Question 1

What are the options for a foreign company to enter India?

Accepted Answer

A foreign company can set up a wholly-owned subsidiary (private limited company) for full operations, a branch or project office for defined activities, or a liaison office for representation only. The choice drives the permitted activities, tax exposure, FEMA approvals and compliance burden — we match it to your objectives.

Question 2

How long does it take to set up an Indian subsidiary?

Accepted Answer

From document readiness, incorporating a wholly-owned subsidiary typically takes about two to three weeks including name approval, incorporation, PAN/TAN and bank account, followed by GST and other registrations. The FDI reporting (FC-GPR) is completed within 30 days of share allotment.

Question 3

What is a Global Capability Centre and how is it set up?

Accepted Answer

A GCC is a captive offshore unit delivering technology, finance, R&D or support services to its overseas parent. It is usually a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary, with transfer-pricing (often cost-plus) governing inter-company charges. We handle setup, ongoing compliance and the TP documentation.

Question 4

Why use GIFT City for international expansion?

Accepted Answer

GIFT City IFSC offers a regulated, dollar-denominated jurisdiction within India with tax holidays and lighter exchange-control friction — attractive for funds, finance, aircraft/ship leasing and global treasury. We advise on the entity, the IFSCA registration and the tax position.

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