Entry options for foreign investor

By incorporating a company under the Companies Act 1956 through:

1. By incorporating a company under the Companies Act 1956 through:
2. joint ventures; or
3. wholly owned subsidiary.

Foreign equity in such Indian companies can be up to 100% depending on the requirements of the investor, subject to any equity caps prescribed in respect of activities under the FDI policy

As a foreign company through:

1. liaison office/representative office;
2. project office;

Such offices can undertake activities permitted under the Foreign Exchange Management (Establishment in India of Branch Office of other place of business) Regulations, 2000.
Establishments set up in Special Economic Zones, Free Trade Zone, Software Technology Park or as Export Oriented Units, are entitled to several fiscal benefits. Please note that the benefits extended to the above cease in 2010, with the exception of Special Economic Zones, which do not have a Sunset Clause.