Expanding globally begins with getting your compliance and structure right.
In a Better Regulated Global Financial Environment
Running or expanding a business across borders offers exciting opportunities—but also brings complex legal and financial obligations. From FEMA compliance, international tax implications, and entity setup to profit repatriation and funding structures, it requires clarity at every step.
At Lekshmi N Iyer & Associates, we provide end-to-end Cross-Border Business Advisory for Indian startups raising foreign capital, NRIs establishing businesses in India, and global firms planning Indian operations. Each advisory plan is designed to align with your sector, structure, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Global vision, local compliance—built on a strong regulatory foundation.
Cross-Border Business Services We Offer
Entity Selection & Setup – Jurisdictional assessment, ownership structure design, and documentation guidance
Inbound FDI / Outbound ODI Support – Advisory on investment structuring, RBI compliance, and FEMA procedural clarity
Repatriation & Tax Optimization – Guidance on tax-efficient dividend, royalty, or management fee structures
Transfer Pricing Strategy – Arm’s Align pricing of intra-group transactions with international and Indian standards
Annual Reporting & Documentation – Assistance in compliance reporting such as FC-GPR, FLA, APR, and regulatory filings
Advisory is delivered through opinion letters, RBI-submission-ready files, and legally reviewed documentation frameworks.
Build Globally. Stay Legally Sound.
Operating across borders requires thoughtful structuring, regulatory alignment, and tax clarity. We assist businesses and NRIs in navigating the legal frameworks governing international operations—ensuring your expansion plans are compliant, purposeful, and built to last.
End-to-end advisory for international growth
Needs Assessment
Understand objectives, stakeholder profiles, and jurisdictional mixStructuring Advisory
Recommend models compliant with FEMA, tax, and SEBI/RBI regulationsEntity & Ownership Mapping
Plan capital flows, control structures, and equity alignmentCompliance Framework Setup
Draft reporting calendars and document control mechanismsOngoing Support
Track regulatory changes and assist with implementation and reviews
Structuring the Future of Global Business
Indian Startups
Plan shareholding, investor agreements, and revenue structuring from day one.
NRI Entrepreneurs
Launch India-based operations with clarity on FEMA, tax, and RBI expectations.
Foreign Companies
Understand Indian regulatory expectations and market-entry structures.
Multi-National Groups
Create holding structures with tax, transfer pricing, and legal synergy.
Cross-Border Business Advisory FAQs
Common questions about income tax, compliance, and litigation support in India.
Can an NRI or foreign national open a company in India?
Yes, subject to sectoral restrictions, FEMA rules, and FDI caps. We guide entity selection and compliance.
How do I structure foreign investment in my Indian company?
This involves FDI route selection, FC-GPR reporting, FEMA eligibility, and shareholder agreement alignment.
What is the safest way to repatriate profits from India?
This depends on entity type, applicable DTAA, sectoral approvals, and RBI circulars. We assist in compliant structuring.
Is a holding company abroad mandatory for global operations?
No, but in some cases, it may offer tax or strategic advantages. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
