Guide to Establishing a Business in India for Foreign Investors
At Visionary Edge, we specialize in helping foreign investors navigate the complexities of setting up a business in India. This guide provides an overview of the key considerations and steps involved in establishing your presence in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Business Entity Setup & Registration
Business Structure Options
Foreign investors can establish their business in India through various structures:
Establishment of various business entities in India, including:
Private Company
Public Company
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Combines features of a Partnership Firm and a Company
Allows 100% FDI investment through the Automatic Route
Non-Profit Company
One Person Company (OPC)
Foreign Company Registration
Conversion between entity types (e.g., from Private/Public Company to LLP, OPC, etc.)
Branch Office: For Import, Export, Research, and Consultancy activitiesLiaison Office/Representative Office: Represents the foreign parent companyProject Office: Operates for a specific project
Compliance & Regulatory Support
Ensuring compliance with:
Company Law
Foreign Exchange Laws
SEBI Laws
Labour Laws
Other applicable laws (event-based, monthly, quarterly, and annual)
Board & Shareholder Meeting Assistance
Organizing and conducting Board and Shareholder meetings in accordance with secretarial standards.
Advising Board Members on fulfilling responsibilities effectively for the benefit of the company and its stakeholders.
Corporate Restructuring
Mergers, amalgamations, and demergers.
Capital restructuring to optimize company finances.
Winding Up & Dormant Status
Assisting in winding up or closing entities, or securing dormant status for inactive companies.
Approvals & Legal Representation
Securing approvals from the Regional Director, Company Law Tribunal, or other authorities for:
Shifting the registered office.
Condonation of delays.
Compounding of offences.
Addressing issues related to oppression and mismanagement.
