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PLANNNING PHASE

Gaining access to India’s markets requires thorough research and analyses to minimize the many risks associated with venturing into a new country. Market conditions, sector-specific challenges, types of business entities, cross country regulations, target markets, business opportunities and other important elements should be identified, and appropriate entry strategies should be devised.

However, a foreign company in order to succeed must identify the appropriate business opportunities, liaise with business consultants/ strategy consulting firms that can undertake a thorough market research and analysis, devise an appropriate India market entry strategy. Steps involved in developing the India Market Entry Strategy are outlined as under:

Market Research & Analysis

We undertake a complete market research and analysis and provide a comprehensive, in-depth market report that outlines the following:

  • Trends

  • Key market players

  • Market size and demand forecast

  • Value chain analysis

  • Customer needs/behavior surveys

  • Competitor profiles

  • Channel analysis

  • Risk analysis

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  • Regulatory environment mapping and compliances

  • Entry barrier analysis

  • Cost driver analysis

  • Identification of opportunities and key growth drivers

  • Sales and distribution channels

  • Gap analysis

  • Commercial and pricing models

  • SWOT analysis along with the identification of core competencies

Strategy Formation

Selecting the right form of entity is crucial for any investor. SHUNYATAX can assist in evaluating the right business type such as Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures with Indian partners, Foreign Institutional Investors (FII), Liaison Office (LO), Branch Office (BO), Project Office (PO).

INCORPORATION PHASE

Incorporation Setup And Entry

After having completed a preliminary research of the market and gained an understanding of its potential, business owners must feel satisfied and confident before setting up their future operations in India. Once this has been achieved, the subsequent step will be structuring of a business entity, incorporate an entity in India or setup the appropriate partnership to enter the market. The best suited decision depends upon the objectives and goals of the business as well as the opportunities offered by the Indian market for each specific sector.

Incorporation Services​​

SHUNYATAX supports businesses to incorporate their legal setup and establish their business presence in India. We hand hold the management of a company through the initial & preliminary process’ and assist in satisfying all the regulatory compliances thus ensuring a smooth set up in India.

  • Identification of the most appropriate entry vehicle, structuring of business entity and business set up in India.

  • Establishing the business entity including the incorporation and registration of Section 8 companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), Private Limited companies, Branch Offices, Liaison Offices and Project Offices

  • Assistance in obtaining the various regulatory compliances

  • Opening of Bank Accounts

  • Advisory under Companies Act 2013, FEMA and other applicable laws

  • Complying to the rules and regulations framed under FEMA towards foreign investment

Tailor Made Solutions

Keeping in mind the various parameters under which these transactions would have to be undertaken.

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We help dynamic companies across the globe in managing:

  1. Mergers and Acquisitions,

  2. Divestments and Demergers,

  3. Hive offs and Spin offs,

  4. Leverage buyouts,

  5. Joint ventures,

  6. Internal/business restructuring of the organization.

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These require clever navigation of various complex issues including accounting, tax, and regulatory matters as well as identifying potential synergies and partners. 

SHUNYATAX provides a full portfolio of deal advisory services to meet our client’s needs.

Every transaction is unique and comes with its own set of challenges. Thus, they must be analyzed strategically. Our team understands the same and assists with it.

Joint Ventures / Amalgamations / Demergers/M&A

Once potential synergies have been identified and the due diligence of the target has been completed, it becomes imperative to structure the deal in such a way so that it becomes a win-win situation for both entities. Broadly our services cover

  • Buy side / sell side advisory - help understand the critical aspects which could help improve the quality of the transaction

  • Review of the transaction documents

  • Ensuring that the transaction is compliant with all regulations

  • Liaise with regulatory authorities and assistance in obtaining regulatory approvals

  • Tax effective consolidation / business restructuring

  • Charting and implementation of the proposed transaction keeping in mind the regulatory requirements

  • Incorporation & business set up

  • Identifying and help resolving legal issues

  • Post transaction assistance and regulations

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