Inbound Investment Advisory

India attracts substantial foreign direct investments every year across sectors. Over the years, Foreign Investors have even been amenable to acquiring existing businesses in India rather than setting up new projects. While making inbound investments, foreign companies are always anxious about understanding the business environment in India, the applicable laws and regulations, restrictions if any, in their ability to carry on the proposed business, overall taxation costs and areas of tax efficiency, compliances etc. in India.

We at Transique Corporate Advisors, help foreign companies fine tune their investment strategies while making inbound investments. Our services include:

• Understanding the business plan of the Investors,
• Identifying FDI restrictions if any (including seeking necessary approvals),
• Assisting in choosing the right location for business,
• Suggesting the appropriate capital mix (Equity, Debt etc.),
• Identifying the appropriate jurisdiction for entry into India from a tax and regulatory perspective,
• Identifying suitable corporate structure for carrying on business in India (Company, LLP, Branch etc.),
• Transaction structure advisory in case of an acquisition of an existing business (Share Swap deal Vs. Cash deal),
• Drafting / review of Legal documents with Investors,
• Due diligence support,
• Overall tax cost optimization,
• Repatriation strategies,
• Set up formalities,
• Ongoing tax and regulatory compliances etc.
• Valuation advisory including certifications from Chartered Accountants, Registered Valuers and Merchant Bankers as required under FEMA, Companies Act, Income Tax Law and SEBI Laws
• Structuring and Advisory of Employee Stock Options (ESOP, RSU, Sweat Equity) etc.

Our deep knowledge of FEMA, Tax, Valuation, Finance, Accounts, SEBI, Companies Act and other regulatory laws coupled with deep understanding of business and our vast experience of working across the transactional landscape helps us in providing seamless advisory services assisting our clients take informed decisions which stand through the test of time.