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What are the biggest practical challenges facing foreign companies in India, and how do we best avoid them?

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What are the biggest practical challenges facing foreign companies in India, and how do we best avoid them?

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Answered 09 Oct 2026

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From the experience on the ground, the biggest challenges are:

Apostille: Getting foreign documents apostilled takes 1-3 weeks back in the home countries. Start the process before doing anything else.
Banking: Bank account opening takes longer than we expect (2-4 weeks). Don’t assume we can start operations on Day 1.
GST: India’s GST regime is complex with multiple returns and reconciliations. Engage with a local GST consultant from Day 1.
Cultural & communication gaps: Build your local management team with on-ground judgment.
Compliance calendar gaps: Missing one ROC/TDS filing can result in penalties. Engage with a compliance provider or maintain your compliance calendar.

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