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Setting up Business in India

Doing Business in India

Setting up Business in India
Types of Permitted Business Establishment
Commencing Business in India as LO/BO/PO
Business Registration Process
Business Approvals & Compliances
Winding up of Business

Foreign Investor can commence business in India as:

Indian Company *

Joint Venture
Wholly Owned Subsidiary
JV/ Wholly Owned Subsidiary as (i) Private Limited or (ii) Public Limited Company, s.t. Companies Act, 2013

Foreign Company **

Liasion Office
To represent the parent company in India
Branch Office
To undertake activities such as Export, Import, research, consultancy etc.
Project Office
Activities as per contract to execute project

Limited Liability Partnership ***

LLP : Subject to provisions of LLP Act, 2008
FDI permitted under automatic route in LLPs operating in sectors/ activities where 100% FDI is allowed, through the automatic route and there are no FDI-linked performance conditions***
  • * Incorporation of a company in India is s.t. sectoral caps and requisite approvals
  • **RBI guidelines regarding the establishment of LO/ BO/ PO. As per Companies Act 2013, only a resident Indian with PAN to be appointed for receiving notices in India for foreign company.
  • ***For detailed definitions, clarifications/ exceptions, please refer to Consolidated FDI Policy