Setting up a busness in India
Setting up a WOS, Liaison, and Branch Offices in Mumbai
India's growing economy, strategic location, and massive consumer base make it a prime destination for global businesses. At Juristech Legal & Partners, we help foreign companies establish a strong presence in India through Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (WOS), Liaison Offices, and Branch Offices — in full compliance with Indian laws and regulatory requirements.
Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in India
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary is an Indian private limited company fully owned by a foreign company. It is the most preferred route for 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in India in sectors under the automatic route.
Key Features:
- • Treated as a domestic company under Indian law
- • No prior approval required under automatic route (in permitted sectors)
- • Can carry out full-scale business operations
- • Eligible to remit profits outside India
- • Taxed at applicable Indian corporate tax rates
2. Liaison Office in India
A Liaison Office acts as a communication channel between the foreign parent company and Indian customers or business partners. It cannot undertake commercial or revenue-generating activities.
Permitted Activities:
- • Representing parent company in India
- • Promoting import/export between India and home country
- • Acting as a communication channel
- • Promoting financial or technical collaborations
Branch Office in India
A Branch Office can engage in certain commercial activities, unlike liaison offices, but is still restricted to those permitted by the RBI.
Permitted Activities:
- • Export/import of goods
- • Rendering professional or consultancy services
- • Carrying out research work
- • Representing parent company in India
- • Promoting technical or financial collaborations
Our Expertise in Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Liaison Office (LO), and Branch Office (BO) Legal Advisory
India remains one of the most attractive destinations for global businesses looking to expand operations, tap into new markets, and leverage its large talent pool and growing consumer base. At Juristech Legal & Partners, we provide comprehensive legal advisory and regulatory support for foreign companies setting up operations in India.
Whether you're establishing a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), a Liaison Office, or a Branch Office, our experienced corporate law team ensures full compliance with Indian laws including the Companies Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, and sector-specific FDI policies.