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Premier India Corporate & Financial Regulatory Advisory Partner

Incorporate & Scale Your Indian Financial Business

End-to-end guidance for company incorporation under MCA, RBI Payment Aggregator/Cross-Border licensing, Authorized Dealer Category II setup, SEBI Registered Intermediaries, and GIFT City (IFSCA) structures in India.

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RBI & SEBI Compliance Support

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Setups Completed

15+ Yrs

Indian Financial Advisory Practice

48 Hrs

MCA SPICe+ Fast Track Incorporation

Corporate Architecture

Indian Legal Structures

Select the most tax-efficient and legally compliant business structure for your expansion in India.

Most Popular
Private Limited (Pvt Ltd)

Independent legal entity under Companies Act 2013. Limited liability for shareholders.

  • Up to 100% FDI (Automatic Route)
  • No Minimum Capital Req.
  • 1 Indian Resident Director Req.
  • Startup India Tax Benefits Eligible
Subsidiary
Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS)

Foreign parent company holds 100% shares under Indian regulations.

  • Separate Legal Entity in India
  • Parent Liability Protected
  • Concessional Corporate Tax Rates
  • Ideal for Offshore Tech Units
Branch
Branch Office (BO) / Project Office

Extension of foreign parent company registered with RBI and MCA.

  • Foreign HQ Direct Liability
  • RBI Approval Required
  • Foreign Company Tax Rates
  • Export/Import & Consultancy Operations
Liaison
Liaison Office (LO)

Temporary non-commercial representative entity for liaison activities.

  • Market Exploration Only
  • No Revenue/Commercial Operations
  • Funded entirely via Inward Remittances
  • Renewable 3-Year Approval Period
RBI, SEBI & FinTech Advisory

Specialized Financial Services Portal

Select any service below to view its complete licensing requirements, net worth criteria, and regulatory workflow under Indian authorities.

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Money Remittance & PA-CB Business

RBI licensing under Payment Aggregator - Cross Border (PA-CB), MTSS, and AD Category II frameworks for international money transfers.

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Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI / Wallets)

PPI wallet authorization, semi-closed wallet governance, escrow account safeguarding, and RBI compliance filings.

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Virtual Digital Assets (VDA / Crypto)

FIU-IND compliance registration, Section 115BBH tax compliance, PMLA guidelines, and crypto legal opinion letters.

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SEBI Licenses & AIF Guidance

SEBI registrations for Alternative Investment Funds (AIF), Portfolio Management Services (PMS), Merchant Banking, and RIA advisory.

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FinTech Business & GIFT City Setup

RBI Regulatory Sandbox entry, Account Aggregator (AA) framework, UPI integration legal advisory, and IFSCA GIFT City entity setup.

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NFT Marketplace & Web3 Structuring

Non-Fungible Token compliance, IP copyright contracts under Indian Law, and income tax / TDS structuring (194S).

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VDA Exchange & Custody Services

FIU-IND Reporting Entity registration, KYC/AML architecture under PMLA, and cybersecurity compliance under CERT-In mandates.

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Resident Director Services

Provision of qualified local Resident Directors satisfying Companies Act 2013 Section 149(3) statutory mandates.

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Corporate Finance Solutions?

M&A advisory, cross-border ECB (External Commercial Borrowings) structuring, FEMA compliance, and valuation opinions.

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Listing on NSE / BSE IPO?

NSE & BSE Mainboard and SME IPO readiness, DRHP drafting support, SEBI clearance, and Merchant Banker coordination.

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NBFC & Microfinance Advisory

Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-ICC) registration under RBI, Net Owned Fund (NOF) compliance, and digital lending advisory.

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Institutional Web3 & GIFT City VDA

IFSCA Web3 sandbox governance, institutional asset custody advisory, and cross-border crypto tax optimization.

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Capital Raising & FEMA Advisory

Private Equity syndication, FC-GPR / FC-TRS filings with RBI, venture debt advisory, and PLI tax incentive optimization.

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Step-By-Step Roadmap

Regulatory & Incorporation Guidance

Navigate India's regulatory framework seamlessly with our clear operating phases.

Fast-Track MCA SPICe+ Incorporation

Setting up an Indian Private Limited company is streamlined through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) SPICe+ integrated portal.

  • Name Reservation via RUN / SPICe+ Part A portal
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) & Director Identification Number (DIN) generation
  • Integrated e-MoA, e-AoA, PAN, TAN, GSTIN, and EPFO/ESIC registration
  • Issue of MCA Certificate of Incorporation (CoI) within 48-72 hours
Indian Financial Hub

RBI & SEBI Regulatory Licensing

Operating an NBFC, Payment Aggregator, PPI Wallet, FinTech platform, or Investment Fund requires regulatory approval under the RBI Act, Payment & Settlement Systems Act, or SEBI Regulations.

  • Payment Aggregator (PA / PA-CB) and PPI license applications to RBI
  • Drafting AML/CFT policies, Fair Practices Code, and CERT-In Cyber Audit Readiness
  • Net Owned Fund (NOF) compliance and Escrow Account setup with scheduled commercial banks
  • FIU-IND Reporting Entity onboarding and SEBI registration filings
RBI Governance

Resident Director & Secretarial Compliance

Under Section 149(3) of the Indian Companies Act 2013, every company must have at least 1 director who has stayed in India for minimum 182 days in the financial year.

  • Experienced local Nominee Resident Director provision
  • Statutory Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) appointment and MCA ROC annual filings
  • Maintenance of Statutory Registers, Board Meetings, and AGM minutes
  • Registered Business Address at BKC Mumbai, Delhi NCR, or Bengaluru
Corporate Boardroom

Indian Corporate Tax & Startup Incentives

India offers competitive corporate tax regimes, specialized concessions for manufacturing and tech startups, and 100% tax holidays in GIFT City (IFSCA).

  • Concessional corporate tax rate of 22% (plus surcharge and cess under Sec 115BAA)
  • Startup India (DPIIT) 80-IAC tax exemption for 3 consecutive years
  • 100% Tax holiday for 10 consecutive years for units in GIFT City IFSC
  • Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) network with 85+ foreign nations
Tax Consultation
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India Setup Fee Estimator

Select your target services below to calculate an estimated setup package for your expansion into India.

Note: Statutory government filing fees to MCA, Name reservation, and Stamp Duty are included in estimates.
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Estimated Total Investment:

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Establish Your Indian Financial Footprint

Speak directly with our senior corporate filing specialists, RBI advisors, and SEBI regulatory compliance consultants today.

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Direct Advisory

Schedule a Consultation

Our Indian regulatory team will review your business requirements and provide a confidential roadmap for MCA incorporation, RBI approvals, or SEBI licenses.

India HQ Office

Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Maker Maxity, 5th Floor, North Avenue, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051

Email & Helpdesk

contact@indiaadvisory.in
licensing@indiaadvisory.in

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM (IST)

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Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI / Wallets)

Governance, E-Wallet Issuance, and Payment System Services in India.

RBI PPI Master Directions Compliance

Prepaid Instrument & E-Wallet Regulations

Under RBI Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), businesses issuing digital wallets, smart cards, or pre-funded instruments must obtain RBI authorization or operate via bank tie-ups under strict compliance guidelines.

Core Licensing Guidelines

Escrow Account Safeguarding

Maintenance of full float balance in designated Escrow Accounts with scheduled commercial banks as per RBI norms.

Cyber Security Mandate

Adherence to RBI Cyber Security Framework, CERT-In guidelines, and mandatory annual System Audit Report (SAR).

Quick Action

Assess whether your wallet or PPI closed-loop system requires RBI authorization or fits statutory exemptions.

Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) Regulatory Solution

FIU-IND compliance registration, PMLA guidelines, and 30% VDA Tax & 1% TDS structuring.

FIU-IND Reporting Entity Governance

Virtual Digital Asset Compliance in India

India mandates strict registration for Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDASPs) as Reporting Entities under Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

  • FIU-IND Reporting Entity Registration & Principal Officer appointment
  • Compliance under Income Tax Act Section 115BBH (30% VDA Tax) and Section 194S (1% TDS)
  • Strict KYC/AML guidelines and CERT-In logging compliance
Need VDA Compliance?

Consult our specialized Web3 & FIU compliance team.

SEBI Intermediaries & Capital Markets Licensing

SEBI governance for AIF, PMS, Investment Advisers, and Merchant Bankers.

SEBI Governance Framework

SEBI Registration Categories

Licensing and authorization under SEBI regulations are required to carry out regulated financial activities, asset management, and stock exchange operations in India.

Regulated SEBI Scope:
  • Alternative Investment Funds (AIF Category I, II, III)
  • Portfolio Management Services (PMS) & Registered Investment Adviser (RIA)
  • Merchant Banking & REIT / InvIT Management
SEBI Application

Turnkey assistance for net worth certification, documentation, and SEBI representation.

FinTech Advisory & RBI Sandbox

Scaling financial technology innovations under RBI Regulatory Sandbox and GIFT City (IFSCA) protocols.

Innovation & Sandbox

RBI Sandbox & GIFT City Opportunities

Test cutting-edge payment solutions, cross-border remittances, or Account Aggregator innovations under the RBI Regulatory Sandbox. For global entities, GIFT City IFSC offers tax-free offshore financial operations.

FinTech Consultation

NFT Business Structuring & Legal Setup

Intellectual Property Act alignment, marketplace terms, and 194S TDS compliance.

Digital Asset & Copyright

NFT Marketplace & Creator Governance

Establishing Non-Fungible Token platforms requires IP assignment contracts under the Indian Copyright Act, terms of service structuring, and tax compliance ensuring NFTs are not classified as illegal financial contracts.

NFT Legal Assessment

VDA Exchange & Custody Governance

Virtual Digital Asset exchange infrastructure and FIU-IND compliance.

PMLA & Custody Mandate

FIU-IND & CERT-In Compliance Mandates

Operating a crypto exchange or custody wallet platform accessible in India requires registration with FIU-IND, 5-year log retention under CERT-In guidelines, and strict suspicious transaction reporting (STR).

Exchange Licensing

Nominee Resident Director Services

Fulfilling statutory requirements under Section 149(3) of the Indian Companies Act 2013.

MCA Statutory Requirement

Professional Local Resident Director Provision

Every company incorporated in India must have at least one director resident in India (present for 182+ days in the financial year). We provide qualified, experienced local resident directors to ensure statutory MCA compliance while you maintain full commercial control.

Director Provision

Corporate Finance & FEMA Advisory

Evaluating M&A, cross-border ECB restructuring, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Strategic Financing & FEMA

Do You Need Corporate Finance Support in India?

We advise growth-stage enterprises and multinational firms entering India on cross-border External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approvals under FEMA, strategic M&A execution, and valuation certification.

Corporate Finance Consultation

Listing on Indian Exchanges (NSE / BSE)

NSE & BSE Mainboard and SME Pre-IPO listing readiness and SEBI advisory.

Public Equity Capital Markets

NSE / BSE IPO & Pre-IPO Structuring

Listing on NSE or BSE provides unprecedented access to domestic and foreign capital. We assist companies in corporate restructuring, IndAS financial audit compliance, DRHP filing, and liaison with SEBI registered Merchant Bankers.

IPO Readiness Check

NBFC Registration & Setup

Governance under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act.

RBI Lending Regulatory Framework

NBFC Licensing Guidelines

Full advisory on establishing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ICC), Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFI), digital lending apps, and capital compliance under RBI Scale-Based Regulations.

NBFC Setup

Virtual Digital Assets (Advanced & GIFT City)

Institutional Web3 risk frameworks, DeFi risk assessment, and IFSCA sandbox entry.

Institutional Web3 & GIFT City

Enterprise Digital Token Architecture

Comprehensive regulatory solutions for institutional crypto funds, cross-border tokenized asset issuers, and GIFT City IFSCA Web3 sandboxes in India.

Advanced Web3 Audit

Corporate Finance & FEMA Capital Solutions

Structured debt, PE syndication, and Indian tax incentive optimization.

Strategic Capital & FDI

Capital Raising & Tax Optimization

Full support for Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) drafting, venture debt structuring, RBI FC-GPR filings, and applying for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in India.

Capital Solutions