Entry Strategies For Foreign Investors

A foreign investor planning to set up business in India can do so by the following ways:

1. As an Indian Company
A foreign company can commence operations in India by incorporating a company under the Companies Act, 1956 through: -

1. Joint Ventures
2. Wholly Owned Subsidiary

2. As Foreign Company
A foreign company can commence operation in India through :

1. Liaison Office / Representative Office
2. Project Office
3. Branch Office

3. Foreign Technology Transfer / Collaboration Agreements / Royalty Payments

4. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Under Automatic Approval and Government Approval

5. Investments by NRIs / OCBs NRIs / OCBs have been granted with the following facilities

1. Maintenance of bank accounts in India and deposits with Indian firms / companies
2. Investment in securities / shares in India
3. Investment in immovable properties in India