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How long does it actually take to be ready to operate in India — start to finish?

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How long does it actually take to be ready to operate in India — start to finish?

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Answered 08 Oct 2026
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While incorporation itself takes between 15-25 working days, being 'ready to operate' takes longer. The entire process takes between 6-10 weeks in total:

•     Company incorporation - 3-4 weeks

•     Opening bank account - 2-4 weeks (after incorporation)

•     GST registration - 1-2 weeks

•     Other registrations - 1-2 weeks

Note: Common delay: Apostille of foreign documents takes time in the home country. Start this process early — it is the #1 cause of delays

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