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An overview of the Client
Our client is a South African based Multinational group engaged in business of manufacturing of perfume and fragrance products, wanted to establish a Manufacturing plant in Mumbai, India due to logistics advantage and having access to large consumer Market.
Country: South Africa
Industry: Manufacturing and Trading (Perfumes)
Location in India: Mumbai, India
Objective: To set up its operation and obtain funding from its Group Entity.
The Challenge
1. Lack of clarity regarding Entry structure in India
The Client was unclear in identifying the most suitable structure for entering in Indian Market
2. Regulatory Complexity
Managing different regulation and laws Like Income Tax Act 1961, Companies Act, 2013, FEMA and ECB Regulations
3. ECB Structuring & Compliances
Difficulty in navigating with ECB requirements under prescribed guidelines & Tenure restrictions & reporting requirements
4. End to End Step requirements
Managing incorporation, applying applicable registrations, banking and other operational task in setting up of manufacturing plant in Mumbai and ensuring cost efficiency
5. Ensuring Ongoing Compliances
Establishing a framework to handle continuous filing, reporting and governance requirements
Our Approach and Solution
1.Defined Entry strategy and regulatory requirement
As a first step, CompaniesNext determined the best entry route approach in entering the Indian Market. After considering different options and regulatory requirement, Incorporation of a Private Company was suggested.
2. Incorporation of Company
At Companiesnext, wehandled the whole process of incorporation of Company involving Name reservation, obtaining of Digital Signature and Director Identification Number and registration under Registrar of Companies.
We further handled opening of Bank Account in India, acquiring of PAN and TAN Registration as well as GST Registration
3.Structuring of ECB Transaction
Based on RBI & FEMA Regulation, Our firms established a structure for the ECB involving determine the Tenure of the loan, the applicable interest rate, Funds end use in the Company and compliance with the condition of Automatic route under External Commercial Borrowing guidelines as published by RBI.
4.External Commercial Borrowing compliance and other RBI Filing
We handled all the end to end compliance of External Commercial Borrowing, Preparation of Form ECB, obtaining of Loan Registration Number, coordination with the Authorized dealer Bank and other necessary requirements.
We also ensured filing of Monthly ECB – 2 Return and following with the other RBI & FEMA requirements regarding the Changes in terms & condition of External Commercial Borrowing.
5.Other operational and mandatory Registration
After incorporation & funding requirements, we supported our client in obtaining other business registration, registration required for setting up a factory setup in Mumbai and ensuring compliance with end-to-end accounting, taxation compliances, company law and other applicable labour laws .
Results
1. Smooth Entry in Market
Our Client received an extensive support of our Team in ensuring end to end requirement and setting up a business in India while ensuring compliance with Companies Act,2013 and RBI guidelines.
2. ECB funding with efficiency
The entire process of ECB funding with its monthly compliances being handled in an effective and efficient manner while ensuring compliances with ECB & FEMA Regulations.
3. Compliance and Corporate Governance Mechanism
An effective Compliance Framework was set up for the client by our Team ensuring ongoing compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, Income Tax, Labour Laws and other applicable.
4. Rapid scaling of operations
Our Team has provided complete support in incorporation, funding and other regulatory requirements, Client was able to speed up its operation in setting up of a factory in India.
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