Company Registration in India for NRIs and Foreign Founders: Resident Director, FEMA & FC-GPR Explained



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Registering a company in India as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or foreign national is possible, but involves specific requirements beyond those for resident founders. Key considerations include appointing a resident director, authenticating foreign documents through apostille, and adhering to Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations post-incorporation. The FC-GPR filing, which reports foreign investment, must be completed within 30 days of share allotment.

Introduction The existing guides on company registration in India cover the process well for resident Indian founders. But for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals, there are an entirely different set of requirements, compliance obligations, and regu
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