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Market Entry & Starting Business in India  

3rd

 

Largest Economy in terms of purchasing power parity

(2020)

5th

 

Largest recipients of foreign direct investments

(2020)

63rd

 

In World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Ranking 

2020

US$ 81.72 Billion

 

FDI in F.Y. 

2020 - 2021

46th

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In Global innovation index 2021 rankings

India has always been a land of opportunities and growth. What makes doing business in India beneficial is not only limited to its strategic location benefit but also the availability of young and skilled workforce & attractive government schemes. India offers several business opportunities due to which India is becoming an attractive investment destination for foreign companies. The Government of India is taking several initiatives including easing of compliance burdens, relaxing FDI norms, offering reduced tax rates, to name a few, to attract foreign investors to India. 

 

A foreign company must identify the appropriate business opportunities; liaise with business consultants firms for market research and analysis, formation of an appropriate Indian market entry strategy.

 

We specialize in helping clients to start their India operations through a bunch of bundled solutions & services that aids in ease of doing business in India. We deliver complete functional solution right from setting up the base to the actual functioning of the entity. 

Pre Entry Services

We provide end to end services all under one roof –

Market Research & Analysis

  • Cost driver analysis

  • Identification of opportunities

  • Industry practices and the sector specific challenges

  • Key Competitors  

  • Market size and demand forecast

  • Market Trend Analysis

  • Risk analysis

  • Sales and distribution channels

  • Supply chain analysis

  • SWOT analysis

  • Valuation and pricing models

Formation of an appropriate India market entry strategy 

India market entry strategy could include various dimensions on which it may work, depending upon the specific needs of business owners.

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  • Market Feasibility Study

  • Evaluation of Market Entry Strategies: Market entry strategies stand primal to any international business setup. Various components play a crucial role while deciding upon the type of business setup for while making India market entry. These include:

  1. Mergers & Acquisitions

  2. Joint Venture Support 

  3. Import-Export

  4. Sales and distribution channels

  5. Legal Structure creation support

 

  • Routes for FDIs:

    1. Automatic Route

    2. Government Route: 

BUSINESS PLANNING & ADVISORY

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  • Policy and incentives advisory

  • Market entry strategy

  • Expansion advisory

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STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION

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  • JV and strategic partner search

  • License and compliance advisory

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Advisory for Incentives under Government Schemes

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  • Schemes for Production Linked Incentives (PLI)

  • Schemes for MSMEs

  • Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan

  • Make in India Initiative 

Incorporation Setup 

After having completed the preliminary research and gained an understanding of its potential, the subsequent steps are:

  • Appropriate structuring of business entity

Indian Company

  • Joint venture 

  • Wholly owned subsidiary

    • Private Limited Company

    • Public Limited Company

Foreign Company

  • Liaison Office

To represent parent company in India.

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  • Branch Office

To undertake activities such as export, import, research, consultancy, etc.​

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  • Project Office

Activities as per contract to execute​

Limited Liability Partnership

  • LLP

 

Subject to provisions of LLP Act, 2008 FDI permitted under automatic route in LLPs operating in sectors/ activities where 100% FDI is allowed, through the automatic route and there are no FDI-linked performance conditions.

  • Incorporation of business in India.

 

We help businesses to incorporate their business setup and establish their presence in India. We assist the business entity throughout the preliminary processes and help in satisfying all the regulatory compliances thus ensuring a smooth set up in India.

 

Incorporation Services

  • Formation of the business entity

  • Obtaining Registration under The Companies Act, The Income Tax Act, Indirect Tax Laws & other applicable laws

  • DPIIT Recognition (to obtain tax benefits, easy compliances)

  • MSME Registration

  • Compliance with Foreign Exchange Management Act.

  • Development of Financial Model

  • Legal Agreements & Contracts

  • Transaction structuring from tax, regulatory and funding perspectives  

 

Transaction Advisory Services

  • Advisory for Alternate financing

  • Business valuations

  • Due diligence 

  • Negotiation support for transactions

  • Post-transaction compliance support

  • Private placements and capital markets

 

Post Incorporation Services

In order to ensure smooth functioning of the organization after incorporation it is essential that it complies with various rules & regulations under applicable laws. 

 

RMRA provides the following services:

  • Audit & Assurance Services 

  • Advisory & Consultancy 

  • Business Support Services

  • Corporate Training

  • International Taxation & Transfer Pricing

  • Taxation Services 

  • Virtual CFO Services

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