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Delaware C-Corps for Indian resident founders
Purpose-built for Indian FEMA-resident founders
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Post-incorporation filings
India-specific templates
ODI workflow built-in
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FEMA-compliant language
Structure-aware flows
LLP + subsidiary setup
Choose your structure, we handle the rest
US TopCo (India subsidiary)
Create India LLP(s)
All Indian FEMA-resident founders must create their Indian LLP and open the LLP's bank account.
Prepare ODI filing
Prepare draft ODI documentation and seek preliminary approval from the LLP's banker. After approval, begin US incorporation.
US incorporation
File the Certificate of Incorporation for your Delaware C-Corp.
Post-incorporation setup
Adopt bylaws, appoint directors and officers.
EIN application
Apply for your Employer Identification Number. A few minutes (SSN) or 4-6 weeks (fax flow).
Set up US banking
Pre-filled information from your legal paperwork. Can begin once EIN is submitted.
Issue founder stock
Issue stock to founders or their Indian LLPs. Uses India-specific SPA templates.
Post-Issuance Compliance
83(b) election filing
File within 30 days of stock issuance. Locks in tax basis at grant-date value.
File BE-13 COE with US Treasury
Must be done within 45 days of stock issuance. Filed directly on the Inkle platform.
Provide stock agreements to RBI
Must be done within 60 days of stock issuance.
US stock plan adoption
Adopt and allocate shares to a company stock plan for future equity awards.
Indian subsidiary formation
Form an Indian subsidiary to do business and hire employees in India.
India TopCo (US subsidiary)
Incorporate India Pvt. Ltd.
Skip if you already have an existing India entity.
Start ODI approval process
Begin ODI approval work. Once banker gives go-ahead, start US incorporation.
US subsidiary incorporation
File Certificate of Incorporation as a subsidiary of your Indian parent.
Post-incorporation setup
Set up as subsidiary. Adopt bylaws, appoint directors.
EIN application
Apply for your Employer Identification Number.
Set up US banking
Pre-filled from your legal paperwork.
Inkle joins your account as a team member
Inkle comes onboard as a member on your account and takes you through every step.
We join your account
Inkle gets added as a team member. No extra software, no separate logins.
We handle the heavy lifting
From filing your Certificate of Incorporation to completing the post-incorporation setup - we are with you throughout.
You stay in control
Full visibility into every document. Review, approve, and sign
Simple, transparent pricing
No per-document fees or surprise charges.
$999
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Why Inkle Incorporate
First incorporation platform built for India
Handles FEMA, ODI, India-specific equity docs, and the full LLP-to-subsidiary structure — all in one place.
No hidden costs
Certificate of Incorporation to equity plans to FEMA-compliant SPAs — all included.
Saves you $3,000-5,000+ in legal fees
Indian founders typically spend $3-5K separately on lawyers for FEMA compliance.
Full lifecycle coverage
SAFEs, option grants, board consents, fundraising docs — all available as you grow via Clerky's Company Lifetime Package.
India-Side Costs
$999
FAQs
Yes, if choosing the US TopCo - India subsidiary structure. All FEMA-resident founders must create their LLP and open the bank account first. ~2-3 weeks.
India TopCo = Indian parent with US subsidiary. US TopCo = US parent with an Indian Pvt. Ltd. subsidiary. US TopCo is best for global fundraising.
LLP: 2-3 weeks, ODI in parallel, US incorporation: 1-2 days, India Pvt. Ltd.: 2-3 weeks. Total: ~4-8 weeks.
Everything: C-Corp formation, bylaws, EIN and Bank account setup, India-specific SPAs, Clerky's Company Lifetime Package, which includes Equity Docs, SAFE Docs, NDAs, and much more. Managed 83(b) elections by Clerky, at $149/founder.
Under the US TopCo structure, an Indian Pvt. Ltd. subsidiary is required to onboard employees in India, and give them ESOPs. It also negates the Permanent Establishment (PE) risk, which arises once significant operations are taking place in India, along with management presence.
Filed with US Treasury within 45 days of stock issuance when a foreign person acquires a US business.