Market Entry Pathways
Choose the legal structure that fits your business strategy in India.
Popular Corporate Structures
Private Limited Company
Most PopularGoverned by the Companies Act 2013, the premier choice for foreign subsidiaries and high-scale setups.
- Min 2 Shareholders
- Min 2 Directors (1 local resident)
- No Minimum Paid-up Capital
Limited Liability Partnership
FlexibleFlexible corporate vehicle combining limited liability with LLP partner flexibility under the LLP Act 2008.
- Minimum 2 Partners
- No Minimum Capital
- Easy Compliance Framework
Sole Proprietorship
IndividualSimplest business form owned and managed by a single Indian resident individual.
- Single Proprietor
- GST Registration
- PAN/TAN Cards
One Person Company
Solo CorporateCorporate protection and limited liability designed for a single Indian resident founder.
- One Nominee Required
- One Director minimum
- Separate Legal Entity
Foreign Corporation Entry Options
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
100% EquityIncorporate a dedicated Indian company with 100% shareholding held by the foreign parent entity.
- 100% FDI Automatic Route (most sectors)
- Min 2 Directors (1 local resident)
- FEMA / RBI Reporting
Liaison Office
RBI RegisteredNon-commercial representation office acting as a communication channel for the parent abroad.
- RBI / FEMA Approvals
- No Commercial / Revenue Operations
- Funded Entirely by Parent
Branch Office
Direct ExtensionDirect representation of a foreign company to conduct import/export, research, or export-oriented services.
- RBI Approval & MCA Registration
- Must engage in approved sectors only
- Same Name as Foreign Parent
Project Office
Contract SpecificTemporary office set up to execute specific contracts awarded by Indian clients or authorities.
- Awarded Indian Contract
- RBI Intimation & MCA Filing
- Valid for project duration
Your Entry Journey
From documentation to operation in 4 streamlined steps.
Why Invest in India Now?
100% Foreign Ownership
India permits 100% FDI under the automatic route for most approved sectors, enabling seamless control for global parent companies.
Competitive Tax Slabs
Access competitive corporate income tax rates ranging from 15% (new manufacturing) to 22% (domestic companies).
World's Growth Engine
Leverage India's status as the fastest-growing major economy, driven by massive domestic consumption and digital transformation.
Seamless Digital Governance
Benefit from fully integrated portals (MCA21, GSTN, Shram Suvidha, and National Single Window System) for rapid, automated compliance.