India is one of the world's fastest-growing economies — and one of its most complex regulatory environments. LexWin guides you from the first incorporation decision through to a fully operational, legally compliant business — and stays with you long after the paperwork is done.
Whether you are a foreign company entering India for the first time, or an Indian entrepreneur incorporating a new business, LexWin provides the legal and compliance foundation you need to start right.
India's regulatory landscape for foreign investment is layered — FDI policies, RBI reporting, entity structure choices, sector-specific approvals, and post-incorporation compliance obligations all intersect from day one. Getting the structure wrong costs more to fix than it does to get right.
Incorporating a business is the easy part. Building it on a legally sound foundation — with the right structure, the right agreements, and the right compliance architecture — is what protects your business as it grows. LexWin gets this right from the beginning.
The entity you choose determines your tax exposure, compliance burden, repatriation flexibility, and operational agility. LexWin helps you select the structure that fits your business model — not the one that is easiest to incorporate.
The preferred structure for foreign companies entering India and Indian startups seeking investment. Offers limited liability, separate legal identity, and the ability to raise equity capital.
A hybrid structure combining the flexibility of a partnership with limited liability protection. Preferred for professional services firms and joint ventures with moderate compliance requirements.
Allows foreign companies to establish a presence in India without incorporating a separate legal entity. Liaison Offices may only conduct liaison activities; Branch Offices can carry on specified business activities.
The fastest way to hire employees in India without incorporating. LexWin works with EOR providers to deploy your team in India legally and compliantly — with full payroll, statutory compliance, and HR management handled.
A private company that can have only one member — designed for sole entrepreneurs who want the benefits of a corporate structure without the requirement of a co-founder or partner.
Established for executing a specific project in India — particularly in infrastructure, construction, and defence sectors. Wound up automatically upon project completion. Requires RBI and, in some cases, Government of India approval.
Most advisors help you incorporate and disappear. LexWin is structured to walk with you from the first entity decision through every phase of your Indian operation — whether that is a 6-month sprint or a decade-long business journey.
Our engagement can be short-term (setup only) or long-term (ongoing BAU retainership) — or anything in between. You define the scope. We deliver it.
Setting up business in India requires more than legal and HR expertise. Through our network of carefully vetted, trusted partners, LexWin gives you a single point of coordination for every aspect of your India setup.
LexWin coordinates with experienced Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries to ensure every financial and statutory requirement of your Indian entity is handled — seamlessly, and in coordination with our legal work.
An operational business in India needs more than legal entities — it needs a functioning technology backbone. LexWin connects you with reliable IT infrastructure partners who understand the needs of new and scaling businesses.
The first 90 days are the most intense — but the compliance obligations, employment questions, and legal decisions do not end there. LexWin offers a seamless transition from setup engagement to ongoing BAU retainership.
Our retainer clients get a trusted legal and HR advisor who already knows their business, their structure, and their risk profile — no onboarding lag, no relearning the context every time.
Contract reviews, regulatory updates, compliance monitoring, M&A advisory, and priority access to legal counsel — on a fixed monthly retainer that scales with your needs.
HR policy updates, employment documentation, POSH compliance, disciplinary matters, and strategic HR advisory — keeping your people function legally sound through every phase of growth.
Businesses that engage LexWin for setup and stay on retainer have one thing in common — they never have to explain their India context to a legal advisor again. We know your business because we built it with you.
A structured, end-to-end process that takes you from first conversation to fully operational Indian entity — with no gaps, no guesswork, and no surprises.
We understand your business, sector, investment plan, timeline, and objectives — in a focused, free 30-minute consultation.
Entity recommendation, FDI compliance mapping, sector approvals, and a clear regulatory roadmap tailored to your specific situation.
End-to-end incorporation management — MCA filings, registrations, RBI reporting, and partner-coordinated GST, PAN, and bank account setup.
HR framework, employment contracts, POSH compliance, statutory registrations, and partner-coordinated IT and financial infrastructure.
Transition to retainership — legal and HR on-call, compliance monitoring, and a trusted advisor who already knows your India context.
LexWin's business setup clients range from global enterprises making their first India investment to Indian entrepreneurs building companies that will last.
Multinationals and mid-market international businesses setting up their first Indian entity — needing a partner who understands both global business norms and Indian regulatory realities in equal measure.
Companies investing in Indian manufacturing — under PLI schemes, joint ventures, or greenfield projects — with complex land, labour, and licensing compliance requirements.
Technology businesses establishing Indian development centres, captive units, or commercial operations — often requiring EOR structures initially, transitioning to WOS as the team grows.
Founders incorporating their first company — needing a legal advisor who understands startup realities, can move quickly, and will not over-engineer a simple structure or under-protect a complex one.
Capital-intensive sectors with sector-specific approvals, SPV structuring needs, land acquisition complexity, and multi-party project agreements — all of which LexWin has navigated for clients.
Foreign and Indian companies in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare — where regulatory approvals, licensing conditions, and employment of licensed professionals create unique setup complexity.
A structured overview of the key statutory and regulatory obligations that arise immediately after incorporation — and LexWin's role in each.
| Sr. | Compliance Requirement | Applicable Law / Authority | Timeline | LexWin Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shops & Establishment Act Registration | State-specific Act | Within 30 days of commencement | Advisory & filing coordination |
| 2. | GST Registration | CGST Act, 2017 | Before first taxable supply | Coordinated via CA partner |
| 3. | Provident Fund (PF) Registration | EPF & MP Act, 1952 | Within 1 month of 20 employees | Advisory & registration support |
| 4. | ESIC Registration | ESI Act, 1948 | Within 15 days of 10 employees | Advisory & registration support |
| 5. | Professional Tax Registration | State-specific Act | Within 30 days of first hire | Advisory & coordination |
| 6. | RBI Reporting (Foreign Investment) | FEMA, 1999 / RBI Regulations | Within 30 days of allotment | Advisory (FEMA compliance) |
| 7. | POSH Compliance & ICC Constitution | POSH Act, 2013 | Before 10th employee | End-to-end POSH setup |
| 8. | Employment Contracts & HR Policies | Applicable Labour Codes | Before first hire | Drafting & implementation |
| 9. | Annual ROC Filings | Companies Act, 2013 | Annually (Sept–Oct) | Coordinated via CS partner |
| 10. | DPDP Act Compliance | DPDP Act, 2023 | Before processing personal data | Privacy framework & policy |
Setting up in India is not a one-time transaction. The advisor you choose at the start shapes the quality of your legal and compliance foundation for years. Here is why LexWin is the right choice.
Whether you are evaluating structures, ready to incorporate, or looking for a trusted advisor to manage your India compliance long-term — the conversation starts here. Free, confidential, no obligation.
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