Business Set up in India
Business Setup in India
In today’s global business environment, companies increasingly expand beyond domestic borders to establish overseas subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices. India has emerged as a key destination in Asia due to its large market, skilled workforce, and growing investment opportunities, attracting businesses from across the world.
Khurana Smita & Co., a Chartered Accountants firm based in India, provides end-to-end advisory and compliance support for setting up business operations in India. Our team assists foreign companies at every stage—from initial planning to incorporation and post-setup regulatory compliance—ensuring a smooth and compliant entry into the Indian market.
With a strong understanding of Indian corporate laws, tax regulations, and foreign exchange rules, we help clients choose the most suitable business structure and manage all statutory and regulatory requirements efficiently and within defined timelines.
Forms of Business Presence in India
Foreign companies may establish operations in India through the following structures, depending on their business objectives:
Structure | Key Features |
Representative / Liaison Office | Market research and liaison activities |
Branch Office | Permitted operational activities and local sales |
Wholly Owned Subsidiary / Joint Venture | Subject to sector-specific regulations |
Strategic Alliance | Collaboration for manufacturing, technology, or distribution |
Our Business Setup Services
- Business Planning and Incorporation
- Advisory on selection of appropriate entity structure (Private Limited, LLP, Public Company, Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
- Name availability and approvals
- Drafting and filing of incorporation documents including MOA and AOA
- Company registration and commencement support
- Corporate Finance and Capital Structuring
- Registration and modification of charges
- Advisory on issue of equity and preference shares
- Private placement of shares and securities
- Preparation of statutory search and status reports
- Changes in Corporate Information
- Change of company name
- Amendment of business objects
- Change of registered office address
- Corporate Secretarial and Legal Support
- Filing and certification of statutory forms, returns, and applications
- Maintenance of statutory registers and secretarial records
- Representation before regulatory authorities, including NCLT
- Ongoing corporate compliance management
- FEMA and Foreign Investment Compliance
- Advisory on FEMA regulations and procedures
- Filing of FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and other RBI-related compliances
- Annual Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) reporting
- Assistance in setting up Branch, Liaison, or Project Offices in India
- Support for RBI and other regulatory approvals, where required
- Statutory Registrations
- GST registration
- Shops & Establishment registration
- Professional Tax registration
- Other state and central registrations as applicable
- Other Registrations and Services
- PAN and TAN registration
- Director Identification Number (DIN)
- Support with ongoing statutory and tax compliances