India research hub
Frameworks, checklists and roadmaps for your India journey
A practical library of entry-option matrices, due-diligence checklists, compliance calendars and operating models — built for foreign decision-makers planning and running India operations.
How to use this hub
Structured tools, not generic templates
Each resource is designed to support a specific decision in the India lifecycle — from choosing an entry route and entity structure to running diligence, setting up operations and staying compliant. Request any item and we will share the latest version under our standard terms.
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Frameworks, checklists, roadmaps and calendars across the full India lifecycle, organised by the decision they support.
Enter & structure
4 resourcesChoose an entry route, entity type and location for your India presence.
India entry options matrix
A side-by-side framework comparing branch, liaison and project offices, wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and acquisition routes for foreign companies.
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Entity structure comparison table
A structured comparison of common Indian entity types — private limited company, LLP and branch/liaison/project office — across ownership, compliance and tax considerations.
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Foreign company incorporation roadmap
An indicative sequence from name reservation and incorporation to PAN/TAN, bank account opening and FEMA reporting for a new Indian subsidiary.
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State selection framework
A weighted framework to compare Indian states on talent, infrastructure, incentives, logistics and operating cost for your use case.
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Acquire
2 resourcesScreen, diligence and close an acquisition of an existing Indian business.
India acquisition checklist
A step-by-step checklist covering target screening, indicative offers, due diligence streams, valuation, structuring and closing for foreign buyers.
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Due diligence checklist for foreign buyers
A consolidated request list spanning financial, tax, legal, secretarial, HR and regulatory diligence for an Indian target company.
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Operate & outsource
5 resourcesStand up, run and scale your India operations, delivery teams and facilities.
First 100 days in India checklist
A practical operating checklist for the first 100 days after incorporation — registrations, banking, payroll, statutory and governance set-up.
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India outsourcing readiness checklist
A readiness assessment for overseas firms evaluating an India delivery team — scope, security, transition, governance and quality controls.
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Factory setup checklist
A coordination checklist from location and land selection through licences, utilities, vendor identification and commercial launch.
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Build-operate-transfer model explanation
A primer on the build-operate-transfer model — how an India team is established, run and later transferred to your ownership.
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Captive centre / GCC setup model
An overview of global capability centre and captive setup options, operating models and governance considerations for MNCs.
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Compliance calendars & frameworks
3 resourcesStay ahead of recurring filings, tax touchpoints and reporting milestones.
FEMA/FDI reporting calendar
An indicative calendar of FEMA and FDI-linked filings and reporting milestones relevant to inbound investment, subject to professional review.
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Tax & transfer pricing roadmap
A structured overview of corporate tax, withholding and transfer pricing touchpoints for foreign-owned Indian operations.
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India compliance calendar
An indicative annual compliance calendar across corporate, tax and labour filings for a foreign-owned Indian company, subject to applicable law.
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Reference
India entry options matrix
A side-by-side view of common routes for foreign companies entering India. Indicative only — quantitative cells are pending verification.
| Entry route | Typical use | Foreign ownership | Indicative setup time | Key considerations |
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| Wholly-owned subsidiary | Long-term operating presence | Per FDI policy for the sector | Scoped during engagement |
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| Joint venture | Local partner / shared control | Per FDI policy for the sector | Scoped during engagement |
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| Branch office | Defined activities of foreign parent | N/A — extension of parent | Approval-linked |
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| Liaison office | Representation / market study | N/A — extension of parent | Approval-linked |
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| Project office | Executing a specific project | N/A — extension of parent | Approval-linked |
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| Acquisition / takeover | Acquiring an existing Indian business | Per FDI policy for the sector | Deal-dependent |
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Entity structure comparison
A structured comparison of common Indian entity types across ownership, tax and compliance. Indicative only — quantitative cells are pending verification.
| Attribute | Private limited company | LLP | Branch / liaison / project office |
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| Legal status | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity | Extension of foreign parent |
| Foreign ownership | Per FDI policy for the sector | Per FDI policy for the sector | N/A |
| Indicative corporate tax | Confirmed during engagement | Confirmed during engagement | Confirmed during engagement |
| Compliance burden | Regular ROC, tax & audit filings | Statutory filings — generally fewer than a company | Approval-based |
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| Profit repatriation | Subject to applicable law | Subject to applicable law | Subject to applicable law |
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