Foreign corporations/entities are permitted to open liaison offices/representative offices in India (subject to obtaining specific approval from RBI) for undertaking liaison activities on their behalf. Liaison office cannot directly or indirectly undertake any trading, commercial or manufacturing activity and therefore, cannot earn any income in India. Its role is limited to representing the parent company/group companies in India, promoting export/import from/to India, promoting collaborations between parent company and companies in India and collecting information about possible market opportunities and providing information about the company and its products to prospective Indian customers.

No fees, commission or remuneration can be charged by the Indian liaison office and all expenses of the liaison office should be met entirely by remittances from abroad through normal banking channels. The setting up of a liaison office in India is subject to such conditions as may be stipulated in the permission granted by RBI. The liaison office is required to be registered with the registrar of companies. The liaison office is required to submit an auditors' certificate annually to RBI.

Our India Operations Team comprises of professionals who have wide and extensive experience in structuring India entry strategy for many corporates and in advising and assisting on various matters in connection therewith. We also have with us specialized marketing and technical professionals who can devote their full time and energy to act as your representative in India to promote your business interests in India. Our range of services includes :