Advisory for foreign entities entering one of the world's most complex and rewarding markets.
India's market opportunity is well documented. What is less documented — and more consequential — is the regulatory, operational, and cultural complexity that determines whether a foreign entrant succeeds or stalls.
We advise foreign entities on the full arc of India market entry: from entity structure selection and regulatory approval through to banking relationships, operational setup, and the capital structuring that makes the entry commercially viable. This is not a referral service. We work directly with you through every stage, drawing on relationships and experience built over three decades of operating across Indian regulatory frameworks.
What the advisory covers
Selection and incorporation of the appropriate legal entity — wholly owned subsidiary, joint venture, liaison office, branch office, or LLP — based on the commercial objective, regulatory requirements, tax implications, and repatriation considerations specific to your situation.
RBI compliance for foreign direct investment, FEMA regulations, sector-specific licensing requirements, and the layered approval processes that vary by industry, investment size, and country of origin. We know which doors to approach and in what sequence.
Establishing banking relationships, opening accounts, setting up payment infrastructure, and navigating the documentation requirements that Indian banks impose on foreign-owned entities. This is where many market entries lose months to avoidable delays.
GST registration, PAN and TAN acquisition, compliance calendar setup, and the foundational administrative infrastructure that allows the entity to begin operating immediately upon incorporation — not three months later.
For most foreign entities entering India, the market entry question and the capital question are inseparable. How the entity is funded — equity infusion, external commercial borrowing, inter-company lending, or a combination — has direct implications for regulatory compliance, tax efficiency, and operational flexibility.
Our Funding practice works alongside the market entry advisory to ensure that the capital structure is not an afterthought but an integral part of the entry architecture. This is one of the advantages of working with a firm that operates across both disciplines.
If you are considering entering the Indian market — or if you have already begun and encountered obstacles — we should talk. We work with entities from the GCC, Southeast Asia, the UK, and the broader Commonwealth, and the initial conversation is always confidential and without obligation.