Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) / Joint Venture (JV)
For full-scale business operations, revenue, hiring, and market expansion.
We handle: Incorporation, FDI Reporting, valuation, capital structuring, tax & legal setup.
What is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) is a private limited company incorporated in India that is 100% owned by a foreign parent company. It is treated as an Indian company but subject to FEMA, Companies Act, and tax rules.
Why Foreign Companies Prefer WOS in India
- Full control over operations
- Independent legal identity
- Eligibility for various tax incentives
- Ability to repatriate profits (with RBI compliance)
- Allows hiring of Indian employees and signing contracts locally
Joint Venture (JV)
A Joint Venture allows foreign companies to partner with Indian entities — ideal for shared-risk models, access to distribution, or regulatory advantages (in sectors with FDI caps).
How We Help with WOS / JV Setup
- Entity structuring advice (WOS vs JV pros & cons)
- End-to-end incorporation
- Drafting of MoA/AoA with foreign investment clauses
- Preparing Shareholder Agreement (SHA), JV terms, Board controls
- Opening capital account & coordinating with Authorized Dealer Banks
- FDI Reporting (FC-GPR) on RBI’s FIRMS Portal
- Obtaining valuation certificate & legal compliance
Common Sectors Using WOS/JV Route
- Tech and software
- Manufacturing (electronics, textiles)
- E-commerce and retail
- Education, consulting, and healthcare
FAQs
1. Is 100% FDI allowed for WOS in all sectors?
Not always. We help evaluate sector-specific caps before setup.
2. Do we need to visit India to register a WOS?
No physical presence is required — all documents can be notarized/apostilled abroad.