Incorporation Services

FOREIGN COMPANY INCORPORATION OR ENTRY

Foreign company registration Kerala

Enabling Global Businesses to Enter India with Confidence

At ACAS Advisory, we help global enterprises establish a compliant, efficient, and strategically structured presence in India. From evaluating entry routes to obtaining regulatory approvals, we ensure alignment with FEMA, RBI, MCA, FDI, and tax laws. We also support Indian businesses in setting up overseas ventures and outbound investments.

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🌍 Entry Options for Foreign Companies in India

We handle the complete lifecycle of business registration and legal setup for the following entity types under Indian laws, ensuring compliance, credibility, and scalability.:

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary (WOS)
  • Legal Form: Private Limited Company or Public Limited Company

  • Ownership: Up to 100% foreign shareholding permitted under the automatic route in eligible sectors

  • Benefits: Separate legal entity, eligibility for government incentives, scalable operations, and permitted profit repatriation

  • Best For: Foreign companies seeking full ownership, operational control, and direct market access in India
    • Joint Venture (JV)
  • Legal Form: Indian company with shared foreign and Indian ownership

  • Benefits: Shared risk, local market expertise, strategic alliances, and access to established business networks

  • Best For: Foreign companies entering sectors with FDI restrictions or those requiring strong local partnerships
    • Branch Office (BO)
  • Nature: Extension of the foreign company; not a separate legal entity in India

  • Approval: Reserve Bank of India approval through an AD Category-I Bank

  • Permitted Activities: Export/import of goods, consultancy services, research & development, and technical support services

  • Restrictions: Not permitted to undertake retail trading or manufacturing activities in India

  • Best For: Foreign companies with existing contracts or client engagements in India
    • Liaison Office (LO)
  • Nature: Representative office in India; non-revenue generating

  • Approval: Reserve Bank of India approval through an AD Category-I Bank

  • Permitted Activities: Market research, brand promotion, and liaison between Indian stakeholders and the foreign head office

  • Best For: Foreign companies evaluating the Indian market and building long-term business relationships
    • Project Office (PO)
  • Nature: Temporary office established in India for execution of specific, time-bound projects

  • Approval: Approval from AD Category-I Bank or the Reserve Bank of India, subject to prescribed conditions

  • Best For: EPC, construction, and turnkey contractors undertaking project-based assignments in India
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    Our Services

    Our services include strategic advisory, documentation, and execution of all incorporation- related formalities:

    💼 Our Services
    • ✅ Feasibility study and advisory on the most suitable India entry route
    • ✅ Entity incorporation support (Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Joint Venture, Branch Office, Liaison Office, Project Office)
    • ✅ End-to-end regulatory approvals and registrations under RBI, MCA, FEMA, and DPIIT
    • ✅ Tax structuring and profit repatriation planning for cross-border operations
    • ✅ Drafting and review of Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreements
    • ✅ Post-incorporation compliances including ROC, GST, FEMA, and TDS
    • ✅ Banking coordination, licensing, and complete operational setup
    • ✅ Ongoing Virtual CFO, legal, and accounting support

    At ACAS Advisory, we simplify market entry and ensure that your India journey is legally sound, strategically structured, and growth-ready.

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    1st Floor, Bldg No: 66/2377, KRC House, Veekshanam Road, Ernakulam Cochin, Kerala-682018, India
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