Business Setup & India Entry Services

Incorporation, LLP formation, startup registrations and establishment of Indian subsidiaries by foreign companies.

Overview

The firm assists Indian promoters and foreign companies with establishing a business presence in India. This includes selecting a suitable form of entity, incorporation of companies and LLPs, establishment of Indian subsidiaries by foreign companies, and the registrations generally required to commence operations. The structure and sequence of steps are agreed after reviewing the proposed activity, the investors involved and the applicable requirements.

Scope of work

Incorporation of private limited companies and One Person Companies
Formation and registration of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
Establishment of Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies
Post-incorporation registrations such as PAN, TAN and GST

General process

01UnderstandingReview of the entity, its existing systems and the requirement in question.
02Engagement termsScope, responsibilities and information flow agreed and recorded in an engagement letter.
03ExecutionWork carried out on the basis of information and records provided by the entity.
04Review & reportingReview of output, discussion of observations and issue of the agreed deliverables.

Applicable regulatory considerations

Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereunder
Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and rules thereunder
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 and the Consolidated FDI Policy, where foreign investment is involved
Sector-specific conditions, approvals or licences, where applicable

Documents generally required

Identity and address proof of proposed directors, partners and shareholders
Proof of address of the proposed registered office, with owner’s consent where applicable
Proposed names and a description of the intended business activity
For foreign companies: constitutional documents and board resolution of the investing company, duly notarised or apostilled as applicable
Details of proposed capital and shareholding
The exact list is confirmed at the start of each engagement.

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This page provides general information only and does not constitute professional advice. No outcome or timeline is implied.