Key takeaways
- India Company Check: USD 249 fixed, report in 5 working days.
- Partner/supplier verification and full financial due diligence are quoted after scoping.
- Cost drivers: size, entities, years, record quality, site visits, timeline and report format.
Three levels of due diligence
| Level | Question it answers | What’s included | Cost and time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. India Company Check | Is this company real, registered, filing, and roughly what it says it is? | Public records, filed accounts, GST, charges, directors, payment-details match, red-flag conclusion | USD 249 fixed per company · 5 working days |
| 2. Partner / supplier verification | Can I trust this distributor, supplier or JV partner with money, IP or my brand? | Level 1 plus site visit, references, ownership and promoter background, anti-bribery questions | Quoted after a short call — depends mainly on location and depth |
| 3. Financial, tax & FEMA due diligence | Should I invest in or buy this company, and at what price and terms? | Quality of earnings, working capital, debt, tax exposures, FEMA history, related parties, deal recommendations | Scoped quote — depends on size, number of entities, years reviewed and data-room quality |
Start with Level 1 when you are about to pay an advance, sign a distribution agreement or shortlist suppliers. Move to Level 2 or 3 when the money, exclusivity or reputation at stake is larger. Order an India Company Check.
What drives the cost of full due diligence
| Driver | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size and complexity | Revenue, number of entities and locations, group transactions |
| Years reviewed | Usually two to three years plus the current year |
| State of the records | A clean data room is faster; scattered records add time |
| Site visits | Number of sites and how far they are from our offices (Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Rajkot) |
| Timeline | Tight signing deadlines need more people at once |
| Reporting format | A short red-flag memo costs less than a full report in an investor or lender template |
How to keep the cost down
- Agree the scope first: list your three biggest worries (for example tax exposure, customer concentration, FEMA compliance) and focus the work there.
- Ask the target for a data room before work starts: audited accounts, tax returns, GST returns, loan papers and key contracts. See the document checklist.
- Stage it: a company check first, and full due diligence only if the first results are clean.
- Use public data: much can be checked from MCA, GST, court and credit records before you need management time — see credit checks and financial red flags.
What a full report looks like: sample due diligence report (illustrative).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to check an Indian company?
Our India Company Check costs USD 249 per company, with a written English report within 5 working days. It covers registrations, filed accounts, GST, charges, directors, payment-details matching and a red-flag conclusion.
How much does financial due diligence in India cost?
It is quoted after scoping, because the cost depends on the target's size, number of entities, years reviewed, the state of its records, site visits and the timeline. Staging the work — a company check first — keeps costs down.
How long does due diligence in India take?
A company check takes about 5 working days. Partner and supplier verification with a site visit usually takes one to three weeks, and full financial due diligence typically several weeks, depending on how quickly the target shares documents.
Please note: this guide is general information based on the rules as they stood on the review date above. Regulations and RBI/CBDT procedures change often — please get advice on your specific facts before acting.