India Market Entry & Regulatory Advisory for Japanese Businesses
We assist Japanese companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and business groups that are planning to enter India, establish operations, or expand their existing presence.
日本企業向けインド進出支援サービス
PRAKASH K PRAKASH
Chartered Accountants
1977
Professional roots
5 decades
Of experience
India Entry & Regulatory Support for Japanese Companies — from initial planning and incorporation to ongoing compliance.
Overview
A chartered accountancy practice built for cross-border work
PRAKASH K PRAKASH (PKP Consultants) is a Chartered Accountancy firm with professional roots dating back to 1977. The firm supports businesses with Indian taxation, FEMA and RBI matters, corporate law, FCRA, accounting, and regulatory and business advisory requirements.
As commercial ties between India and Japan continue to grow, Japanese businesses are increasingly exploring opportunities in areas including manufacturing, automotive, engineering, technology, logistics, renewable energy, trading, and professional services.
Through our Japan Desk, we assist Japanese companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and business groups that are planning to enter India, establish operations, or expand their existing presence. Our approach combines practical business guidance with attention to Indian tax, foreign exchange, and regulatory requirements.
How we help
日本企業向けインド進出支援サービス
India
Entry & Regulatory Support
for Japanese Companies
Planning to Start or Grow Your Business in India?
PKP Consultants can support Japanese businesses across the different stages of their India journey, from initial planning and incorporation to ongoing compliance.
With close to five decades of professional experience, we help clients understand India's regulatory environment and manage their compliance responsibilities with greater clarity and confidence.
Japan & India
Why consider India?
India offers a broad range of opportunities for international businesses and investors.
A large and expanding domestic market
A well-developed and competitive manufacturing base
Access to a skilled and growing talent pool
Continued improvements in infrastructure
A rapidly expanding digital economy
Ongoing business and investment reforms
Initiatives such as Make in India, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programmes, and changes to foreign-investment policies have further opened opportunities for Japanese investors and multinational businesses.
At the same time, overseas businesses entering India need to address requirements relating to foreign investment, FEMA, RBI reporting, corporate law, income tax, GST, and employment and labour regulations. Our team helps clients navigate these requirements from the planning stage through day-to-day operations.
Step one
India entry strategy & business establishment
Choosing the right structure and preparing properly before entering the Indian market can make the setup process smoother. Our advisory support covers:
- India entry planning
- Selection and structuring of the business entity
- Financial feasibility assessment
- Market-entry advisory
- Regulatory permissions and approvals
- Company incorporation
Business structures we support
We can also assist with relevant registrations, initial business infrastructure requirements, and continuing compliance after establishment.
Advisory & compliance
Regulatory support across the India lifecycle
Foreign investment, taxation, and cross-border transactions involving India each carry their own requirements. Our teams work across all of them.
FEMA & RBI advisory
Foreign investment and cross-border transactions involving India are subject to FEMA and RBI requirements. Our team provides support in areas such as:
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)
- Share subscription and share allotment
- Transfer of shares
- Foreign investment reporting
- FEMA compliance reviews
- RBI approvals and related processes
- External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
- Cross-border remittances
- Coordination with RBI and authorised dealer banks
- FEMA guidance for foreign companies
FEMA compounding & regularisation
Where foreign-exchange compliance issues or past contraventions are identified, timely corrective action is important. We assist clients with:
- Review and identification of FEMA-related issues
- Compliance gap assessment
- Corrective action planning
- Preparation and filing of compounding applications
- Representation before RBI
- Replies to RBI observations and queries
- Coordination with authorised dealer banks
Tax advisory & compliance
Our tax team helps Japanese companies understand and manage their Indian tax responsibilities. Support may include:
- Corporate tax advisory
- Income tax return and compliance support
- Tax assessment assistance
- Tax appeal and litigation support
- International tax matters
- Withholding tax guidance
- DTAA advisory
- Permanent Establishment (PE) analysis
- Tax matters relating to expatriates
- Tax planning and structuring
GST advisory & compliance
We provide practical assistance for businesses dealing with India's GST framework, including:
- GST registration
- Routine GST compliance
- GST advisory
- GST health checks and reviews
- Refund applications
- GST assessments
- GST dispute and litigation support
- Cross-border GST matters
- Representation before GST authorities
Transfer pricing
For Japanese multinational groups and other businesses with related-party transactions in India, our transfer pricing support includes:
- Preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation
- Benchmarking analysis
- Review of intercompany transactions
- Transfer pricing risk reviews
- Support during audits
- Related regulatory compliance
Accounting, payroll & ongoing regulatory support
Many overseas businesses need dependable local finance and compliance support after setting up in India. Our services include:
- Bookkeeping and accounting
- Financial statements and reporting
- Payroll processing
- Management reports
- Regulatory compliance monitoring
- Corporate secretarial support
- Virtual CFO and finance assistance
Individuals & investors
Support for Japanese investors, expatriates & individuals
Our services also extend to Japanese residents, expatriates, NRIs, and overseas investors who require assistance with Indian tax, FEMA, property, or remittance-related matters.
Remittance of funds from India
- FEMA-related guidance
- RBI approval support
- Tax certification and remittance documentation
- Repatriation of funds
- NRO/NRE account guidance
- Repatriation of sale proceeds
- Remittances relating to inheritance and legacy assets
Property transactions in India
- Assistance relating to purchase or sale of immovable property
- Capital gains tax guidance
- Lower or nil TDS certificate support where applicable
- FEMA compliance
- Repatriation of property sale proceeds
- Income tax return filing
Cross-border tax services
- Determination of residential status
- DTAA-related advisory
- Indian income tax return filing
- Cross-border tax planning
- Foreign asset reporting
- Investment and holding-structure advisory
- Representation before tax authorities
Sectors
Industries & organisations we serve
Manufacturing / Import / Export
Service sector
Infrastructure
NGOs & other organisations
Why PKP
Why Japanese businesses work with PKP Consultants
Established professional practice
Our professional journey began in 1977, giving us extensive experience in taxation, FEMA, RBI-related matters, and regulatory advisory.
Partner-led attention
Clients can receive direct involvement and guidance from experienced professionals and senior partners, depending on the nature of the assignment.
International & cross-border experience
We work on matters involving foreign companies, overseas investors, expatriates, and multinational groups, giving us practical exposure to cross-border compliance requirements.
Integrated advisory support
Our services bring several areas of Indian compliance and advisory together, including:
Long-term business support
Our role can continue beyond the initial India setup. We support businesses with ongoing compliance and advisory requirements as they operate, grow, and expand in the Indian market.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from Japanese companies planning their India entry.
Japan Desk India
Planning to start or grow your business in India?
PKP Consultants can support Japanese businesses across the different stages of their India journey, from initial planning and incorporation to ongoing compliance.