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Cross-Border Transaction Advisory

Holistic advisory for cross-border transactions — acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and restructurings involving Indian and foreign entities — covering tax, FEMA, and regulatory dimensions.

What is Cross-Border Transaction Advisory?

Cross-border transactions — acquisitions of foreign companies, mergers of Indian and foreign entities, cross-border joint ventures, and international restructurings — involve multiple layers of complexity: Indian tax, foreign tax, FEMA, competition law, and sector-specific regulations. A misstep in any dimension can derail the transaction or create significant post-transaction liabilities.

AccentTax Consulting provides integrated cross-border transaction advisory — combining Indian tax, FEMA, and regulatory expertise with a network of international advisors to provide seamless support for transactions involving multiple jurisdictions. We advise on structure, tax efficiency, regulatory approvals, and post-transaction compliance.

At a Glance

Who is this for

Indian companies acquiring foreign businesses, foreign companies acquiring Indian businesses, cross-border mergers and demergers, international joint ventures

Governed by

Income Tax Act, 1961 | FEMA, 1999 | Companies Act, 2013 | Competition Act, 2002 | SEBI Regulations | Sector-specific regulations

Estimated timeline

Transaction advisory: ongoing through the transaction | Regulatory approvals: 4–16 weeks depending on type

Our fee

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Why Choose This Service?

Key advantages of engaging AccentTax Consulting for Cross-Border Transaction Advisory.

Integrated Advisory

Tax, FEMA, and regulatory advice in one engagement — no gaps between advisors on different dimensions.

Tax Efficiency

Transaction structured to minimise Indian and foreign tax — capital gains, withholding tax, and stamp duty.

Regulatory Navigation

All required approvals obtained — FEMA, CCI, SEBI, sector regulators — on time and in the right sequence.

Post-Transaction Compliance

All post-transaction filings and compliance obligations managed — RBI, MCA, income tax, and foreign regulators.

How It Works — Our Process

Simple, transparent, and fully managed by our team.

1

Transaction Structuring

We advise on the optimal transaction structure — share deal vs. asset deal, merger vs. acquisition, direct vs. indirect.

2

Tax Analysis

Indian and foreign tax implications analysed — capital gains, withholding tax, stamp duty, and indirect taxes.

3

FEMA Analysis

FEMA implications analysed — FDI/ODI compliance, pricing requirements, and RBI reporting.

4

Regulatory Approvals

All required approvals obtained — CCI (competition), SEBI (listed entities), sector regulators, and FEMA approvals.

5

Transaction Execution

Transaction documents reviewed, executed, and all post-transaction filings completed.

We handle everything — you just provide documents.

Documents Required

Transaction term sheet or heads of agreement
Details of all entities involved (Indian and foreign)
Financial statements of all entities
Details of the transaction structure
Existing regulatory approvals and licenses
Competition law analysis (if applicable)

Don't have all documents ready? Contact us — we'll guide you step by step.

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Estimated Timeline

Structuring: 1–2 weeks | Regulatory approvals: 4–16 weeks | Post-transaction filings: 30–90 days

CCI approval is required for transactions above the prescribed thresholds — typically 4–8 weeks for Phase I clearance.

Professional Fee

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All fees exclude 18% GST. Transparent pricing, no hidden charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a share deal and an asset deal for cross-border transactions?
When is CCI approval required for cross-border transactions?
What are the Indian tax implications of a foreign company acquiring an Indian company?
What is an indirect transfer and how does it affect cross-border transactions?
What FEMA approvals are required for a cross-border merger?

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