Independent advice on how to enter India — subsidiary, LLP, branch, liaison or project office — before you commit capital.
Who needs this
- Foreign companies deciding between a subsidiary and a non-incorporated presence.
- Founders choosing between a private limited company and an LLP.
- Groups that need to know whether their sector allows 100% foreign investment automatically.
What we do
- Compare structures on liability, tax rate, repatriation, compliance load and exit.
- Confirm the FDI route for your activity — automatic or government-approval — and any sectoral cap.
- Model the India tax cost, including withholding on payments to head office and permanent-establishment risk.
- Recommend the structure, share capital, board composition and resident-director arrangement.
- Produce a step-by-step set-up plan with responsibilities and a timeline.
What you receive
- A written structuring memo with a recommendation.
- A set-up roadmap and document list for your chosen structure.
- A first-year compliance calendar and indicative cost.
Documents you'll need
- Group structure chart and proposed India activity description
- Latest audited financials of the investing entity
- Expected headcount, location and capital for the first two years
Typical timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks from receiving information. Indicative. Government processing times vary.
Download the document checklist (PDF)
Questions we are asked most
Who needs Market-entry advisory?
Foreign companies deciding between a subsidiary and a non-incorporated presence. Founders choosing between a private limited company and an LLP. Groups that need to know whether their sector allows 100% foreign investment automatically.
How long does Market-entry advisory take?
Typically 1–2 weeks from receiving information. Government processing times vary.
What documents do you need for Market-entry advisory?
Group structure chart and proposed India activity description. Latest audited financials of the investing entity. Expected headcount, location and capital for the first two years.
Last updated: September 21, 2026.