FDI and ODI structuring, foreign subsidiary setup, IFRS transition, DTAA optimisation, and transfer pricing documentation — for Indian companies expanding abroad and multinationals coming to India.
Can a foreign company set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in India?
Yes, in most sectors under the automatic route, meaning no prior RBI or government approval is needed — just post-facto RBI reporting (FC-GPR) once shares are allotted. A handful of sensitive sectors require government approval instead.
What is FC-GPR and when do I need to file it?
FC-GPR (Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Return) is the RBI filing required within 30 days of allotting shares to a foreign investor. Missing the deadline attracts a compounding penalty, which we can also help resolve if it's already happened.
Do you help with transfer pricing compliance for related-party transactions?
Yes — transfer pricing study, benchmarking, Form 3CEB certification and Master File/Local File documentation for international transactions with associated enterprises, as required under Sections 92 to 92F of the Income-tax Act.
What's the difference between a liaison office, branch office and subsidiary?
A liaison office can only represent the parent company and can't invoice in India; a branch office can conduct limited commercial activity; a wholly-owned subsidiary is a separate Indian legal entity that can operate fully. Which one fits depends on how much India-side activity you actually plan to run.
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