India Market Entry
India Market Entry
Strategic India-entry advisory for foreign companies and MNCs — from understanding your business model to entity structure, broad tax and FEMA/FDI orientation, state selection and a first-100-days roadmap.
- Built for
- Foreign companies & MNCs
- Delivery
- One coordinated India desk
- Working model
- NDA-based, senior-led
- Start with
- 30-min strategy call
This is strategic India-entry advisory — not just registration filing. We start by understanding your product, concept and business model, then map the options, structure and roadmap that fit your objective.
Initial consultancy & understanding your business
We begin by understanding the foreign entity's product, services, concept and business model — how you make money, who your customers are, your supply chain and your medium-term India ambition. This shapes every structuring and location recommendation that follows.
India entry options & route comparison
India offers several entry routes, each with different activity permissions, compliance and tax consequences. We compare them against your specific objective:
- Wholly owned subsidiary / private limited company
- Limited liability partnership (LLP)
- Branch office
- Liaison (representative) office
- Project office
- Joint venture with an Indian partner
- Acquisition of an existing Indian business
| Route | Typical use | Income in India? |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidiary / WOS | Full business operations | Yes |
| LLP | Services, certain sectors | Yes |
| Branch office | Permitted activities of parent | Limited / permitted |
| Liaison office | Representation, no commercial income | No |
| Project office | Execution of a specific project | Project-linked |
| Joint venture | Local partner & market access | Yes |
Entity structure advisory
We advise on the appropriate structure — ownership, holding arrangements, capitalisation approach and governance — to align with your tax position, repatriation goals and FEMA/FDI requirements.
Broad Indian tax review & FEMA / FDI overview
A broad orientation on Indian direct and indirect tax, withholding considerations and the FEMA/FDI framework relevant to your route — so you understand the headline implications before committing. Specific positions are confirmed under engagement and through appropriate professionals where required.
The Indian state system & location advisory
India is a union of states, each with its own incentives, industrial policy, labour environment and ecosystem. We explain how the state system works, provide a state-wise opportunity overview and offer suitable-location advisory for your sector and operating model.
State selection matters
Entry-level compliance roadmap & first 100 days
Finally, we translate strategy into action with an entry-level compliance roadmap and a structured first-100-days plan covering incorporation, registrations, banking, hiring and initial operations.
- 1
Understand
Product, business model and India objective.
- 2
Compare routes
Entry-option comparison against your facts.
- 3
Structure
Entity, ownership, tax and FEMA/FDI orientation.
- 4
Select location
State and city shortlist for your sector.
- 5
Roadmap
Entry-level compliance roadmap and first-100-days plan.
How we work
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a subsidiary, branch office and liaison office?
Do I need an Indian resident director?
How long does India market entry take?
Can you help me choose the right Indian state?
Planning India Market Entry in India?
Book a 30-minute India strategy call with 1–2 senior experts and leave with a clear, structured roadmap.
- Senior experts on every call
- Written follow-up note
- One coordinated desk