Chartered Accountants Est. 2019

USA to India · Parent obligations

What the US parent must do at home after investing in India

, FCA, ICAI M. No. 542375 · Updated

In brief

The US parent's home-country obligations depend on Indian figures, so the two calendars need to meet. Typical points: Form 5471 for the Indian subsidiary with the parent's return; subpart F and net CFC tested income rules. US advisers confirm the home-country side.

What is specific to US companies

Indian profits can be taxed in the US before any dividend through Subpart F and net CFC tested income. The Indian effective tax rate of about 25% usually clears the high-tax exception, but the calculation needs Indian figures each year, along with Form 5471 and FBAR data.

Home-country points

  • Form 5471 for the Indian subsidiary with the parent's return
  • Subpart F and net CFC tested income rules
  • FBAR for foreign accounts where signatory rules apply
  • Check-the-box choice (Form 8832) for the Indian company

We supply the Indian accounts, tax certificates and transfer pricing data on the parent's timetable.

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How S U & CO. helps

We keep the Indian company's compliance calendar and file everything on it.

  • Monthly TDS, GST and payroll filings
  • Accounts and group reporting packs
  • Statutory audit coordination
  • AGM, AOC-4, MGT-7 and director KYC
  • Income-tax return and FLA return

Questions

Do you advise on home-country tax?

No. We cover India and coordinate with the parent's US advisers.

General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and US rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. US law points should be confirmed with a US adviser.

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