cross border business- structuring
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Strategic Entity Selection & Entry Mode
Defining your legal footprint in the world's fastest-growing economy. We don't just register companies; we analyze your risk appetite and capital requirements to select the vehicle that offers the best "Path to Profit.
WOS vs. JV: Detailed feasibility studies for Wholly Owned Subsidiaries versus local Joint Ventures, considering the latest sectoral caps in 2026 (e.g., 100% FDI in Insurance and increased caps in Defense).
Project & Liaison Offices: Setting up low-risk “Listening Posts” for market research or time-bound infrastructure projects.
Hybrid Models: Combining a Liaison office for research with an EOR (Employer of Record) for rapid workforce deployment.
02
Global Holding Company Setup
Optimizing the flow of global capital. For many multinationals, a direct investment into India is less efficient than routing through a strategic holding jurisdiction. We help you evaluate the benefits of holding companies in jurisdictions like the Netherlands, Singapore, or UAE, specifically considering the updated 2026 DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) treaties.
Capital Protection: Insulating the global parent from local operational liabilities.
Ease of Exit: Structuring your holding company to facilitate future M&A or public listings on global exchanges.
Consolidated Governance: Centralizing decision-making and financing for multiple Indian subsidiaries under one roof.
03
IP Ownership Planning & Protection
Securing your most valuable assets in the AI era. As India reshapes its approach to Intellectual Property in 2026—including new AI-driven copyright tools—how you "own" your IP in India is critical.
Onshore vs. Offshore IP: Deciding whether to hold IP at the global HQ or license it to the Indian subsidiary to optimize Royalty & FTS (Fees for Technical Services).
Brand Protection: Immediate registration of Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights under India’s new-gen IP laws to prevent local infringement.
Cost-Sharing Agreements: Drafting inter-company agreements for R&D that satisfy Indian Transfer Pricing scrutiny.
04
Global Tax Optimization & Transfer Pricing
Minimizing global leakage, maximizing local ROI. India's 2025 Tax Reforms have simplified rates but increased transparency requirements. We design tax strategies that ensure you don't pay "tax on tax" across borders.
Transfer Pricing (TP) Strategy: Developing “Arm’s Length” pricing models for inter-company goods and services that withstand rigorous scrutiny by Indian tax authorities.
Safe Harbor & APA: Assisting with Advance Pricing Agreements to provide 5-year certainty on your tax outgo.
Dividend & Repatriation Planning: Utilizing the latest tax reliefs to move profits back to your HQ with minimum withholding.
05
2026 Regulatory Compliance Framework
Proactive governance for an "Audit-Ready" business. Compliance in 2026 has shifted from annual filing to real-time digital reporting. We provide a "Compliance Shield" that monitors every federal and state-level requirement.
FEMA & RBI Reporting: Managing the strict 60-day window for reporting foreign capital inflows via the FIRMS portal.
ESG & Ethical Sourcing: Ensuring your Indian operations meet global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, increasingly required by international investors.
Director Residency Management: Providing local resident directors to meet mandatory Section 149(3) requirements.