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International Business Structuring

Optimal cross-border business structures for Indian companies going global and foreign companies entering India — balancing tax efficiency, FEMA compliance, and operational flexibility.

What is International Business Structuring?

The structure of your international business determines your tax efficiency, repatriation flexibility, liability exposure, and regulatory compliance burden. A poorly structured international business pays excess tax, faces FEMA complications, and creates operational inefficiencies. Getting the structure right from the start — or restructuring when the business evolves — is one of the highest-value decisions for internationally active businesses.

AccentTax Consulting provides international business structuring advisory — analysing your business model, target markets, and tax position to recommend the optimal cross-border structure. We combine Indian tax, FEMA, and international tax expertise to design structures that are efficient, compliant, and operationally workable.

At a Glance

Who is this for

Indian companies expanding internationally, foreign companies entering India, businesses with existing cross-border structures needing optimisation, startups with global ambitions

Governed by

Income Tax Act, 1961 | FEMA, 1999 | India's DTAA network | OECD BEPS Guidelines | Companies Act, 2013 | Sector-specific regulations

Estimated timeline

Structuring advisory: 2–4 weeks | Implementation: 4–12 weeks depending on jurisdictions

Our fee

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Why Choose This Service?

Key advantages of engaging AccentTax Consulting for International Business Structuring.

Tax Efficiency

Optimal structure minimises global effective tax rate — through treaty benefits, holding company arrangements, and IP structuring.

Repatriation Flexibility

Structure designed for efficient repatriation of profits — dividends, royalties, and management fees.

BEPS Compliance

Structures designed with substance — compliant with OECD BEPS guidelines and India's GAAR provisions.

Operational Flexibility

Structure supports business operations — not just tax efficiency — with clear governance and management arrangements.

How It Works — Our Process

Simple, transparent, and fully managed by our team.

1

Business Analysis

We analyse your business model, target markets, revenue streams, IP ownership, and existing structure.

2

Structure Options

We present 2–3 structure options with a detailed comparison of tax efficiency, FEMA compliance, and operational implications.

3

Jurisdiction Selection

Optimal jurisdictions selected for holding companies, IP holding, and operating entities — based on treaty network and substance requirements.

4

Implementation Plan

Step-by-step implementation plan prepared — incorporating entities, transferring assets, and establishing intercompany arrangements.

5

Implementation

Structure implemented — working with local advisors in each jurisdiction for entity incorporation and regulatory compliance.

We handle everything — you just provide documents.

Documents Required

Current business structure (Indian and international entities)
Revenue streams and their geographic source
IP ownership and licensing arrangements
Existing intercompany agreements
Financial statements of all entities
Business plan and international expansion strategy

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

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Estimated Timeline

Advisory: 2–4 weeks | Entity incorporation: 2–8 weeks per jurisdiction | Full implementation: 3–6 months

Post-BEPS, substance requirements are critical — holding companies and IP holding structures must have genuine economic substance in their jurisdiction.

Professional Fee

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a holding company structure and which jurisdiction is best?
What is an IP holding structure?
What is GAAR and how does it affect international structures?
What is the Significant Economic Presence (SEP) rule?
How do you structure an Indian company's international expansion?

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FEMA Compliance & Advisory

FEMA compliance for international business structures.

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Transfer Pricing Documentation

Transfer pricing for intercompany transactions in the group.

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Double Taxation Avoidance (DTAA)

Treaty-efficient profit repatriation from international structures.

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Business Structuring & Restructuring

Domestic restructuring alongside international structuring.

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