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Move to India from UK

British citizens who intend to move to India from UK will need to apply for a long-term visa. Living in India will include not only obtaining the right type of visa, but also subsequent changes for securing healthcare, accommodation, or issues regarding one’s driver’s license. Working with our team of immigration lawyers in…

Types of Visas in India

The types of visas in India allow foreign nationals to enter the country for various purposes and for different periods. Single and multiple-entry visas are available and some of these, depending on their type, can be further extended in the country. Before coming to the country for business or employment purposes, among…

Branch vs. Subsidiary in India

Both the branch and the subsidiary are ways in which a foreign company can enter the Indian market, however, investors are encouraged to carefully evaluate their characteristics before making their choice. Commencing the operations under a subsidiary may seem more straightforward, although the branch is the one that is traditionally…

Indian Citizenship by Investment

Obtaining Indian citizenship by investment is possible through a special scheme that allows the applicant to gain permanent residency status and, later on, apply for Indian citizenship. The permanent residency status scheme allows foreign investors to obtain a multiple entry visa once they make an approved minimum investment that is valid for…

Obtain Indian Nationality

When it comes to obtaining citizenship in India you should know that there are four main ways to become a citizen of this country. Each one with different requirements and eligibility conditions. The legal framework for Indian nationality is set out in The Citizenship Act of 1995, which was last amended in…

Immigrate to India

As a general rule, citizens of countries that have a good relationship with India can stay in the country for 180 days without further formalities, but if you intend to immigrate to India, you will need to register with one of the Regional Foreigners Registration Offices before completing 14 days of…

Permanent Residency in India

If you are interested in obtaining permanent residency in India, you should know that there are two ways to obtain it if you already have ties with the country: being an OCI (overseas Citizen of India) or a PIO (Person of Indian Origin). India continues to attract people from all over the…

Moving from USA to India

This is the dream of thousands of foreigners to relocate to India but obviously moving from the USA is not an easy decision to make. India is a land of multi-cultures and now it is making its swift path towards development and growth in various fields of science and technology. The markets of India…

Opening a Holding Company in India

India is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world and is attracting the attention of investors who know how to spot business opportunities and decide to open a holding structure. Registering a holding company in India has numerous advantages for companies that opt for this type of business structure, both in terms of…

Taxation in India

Taxation in India is performed on a residency basis with resident companies being taxed on their worldwide income and non-resident corporations only on their Indian-sourced profits. The corporate income tax applies to a company’s profits that include the business or trade income, the passive income as well as capital gains. For…