Invest in Kerala from abroad, with the filings right from day one.
Investing in a Kerala venture from abroad needs MCA and, where applicable, RBI FEMA compliance to be right from the start. Our company secretary and GST practitioner partners incorporate the entity, handle filings and register your brand.
What is included
- IncorporationName approval, MOA and AOA or LLP agreement, DIN, digital signatures and certificate of incorporation.
- FEMA and RBIAdvice on NRE, NRO and FCNR routes for capital and reporting where it applies.
- Tax and MSMEGST registration, PAN and TAN, professional tax and Udyam certificate.
- Local clearances and brandTrade licence, shops and establishment registration, FSSAI if relevant, trademark filing.
What we usually ask for
- Passport and address proof of each director or partner
- Proposed business activity and names
- Registered office proof in Kerala
- Plan for the capital and its source
Which business structure fits you?
| Private limited company | LLP | One person company | Sole proprietorship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best when | Outside investors or fast growth expected | Professional or small partnership business | Single founder who wants a company shell | Starting small and simple |
| Separate legal entity | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Minimum people | 2 directors and 2 shareholders | 2 designated partners | 1 director and a nominee | 1 owner |
| Compliance level | Higher: annual filings and audit | Moderate: annual filings | Moderate to higher | Lowest |
| Raising outside money | Easier to issue shares | Limited | Limited | Not possible |
| NRI participation | Possible, sector rules apply | Possible, sector rules apply | Check with a company secretary | Usually restricted for NRIs, check first |
Do I need GST registration in Kerala?
A first idea, based on the usual yearly turnover limits for Kerala. A CA confirms your case.
How it works
Tell us what you need
A short WhatsApp message or call, in Malayalam, English or Hindi, at a time that suits you.
Scope and fee in writing
You receive what we will do, what it costs and what is paid to the government at actuals.
Documents and drafting
You share copies securely. We draft, check and keep you updated at each stage.
Filing and handover
The work is filed with the authority concerned and you receive the final papers, abroad if required.
Questions
Which is better for an NRI, a private limited company or an LLP?
It depends on your plan. A private limited company is common where outside investment is expected. An LLP has lighter compliance. FDI rules, sector limits and tax position differ, so a company secretary reviews your case before we choose.
Can an NRI be a director?
Generally yes, but every company needs at least one director resident in India, meaning present in India for 120 days or more in the year. We explain the practical arrangement during the first call.
Do I need to be in India to incorporate?
Documents can be signed and verified remotely in most cases. Some steps need specific attestation of your overseas documents, which we list for you in advance.
Do you charge fixed fees?
Fees depend on the documents, the number of parties and the offices involved. You receive the scope and the fee in writing before work starts. Government fees, stamp duty and courier charges are paid at actuals.
How long will my work take?
It depends on the authority involved and on how complete your documents are. Registrations, certificates and tax applications move at the pace of the office concerned, so we give you realistic stages rather than a promised date, and keep you updated at each stage.
Other bundles
NRI Property Care, POA and Digital Re-Survey
Land tax, records, tenancy and a Power of Attorney drafted for your exact use.
NRI Property Sale, POA and Tax Clearance
Sale POA, title clearance, deed drafting and a CA-led lower TDS application.
Property Settlement and Partition Support
Mediation for property disputes and NRI family property, then the partition or settlement deed registered.
Will Drafting, Gift Deeds and Succession Support
A clear Will, family gift deeds, and help for heirs after a loss.
Certificates, Legal Heirship and Attestation
Taluk and municipal certificates retrieved, attested and couriered abroad.