Overview
Non-resident Indians can hold shares in and direct an Indian company, and in most cases can complete the entire incorporation from their country of residence. Digital signatures can be obtained abroad, documents notarised and apostilled locally, and every filing made electronically.
Two things need attention early. The company needs at least one director resident in India — usually a co-founder, family member or professional appointee. And the money you put in has to arrive through the right channel and be reported, or the investment sits on the books without a clean record.
We guide the attestation process in your country, structure the shareholding so investment and future repatriation are properly documented, and handle the filings from this end.
Who this is for
- NRIs starting a business in India from abroad
- Families formalising an Indian venture with an overseas promoter
- NRI investors taking a shareholding in a new Indian company
- Returning professionals setting up before they relocate
What the engagement includes
- Guidance on notarisation and apostille in your country of residence
- Digital signature certificates for non-resident directors
- Name reservation, MOA and AOA drafting and incorporation filing
- PAN and TAN applications
- Shareholding structure and investment routing documentation
- Guidance on repayable versus repatriable investment and the reporting it creates
Documents you will need
- Passport, notarised and apostilled, for each non-resident director and shareholder
- Overseas address proof — bank statement or utility bill, notarised and apostilled
- Photograph of each director
- Indian registered office address proof and no-objection certificate
- Resident director’s PAN, Aadhaar and address proof
- Details of the proposed shareholding and investment amount
How it works
- Structure call — Shareholding, resident director and investment route agreed.
- Attestation abroad — Country-specific checklist issued; documents notarised and apostilled where you are.
- Digital signatures — DSCs arranged for non-resident directors, usually with video verification.
- Incorporation — Name reserved, documents filed, certificate, PAN and TAN obtained.
- Investment reporting — Remittance routed correctly and the required reporting completed.
Typical timeline. Two to four weeks once attested documents are received. Attestation abroad is usually the longest step.
Questions about NRI Company Registration
Do I need to travel to India to register the company?
In most cases, no. Digital signatures can be obtained abroad and all filings are electronic. The practical requirement is a resident Indian director, which is generally satisfied by a co-founder, relative or professional appointee.
Can an NRI own 100% of the company?
In sectors open to 100% foreign investment under the automatic route, yes. Some sectors carry caps or conditions, and investment on a repatriable basis follows the FDI framework, so the sector position is checked first.
What is the difference between repatriable and non-repatriable investment?
Investment made through an NRE account or inward remittance on a repatriable basis allows the funds and returns to be sent back abroad, subject to conditions and reporting. Investment through an NRO account on a non-repatriable basis is treated more like domestic investment and has different reporting. Choosing the wrong one is awkward to unwind, so it is settled at the start.
Will I need an Indian bank account personally?
The company will need its own current account. Depending on how you fund the investment, you may also need an NRE or NRO account. We will tell you which is appropriate before any money moves.
Professional fee
Starting at ₹14,999
Government fees and third-party charges billed separately, at actuals.
● Two to four weeks once attested documents are received. Attestation abroad is usually the longest step.
● First consultation is free, with no obligation to proceed.
● Written scope and fee estimate before any work begins.
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