https://www.ahlawatassociates.com/setting-business-india Company set up in India Reinforcing the vision of growth for India and enabling the ease of doing business in India, Ahlawat & Associates provides comprehensive assistance to guide you through the best entry and exit strategy for setting up and operating in India, including the incorporation of foreign companies. Get tailored solutions for your business setup needs, with our experienced foreign business setup consultants in India. 100+ Clients assisted in setting up a foreign company in India 5+ Billion worth corporate transactions handled last year Startup Centric Legal Expertise Specialized Services for Foreign Nationals Advisory on Post-incorporation Filings A&A’s Expertise In Business Setup Services Ahlawat & Associate is a committed Law firm with the express purpose of supporting foreign and national business groups to set up their business in India, specifically for business setup in India from the US. The firm recognizes the concerns relating to the development of an organization in the Indian climate and ensures that our clients get complete assistance involved with the legality and compliance of setting up business in India. We understand Indian politics, industry, and corporate needs profoundly and have a team with specialized knowledge of both the legal framework as well as the specific business requirements to guide our clients through the smooth establishment of the company. We are one of the leading business/company setup consultants in India for foreign companies who can provide you with value-added insight and tips for beginning business/trading in India. Setting Up A Business Operations In India For Foreign Companies There are a number of options available to a foreign investor wanting to set up business operations in India. Taking into consideration that foreign equity in Indian companies can go up to 100%, subject to equity caps in the respective areas of activities under the policy of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). From choosing the right legal structure to registering your company, our professionals can help you to incorporate a company in India quickly and efficiently. As an Indian Company A foreign company/ investor that wishes to commence its operations in India can begin operations either via (i) Joint Ventures or (ii) a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (subject to 100% FDI permission for the activities being carried out) As a Foreign Company India also provides more cost-effective options to a foreign company wanting to test the waters before plunging into full fledge operations: 2.1. Liaison Office/Representative Office: The liaison office acts as a bridge between a primary place of business i.e. the country of origin and entities in India. No commercial activity can be undertaken in a Liaison Office, and therefore, it does not “earn” in India. Such an office plays a limited role of collecting adequate information about required market opportunities and providing data about the company / its products to the Indian market. However, with RBI (Reserve Bank of India) approvals and other permits, such a representative office can facilitate technical and financial collaborations between a parent company and its Indian partner as well as encourage import & export from/to India. 2.2. Project Office: To initiate specific projects a foreign entity has the option of setting up a temporary project/site office in India. Such project offices can only carry forward the activities for which they have been permitted to set up. They are limited to execute any activity which does not fall within the scope of the project. Branch Office Foreign companies requiring a physical presence to conduct their business without the rigmarole of setting up a separate legal entity, have the option of setting up their Branch Offices in India. These branch offices are not permitted to initiate manufacturing activities on their own however they may reallocate the role to an Indian manufacturer. A branch office of a foreign entity in India is allowed to conduct the following actions in the country: