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FDI, India Entry & Investor Support

India entry is a sequence, not a single decision. We map the route, the entity and the approvals, and run them in the order that holds up to scrutiny.

What it covers

  • FDI route assessment — automatic and government routes by sector.
  • Entity structuring guidance — branch, liaison, project and subsidiary options.
  • Coordination of registrations, approvals and sectoral conditions.
  • Investor onboarding, documentation and KYC coordination.
  • Mapping of post-entry compliance and reporting obligations.
  • Liaison with advisors, banks and authorities through establishment.

What it does not cover

  • We do not provide legal opinions, audit or tax filings reserved for licensed professionals.
  • We do not guarantee FDI approval under the government route.
  • We do not structure arrangements designed to disguise beneficial ownership.

Operating sequence

How the engagement runs.

01

Assess

Establish the FDI route, caps and conditions for the target sector.

02

Structure

Map presence options against the client's objectives and obligations.

03

Sequence

Order registrations and approvals so each precondition is met.

04

Onboard

Coordinate documentation, KYC and filings with advisors and banks.

05

Hand over

Map the post-entry compliance calendar for ongoing operations.

Related deliverables

What you receive.

Sector entry route mapEntity options memoApproval & registration sequencePost-entry compliance calendar

Begin the conversation

An advisory relationship is a long conversation.

We don't promise shortcuts, political access or guaranteed outcomes. We give boards and compliance teams a structured, auditable bridge between business and government.