India to Delaware.
Done right.
Inkle gets Indian YC founders investment-ready with a compliant Delaware C-Corp.
Inkle Incorporate is the only end-to-end assisted incorporation experience built for Indian founders.
Inkle's Banking Partners
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Why incorporate through Inkle?
FEMA & ODI compliance handled from day one
US documents on Clerky
India side by expert CA, CS, and legal partners
Tax, compliance, and bookkeeping beyond incorporation — we stay with you.
Indian YC Founders get:
Two expert teams. Both sides covered.
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You're in YC.
Here's what's yours.
$1,200+ in savings on incorporation support, bookkeeping, tax, and compliance — everything you need to be ready for YC and beyond.
- 🎁 Free end-to-end incorporation support
- 🎁 Exclusive pricing on India entity setup (LLP & Pvt. Ltd.)
- 🎁 Free Delaware Franchise Tax & Annual Report - Year 1
- 🎁 Free 1099, FBAR, and Form 7004 filings - Year 1
- 🎁 Free Delaware Registered Agent - Year 1
- 🎁 25% off Inkle Bookkeeping for 6 months
Why the path is different for Indian founders.
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From acceptance to Demo Day.
Create India LLP
Set up LLP and open its bank account. ~2–3 weeks. Handled by Inkle's CA/CS partners.
Prepare ODI Filing
Draft ODI docs, get bank pre-approval, then begin US incorporation.
US Incorporation
File Delaware C-Corp Certificate of Incorporation via Clerky.
Post-Incorporation Setup
Adopt bylaws, appoint directors and officers.
EIN Application
Get your Employer ID. Minutes with SSN; 4–6 weeks by fax.
US Banking
Open Mercury, Relay, or Brex account remotely. Pre-filled from legal docs.
Issue Founder Stock
Issue shares to LLPs using India-specific SPA templates. Hold escrow until ODI approval.
83(b) Election
File within 30 days of issuance. Locks in tax basis at near-zero. Missing it is irrevocable.
BE-13 + RBI Filings
BE-13 with US Treasury (45 days). Stock agreements to RBI (60 days).
Stock Plan & India Subsidiary
Adopt US stock plan. Form India Pvt. Ltd. for local ops and hiring.
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
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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.
