ODI • FEMA
Overseas Subsidiary and JV Setup for Indian Companies
From structure planning to incorporation support — we coordinate overseas subsidiary and JV setup end-to-end with FEMA-compliant documentation.
Part of our Global Expansion advisory. For the FEMA/RBI fundamentals, read our ODI Compliance Guide for Indian Companies.
Structure Options
- Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) — 100% Indian-owned overseas entity.
- Joint Venture with a foreign partner — shareholding, governance and SHA structuring.
- Step-down subsidiary considerations — layered holding and FEMA reporting impact.
- Choice of jurisdiction based on tax treaties, ease of business and substance requirements.
Our Setup Support
- Structure memo — entity type, jurisdiction, shareholding and funding mix.
- Funding route — equity, loan or guarantee within ODI limits.
- Documentation pack for the AD-bank including UIN application and Form ODI Part I.
- Coordination with overseas incorporation agents and local counsel.
Post-Setup Compliance
- Annual Performance Report (APR) for every overseas JV/WOS.
- ODI annual reporting and Form ODI Part II/III for subsequent transactions.
- FLA return and ongoing FEMA filings linked to the overseas investment.
- Audit coordination and transfer-pricing inputs where applicable.
Set Up Your Overseas Arm the Right Way
Talk to our cross-border team for structure, funding route and compliance roadmap.