local regulatory environment, select the right business structure, complete statutory registrations, and establish the systems to operate compliantly.

We provide practical, end-to-end support throughout the corporate setup process, assisting with incorporation, regulatory requirements, taxation, statutory registrations, and other essential requirements. 3SBA supports your business throughout its India entry journey.

Corporate Setup Solutions

Entity Registration

Handling everything from name approval to incorporation for Subsidiaries, LLPs, or Liaison Offices.

Foreign Investment Compliance

Ensuring FDI transactions meet RBI and FEMA reporting requirements for a smooth capital flow.

Trading Licenses

Acquiring mandatory licenses like IEC (Import Export Code), FSSAI, and industry-specific permits.

Manufacturing Setup

Advisory for plant location, industrial clearances, and factory layout approvals under 'Make in India'.

Government Incentives Advisory

Identifying and applying for PLI schemes and state-level subsidies to boost your ROI.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, in most cases. Company registration can usually be completed remotely through digital documentation and online filings. If a physical presence is required at any stage, it can often be planned in advance.

There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement to register a company in India. Since the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015, entrepreneurs can incorporate a Private Limited Company with any amount of capital that suits their business needs. As a standard, most companies are incorporated with capital of INR 1,00,000.

Key documents you should maintain include:

  • FDI approval documents
  • Board and shareholder resolutions
  • Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) or Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)
  • Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC)
  • Know Your Customer (KYC) report
  • Valuation report
  • Share certificates
  • Compliance certificate from an Indian Company Secretary

These documents are submitted online to the RBI through the authorised dealer. Based on verification, the RBI issues a Unique Identification Number for the transaction.

Sectors include manufacturing, information technology (IT), e-commerce marketplace, renewable energy, hospitals, hotels and tourism, construction development, and single-brand retail trading (subject to certain conditions).

Some sectors have restrictions or require government approval, so foreign investors should always check the latest FDI policy before investing.

Some licences are central and others are state-based. Registrations such as PAN, TAN, GST and IEC are central and required irrespective of the state in which you operate. The Shop & Establishment licence and Professional Tax registration differ from state to state.

There is no single "best" state. The ideal location depends on your industry, target market, supply chain, infrastructure, labour availability, utilities, and state-specific incentives. Leading manufacturing destinations include:

  • Gujarat – Chemicals, engineering, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and export-oriented manufacturing.
  • Maharashtra – Automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and industrial engineering.
  • Tamil Nadu – Automobile, EV, electronics, textiles, and heavy engineering.
  • Karnataka – Aerospace, electronics, semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing.
  • Uttar Pradesh – Electronics, food processing, defense manufacturing, and consumer goods.
  • Telangana – Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, and precision engineering.
  • Andhra Pradesh – Food processing, electronics, renewable energy, and logistics-driven industries.

A proper study should be conducted before finalising the manufacturing location.

The PLI Scheme is a Government of India programme that encourages companies to manufacture in India. It provides financial incentives to eligible businesses based on increased production or sales. It covers sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, telecom, food processing, textiles, solar manufacturing, and more.

The government provides significant support to manufacturing, renewable energy, information technology (IT), electronics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food processing, textiles, and startups. These sectors receive tax benefits, subsidies, financial assistance, and infrastructure support to encourage investment, innovation, exports, and employment.

Additional support is provided to industries in focus for central and state governments to promote employment and the development of certain backward areas.

Ready to set up in India?

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