Expanding into India offers immense opportunities, but success depends on a well-structured India Entry Strategy that aligns with regulatory, legal, and business requirements. Our firm specializes in helping foreign investors, multinational corporations, and startups establish their presence in India, ensuring seamless market entry while maintaining full compliance with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, FEMA guidelines, and sector-specific policies.

We provide strategic legal and business advisory to guide foreign entities through the complexities of entering the Indian market. Our services include:

• Market Entry Structuring – Advising on the most suitable entry route, including wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, liaison offices, and representative offices.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Compliance – Ensuring investments align with sector-specific FDI caps, automatic and government approval routes, and regulatory requirements.
• Investment in Startups & Venture Capital – Structuring investments in early-stage companies while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Private Equity & M&A Transactions – Handling legal and compliance aspects of acquisitions, share transfers, and exits.
• Business Licensing & Regulatory Approvals – Obtaining approvals from DPIIT, RBI, MCA, SEBI, and other regulatory bodies.

A well-structured legal framework is critical for foreign investments. We draft and negotiate all the key agreements, including:

• Share Subscription Agreements (SSA) – Defining the terms of capital infusion, rights, and obligations of investors.
• Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) – Outlining the transfer of shares, pricing mechanisms, and related conditions.
• Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA) – Governing control, voting rights, governance structures, exit mechanisms, and dispute resolution.
• Joint Venture Agreements – Establishing terms for foreign and Indian partners, profit-sharing structures, and operational guidelines.
• Funding & Loan Agreements – Structuring financing arrangements in compliance with Indian laws.
• Technology Transfer & Licensing Agreements – Ensuring smooth integration of IP and technology in foreign collaborations.
• Investment & Exit Strategy Agreements – Crafting clear mechanisms for fund repatriation, divestments, and investor exits.

We provide comprehensive compliance solutions under RBI and FEMA regulations, including:

• Filing of Foreign Investment Reporting Forms – Handling FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA returns, and other mandatory filings with RBI.
• Repatriation & Exit Strategies – Advising on profit repatriation, dividend distribution, and exit mechanisms.
• Sector-Specific Compliance – Ensuring adherence to FDI policies in banking, retail, telecom, e-commerce, and other regulated sectors.
• Approval from Government Authorities – Liaising with regulatory bodies to obtain necessary clearances.
• Post-Investment Compliance & Ongoing Support – Assisting businesses in staying compliant with evolving regulatory frameworks.

Our India Entry Strategy services go beyond legal compliance—we help businesses identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and navigate regulatory complexities. With a strong focus on business-friendly solutions, risk mitigation, and strategic planning, we ensure that foreign investors enter and operate in India smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly.