Entry Strategies for Foreign Investor

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

• As an Indian Company
  A foreign company can commence operations in India by incorporating a company under the Companies Act, 1956 through: -
  A. Joint Ventures
  B. Wholly Owned Subsidiary
• As Foreign Company
  A foreign company can commence operation in India through:
  A. Liaison Office / Representative Office
  B. Project Office
  C. Branch Office
• Foreign Technology Transfer / Collaboration Agreements / Royalty Payments
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Under Automatic Approval and Government Approval
• 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