India Entry Strategy

 

At Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, we specialize in enabling successful market entry and expansion for foreign entities looking to establish or scale operations in India. With deep expertise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, and cross-border advisory, we serve as trusted legal and strategic advisors to global businesses entering the Indian ecosystem.

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Our India Entry Strategy practice is built on a comprehensive understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business environment in India. We work closely with clients to align their business goals with the most effective entry routes and operational models, ensuring risk mitigation, compliance, and long-term value creation.

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We offer end-to-end legal support covering every stage of the India market entry journey:

• FDI Structuring & Regulatory Advisory

  • Assessing appropriate entry routes (Automatic or Government approval)

  • Advising on sector-specific caps, regulatory approvals, and licensing

  • Support on bilateral treaties, investment incentives, and tax structuring

• Entity Formation & Corporate Structuring

  • Incorporation of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures, LLPs, and Branch/Liaison Offices

  • Guidance on optimal entity type based on operational needs and compliance

• Licensing & Regulatory Approvals

  • Seamless coordination with Registrar of Companies (RoC), RBI, MCA, DPIIT, SEBI, and other authorities

  • Assistance with IEC, GST, Shops & Establishment registration, and industry-specific licenses

• Commercial Contracts & Governance

  • Drafting and negotiation of Shareholder Agreements, JV Agreements, Technology Licensing, Service Contracts, and Employment Agreements

  • Internal governance policies, ESOPs, confidentiality and non-compete frameworks

• Compliance & Risk Management

  • Legal due diligence on target entities, assets, and land

  • Data protection compliance under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

  • Support on transfer pricing, tax compliance, repatriation of profits, and cross-border data flows

• Intellectual Property Protection

  • Trademark, copyright, and patent registration and enforcement

  • Advisory on licensing, SaaS agreements, and cloud hosting arrangements

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Our India Entry Strategy practice is backed by years of experience working with investors, multinational corporations, and startups across sectors. We offer a practical and business-oriented approach, bringing together legal expertise, regulatory intelligence, and local insight.

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Whether you’re launching a greenfield venture, forming a joint venture, or acquiring an Indian business, we help you navigate the legal landscape with agility and foresight—empowering you to build a successful, compliant, and sustainable presence in India.