Setting Up a Business in India

India may become the world's third-largest consumer market by 2025. Consumer spending in India is expected to triple, reaching $4 trillion. This growth is driven by evolving consumer behavior and shifting purchasing patterns. India's annual consumer spending is growing at 12%, more than twice the global average of 5%.

With this rapid expansion, India is poised to become the world's third-largest consumer market by 2025. Economic reforms since 1991 have made India an attractive investment destination by liberalizing regulations across various sectors. The service sector is the primary driver of India's economic growth, contributing over half of the country's GDP while employing less than one-third of the workforce.

Among emerging markets, India stands out as a prime destination offering vast opportunities without compromising on quality. As a result, establishing a business in India presents a promising path to financial independence.

Why Take Help From Professionals?

Our team of experienced professionals can help you seamlessly establish and launch a company in India. For all the steps, from registering your business to getting the required licenses and permits, our team can assist you with every single part of starting a business in India:

Our Services Include:
  • Advising on entry strategy and structuring the business setup
  • Identifying and selecting the business location
  • Incorporating the company, branch or liaison office
  • Opening a bank account and securing financing
  • Obtaining approvals from various regulatory bodies/agencies
  • Ensuring continuous compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Accounts and payroll maintenance
  • Adhering to tax, financial, and regulatory compliance.
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  • Extensive experience in assisting multinational corporations (MNCs) in achieving their business objectives.
  • Robust review process with multi-channel verification
  • Deep understanding of success factors in emerging markets

Different Types of Businesses You Can Start in India

Sole Proprietorship

A business owned and run by one individual who is entitled to all profits but also responsible for all debts.

  • Cost-effective: Low setup costs, though specific registrations like shops and establishments are required.
  • Flexible decision-making: Decisions are made solely by the proprietor.
  • Direct relationships: Allows one-on-one solid relationships with employees and customers.

Partnership Firm

A business owned by two or more individuals who share profits/losses according to their partnership agreement.

  • Easier fundraising: Considered lower risk by financial institutions than sole proprietorships.
  • Shared responsibility: Better accountability with responsibility split among partners.
  • Mutual trust: Partners can collaborate on each other's behalf.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

A hybrid structure combines the simplicity of a proprietorship /partnership with the liability protection of a corporation. Partners have limited liability.

  • No minimum capital requirement to initiate an LLP.
  • More accessible than a private company with fewer legal requirements.
  • No limit on the number of business owners/partners.
  • Lower registration costs than private/public companies.
  • Lower compliance requirements – only annual returns and financial statements need to be filed.

One Person Company (OPC)

A unique startup structure meant for sole entrepreneurs who want limited liability protection. Unlike a sole proprietorship, an OPC protects the owner's personal assets from business debts and obligations.

  • Eligible for benefits under the MSME Act: As a small/medium enterprise, you can receive interest payments for delayed payments to buyers.
  • Sole decision-making: Only the owner makes decisions and controls the business without lengthy processes.
  • Opportunity for risk-taking: Allows an individual to take more business risks without jeopardizing personal assets.

Public Limited Company (PLC)

A company whose shares are traded on a stock exchange, and ownership is distributed among a large number of shareholders.

  • Share transferability: Investors can easily enter or exit their positions as buying and selling of shares are done on the stock exchange publicly.
  • Capital raising: Issue shares to the public through an initial public offering (IPO) on the stock market.
  • Regulatory compliance: Strict reporting standards set by the securities exchange, disclose financial information regularly

Private Limited Company

A business structure that limits the liability of its owners and does not trade its shares publicly, providing a separate legal entity distinct from its shareholders.

  • No minimum capital requirement for private limited companies.
  • Less stringent regulatory requirements compared to public companies.
  • Not required to publish their financial statements for public scrutiny.

Section 8 Company

A “Section 8” or a non-profit organization (NPO) promotes arts, commerce, education, charity, protection of the environment, sports, science, research, social welfare, and religion.

  • Limited liability: Members of these corporations can only be held liable to a certain extent. In any event, their liabilities cannot be endless.
  • Government license: These businesses can only operate if they receive a license from the federal government. This license can also be revoked by the government.
  • Privileges: Because these businesses have charity goals, the Companies Act provides them with a number of perks and exemptions.

Joint Venture Company

A joint venture is when two or more parties cooperate together to run a business or achieve a shared commercial goal.

  • Jointly manage risks by sharing liabilities.
  • Offers flexibility to expand into new ventures while maintaining an easy exit strategy.

Our Support/ Services From Start To Finish

From company registration to day-to-day compliance management, our professionals ensure smooth operations at every stage of your business.

  • Registration of Firm/ Company.
  • Necessary statutory approval & Tax registration.
  • Handling post-incorporation compliance.
  • Project financing and fund arrangement.
  • Documentation and execution of project implementation.
  • Tax Compliance and regulations (GST, Incometax, Customs etc.)
  • Preparation of financials statements annually.

Our advisors leverage global expertise, technical proficiency, and real-world industry insights to develop customized strategies for your business—because we believe in tailored solutions, not one-size-fits-all approaches.