Germany Desk – Your Trusted India Partner
Helping German Companies Establish, Operate and Expand in India. Serving German SMEs, Family-Owned Businesses, Engineering Companies, Technology Companies and Global Groups.
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India Entry Services
- Subsidiary Formation
- Branch Office
- Liaison Office
- Joint Venture
- Acquisition Support
CFO Services
- Virtual CFO
- Finance Controller
- Budgeting
- MIS Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Board Reporting
Accounting & Payroll
- Accounting Outsourcing
- Payroll
- HR Compliance
- Labour Compliance
Tax & Transfer Pricing
- Corporate Tax
- Transfer Pricing Documentation
- Tax Assessments
- GST
- International Tax
FEMA & RBI
- FDI Compliance
- ODI Compliance
- ECB Compliance
- RBI Reporting
Secretarial Compliance
- Board Meetings
- AGM
- MCA Filings
- Governance
Germany-India Bilateral Corridor
A robust bridge connecting German Mittelstand engineering with India's scaling industrial opportunities.
Corridor Metrics
Key Bilateral Focus
Mittelstand & SME Expertise
We specialize in navigating regulatory landscapes for family-owned German engineering, manufacturing, and technology companies.
Customs & SEZ Optimization
Designing tax-efficient import structures, manufacturing setups, and utilizing Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
DTAA Tax Structuring
Avoiding double taxation on dividends, royalty payments, and technical fees repatriated to Germany.
Germany-to-India Business Setup Roadmap
A structured 6-step framework to establish and operate your subsidiary in India successfully.
Business Planning & Structuring
Choosing the right entity (WOS, JV, LLP), finalizing location, and analyzing regulatory requirements.
Entity Incorporation
Obtaining name approval, DSC registrations, SPICe+ MCA filing, and securing the Certificate of Incorporation.
Bank Account & Capitalization
Opening active corporate bank accounts and executing capital injection under RBI FDI guidelines.
GST & Statutory Registrations
Registering for GST, Professional Tax, PAN/TAN, and obtaining Import Export Code (IEC).
Payroll & HR Onboarding
Drafting employment agreements, setting up payroll systems, PF/ESI registrations, and compliance structure.
Ongoing Secretary & Tax Compliance
Managing monthly filing, MCA board meeting documentation, transfer pricing documentation, and annual audits.
Germany Desk Download Centre
India Entry Guide for German Companies
A comprehensive legal and tax handbook detailing WOS incorporation, SEZ setups, and FDI policies.
Payroll & Labor Compliance Guide
Navigate Indian labor laws, PF/ESI contributions, and salary withholding requirements.
Transfer Pricing Guide (Germany-India)
Arm's length guidelines, Form 3CEB filing rules, and benchmarking standards.
FEMA & Capital Repatriation Guide
How to route capital inflows, declare ECBs, and execute DTAA tax-optimized repatriation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to establish a subsidiary in India?
To incorporate a wholly owned subsidiary, promoters must reserve a unique name, obtain DSCs, file SPICe+ web forms with the MCA, activate capital bank accounts, and report the inward equity remittance to the RBI within 30 days.
Can German companies repatriate profits?
Yes. German parents can repatriate profits via dividend payouts (optimized under the Germany-India Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement), by invoicing for technical services under transfer pricing parameters, or via share buybacks.
How long does incorporation take?
Generally, obtaining name approval and corporate incorporation takes 15 to 20 days, while bank setup and foreign exchange registration takes another 15 days.
What are Transfer Pricing requirements?
Substantial transactions between associated enterprises require local files, benchmarking reports, Safe Harbor compliance checks, and the online submission of auditor-certified Form 3CEB.