01. Incorporation & Entity Structuring
Compare permitted business structures and complete your chosen setup.
India Entry DeskSet up in India with a
Set up in India with a
clearer path forward.
Expanding into India? Get support choosing the right structure, setting up your entity, completing foreign investment requirements and managing the compliance that follows.
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India Entry Journey
From market-entry assessment to operational readiness.
- 01Assess
We assess the proposed business activity, ownership, entry route and applicable sectoral and foreign investment requirements.
- 02Structure
We recommend an appropriate entity and ownership structure, identify capital requirements and map the approvals involved.
- 03Establish
We coordinate incorporation or registration, prepare constitutional documents and support the required statutory and regulatory applications.
- 04Activate
We coordinate post-incorporation formalities, applicable registrations, banking documentation and the steps required to commence operations.
- 05Support
We set out the ongoing compliance requirements and support applicable corporate, foreign investment and recurring filings as the business operates.
Incorporation, sector-specific approvals, banking and operational readiness involve separate processes, requirements and timelines.
Our services
The support you need to establish and operate in India.
Get help with a single step or coordinate multiple requirements through one engagement.
02. Resident Director Support
Explore eligible resident director arrangements with clearly defined responsibilities.
03. Registered Office Services
Arrange a suitable statutory address and handle official correspondence under agreed terms.
04. FEMA & Foreign Investment Reporting
Assess applicable investment conditions and complete relevant RBI filings.
05. Banking & Payment Onboarding
Prepare KYC documents and coordinate applications with banks and payment providers.
06. Tax & Audit Support
Coordinate relevant tax registrations, recurring filings and independent statutory audit requirements.
07. Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll
Keep financial records, payroll and management reporting organised.
08. Corporate Governance & Annual Compliance
Manage relevant corporate meetings, records, resolutions and annual filings.
09. Ongoing Regulatory Advisory
Get ongoing guidance as your Indian operations evolve.
Engagement optionsChoose how much
Choose how much
support you need.
Choose an individual service or an end-to-end solution.
We will tailor the scope based on your business, industry and plans.
India Incorporation
For setting up your entity.- Structure review
- Incorporation
- Initial records
India Market Entry
For setting up and becoming operational.- Incorporation
- Bank coordination
- Investment and operational requirements
India Operations
For existing entities needing continuity.- Accounting
- Tax and payroll coordination
- Corporate compliance
Government charges and third-party fees are separate from professional fees unless agreed otherwise.
Timelines & documentsKnow what to prepare
Know what to prepare
before you begin.
Timelines depend on complete documents, external approvals and the institutions involved. We'll confirm an indicative plan for your case.
Indicative timelines
- 01Structure & documentationDepends on overseas document preparation
- 02IncorporationSubject to MCA processing
- 03Bank accountSubject to bank KYC
- 04Capital & FDI reportingBased on investment events and applicable deadlines
- 05Operational registrationsDepend on activity and eligibility
Documents required
Corporate shareholder
- Incorporation and authorisation records
Overseas individuals
- Identity and address documents
Indian director
- Identity, address and consent records
Registered office
- Address proof and owner authorisation
Notarisation, apostille or consularisation may be required for documents executed outside India.
Why GAAA practical partner
A practical partner
for your India setup.
Connected servicesCoordinate corporate, compliance and operational needs.
A clearer checklistKnow what to prepare before each stage.
One point of coordinationReduce the effort of managing multiple steps.
Support after incorporationContinue with ongoing local obligations.
Who we work withBuilt for businesses
Built for businesses
entering India.
We work with overseas companies and the advisers who support them, from first entry to running an established Indian entity.
- Overseas companies
- Foreign-owned Indian subsidiaries
- International investors
- Global founders
- International professional firms
Frequently asked questions
Common questionson India entry.
Straight answers to what clients ask us most. If your question is not here, we will answer it in a short call.
Foreign ownership is possible in many sectors, subject to India's FDI policy and applicable approval requirements.
It depends on your business activities, ownership and future plans. We help compare permitted options.
The timeline depends on document readiness, name approval and MCA processing; we'll provide an indicative schedule.
Often, yes, subject to identity verification, signing and document formalities.
Typically identity, address, incorporation and authorisation documents, depending on the ownership structure.
Indian companies must meet the applicable resident-director requirement. We can explain compliant options.
Applicable forms and deadlines depend on the investment transaction. We help identify and complete the required reporting.
It varies by institution, KYC review and ownership structure. Bank approval is independent.
Not necessarily. Banking, commencement requirements and activity-specific registrations may still be needed.
Applicable obligations may include corporate filings, accounting, tax, audit and foreign investment reporting.
Yes. Accounting, payroll, tax and corporate compliance support can be scoped as an ongoing engagement.
India Entry DeskReady to plan your
Ready to plan your
India expansion?
Tell us about your business, ownership and plans. We'll help outline the setup steps and compliance requirements.
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