It is a consulting service that helps companies expand internationally by assisting with:
⇒ Entity Selection & Jurisdiction
⇒ Regulatory Compliance
⇒ Tax Structuring
⇒ Banking and Finance
⇒ Local Employment Laws & Payroll
⇒ Intellectual Property Protection
⇒ Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Agreements
Key Services Offered in Global Entity Setup Advisory
1. Choosing the Right Entity Type
• Subsidiary, Branch Office, Representative Office, JV, LLP, etc.
• Based on: operations, liability, tax, local laws
2. Jurisdiction Selection
• Favorable countries: UAE, Singapore, Ireland, Netherlands, USA (Delaware), UK, etc.
• Consider:
• Tax treaties
• Currency controls
• Political/legal stability
• Talent availability
3. Company Formation & Registration
• Incorporation documents
• Local directors, registered office
• Shareholding structure
4. Tax & Transfer Pricing Advisory
• International tax planning
• Transfer pricing policy setup
• BEPS & OECD compliance
• Withholding tax and PE (Permanent Establishment) risks
5. Banking & Treasury
• Opening multi-currency bank accounts
• Foreign exchange regulations
• Repatriation of funds
6. HR, Payroll, and Local Compliance
• Setting up compliant payroll systems
• Hiring models: PEO, EOR vs. direct hiring
• Social security and employee benefits
• Work permits/visas
7. Legal & Secretarial Compliance
• Ongoing statutory filings
• Corporate governance setup
• Board meetings, resolutions, compliance calendars
Common Scenarios for Using Global Entity Setup Advisory
| Scenario | Why It’s Needed |
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Indian startup expanding to US or EU |
To optimize taxes, IP holding, investor access
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Multinational setting up R&D in India |
For FEMA, SEZ/STPI, transfer pricing setup
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E-commerce or SaaS scaling globally |
For tax nexus, VAT/GST, billing structure
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Setting up global IP holding or finance company |
For royalty, dividends, interest optimization
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Deliverables from a Setup Advisory Engagement
- Country & structure feasibility study
- Incorporation documents & registrations
- Tax & compliance roadmap
- Entity setup checklists
- Draft intercompany agreements
- Ongoing compliance support (optionally)