International Business
Advisory support for businesses entering India, expanding internationally, structuring cross-border operations and managing the regulatory, financial and operational considerations that accompany international business.
How should the business enter, operate and grow across borders?
International business decisions can involve market entry, entity structure, ownership, foreign exchange, tax, corporate compliance, contracts, funding, import and export requirements and local operating considerations. The appropriate route depends on the country, business activity, ownership structure and transaction.
Assess the Opportunity
Understand the target market, commercial objective, proposed activity, investment requirement and key constraints.
Choose the Structure
Evaluate suitable entry, ownership, operating and transaction structures for the intended cross-border activity.
Execute & Manage
Coordinate implementation, documentation, regulatory workstreams and ongoing business requirements.
International Business Support
Support can be structured around market entry, international expansion, inbound investment or specific cross-border transactions.
International Market Entry
Assess entry objectives, operating requirements, commercial considerations and potential market-entry structures.
Enter India Advisory
Support foreign businesses evaluating India entry, local structuring, registrations and operating requirements.
International Business Setup
Coordinate business establishment and the related corporate, regulatory and operational workstreams.
FDI Advisory
Support foreign investment structuring and assessment of applicable investment-route and compliance considerations.
FEMA & RBI Compliance
Coordinate applicable foreign exchange and reporting considerations based on the transaction and entity structure.
Foreign Company Entry
Evaluate appropriate presence options for foreign businesses establishing or operating activities in India.
International Expansion
Support Indian businesses evaluating new markets, overseas structures and cross-border growth requirements.
Cross-Border Transaction Support
Coordinate documentation and advisory workstreams around eligible international transactions and business arrangements.
International Compliance Coordination
Bring together corporate, tax, regulatory and documentation requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
Six-Stage International Business Framework
A practical sequence for moving from an international business objective to a structured and compliant implementation plan.
Different objectives require different structures
The appropriate route should be assessed transaction by transaction. A market-entry structure suitable for one business may not be appropriate for another.
Enter India
For foreign businesses assessing an Indian presence, investment or operating activity.
Expand Internationally
For Indian businesses evaluating overseas markets, entities, partnerships or operations.
Foreign Direct Investment
For investment structures involving foreign ownership or capital entering India, subject to applicable rules.
International Business Setup
For establishing an appropriate operating framework and completing related business requirements.
Joint Venture / Strategic Structure
For cross-border arrangements involving strategic partners, ownership or shared commercial objectives.
Branch / Liaison / Project Presence
For eligible foreign business presence structures, subject to applicable approvals and conditions.
Cross-Border Transactions
For international business transactions requiring coordinated corporate, financial and regulatory preparation.
Import & Export Expansion
For businesses developing international trade activities and related documentation and registrations.
What should be assessed before implementation?
The precise assessment depends on the jurisdiction, business activity, ownership, transaction value and intended operating model.
| Area | Typical consideration | Key question |
|---|---|---|
| Market | Demand, competition, customers, pricing and market access | Is the proposed market aligned with the business objective? |
| Entry Structure | Entity, branch, liaison, project or other eligible route | Which structure fits the intended activity and applicable rules? |
| Ownership | Promoters, foreign investors, shareholders and ownership rights | How will ownership and control be structured? |
| Investment | Capital requirement, funding route and permitted investment framework | How will the international activity be funded? |
| Regulation | Foreign exchange, corporate, sector-specific and local requirements | Which approvals, registrations or reporting obligations may apply? |
| Tax | Direct tax, indirect tax, withholding, transfer-pricing and cross-border considerations | What tax issues require transaction-specific review? |
| Operations | People, premises, suppliers, technology, banking and local processes | What is required to operate effectively in the target market? |
| Contracts | Commercial agreements, partner arrangements, IP and risk allocation | Are the commercial relationships appropriately documented? |
| Reporting | Corporate filings, foreign exchange reporting and ongoing compliance | What must be maintained after implementation? |
| Exit / Change | Restructuring, repatriation, transfer, closure or future expansion | How may the structure change as the business evolves? |
Inbound and outbound business support
RASHA’s international business architecture connects India-entry requirements with outbound expansion, trade, funding and cross-border advisory work.
Foreign Business → India
- India market and entry assessment
- Entity and presence structure
- FDI and applicable foreign exchange considerations
- Corporate registration and setup coordination
- Tax, licensing and compliance workstreams
- Local operating and documentation support
India → International Markets
- International expansion assessment
- Target-market structure and setup considerations
- Overseas investment and ownership planning
- International trade and transaction support
- Cross-border financial and compliance coordination
- Ongoing international business support
Build the wider international workstream
International business requirements often connect with investment, foreign exchange, corporate setup, trade, taxation, compliance and funding.
International & Regulatory Information
International business rules can vary by country, sector, ownership structure, transaction type and applicable law. FEMA, RBI, tax, corporate, foreign investment, trade and local regulatory requirements should be assessed for the specific transaction. Rules and regulatory interpretations may change. Specialist legal, tax, financial or regulatory advice may be required before implementation.
Let’s structure your international business requirement.
Discuss your market, country, business objective and proposed international structure with the RASHA advisory team.