Business Set-up and India Entry

We help Indian and Global entrepreneurs in setting up their operations.

India is a land of opportunities. With youngest population in the World, India’s demographic dividend has just begun to deliver results and it is well expected to continue till 2055. The Governments at all the levels have recognized the significance of this opportunity and well understood the urgency to carry out reforms and take initiatives such as Ease of Doing Business, Make-in-India, Start-up India, Production Linked Incentives Scheme and Liberalization of Exchange Control Regulations to name a few.

A series of such reforms undertaken since couple of decades has enabled India to be amongst the fastest growing economies in the World and it has consistently attracted highest foreign investments. In last twenty-five years, India has received a consolidated foreign direct investment (“FDI”) of USD 678 Billion. Out of which, over USD 450 Billion has been received merely in the past ten years. *Some important statistics will throw light on the facets of foreign investment in India.

Countries Contributing into FDI Equity Inflow

(Year 2000 – 2024)

Indian States with Highest FDI

(Years 2019 – 2024)

Sectors with Highest FDI

(Years 2019-2024)

Services
109 ( USD Billion ) - 16% of Total FDI
Software / IT / Hardware
102 ( USD Billion ) - 15% of Total FDI
Trading
43 ( USD Billion ) - 06% of Total FDI
Telecommunication
39 ( USD Billion ) - 06% of Total FDI
Automobile
36 ( USD Billion ) - 05% of Total FDI
Construction ( Infra )
34 ( USD Billion ) - 05% of Total FDI
Construction ( Developement )
26 ( USD Billion ) - 04% of Total FDI
Drug & Pharmaceuticals
22 ( USD Billion ) - 03% of Total FDI
Chemicals
22 ( USD Billion ) - 03% of Total FDI
Power
18 ( USD Billion ) - 03% of Total FDI
Sunrise Sectors

India is now focusing on the Sunrise Sectors. A sunrise sector refers to an industry or sector, which is, in its early stages and experiencing a rapid growth, innovation and showing a high potential for future expansion. Such sectors can be characterized as having: high number of startups, significant venture capital investment and high growth rates. The sunrise sectors of India are:

Our Approach

At AJ&A, we understand how crucial and critical it is for an entrepreneur to choose right form of organization for business operations. Thus, we spend significant time understanding the requirements, which typically involve:

Ideation
Discussion with promoters at the ideation stage

Future plans
Understanding future plans


Taxation
Taking into consideration taxation aspects


Compliances & Cost
Taking into consideration compliances and costs

Formation
Choosing right form and structure and application for formation.

Operations
Consequent to formation, commencement of commercial operations

The AJ & A has hands on experience in setting-up different forms of entities for domestic as well as multi-national corporations:

Frequently Asked Questions

Business Set-up & India Entry
What types of entities can a foreign company set up in India?
You can establish a Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Joint Venture, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or even Companies for Charitable Purposes, depending on your business objectives and compliance requirements.
How do I decide the right structure for my business in India?
The choice depends on your industry, ownership preferences, taxation, compliance costs, and long-term goals. We spend significant time understanding your plans and advise the most suitable structure to optimize governance, cost, and operational efficiency.
What are the compliances required for starting a business in India?
Post incorporation, a company must comply with regulatory filings, taxation requirements, accounting standards, and corporate governance norms. This includes statutory registrations, maintenance of records, periodic returns, and other sector-specific approvals.
Can foreign investors freely invest in all Indian sectors?
Most sectors are open under the automatic FDI route, but certain industries require prior government approval. We help you assess whether your business falls under automatic or approval routes and guide you through approvals if required.
What are the key factors considered before entity formation?
We analyze promoter plans, industry nature, taxation aspects, compliance costs, and regulatory environment before advising on the form of entity to ensure long-term feasibility.
How does India support start-ups and entrepreneurs?
India has a vibrant start-up ecosystem with government support under the Start-up India Scheme. Entrepreneurs benefit from easier compliance, tax incentives, access to funding, incubators, accelerators, and strong investor interest.
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Call us: (020) 2432 8565

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Gulavani Maharaj Road, Erandwane, Pune – 411004

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