International Desk · Tax, transfer pricing & FEMA Your team on the ground in India.
For foreign companies investing in India, Indian groups investing abroad and non-resident Indians, we handle Indian tax, transfer pricing and FEMA end to end.
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Six steps from decision to first annual filing
This is the sequence we follow for foreign groups setting up in India. We can take on all of it or only the steps your group needs.
- 01
Choose the entry route
Subsidiary, LLP, branch, liaison or project office; automatic or government route for FDI; sectoral caps and conditions.
- 02
Incorporate and register
Company or LLP incorporation, PAN and TAN, GST registration, import-export code and bank accounts.
- 03
Bring in capital and report it
Share allotment within the permitted time and Form FC-GPR to RBI within 30 days through the FIRMS portal.
- 04
Set tax and pricing policy
Intercompany agreements, transfer pricing policy, treaty eligibility and a permanent establishment review for the parent.
- 05
Run monthly compliance
Books under Indian GAAP or Ind AS, GST returns, TDS deposits and returns, payroll and ROC filings.
- 06
Close the year
Statutory audit, tax audit, Form 3CEB, the income-tax return and the annual FLA return to RBI by 15 July.
Cross-border work we handle
Inbound, outbound and individual matters, backed by our international taxation, company law and FEMA practices.
Inbound investment
Entry strategy, incorporation, FDI compliance, capitalisation and repatriation of profits through dividends, royalties or buy-backs.
Treaty and withholding
Taxability of cross-border payments, treaty relief, Form 10F and remittance certification for payments abroad.
Transfer pricing
Policies, benchmarking, Form 3CEB, master file and country-by-country reporting, and defence in TP assessments.
Outbound investment
Overseas investment under the 2022 ODI rules, annual performance reports and foreign tax credit.
Group reporting
Monthly or quarterly reporting packs, reconciliations and audit support for group consolidation.
NRIs and expatriates
Residential status, property sales and capital gains, lower TDS certificates, repatriation and global income reporting. NRI services
Common questions from overseas clients
Can a foreign company own 100% of an Indian company?
In most sectors, yes, under the automatic route. Some sectors have caps or need government approval, and investors from countries sharing a land border with India need approval in all sectors.
How are payments from India to a foreign company taxed?
It depends on the nature of the payment and the tax treaty. Royalties, fees for technical services and interest usually attract withholding tax in India, often at a reduced treaty rate if the recipient provides a Tax Residency Certificate and Form 10F.
What does an Indian subsidiary file every year?
Audited financial statements and an annual return with the Registrar of Companies, an income-tax return with a tax audit and transfer pricing report where applicable, GST returns, TDS returns and the FLA return to RBI.
Can you work with our overseas advisers and auditors?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with group finance teams, overseas auditors and legal counsel, and provide reporting packs for group consolidation.
Talk to our international desk
Share your group structure and what you plan to do in India. We will set out the steps, filings and timelines.