Strategic Business Setup and Incorporation
Entering a new market begins with choosing a business structure that fits your proposed activities, ownership requirements and operational plans.
We support foreign companies with business setup in India, helping them understand available structures and complete the required incorporation and regulatory processes.
Our support includes
Entity Selection
Assistance in evaluating suitable business structures, including Private Limited Company, LLP, Branch Office and Liaison Office.
Company Registration
Support with incorporation documentation and registrations with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Regulatory Approvals
Assistance with applicable RBI, FDI and FEMA approvals and requirements.
A properly planned structure can provide a clearer foundation for taxation, regulatory compliance, financial reporting and future business operations in India.
Tax Planning and Compliance Framework
Tax requirements are an important consideration when establishing operations in India. The appropriate framework depends on your business model, transaction structure and the nature of your Indian operations.
ATMS Advisors assists foreign companies with establishing a structured tax and compliance framework from the beginning.
Our support includes
Strategic Tax Planning
Developing tax-efficient structures based on the business model and operational requirements.
Tax Registrations
Assistance with PAN, TAN and other mandatory tax registrations.
Tax Advisory
Guidance relating to withholding taxes, transfer pricing and applicable tax treaty benefits.
Building the tax framework alongside the business setup process can help businesses understand their obligations and manage ongoing tax requirements more effectively.
GST Implementation and Management
GST requirements can affect how a business invoices customers, claims eligible input tax credits and manages its indirect tax compliance in India.
As part of our India market entry services, we help foreign businesses establish and manage the appropriate GST framework for their Indian operations.
Our support includes
GST Registration
Assistance with accurate and timely GST registration.
GST Structuring
Setting up GST systems to support appropriate input tax credit management and operational efficiency.
Compliance Management
Support with GST return preparation and filing, audits and refund-related requirements.
A structured GST process can help your finance team maintain better visibility over indirect tax obligations as the Indian business develops.
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Services
Once operations begin, reliable accounting systems are essential for maintaining accurate financial records and giving management visibility into business performance.
Our accounting support helps foreign companies establish financial processes aligned with their Indian operations while considering the reporting requirements of the parent organisation.
Our support includes
Accounting System Setup
Establishing accounting systems aligned with applicable Indian standards.
Outsourced Accounting Solutions
Support for bookkeeping, reconciliations and payroll.
Custom Reporting
Preparation of financial statements based on business and global reporting requirements.
This gives overseas management teams a more organised financial view of their Indian operations without having to manage every accounting activity internally.
MIS and Performance Reporting Solutions
Foreign companies operating in India often need financial information presented in a format that can be reviewed by management or the parent organisation.
ATMS Advisors provides MIS and performance reporting solutions designed to improve visibility into the financial performance of Indian operations.
Our support includes
Customized MIS Reporting
Detailed MIS reports aligned with parent-company and management requirements.
Financial Performance Dashboards
Dashboards covering relevant financial metrics and performance indicators.
Cross-Border Reporting Compliance
Support in aligning reporting with international accounting and reporting requirements.
Clear and consistent reporting helps management understand financial performance, identify areas requiring attention and make more informed business decisions.
Regulatory and Statutory Support Services
Establishing the business is only the beginning. Companies operating in India also need to manage recurring tax, regulatory and statutory requirements.
Our ongoing support helps foreign companies maintain a structured approach to their Indian compliance responsibilities.
Our support includes
Tax Compliance
Support for income tax, TDS and advance tax filings.
Regulatory Filings
Assistance with annual filings, audits and regulatory reporting.
Legal and Statutory Support
Ongoing advisory relating to corporate governance, labour laws and other applicable compliance requirements.
By bringing financial, tax and regulatory requirements together, businesses can maintain greater oversight as their Indian operations evolve.