Illustrative example · Cloud Technology / SaaS
NRI Set Up Indian Subsidiary for US-Based Startup
CloudBase Inc. wanted a 100% owned Indian subsidiary with full FEMA compliance, RBI reporting, and a business bank account - all handled end-to-end in 15 days.
Names and figures are illustrative, not a real client.
Key metrics at a glance
- Setup Time
- 15 days
- Entity to operational
- FDI Compliance
- 100%
- FEMA compliant structure
- RBI Approval
- Approved
- FEMA reporting completed
The challenge
CloudBase Inc., a well-funded US SaaS startup, wanted to expand into the Indian market with a 100% owned subsidiary. The founders, all US-based NRIs, needed end-to-end support: company incorporation, FEMA compliance for foreign investment, RBI reporting (FLA and FEMA returns), business bank account opening, and post-registration compliance. They were unfamiliar with Indian regulatory requirements and needed a single partner to manage the entire process remotely.
Our approach
We assigned a dedicated NRI specialist team with deep expertise in FEMA, RBI regulations, and company incorporation for foreign nationals. Our approach included:
Company Incorporation: Registered a private limited company with the directors being US-based NRIs. Handled DSC, DIN, name approval, and SPICe+ filing remotely with digital document signing.
FEMA Compliance Setup: Prepared and filed FEMA FC-GP (Foreign Collaboration) forms for the foreign investment route. Ensured the shareholding structure was compliant with FEMA regulations.
RBI Reporting: Filed Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) return with RBI and set up FEMA annual return filing calendar. All reporting was completed within the prescribed timelines.
Business Bank Account: Coordinated with the bank to open the current account for the Indian entity, including KYC with NRI directors.
Post-Incorporation: Registered for PAN, TAN, GST, ESIC, and PF. Set up a compliance calendar for ongoing statutory filings.
Key results
- Indian subsidiary 'CloudBase Technologies Pvt Ltd' incorporated in 15 days
- Full FEMA compliance maintained throughout the setup process with zero regulatory queries
- RBI reporting completed - FLA return filed on time, FEMA calendar established for future filings
- Business bank account opened and operational within the same 15-day timeline
- Client could start Indian operations, hire local staff, and onboard customers immediately
- Ongoing monthly accounting and compliance service onboarded for seamless operations
What the client says
"As US founders with no Indian regulatory experience, setting up an Indian entity felt overwhelming. Bizeneed handled everything remotely - from company registration to RBI reporting. We were operational in 15 days. Truly world-class service."
Illustrative quote, not from a real client.
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