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Fast, Compliant, and Secure. India Demat Accounts for Foreign Investors

Avoid regulatory roadblocks and delays. We specialize in setting up Demat accounts for global investors, funds, and institutions—seamlessly and efficiently.

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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) requires all investors

including foreign entities and individuals —to dematerialize their shareholdings in India. For large investors and funds, failing to meet this deadline can lead to operational disruptions, compliance risks, and investment liquidity issues.

Foreign Investment Funds & VCs

Holding shares in Indian companies.

Institutional Investors & HNW Individuals

Participating in Indian equity markets.

Family Offices & PE Firms

Investing in portfolio Indian companies or AIFs in India

Foreign holding company

Holding majority shares in Indian subsidiary

Why Foreign Investors Struggle with Demat Account Setup

CFOs and fund managers face three major obstacles when opening a Demat account in India

Complex Pan and demat account opening process

Lengthy paperwork, unfamiliar regulations, and stringent documentation.

Time-Consuming Multi-Party Coordination

Dealing with banks, brokers, and compliance officers across different time zones.

Risk of Delays and Regulatory Issues

Non-compliance risks and rejected applications slow down investment plans.

Accounti Solves This for You. End-to-End, Hassle-Free

Accounti provides a fully managed, concierge-level service for large investors and funds needing a MCA-compliant Demat account in India.

Exclusive Access to Banking
& Brokerage Partners

We work with the most trusted institutions in India.

Fast-Tracked PAN &
Documentation Processing

We reduce the 8-week process into a seamless experience.

Dedicated Account Manager

A single point of contact to manage the entire setup.

100% Success Rate

We’ve never had a rejected application for eligible investors.

Go from paperwork to fully operational in weeks—not months.

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How We Helped a $500M Fund Set Up in Record Time

The Client

A US-based private equity firm ($500M AUM) with multiple holdings in India.

The Problem

Their investment in an Indian company required Demat compliance, but their in-house team lacked India-specific expertise.

The Solution

Accounti handled end-to-end setup, secured MCA compliance, and fast-tracked the process.

The Results

Demat account activated 45% faster than standard timelines, ensuring seamless investment continuity.

What Our Clients Say

Accounti allows you to

focus on growing your business

scale without building a finance team

keep books investor-ready

automate finance and tax processes

prevent cash flow and compliance risks

make smarter financial decisions

focus on growing your business

scale without building a finance team

keep books investor-ready

automate finance and tax processes

prevent cash flow and compliance risks

make smarter financial decisions

focus on growing your business

scale without building a finance team

keep books investor-ready

automate finance and tax processes

prevent cash flow and compliance risks

make smarter financial decisions

Still have questions?

Find quick answers to commonly asked questions about Designor. Have a question not listed?

All foreign shareholders, including funds, institutional investors, and HNWI's with holding in Indian entities and AIF investments are required to get a demat account in India. This requirement includes foreign holding companies having subsidiaries and investments in India.
The biggest challenge lies in the complex documentation requirements and dealing with multiple agencies which leads to delays and frustration. With Accounti, we handle these upfront to prevent delays and frontend all discussions with our partners providing a clear path to getting an operational demat account.
While in-house teams can attempt the process, the expertise needed to navigate through the complex documentation and multiple agencies efficiently is highly specialized. Our process ensures speed and compliance.
While there are no monetary penalties prescribed for investors, not having a demat account may severely impact your ability to make fresh investments, exit existing investments or participate in corporate events and actions for shareholders.
For eligible investors, we can streamline the process to have an active demat account in 3-6 weeks, significantly faster than standard processing timelines.

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