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Invest @ India: Your Legal Gateway to the World's Fastest-Growing Major Economy

India is no longer just an emerging market. It is a global investment destination of choice. With a GDP of over USD 3.7 trillion, a young and skilled workforce of 1.4 billion, and a government committed to ease of doing business, India offers unparalleled opportunities for foreign investors. At RGA, we serve as your trusted legal partner for navigating India's investment landscape, from market entry to regulatory compliance and operational structuring.

01

India Market Entry Strategy & Legal Structuring

  • Advisory on entry vehicle: Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Joint Venture, Branch Office, Liaison Office, Project Office
  • Sector-specific FDI route analysis (automatic vs. government approval route)
  • Holding structure optimisation for tax efficiency and repatriation
  • Comparison of treaty benefits across jurisdictions (DTAA advisory)
  • Regulatory mapping for sector-specific restrictions and caps

RGA helps foreign investors choose the most strategically sound entry structure for India.

02

FDI Compliance & FEMA Advisory

  • FDI inflow reporting to RBI (FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FCTRS filings)
  • Pricing guidelines compliance for share issuances and transfers
  • Compliance for Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs), preference shares, and SAFE Notes
  • ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) compliance for Indian entities investing abroad
  • FEMA audit, advisory, and compounding of offences (if any)

RGA ensures every rupee flows in and out of India in full regulatory compliance.

03

Company Incorporation & Registration in India

  • Incorporation of Private Limited Company, LLP, or Branch/Liaison/Project Office
  • Director and shareholder KYC, DIN, and DSC registration
  • MOA and AOA drafting aligned to foreign ownership and governance needs
  • PAN, TAN, GST, Professional Tax, and Shop & Establishment registration
  • Registered office setup and compliance activation

RGA provides a smooth, fast-tracked setup experience for foreign entities entering India.

04

Joint Venture & Strategic Partnership Agreements

  • Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) drafting and negotiation
  • Governance, board representation, and decision-making frameworks
  • Technology Transfer and IP licensing agreements
  • Distribution, franchise, and agency agreements for Indian market access
  • Dispute resolution clauses and exit mechanisms (put/call options, deadlock provisions)

RGA structures partnerships that are commercially sound and legally resilient.

05

Regulatory Approvals & Government Liaison

  • Government route FDI approvals via DPIIT/FIPB successor mechanism
  • Sector-specific approvals: SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, TRAI, MCI (as applicable)
  • Advisory on Press Note requirements and sector conditions
  • State-level approvals: industrial licensing, land acquisition, factory permits
  • Liaison with Invest India, DPIIT, and state investment promotion bodies

RGA navigates India's regulatory maze on your behalf, efficiently and reliably.

06

Ongoing India Compliance & Corporate Governance

  • Annual statutory filings with MCA: MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-3 KYC
  • Board and shareholder meeting management and minutes
  • Transfer pricing advisory and inter-company agreement structuring
  • Repatriation of dividends, royalties, and loan repayments (FEMA compliance)
  • Exit strategies: winding up, share buyback, or outbound investment restructuring

RGA is your long-term legal partner in India, from market entry through the full investment lifecycle.

India's investment story is only getting stronger. With world-class infrastructure projects, a digitally connected consumer base, and a government actively courting global capital, there has never been a better time to invest in India. At RGA, we combine deep regulatory knowledge with commercial fluency to help foreign investors enter, operate, and thrive in the Indian market. From your first board resolution to your first dividend repatriation, RGA is with you every step of the way.

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