Entry Strategy In India

1. Entry as a Company

A foreign company can commence operations in India by incorporating a company under the Companies Act, 1956 through:

  • Joint Venture with an Indian entity (where the foreign investment in equity is 50% or less).
  • Subsidiary Company (Wholly owned or otherwise)

Foreign equity in such Indian companies can be up to 100% depending on the requirement of the investor and subject to equity caps in respect of the area of activities under the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy.

2.  Entry without setting up a Company/Entry as a Foreign Company

In addition to setting up a subsidiary/joint venture in India, the following types of entities are also                 available for foreign investors/foreign companies for doing business in India

The features of such entities and the procedure for setting them up in India have been discussed separately. Please click here for details (provide link to the matter on entry strategy provided above)

OUR ROLE

We have a team of qualified and experienced professionals who can assist you in the following services with respect to setting up business in India:

  • Structuring your investment in India and suggesting the best possible mode
  • Obtaining permission from RBI/FIPB where required
  • Incorporating company
  • Drafting legal agreements such as Joint Venture Agreement, Technology/Foreign Collaboration Agreements, etc.
  • Obtaining PAN/TAN
  • Filing of Annual Activity Certificates
  • Advising and assisting on Regulatory Compliances, etc.