Overview
Most India entry problems are not registration problems. They are decisions taken in the wrong order: a structure chosen because it was quick, an activity that turns out to sit outside what the entity is permitted to do, or a tax position nobody modelled until the first invoice was raised.
This engagement produces a written recommendation your board can act on. We look at how you intend to earn revenue in India, which regulatory route that activity falls under, what each entity option would cost to run, and what compliance load you would carry from year one.
It is deliberately an advisory engagement, not a filing one. If the conclusion is that you need something smaller and cheaper than you expected, that is a useful outcome — and we will say so.
Who this is for
- Foreign companies evaluating India for the first time
- Groups that already export to India and are considering a local presence
- Boards that need a documented options paper before approving budget
- Businesses whose sector may carry FDI caps or approval conditions
What the engagement includes
- Comparison of liaison office, branch office, wholly owned subsidiary and LLP against your revenue model
- Sector-specific FDI route check, including caps, conditions and approval requirements
- Indicative tax position, withholding exposure and repatriation planning
- Estimated setup cost, running cost and annual compliance calendar for each option
- Phased roadmap with realistic timelines and decision points
- A written recommendation document and a follow-up call to walk your team through it
Documents you will need
- Parent company profile and group structure
- Description of the activity you intend to carry out in India
- Expected revenue model — who invoices whom, and from where
- Indicative investment amount and funding source
- Any existing India relationships, agents or distributors
How it works
- Discovery call — We map your commercial objective, current operations and timeline.
- Regulatory analysis — Sector position, FDI route, entity permissions and tax exposure are checked.
- Options paper — Each viable structure is costed and compared, with a clear recommendation.
- Board walkthrough — We present the findings and answer questions from your team or advisors.
Typical timeline. Typically 7–12 working days from the discovery call, depending on how sector-specific the analysis needs to be.
Questions about India Entry Strategy
Do I need an entry strategy if I already know I want a subsidiary?
Not always. If your activity is clearly permitted, your sector is on the automatic route and the commercial model is simple, you can move straight to incorporation. The strategy engagement earns its fee where the sector carries conditions, where the group structure is complex, or where the board needs a documented basis for the decision.
Is this advice or execution?
Advice. The output is a written recommendation. If you then decide to proceed, the setup work is quoted separately under the relevant service, and the strategy fee is credited against it.
Can you advise on sectors with FDI restrictions?
Yes. Identifying caps, conditions and government-approval requirements is a core part of the analysis. Where a sector is restricted, we set out what is and is not possible rather than promising a workaround.
Will you speak to our tax advisors abroad?
Yes, and we usually recommend it. Coordinating the India position with your home-country treatment avoids surprises on withholding, permanent establishment and dividend flow.
Professional fee
Starting From ₹24,999
Government fees and third-party charges billed separately, at actuals.
● Typically 7–12 working days from the discovery call, depending on how sector-specific the analysis needs to be.
● First consultation is free, with no obligation to proceed.
● Written scope and fee estimate before any work begins.
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