Last Updated: July 07, 2025
India is the world’s fourth-largest economy and the world’s largest democracy. Due to a rapidly growing economy, skilled workforce, large market size, and government policies encouraging business growth, India is an attractive option for established companies and startups to expand into. India has tremendous opportunities in IT services, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors.
Capital City
Delhi
Language
Hindi, English
Currency
Rupee (INR)
Business Hubs
Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai
Unlock growth opportunities in India with Cerity Global as your trusted partner. We offer end-to-end support for establishing your legal entity, navigating India’s often complex regulatory landscape with clarity and efficiency.
From company registration to ongoing back-office support, including HR, payroll, benefits, accounting, tax and compliance, Cerity Global simplifies the process so you can focus on growing your business.
Need to hire quickly before your entity is set up? We offer interim EOR services in India, enabling you to onboard talent fast. Once your entity is established, we ensure a smooth transition of your employees from the EOR structure to your own legal entity, without disrupting payroll or compliance.
Our experts stay ahead of regulatory changes to keep your operations aligned with India’s employment and tax laws, helping you scale confidently and compliantly.
The most popular choice of entity setup, a private limited company offers limited liability to its stockholders. It is well-suited for businesses that require professional management and external funding. Managed by a board of directors with at least 2 to a maximum of 15 directors, a private limited company requires a paid-up capital of INR 1 lakh and allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors.
Run and managed by one person who is solely responsible for all the debts and liabilities. This is a popular choice for small business owners.
This is a combination of corporation and partnership and offers its partners limited liability protection while retaining the flexibility of a partnership. This hybrid structure is ideal for professional services and smaller businesses and requires at least 2 partners with at least one partner who is an Indian resident.
This type of entity setup consists of two or more people who agree to share the profit and/or loss of the business and are known collectively as a “firm” and individually as “partners”.
At least one director who is an Indian resident. Directors require Digital Signature certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
There is no separate legal director requirement, as the proprietor is the sole owner and is personally liable. The owner must be an Indian resident.
In an LLP, at least one designated partner must be an Indian resident, and all partners required Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN).
While there’s no mandatory “director,” at least one of the partners must be an Indian resident. Partnerships are governed under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, and registration is optional but recommended.
In India, bank account setup follows a structured process that typically occurs after entity incorporation:
Cerity Global supports companies in their global expansion plans and helps in legal entity setup, registration and ongoing support services. With us, you can quickly set up a legal entity, operate compliantly, and expand globally. The process typically takes a few days to a week, depending on the bank.
Reasons you should setup legal entity in India:
Cerity Global ensures your business expansion in India is fast, compliant, and future-ready, so you can focus on growth while we manage the back-office tasks.
Economic figures are subject to change based on quarterly reports and market conditions.
Cerity Global combines deep local knowledge with proven expertise to make your India business establishment effortless and compliant. Whether you’re looking for legal entity setup and registration or ongoing support, we’re your trusted partner for sustainable global expansion in India.
Disclaimer – The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Entity setup requirements, tax rates, and economic data are subject to change and may vary by location.
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