Enter India With a Structured Approach
From India opportunity assessment to operational readiness and continuing compliance.
India offers opportunities across technology, manufacturing, services, healthcare, consumer markets, infrastructure and other sectors. For an international business, however, opportunity needs to be considered alongside ownership, structure, taxation, investment regulations and operational requirements.
Turn Your India Objective Into an Executable Roadmap
Entering India involves more than selecting an entity. The proposed activity, ownership, investment route, sector requirements, taxation, registrations, banking and ongoing compliance all need to be considered together.
India Consulting helps bring these considerations into a structured India-entry process so that businesses can understand the requirements before moving into implementation.
From Assessment to Growth
Six connected stages help organise the India business journey.
Assess
Understand your business objectives, sector, proposed activities and investment requirements.
Structure
Evaluate entity, ownership, investment route, tax and governance considerations.
Register
Coordinate incorporation, registrations, licences and other agreed setup requirements.
Operate
Establish accounting, banking, payroll, reporting and operational processes.
Comply
Coordinate applicable corporate, tax, GST, TDS and FEMA/RBI requirements.
Scale
Support expansion, investment, restructuring, transactions and future growth.
Potential Routes for Establishing an India Presence
The appropriate structure depends on the proposed activities, ownership, investment objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
Wholly Owned Subsidiary
For businesses seeking an India operating entity within their ownership structure.
Joint Venture
For businesses seeking to establish operations with an Indian or international partner.
Limited Liability Partnership
For businesses for which an LLP structure is appropriate based on proposed activities and applicable requirements.
Branch Office
For eligible foreign companies seeking to undertake permitted activities in India.
Liaison Office
For eligible activities focused on communication, liaison and representation.
Project Office
For eligible foreign companies undertaking specific projects in India.
Cross-Border Investment, Structured for Compliance
Foreign investment requires consideration of ownership, sectoral conditions, investment routes, capital instruments, reporting and other regulatory requirements.
DISCUSS YOUR FDI REQUIREMENTEstablish Your India Operations
Once the entry approach has been defined, the next step is to coordinate the practical requirements for establishing the India operation.
Your India Journey Does Not End With Incorporation
Once the entity is established, businesses need systems for accounting, taxation, reporting, compliance and governance.
India Consulting can continue supporting the India operation through accounting, compliance, tax and business-support solutions.
EXPLORE OUR SOLUTIONSPlanning to Enter India?
Start with a conversation about your business objectives and India requirements.
START YOUR INDIA JOURNEY