India Entry for Foreign Companies in 2026: The Five Decisions That Actually Matter
Most foreign companies entering India follow the same script — private limited subsidiary, Mumbai or Bengaluru, USD 1 million equity, local CFO, large compliance firm. In a fair share of cases that script is wrong. Five decisions, in the order they need to be made.
The Real Cost of India Entry — Year One Budget
What does the first 12 months of operating an Indian subsidiary actually cost? Setup fees, ongoing compliance, salaries, real estate, infrastructure — the numbers foreign CFOs need before pitching the India budget internally.
Subsidiary vs Branch vs LLP vs Liaison Office — A Foreign Investor's Decision Guide
The five foreign entity structures available in India, when each is the right choice, and the operational and compliance differences that matter most in year one and beyond.
India Compliance Calendar — What Foreign CFOs Miss in Year One
Monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance obligations for foreign-owned Indian subsidiaries — and the ones that trip up Group HQs in their first year.