India Entry Services
Enter the Indian market with the right legal structure — liaison office, branch office, wholly owned subsidiary or joint venture — FEMA, RBI and MCA filings handled end-to-end.
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Entry Structure Advisory
WOS, branch office, liaison office or JV recommended based on business model and tax position.
WOS Incorporation
Wholly Owned Subsidiary incorporated as a Private Limited company under the Companies Act 2013.
Branch / Liaison Office
RBI approval obtained and branch or liaison office registered with RBI and ROC.
FEMA and RBI Filings
FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FIPB (if required) and annual FLA return filed with RBI.
Transfer Pricing Setup
Transfer pricing policy established for inter-company transactions with the parent entity.
Ongoing Compliance
Annual filings — MCA, RBI FLA return, tax returns and statutory audit — managed year-round.
What foreign companies need to enter India
FEMA Compliance
All foreign direct investment must comply with FEMA pricing guidelines and sector caps.
RBI Approval for Branch / LO
Branch offices and liaison offices require prior RBI approval — WOS does not under the automatic route.
Sector FDI Limits
Certain sectors require government approval even for WOS — sector cap must be checked first.
Form FC-GPR within 30 Days
Share allotment to the foreign parent must be reported to RBI within 30 days via Form FC-GPR.
Annual FLA Return
Annual Foreign Liabilities and Assets return must be filed with RBI by 15 July every year.
Transfer Pricing Documentation
Transactions with related foreign entities require transfer pricing documentation and form 3CEB.
India entry structure chosen today determines tax liability and repatriation rights for years. WOS, branch and liaison offices have different tax treatments, profit repatriation rules and compliance obligations — choose correctly at the outset.
Common issues in India entry
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Entry structure decided
WOS, branch or LO recommended based on sector, revenue model and repatriation needs.
RBI and MCA filings
RBI approval (if needed), incorporation with ROC and FEMA-compliant share allotment.
FC-GPR filed
Share allotment reported to RBI within 30 days — FEMA compliance established from day one.
Annual compliance managed
FLA return, MCA filings, transfer pricing documentation and tax returns handled every year.
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Frequently asked questions
A foreign company can enter India through a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (Pvt Ltd), a Joint Venture with an Indian partner, a Branch Office (for trading and manufacturing) or a Liaison Office (for representation only). The right structure depends on the business activity and sector.
Under the automatic route, foreign investment does not require prior government or RBI approval — the company simply files FC-GPR with the RBI within 30 days of share allotment. Most sectors are under the automatic route up to 100% FDI.
Form FC-GPR (Foreign Currency Gross Provisional Return) is filed with the RBI within 30 days of allotting shares to a foreign investor or parent company. It is the primary compliance step for inbound FDI under FEMA.
No. A Liaison Office can only represent the parent company in India — attending meetings, collecting information and promoting the parent's products. It cannot earn revenue or sign contracts in India. A Branch Office or WOS is required for revenue-generating activities.
The Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) return is filed annually with the RBI by 15 July for every company that has received FDI or made overseas investment. Non-filing attracts penalties under FEMA.
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