Cross-Border & India-Entry Advisory
The structure a foreign parent chooses determines its tax base, repatriation route, and reporting calendar for years afterward. We model the options, set up the entity, and carry the filings.
What this area handles
A foreign parent entering India chooses between a wholly-owned subsidiary, a branch office, and a liaison office before it hires anyone. The choice determines the tax base, the repatriation route, and the reporting calendar that follows. We model the options against the parent's intended activity. Setup then runs end to end: incorporation, registrations, bank account, and the initial FEMA filings. Reporting begins as soon as capital moves. Form FC-GPR follows an allotment to a non-resident. The annual FLA return covers foreign assets and liabilities, and FC-TRS applies when shares move between residents and non-residents. Transactions with the parent or another group company bring transfer pricing into scope. Documentation under Sections 92 to 92F of the Income-tax Act, 1961 becomes annual, together with the Form 3CEB report. Outbound work mirrors this: overseas investment by an Indian company runs through the Overseas Investment Rules, 2022, with Form FC and annual performance reporting. We also handle withholding on payments abroad, Form 15CA and 15CB certification, and treaty positions supported by a tax residency certificate.
What this covers
Who this is for
Multinational Subsidiaries & India Entry
Subsidiary, branch, and liaison office setup, FEMA compliance, FDI and ODI reporting, and transfer pricing documentation for related-party transactions.
Growth-Stage Startups
Cap table maintenance, priced-round and SAFE documentation, ESOP grant and administration, and the compliance calendar that follows each funding round.
Venture Capital & Private Equity Funds
AIF structuring and registration, fund-level compliance and reporting, and diligence and finance support for portfolio companies after investment.
Statutes and regulations engaged
Typical questions we are asked
Should we set up a subsidiary or start with a branch office?
What do we have to file after the parent remits share capital?
Will our India team create a permanent establishment for the parent company?
How do we remit royalty to the parent without the deduction being disallowed?
Related practice areas
Direct Taxation
Corporate and personal income tax positions, returns, withholding, and departmental representation.
NRI Taxation
Residency, treaty positions, repatriation, and Indian filings for global-income individuals.
See the full list of practice areas for every area the firm handles.
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