Filings, incorporations, repatriations and property transactions handled for Indians living abroad.
Registering a company is one filing. Owning one from New Jersey or the Bay Area means nine separate workstreams that each assume you are standing in an Indian office with an Indian phone number. Most USA-based NRIs end up juggling a CA, a company secretary, a banker and a cousin.
Every item below is a service Savetaxs delivers today for NRI clients. Take the modules you need; most USA clients start with setup and the four core modules, then add ongoing support once the bank account is live.
Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC or partnership — chosen against your ownership, funding and exit plans, not a default. Then DSC, DIN, name reservation and SPICe+ filing with the MCA, with documents pre-checked to reduce resubmissions.
Repatriable vs non-repatriable holding, sector caps and the pricing rules that apply when you subscribe or buy shares.
FEMA & RBI guidanceFC-GPR after allotment, FC-TRS on transfers, annual FLA return — filed on time so your ownership is clean on paper.
RBI compliance supportBooks, TDS returns, advance tax, GST returns and the company income-tax return — one team, one calendar.
Tax filing servicesCurrent account opening, KYC pack, inward remittance purpose codes and the FIRC your RBI filing depends on.
Bank account assistanceCompany PAN and TAN with incorporation; your personal NRI PAN if you don't hold one; GST where your activity requires it.
PAN from the USAStatutory registers, board minutes, AOC-4/MGT-7 annual filings, DIR-3 KYC and auditor appointment reminders.
Post-incorporation supportIndian TDS certificates, dividend records and treaty documentation, plus US return preparation through our CPA team if you want both sides in one place.
India–US tax servicesQuestions after the certificate arrives — adding a director, changing registered office, share transfers, repatriating profits.
Repatriation servicesOPC to Pvt Ltd conversion, adding partners to an LLP, or restructuring ownership when a US investor comes in.
OPC for NRIsSetting up on the US side too? Our US team forms LLCs and corporations, obtains EINs and files IRS returns.
US business formationMost US-based NRIs land on a private limited company, but not all should. The table is a starting point; the consultation is where we test it against your sector, co-owners and how you plan to take money out.
| Structure | Usually suits | NRI ownership | Running it from the USA | Compliance load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited CompanyCompanies Act, 2013Most common for US NRIs | Startups, service businesses, anything raising capital or taking on investors | Up to 100% in most sectors under the automatic route. Shares can be held on repatriable or non-repatriable basis. | Min. 2 directors and 2 shareholders; one director must be India-resident. You can be director and majority owner. | Annual ROC filings, audit, board process |
| Limited Liability PartnershipLLP Act, 2008 | Professional services, small consulting or trading operations with a trusted partner | Foreign investment allowed in sectors with 100% automatic-route FDI and no performance conditions. | Min. 2 partners; at least one designated partner must be India-resident. | Lighter than a company; audit above thresholds |
| One Person CompanyFor Indian citizens | Solo founder who wants limited liability and full control | Available to NRIs holding Indian citizenship since the 2021 amendment; not for US citizens/OCI. | Single member and director; nominee required. | Fewer meetings; annual filings still apply |
| Partnership firmPartnership Act, 1932 | Small family businesses already operating informally | NRI capital only on a non-repatriation basis, with conditions; sector limits apply. | Unlimited liability; relies on partners in India. | Minimal, but weak for investors and banks |
| Wholly-owned subsidiaryof your US company | US business expanding operations, hiring or delivery to India | US entity holds the shares; automatic route in most sectors. | Same board rules as a Pvt Ltd; parent-company documents need apostille. | Plus transfer-pricing documentation |
| Branch / liaison officeRBI approval based | Established foreign companies with a track record, limited to permitted activities | No Indian entity; the US company operates directly. | Approval driven; liaison offices can't earn income in India. | Annual activity certificate, RBI reporting |
*Highlighting shows what most US-based clients choose, not what is right for every case.
Not sure which structure you need? A 30-minute call usually settles it. We'll ask about ownership, investors, exit plan and whether money should come back to the USA — and tell you if the structure you have in mind creates a problem later. Read our comparison of private limited company vs LLP for NRIs first if you want the detail.
Talk to an expertEach node on the right is handled by a different authority with its own portal, deadline and penalty. None of them talk to each other. When the company secretary files the allotment but the bank never issued the FIRC, the RBI reporting fails — and you find out when you try to repatriate a dividend two years later.
Professional coordination means one team owns the sequence, not just the individual forms.
Book a consultationEight steps, one coordinator. Depending on your business structure and requirements, some steps merge or drop; the sequence stays the same.
Consultation on what the business will do, who owns it and whether profits should come back to the USA.
Entity type, sector route, repatriable or not, resident-director plan.
Personalised checklist; we tell you exactly what to notarise and apostille in your state.
DSC, DIN, name approval and SPICe+ filing. You e-sign; we file and respond to MCA queries.
Company PAN/TAN issued; current account opened; capital remitted with the right purpose code.
FC-GPR to RBI within the window, GST and any state or sector registrations you need.
Books, TDS, statutory registers and a compliance calendar shared with you.
Filings, notices, changes and repatriation — the same team, year after year.
You pick a slot on US Eastern or Pacific hours. A Savetaxs CA joins the call, asks about the six things above, and within two working days you get a written summary: recommended structure, document checklist, a scope-based quote and a realistic timeline. No commitment until you approve the scope.
Book a consultationThe US-specific part is authentication: documents you sign in the United States generally need notarisation and an apostille from your state's Secretary of State before the MCA accepts them. Indian-passport NRIs and OCI/US-citizen founders have different requirements — we confirm which applies to you.
Requirements vary by structure, citizenship and state. Apostille rules differ between states and some counties add a step. We'd rather give you a list that is right for you than a generic one.
Get your personalised checklistThe Foreign Exchange Management Act decides what you may own, how it must be priced, how it is reported and whether it can leave again. Get the entry right and the exit is routine; get it wrong and the exit is where the problem surfaces.
Sector route and NRI eligibility confirmed
Priced and paid through banking channels
FC-GPR / FC-TRS within the window
FIRC, KYC and account records aligned
Post-tax proceeds, 15CA/15CB, released by bank
Most sectors — IT, consulting, e-commerce marketplaces (B2B), manufacturing, education services — allow 100% NRI ownership under the automatic route, with no prior approval. A shorter list needs government approval or has caps, and some activities are closed.
NRIs can invest on a repatriation basis (treated as FDI, with pricing and reporting rules) or on a non-repatriation basis (treated at par with resident investment, but sale proceeds stay in an NRO account).
Funds come through banking channels from your US account or NRE/FCNR account. On issue or transfer of shares to a non-resident, FEMA pricing guidelines apply and a valuation may be needed.
Share allotment to a non-resident is reported in Form FC-GPR on the RBI's FIRMS portal within 30 days of allotment, supported by the bank's FIRC and KYC. Transfers between residents and non-residents use FC-TRS. Companies with foreign investment file the annual FLA return.
Dividends and sale proceeds on repatriable holdings can be remitted after Indian taxes are settled, with the bank's documentation (typically Form 15CA/15CB). Non-repatriable proceeds go to NRO, from which remittances follow separate limits.
Registering the company is the first step. From the day of incorporation, deadlines start: auditor appointment within 30 days, first board meeting, TDS from the first payment, GST returns from the first taxable supply, and annual filings whether or not you traded. Each link below is a service we run for NRI-owned companies.
Get the entity, identifiers and bank in place.
Monthly and quarterly obligations once you trade.
Annual filings and the changes that come up.
The company is taxed in India. You, as a US person, are taxed in the USA on worldwide income and may have to report ownership of a foreign company. Neither side excuses the other; the India–US treaty decides who credits what.
Savetaxs files all of the above — NRI income tax filing for you and business filings for the company.
These are considerations, not advice for your return. We prepare the Indian records your US filing needs, and if you'd rather keep both countries under one roof, our CPA team handles US tax filing and FBAR/FATCA reporting.
Not a general CA firm that also takes NRI clients. Cross-border work between India and the United States is the practice.
Residential status, FEMA basis and treaty position are checked first, because they change every filing that follows.
Company secretary work, RBI reporting, bank liaison and tax sit with one team, so nothing falls between vendors.
Chartered accountants working inside the Indian system daily, with a US-facing CPA team for the other side.
Consultations, e-signing and document collection happen online. Nothing here needs you to be in India.
Personalised checklists, verified before filing, stored in a secure portal instead of email threads.
A shared calendar, reminders before every deadline, and the same team when a notice or a change comes up.
Pick the closest match to see the usual starting point. This is a guide to scoping, not legal advice.
We help you choose the right business structure and complete the incorporation process from documentation to compliance.
The work is in the share purchase or allotment: FEMA-compliant pricing, a valuation where needed, and FC-TRS or FC-GPR reporting so your ownership is recognised.
We help you plan the right Indian entity structure and coordinate incorporation, banking, FEMA and compliance requirements.
We coordinate the documentation, incorporation and foreign investment requirements for your Indian subsidiary.
We help review ownership structures, compliance responsibilities and documentation for family-owned businesses in India.
Tell us about your situation and we will help identify the right starting point for your business needs.
Not a general CA firm that also takes NRI clients. Cross-border work between India and the United States is the practice.
Typical timelines vary based on your structure and documentation. For US-based founders, document authentication is usually the longest phase; government filing is rarely the bottleneck once documents are clean.
Objective, structure, ownership basis, resident-director plan and a written scope.
Notarisation and Secretary of State apostille, DSC via video KYC, name reservation in parallel.
SPICe+ filing, responses to any resubmission, certificate of incorporation with PAN and TAN.
Current account, inward remittance, share allotment, FC-GPR within the 30-day window, GST if needed.
No fabricated star ratings here. What you can verify: who prepares the work, who reviews it, and what published clients have said.
I wanted to start an LLC in the USA while living in India and was unsure about the registration and tax requirements. Savetaxs guided me through the US business setup process, helped me understand the required documents, and supported me with the initial compliance requirements. The process was straightforward and completely online.
As an Indian NRI setting up a business in the USA, getting an EIN seemed complicated at first. Savetaxs explained the process clearly and helped me complete the required documentation. Their team was responsive throughout the EIN registration process and made the entire experience much easier.
Setting up a US LLC as a non-US resident comes with additional compliance requirements that I wasn't aware of. Savetaxs helped me understand my obligations as a foreign business owner and guided me through the required US tax compliance. Their cross-border knowledge was particularly helpful.
Reviewed for accuracy. Content on this page is prepared by the Savetaxs NRI advisory team and reviewed by our compliance reviewers against the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 and current RBI and MCA guidance. Last reviewed: 31 August 2026.
This page is general information for NRIs, not personalised legal, tax or investment advice. Regulations change; confirm your position with a professional before acting.
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