Can OCI Cardholders Start Businesses in India?

DL Posted by: David Lucas
• 09 June, 2025
14 Reply

Yes, OCI cardholders can start a business in India. The OCI cardholder can start a business without the need to apply for a work permit. They can register with a foreign company in India online without coming to India. The whole process can be completed within 10 days and it will cost approximately USD 1700. They can own and operate a business in India as a sole proprietor, partnership, or company.

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  • Megha Tandon 12 June, 2025

    I am also an OCI cardholder and have a successful business of my own in India. I did everything online and the registration process took only 10 days.

  • Arnav Gera 12 June, 2025

    OCI cardholder is allowed to be a sole proprietor, a partner in a business, or open a company of their own in India. The process of it is quick. Also, they do not need to visit the country to start their business venture.

  • Tanvi Bhalla 11 June, 2025

    Yes, being an OCI cardholder you can start your own business in India and register your foreign company in the country online without being physically present there. I also did the same thing while staying in the US.

  • Pankaj Mathur 11 June, 2025

    As an OCI, I also recently launched my startup in India. The process was quick and within 10 days I registered my business in India.

  • Suresh Bhatia 11 June, 2025

    Yes, OCI cardholders are eligible to start their business in India. Being an OCI I also recently registered my online business. The process was simple and does not need a work permit.

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