Business Setup & Incorporation — Anywhere in the World
Launch with the right structure, complete documentation, and full regulatory compliance. From India subsidiaries to UK holding companies to UAE free zones — we coordinate entity setup across 20+ countries.
Strategic Entity Architecture, Not Just Form Filing
Getting entity structure right at the start prevents expensive restructuring later. We advise on optimal structure based on your business model, tax objectives, and funding plans — then execute end-to-end across every jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction Advisory
Complete Documentation
Banking Coordination
Post-Incorporation Setup
20–30 days
15+
1 contact
End-to-end
Services
Global Entity Setup
Incorporate holding companies and operational entities in UK, US, Singapore, UAE, India, and 15+ other jurisdictions. One project manager coordinates your entire multi-country structure.
Best For:
India companies creating overseas structures · International businesses entering new markets · Startups raising VC funding
Timeline:
1–9 weeks depending on jurisdiction. UK: 1–2 weeks. US/Singapore: 2–3 weeks. UAE: 3–4 weeks.
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UK — European HQ
Extensive treaty network, 0% withholding on dividends to non-UK parents
US Delaware — VC Funding
Investor-preferred structure, US banking and payment infrastructure
Singapore — Asia-Pacific
0–17% corporate tax, territorial system, ASEAN treaty network
UAE — Tax-Free Zones
0% corporate tax in free zones, ideal for trading and Middle East operations
Corporate Bank Account Opening
Coordinate corporate account opening for newly incorporated or existing entities. Navigate KYC requirements, prepare documentation, liaise with banks, follow through until account is active.
Best For:
Newly incorporated companies · Foreign entities facing bank rejections · Businesses needing multi-currency accounts
Timeline:
15–25 working days after incorporation certificate. Banking docs prepared in parallel to accelerate timeline.
Bank selection guidance
Recommend right bank based on your specific needs — domestic vs international
Complete documentation prep
Director address proof, shareholder docs, notarization — format each bank accepts
Remote opening options
Advise on banks accepting remote account opening — no director travel required
Full activation support
Internet banking, payment gateway coordination — account fully operational
Licenses & Regulatory Approvals
Identify and obtain all industry-specific licenses and regulatory approvals. From FSSAI to NBFC registrations, environmental clearances to manufacturing approvals — complete documentation and authority liaison.
Best For:
Companies in regulated industries (food, healthcare, finance) · Manufacturing businesses needing environmental clearances
Timeline:
Variable: simple registrations 2–4 weeks; complex approvals 3–12 months. Realistic estimates provided upfront.
Complete identification
We identify all licenses required — including those you may not know about
Documentation preparation
Applications prepared to each authority's specific format, not just published guidelines
Authority liaison
Direct communication, site inspection coordination, clarification handling
Parallel track execution
License applications filed during incorporation — no sequential delays
Why It Matters
Legal Protection
Proper incorporation separates business liabilities from personal assets. Clear ownership and management structure from day one.
Tax Treaty Access
Proper incorporation separates business liabilities from personal assets. Clear ownership and management structure from day one.
Operational Efficiency
Proper incorporation separates business liabilities from personal assets. Clear ownership and management structure from day one.
Investor Readiness
Proper incorporation separates business liabilities from personal assets. Clear ownership and management structure from day one.
Global Expansion Foundation
Proper incorporation separates business liabilities from personal assets. Clear ownership and management structure from day one.
Who It's For
Foreign Companies Expanding to India
WOS or branch office to establish permanent India presence — manufacturing, services, or technology.
India Companies Going International
Overseas holding structures, regional entities, or JVs for cross-border expansion — UK, Singapore, UAE, or US.
Technology Startups
Delaware C-Corp for VC funding while building India development teams. Flip structure advisory included.
Tax-Sensitive Businesses
Multi-jurisdiction entity architecture for optimization through treaty-efficient holding structures.
Regulated Industry Companies
Industry-specific licenses and approvals before operations commence — food, healthcare, financial services.
First-Time Founders
Complete setup from entity selection to bank account — right structure for growth, investor entry, and exit.
Problems We Solve
Incorporated in wrong jurisdiction or entity type
We audit the current structure, advise on optimal target state, and coordinate restructuring with minimal disruption.
Multiple advisors, scattered advice, no coordination
One engagement covers all jurisdictions. Single project manager coordinates across all countries.
Incorporated months ago but still can't operate
We diagnose the gap and fast-track what's missing — banking coordination, license applications, or pending registrations.
Bank account rejected for documentation issues
We know exactly what each bank requires beyond published guidelines. Prepared to the right format the first time.
Expensive restructuring required before fundraising
We design the optimal target structure for your investor base and execute restructuring efficiently.
Operating without required licenses
Emergency license applications with honest timeline expectations. We navigate expedited processes and interim compliance.
How We Work
We understand your business model, market plans, tax objectives, and funding strategy before recommending any structure.
- Recommend optimal entity structure — jurisdiction, entity type, holding architecture
- Explain compliance obligations and ongoing costs for each option
- Identify all licenses and approvals required
- Provide realistic timelines and all-in projections
We prepare all incorporation documents, coordinate director and shareholder requirements, and manage the filing process.
- Documents prepared per each authority's specific requirements
- Coordinate director identification (DSC, DIN for India)
- File with relevant authorities and track approval status proactively
- Address queries or clarifications from authorities without delay
Once incorporated, we handle all subsequent registrations and coordinate bank account opening in parallel.
- Tax registrations: PAN, TAN, GST (India) / EIN, UTR (UK/US)
- Bank account documentation prepared during incorporation
- KYC process management for directors and shareholders
Parallel track — license applications filed during incorporation so no sequential waiting.
- Complete license identification including those you may not know about
- Applications submitted before incorporation completes where possible
- Regular follow-up with authorities until licenses issued
You're legally incorporated and operationally ready. We hand over a complete compliance roadmap and introduce your ongoing service team.
- Annual compliance calendar — board meetings, tax returns, annual filings, license renewals
- Introduction to ongoing accounting, payroll, and tax advisory team
Why VJM Global
30+ years across jurisdictions
Incorporated companies in India and 15+ international jurisdictions — regulatory nuances, not just published guidelines.
Strategic advisory, not just form filing
We advise on optimal structure based on your business model. We prevent expensive restructuring, not just execute what you request.
Single point coordination across all countries
One project manager coordinates India subsidiary, UK holding, Singapore entity — you don't manage multiple providers.
Integration with ongoing services
Setup integrates with our accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance services — smooth transition to operations.
Realistic timelines and transparent costs
Accurate estimates and all-in projections — no hidden fees or surprise charges discovered later.
Complete documentation preparation
Applications rarely rejected. We know what each authority requires beyond their published requirements.
Post-incorporation operational support
We don't incorporate and disappear. Banking, licenses, compliance roadmap — ensuring you're operational, not just incorporated.
1,500+ successful incorporations
Every challenge has been seen and handled before. Institutional knowledge that prevents the common pitfalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
20–30 working days typically. The breakdown: name approval (3–5 days), digital signatures and director IDs (5–7 days), incorporation filing and government approval (7–10 days), post-incorporation registrations including PAN/TAN (5–7 days). Bank account opening adds a further 15–25 working days after the certificate is issued.
No travel required for incorporation. All documents can be notarized or apostilled in the director's home country and submitted remotely. Some banks require physical presence for account opening — we advise on banks accepting remote account opening or help schedule a single trip that covers everything needed.
Yes — at least one director must be resident in India. If you don't have an India-based person, we can arrange a professional nominee director. The nominee has no operational control — protected by indemnity agreements and clearly limited authority.
It depends on where promoters are based, where investors are, target markets, IP location, and exit plans. UK is popular for European operations. Singapore for Asia-Pacific HQ and IP holding. Delaware for VC-funded startups. UAE for Middle East and trading. We advise based on your specific objectives.
Conversions are possible but complex and expensive. The legal and tax costs of restructuring typically far exceed the cost of proper initial advisory. It's significantly better to get the structure right from the start based on realistic business projections.
India: Annual income tax returns, quarterly GST returns, annual board meetings and filing with ROC, statutory audit. UK requires annual filing and tax return. Singapore requires audit for most companies. US LLC has minimal ongoing compliance. We provide a jurisdiction-specific compliance calendar with every incorporation.
Get Your Business Structure Right from Day One
Stop piecing together advice from scattered providers. Let's discuss your objectives and create the optimal entity structure for your operations.