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Set up your company in Europe from India

Company formation in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Belgium, Ireland or Norway

Europe is not one market. The 27 EU members share a single market and common VAT rules, while the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Turkey and Russia each run their own systems. Comply Globally sets up your entity where your customers are, then keeps the local filings and your RBI ODI reporting on schedule.

Why Indian founders set up in Europe

  • 100% Foreign Ownership (allowed in most sectors; investment screening applies to defence, energy and critical technology)
  • DTAA Coverage (India has a tax treaty with every country on this page, which limits double taxation)
  • Access to a Global Market (an EU company sells across all 27 member states without customs duty)
  • Stable Economic Environment (predictable courts, deep banking markets and a skilled workforce)

Our services in Europe

✅ Company Registration & Licensing – Choosing the entity (Ltd, GmbH, BV, SAS and others), filing with the registry and getting your tax and VAT numbers.
✅ Corporate Bank Account Setup – Bank introductions and the KYC documents European banks ask for.
✅ Legal & Compliance Support – Annual accounts, corporate tax returns, VAT filings and director duties.
✅ Visa & Residency Assistance – Work permits and residence routes for founders and staff you send over.
✅ Virtual Office & Local Presence – Registered address, plus a resident director where the law requires one.

Choose Your European Business Destination

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK)

✔ Companies House registration, usually within 24 hours online
✔ Corporation tax of 19% on profits up to £50,000, 25% above £250,000
✔ No minimum share capital and no resident director rule

🇩🇪 Germany

✔ The EU’s largest economy, with a deep industrial supplier base
✔ GmbH needs €25,000 share capital, at least €12,500 paid in before registration
✔ Formation goes through a notary, so plan for weeks rather than days

🇫🇷 France

✔ SAS offers flexible governance and no fixed minimum capital
✔ Research tax credit (CIR) on qualifying R&D spending
✔ Large domestic market and an active startup scene

🇮🇹 Italy

✔ Strategic location with access to European and Mediterranean markets
✔ The Srl is the usual entity for foreign-owned businesses
✔ Strong manufacturing, machinery and fashion industries

🇳🇱 Netherlands

✔ BV can be set up with minimal share capital
✔ Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, for EU distribution
✔ Common base for holding companies and European headquarters

🇪🇸 Spain

✔ Language and trade links with Latin America, plus full EU access
✔ Reduced corporate tax rate for new companies in their first profitable years
✔ Strong tourism, real estate and renewable energy sectors

🇨🇭 Switzerland

✔ Outside the EU, with corporate tax that varies by canton
✔ GmbH needs CHF 20,000 capital and a manager resident in Switzerland
✔ India–EFTA trade agreement in force since 1 October 2025

🇸🇪 Sweden

✔ Corporate tax of 20.6%
✔ AB needs SEK 25,000 share capital; half the board must live in the EEA
✔ Strong technology and renewable energy sectors

🇵🇱 Poland

✔ Large, fast-growing economy with skilled engineers and accountants
✔ Corporate tax of 19%, or 9% for small taxpayers
✔ Sp. z o.o. needs PLN 5,000 share capital

🇹🇷 Turkey

✔ Gateway between Europe and Asia for trade
✔ Free zones with tax exemptions for qualifying activities
✔ Customs union with the EU for industrial goods

🇷🇺 Russia

✔ Large consumer market with Eurasian Economic Union access
✔ The OOO (LLC) is the standard entity for foreign owners
✔ Sanctions limit banking, so plan rupee or third-currency settlement early

🇧🇪 Belgium

✔ Home of the EU institutions in Brussels
✔ Port of Antwerp-Bruges for distribution across the EU
✔ BV/SRL needs no fixed minimum capital; multilingual workforce

🇮🇪 Ireland

✔ 12.5% corporate tax on trading income (15% for very large groups)
✔ English-speaking, common-law country inside the EU
✔ Needs an EEA-resident director or a Section 137 bond

🇳🇴 Norway

✔ EEA member with access to the EU single market
✔ Corporate tax of 22%
✔ AS needs NOK 30,000 share capital

Why Choose Comply Globally?

🔹 Experienced Experts: Overseas setup specialists for Indian businesses.
🔹 Comprehensive Solutions: From incorporation to compliance and beyond.
🔹 Global Reach: Trusted by 1,080+ clients across 47+ countries.
🔹 Hassle-Free Process: We handle the local filings and your FEMA reporting together.

Get Started Today!

Tell us which country you are considering and what you plan to do there. Book a free consultation and we will recommend the entity and set out the steps in Europe and in India.

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📧 Email: [info@complyglobally.com]
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