"Advisory on various modes of setting up the designated operations in India and advising on tax and regulatory implications of the same i.e. as a Branch office, Liaison/Project office, wholly owned subsidiary or a Joint venture"

Liaison Office (LO)

• A liaison or a representative office can be opened in India subject to approval by Reserve Bank of India
• LO can undertake liaison activities on its company’s behalf

Branch Office (BO)

Foreign companies can conduct their business in India through its branch office which can be opened after obtaining a specific approval from Reserve Bank of India

Wholly owned subsidiary

Foreign companies can set up wholly owned subsidiary companies in India in the form of private companies subject to FDI guidelines

Joint Venture with Indian partner

Foreign companies can set up JVs with Indian partners. There are no separate laws for JVs in India and laws governing domestic companies apply equally to JVs