FOREIGN INVESTMENT

Seamless Entry Into India's Growth Story

Comprehensive advisory and regulatory execution for global entities, NRIs, and foreign companies establishing operations or investing in India via FDI & FEMA framework.

FOREIGN INVESTMENT

Comprehensive India Entry Services (FDI) Advisory in India

India represents one of the most lucrative markets for global expansion, but navigating Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) guidelines, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, and FEMA compliance requires specialized cross-border expertise.

MARCS BizAdvisors assists international brands, multinational corporations, venture funds, and non-resident investors in identifying the optimal entry structure: whether establishing a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Joint Venture (JV), Liaison Office (LO), Branch Office (BO), or Project Office (PO).

Our team executes end-to-end foreign investment filings: RBI FIRMS portal registration, Form FC-GPR / FC-TRS filings for share issuances and transfers, valuation certificates under DCF/pricing guidelines, Transfer Pricing documentation, and cross-border profit repatriation advisory.

We ensure complete alignment with Ministry of Commerce, DPIIT sectoral caps, and Income Tax DTAA provisions to minimize tax leakage and avoid penal actions under FEMA.

Our cross-border desk assists international parents in establishing clear transfer pricing benchmarks, intercompany agreements, and dividend profit repatriation strategies under relevant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA).

We provide full ongoing regulatory administration, including annual FC-GPR / FC-TRS filings, FLA (Foreign Liabilities and Assets) returns to the RBI, and statutory audit coordination for Indian subsidiaries.

What's Included in India Entry Services (FDI)

  • FDI Policy Advisory & Sectoral Cap Clearance
  • Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Setup
  • Liaison Office (LO) Registration via RBI & AD Bank
  • Branch Office (BO) & Project Office (PO) Setup
  • Joint Venture (JV) Structuring & Agreement Drafting
  • RBI FIRMS Portal Registration & Entity Master Filing
  • Form FC-GPR (Foreign Equity Allotment Filing)
  • Form FC-TRS (Foreign Share Transfer Filing)
  • FEMA & RBI Compliance Audits
  • Transfer Pricing (TP) Documentation & Study (3CEB)
  • DTAA Double Tax Avoidance Agreement Structuring
  • Repatriation of Dividends, Profits & Royalty Support
  • Chartered Accountant Valuation Certificates (DCF Method)
  • Expat Employee Payroll & Cross-Border Tax Filing
India Entry Services (FDI)
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CHECKLIST & REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required for India Entry Services (FDI)

Keep these documents handy to ensure quick, error-free submission and instant processing.

Requirement #1

Certificate of Incorporation of Foreign Parent Entity (Apostilled / Attested)

Requirement #2

MOA & AOA / Constitutional Documents of Foreign Entity

Requirement #3

Board Resolution of Foreign Parent authorizing Indian entity setup & nominee director

Requirement #4

Passport copies of Foreign Directors / Authorized Signatories (Apostilled)

Requirement #5

Latest Audited Financial Statements of Foreign Parent Entity

Requirement #6

Banker's Report & Credit Worthiness Certificate from Foreign Bank

STEP-BY-STEP WORKFLOW

How We Execute India Entry Services (FDI)

1

Route & Entity Selection

Evaluation of Automatic vs Approval route, tax DTAA, and operational model.

2

Document Apostille

Attestation & apostillation of foreign parent constitutional documents.

3

Incorporation & RBI Setup

Entity registration with MCA, bank account opening, and FIRMS portal setup.

4

FC-GPR & Allotment

Inward remittance receipt, FC-GPR submission, and valuation certificate.

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Our Specialized India Entry Services (FDI) Offerings

Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Full equity ownership Indian company for long-term commercial operations.

Full Execution Included

Liaison Office (LO)

Representative presence in India for market research and promotion without direct revenue.

Full Execution Included

Branch Office (BO)

Direct extension of foreign parent allowed to conduct export/import and commercial services.

Full Execution Included

FEMA & RBI Compliance

Annual Performance Report (APR), FLA returns, and foreign investment monitoring.

Full Execution Included

Transfer Pricing (3CEB)

Benchmarking arms-length pricing for international transactions with parent entities.

Full Execution Included
GOVERNANCE & RISK MATRIX

Statutory Compliance & Penalty Risk Mitigation

How MARCS insulates your business from MCA, Income Tax, and GST non-compliance penalties.

Regulatory RequirementStatutory DeadlineNon-Compliance Penalty RiskMARCS Assurance
Entity & Name ApprovalDay 1 to 3Rejection, loss of brand name100% pre-scrutiny by CS team
INC-20A CommencementWithin 180 Days₹50,000 fine + ₹1,000/day & strike-offTimely capital deposit & ROC filing
Annual ROC Filings (AOC-4 & MGT-7)Annual (Oct / Nov)₹100/day compounding fine per formGuaranteed zero-penalty submission
Tax Audits & Returns (ITR / GST)Monthly / AnnualSec 234E/F fees + Sec 148 noticesIn-house CA review & notice defense
SERVICE FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions: India Entry Services (FDI)

Under the Automatic Route, foreign investors do not require prior approval from the RBI or Government of India; only post-allotment FC-GPR filing is needed. Under the Approval Route, prior clearance from the respective Ministry/Department is mandatory.

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