Setting up in India? We handle the incorporation, tax and compliance.
Incorporation, registrations and ongoing filings for your Indian entity. Your team and operations stay with you.
Two ways to go offshore.
It depends on your volume, your timing and how much you want to own.
| Question | Outsource to LedgerShore | Set up your own entity in India |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | You need results quickly, or have up to 8–10 people’s worth of work | You want long-term ownership, and a team of 8–10 people or more |
| Time to start | 2–4 weeks | 3–6 months |
| You run | Nothing day to day: you receive reviewed work | Hiring, your team, workspace and daily operations |
| LedgerShore handles | The work itself, prepared and reviewed | Incorporation, registrations, tax and statutory compliance |
Start by outsourcing to us; set up your own entity once the work is stable. We’ll keep it compliant.
From decision to a compliant entity.
Typical ranges; timing depends on documents and regulators.
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Weeks 1–2
Consultation and structure
Your plans and the right structure: a private limited company or an LLP.
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Weeks 2–10
Incorporation
Name reservation, digital signatures, director IDs and the ROC filings.
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Alongside entity setup
Tax and statutory registrations
PAN, TAN, GST and Shops and Establishments; PF, ESI and professional tax once you hire.
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After incorporation
Foreign investment reporting
RBI reporting when shares go to the overseas parent; first registers and auditor appointment.
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Ongoing
Ongoing compliance
GST, TDS and payroll filings, income tax and ROC returns, the FLA return, and transfer pricing where it applies.
Your team, hiring, workspace and administration are yours to run. We handle the compliance.
Clear responsibilities from day one.
We handle
- Incorporating the company or LLP
- Tax and statutory registrations
- Monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns
- ROC, RBI and other statutory filings
- Updates on what’s due, what we need and what’s filed
You handle
- Hiring and managing your team
- Office space, IT and equipment
- HR and day-to-day administration
- Your operations, processes and standards
- Banking, contracts and business decisions
What setup and compliance typically cost.
The same categories for every client; amounts set out in your written plan.
One-time setup
- Government fees and stamp duty
- Digital signatures and director identification
- Professional fees for incorporation and registrations
Ongoing compliance
- Monthly and quarterly GST and TDS returns
- Payroll-related statutory filings
- Annual ROC filings and income tax return
- Statutory audit fee, paid to your auditor
LedgerShore’s fee
- A fixed fee for incorporation and registrations
- A fixed fee for ongoing compliance
- Agreed in an engagement letter before work starts
Why work with LedgerShore on this
Chartered Accountants
Backed by a CA firm with more than 30 years of practice.
A second check before filing
A second accountant reviews every return.
You’re never left guessing
You hear from us before deadlines and after every filing.
What happens after you get in touch.
- 45 minutes
Consultation
Your plans, ownership structure and timing.
- Within 5 business days
A written setup plan
Structure, registrations, timeline and our fee.
- When you are ready
Your decision
Incorporation starts under a fixed-fee engagement letter.
Setting up in India: common questions
These are general answers. We’ll recommend a structure after reviewing your situation.
What exactly does LedgerShore do, and what don’t you do?
We handle incorporation, registrations and the ongoing returns and filings. Hiring, your team, office, IT, HR and administration are yours; we don’t recruit or run operations.
Do I need a local director?
Yes: a private limited company needs at least one director resident in India (182 days or more in the financial year). We’ll explain the practical options.
Subsidiary or LLP: which is better?
A private limited subsidiary is more common for foreign-owned businesses; an LLP suits some structures. We’ll recommend one after reviewing your situation.
How is transfer pricing handled?
An entity serving its overseas parent is usually paid cost-plus and needs annual transfer pricing documentation. We cover it in your annual tax compliance.
Will I know what’s due and when?
Yes. We tell you what’s coming up, what we need, and when each return is filed.
Who owns the entity?
You do: the company, its accounts, employees and contracts. We file on your instructions.