foreign company formation
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Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries (WOS)
Maximum Control, Maximum Scale. For companies committed to the Indian market, a WOS offers the most robust framework. It operates as a separate Indian legal entity, providing 100% ownership and protecting the global parent from unlimited local liabilities.
Full Operational Freedom: Permitted to engage in manufacturing, trading, and services without the restrictive “prohibited lists” faced by branch offices.
Tax Advantages: Enjoy domestic corporate tax rates (approx. 22–25%), which are significantly lower than the 40% rate applied to foreign branch offices.
Capital Flexibility: Easier access to local funding, government incentives, and the ability to hold 100% equity in most sectors under the Automatic Route.
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Joint Ventures (JV)
Leveraging Local Synergy for Faster Entry. If your strategy relies on immediate access to established distribution networks or local manufacturing expertise, a Joint Venture is the ideal vehicle.
Shared Risk & Capital: Reduce your initial CAPEX by pooling resources with an Indian partner.
Market Intelligence: Benefit from a partner’s “boots-on-the-ground” knowledge of Indian consumer behavior and regulatory navigation.
Strategic Drafting: We go beyond registration to draft robust Shareholder Agreements (SHA) that protect your Intellectual Property and define clear exit strategies.
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Liaison Offices (LO)
Your Listening Post in India. A Liaison Office is the lowest-risk way to explore the Indian market. It acts as a communication channel between the foreign headquarters and local stakeholders.
Market Research & Networking: Ideal for brand promotion, information gathering, and networking without immediate commercial commitment.
Zero Tax Liability: Since an LO cannot generate revenue, it is not subject to income tax in India (expenses are met entirely by the parent company).
Quick Setup: A streamlined route for firms that want a physical presence before launching full-scale operations.
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Branch Offices (BO)
An Extension of Your Global Brand. For companies with a specific, limited scope of work—such as professional consultancy or software development—a Branch Office provides a direct link to the parent company.
Revenue Generation: Unlike a Liaison Office, a BO can engage in commercial activities such as import/export and rendering professional services.
Direct Parent Control: Operates as an extension of the foreign firm, allowing for direct management without a separate board of directors.
Repatriation: Profits can be freely remitted back to the parent company, subject to applicable foreign company taxes.