As of March 2025, **** foreign companies were registered in India, of which **** were active. While the number of registered companies has grown since 2017, the number of active companies has declined.
What is a foreign company?
As per the Companies Act 2013, a foreign company is any company or corporate body incorporated outside India, that has a place of business (either physically or electronically) in the country and conducts business activity there. Foreign companies are not permitted to engage in retail trading or real estate activities.
Attracting foreign companies
India’s complex tax structures and regulatory frameworks are usually considered a deterrent to foreign investors. Implementing reforms to improve market transparency, infrastructure development, and upskilling of the labor force can foster a conducive business environment. The government is also working toward simplifying regulatory processes for foreign companies.Â
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs (India). (April 21, 2025). Number of registered vs. active foreign companies in India from March 2017 to March 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1378469/india-registered-vs-active-foreign-companies/
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (India). "Number of registered vs. active foreign companies in India from March 2017 to March 2025." Chart. April 21, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/1378469/india-registered-vs-active-foreign-companies/
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