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• Foreign founders need a DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) and DIN (Director Identification Number).
• One director must be an Indian resident.
• Complete the SPICE+ Form with all details and submit online via MCA Portal.
Registering a private limited company in India as a foreign founder involves specific steps mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The process is primarily online via the SPICE+ e-form. Foreign directors require a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and a Director Identification Number (DIN), obtainable after completing KYC verification. Crucially, at least one director must be an Indian resident for company incorporation.
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• Passport copy, address proof (utility bill/bank statement), and PAN (if Indian) or passport for KYC.
• Proof of address abroad and proof of business establishment (if applicable).
• Signed consent for directorship and DIN application form.
• No-Objection Certificate from current employer (if applicable).
• All documents must be notarized and apostilled.
Foreign founders must provide certified copies of their passport and proof of residence abroad. A No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer is often required. All non-English documents need notarization and apostille. The company’s registered address in India must be a physical location; PO boxes are not permitted.
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• DSC/DIN issuance takes 1-3 business days after KYC verification.
• SPICE+ form approval typically occurs within 3-5 working days if complete and accurate.
• PAN and TAN are issued simultaneously with incorporation, taking 2-4 days post-approval.
• Final Certificate of Incorporation is issued electronically post-approval.
The entire registration process usually takes 7-14 working days once all documents are submitted. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) for foreign founders can take 1-3 business days after KYC submission. The SPICE+ e-form is processed within 3-5 working days if error-free. PAN and TAN are allocated simultaneously with incorporation, arriving within 2-4 days post-approval. Post-incorporation, GST registration is mandatory within 30 days for certain businesses.
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