Introduction India has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment, offering access to a vast consumer base, a skilled workforce, a rapidly growing digital economy, and a favorable business environment. Foreign companies looking to establish a presence in India often seek flexible market entry options before committing to a wholly owned subsidiary or joint venture. Two...
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Vipul Kulshreshtha
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in India’s economic growth by bringing foreign capital, technology, management expertise, and employment opportunities into the country. Over the years, India has progressively liberalized its foreign investment regime to attract global investors while maintaining safeguards in sectors that may have strategic, security, or public interest implications. To...
Background This guide provides a detailed overview of India’s legal framework for setting up and operating businesses, focusing on corporate forms, foreign investment rules, and compliance. We have compared common business structures – private/public companies, LLPs, partnerships, one-person companies (OPCs), and foreign offices (branch/liaison/project) in terms of formation steps, capital, ownership rules, taxation, and compliance requirements. We have explained India’s FDI regime (automatic vs....
Most contracts that run into difficulty do not end in court. They end in a renegotiation — or they should. The businesses that preserve value in a downturn are not those with the strongest legal position on paper, but those that engage their counterparties early, frame the conversation well, and document the process properly. This...
Businesses under financial pressure often delay creditor engagement until the position has deteriorated beyond easy resolution. Under UAE law, the timing, tone, and structure of that engagement can determine whether a company retains the ability to restructure — or loses it. This article complements our foundational article on UAE bankruptcy law and examines the legal and practical...
Background In 2024, a group of financial services firms and regulated entities operating across multiple sectors including investment management, payment services, and advisory sought expert legal support to overhaul their internal corporate frameworks. These businesses were facing growing regulatory expectations from the Central Bank of the UAE as they expanded their operations and prepared to engage with...
Why the India–US FTA matters now On 2nd February 2026, India and the United States announced a significant trade understanding that has been widely described as a reset in bilateral economic relations. One of the most commercially important outcomes of this announcement is the sharp reduction in US tariffs on certain Indian goods, with rates reportedly dropping from...
Introduction Corporate governance in the UAE has been evolving steadily over the last few years. Regulators are no longer focused only on company formation and licensing. There is now a clear shift towards how companies are managed, how decisions are taken, and how accountability is ensured at the board and senior management level. For founders,...
Background A long-established UAE exchange house regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE planned to bring in a well-known US based financial services company as a strategic investor. The exchange house intended to sell 40 percent of its shares to the US investor in return for a significant capital infusion. This partnership was expected...
The digital economy has transformed how personal information flows across borders, making data protection legislation a critical component of modern governance. As businesses expand their operations across jurisdictions, understanding the nuances of data protection frameworks becomes essential for compliance and maintaining consumer trust. India and the United Arab Emirates, two significant economic powerhouses with growing...