India: Private Limited and DPIIT Startups
A large emerging-market economy with reduced 22% concessional CIT for domestic companies and 35% for foreign companies. We register a private limited company or LLP, navigate FEMA and FDI rules and align banking and DPIIT recognition.
Setup time
4-6 weeks
Corporate tax
22% concessional / 25-30% standard / 35% foreign Co
Foreign ownership
100% under automatic route in most sectors
Main legal form
Private Limited / LLP
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in India.
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
India is open to foreign investment in most sectors via the automatic route. The choice between a Private Limited, LLP or subsidiary, plus DPIIT recognition, decides how well the setup actually works.
Market
Why Founders Choose India for Business Registration
Large and growing market
India is one of the largest consumer and digital markets in the world, with strong demand in services, SaaS and consumer tech.
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22% concessional CIT for domestic companies
Domestic companies can elect a concessional 22% CIT rate; new manufacturing companies can elect 15%.
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DPIIT recognition for startups
DPIIT recognition opens up tax holidays, easier compliance and access to government programmes for eligible startups.
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Strong tech and engineering talent
A deep engineering and product talent pool, with mature outsourcing and GCC (Global Capability Centre) ecosystems.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in India
SaaS and product companies
SaaS, fintech and consumer-tech companies entering India through a Private Limited subsidiary.
GCC and engineering centres
Groups setting up Global Capability Centres for engineering, data and back-office operations.
Trading and import businesses
Companies importing into India or sourcing from Indian suppliers via a local entity.
CIS and Middle East founders
Founders building cross-border products into India and adjacent emerging markets.
How we help you open a company in India
One partner for all questions
India's setup looks routine, but FEMA, FDI sectoral caps, banking and the DPIIT recognition path are where most projects gain or lose time.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from initial structuring to a fully operational company with bank accounts and a resident team.
- Incorporation: Private Limited or LLP registration with the MCA, statutory address and DIN.
- Tax setup: PAN/TAN, CIT election (concessional 22% / 15% new manufacturing), GST registration.
- Residency: business visa and employment visa for foreign founders and key staff.
- Banking: corporate account with an Indian bank, FEMA/FDI filings (FC-GPR, FC-TRS) and AD bank coordination.
- Ongoing: GST, TDS, ROC filings, annual accounts and DPIIT compliance where status is taken.
Setup process
Partners
We work with selected local partners in India to support contractors, payroll and compliance for distributed teams.
- Local partner support for contractor management, banking compliance and personal tax accounting.
- Practical solutions for paying a distributed team and contractors across jurisdictions.
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