Local business incentives
Companies investing in infrastructures can benefit from advantages, mainly tax exemptions. Are considered as infrastructures, services of telecommunications, construction and maintenance of highways, construction and management of industrial parks, production and distribution of electricity. Tax exemptions are granted for 5 years; then a 30% deduction for 5 additional years, tax exemptions on dividends, interests and surplus are also granted. Local and foreign companies are urged to establish in the least developed areas by allowing tax advantages (part or total exemptions).
TheIndian Investment Centre (IIC) provides support and assistance to international investors.
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Legal forms of companies
| Form |
Number of partners/shareholders |
Minimum and/or maximum capital |
Liability |
Registration fee |
Release of financial documents |
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Private Limited Company
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From 2 to 50 partners maximum.
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No minimum capital.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed.
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They vary depending on the size and the place of establishment of the company.
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No
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Public Limited Company
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Minimum 7 shareholders.
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No minimum capital.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed.
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They vary depending on the size and the place of establishment of the company.
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Yes
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Registration and licensing procedures
Status consist of a Memorandum of association that defines commitments of each partner and Articles of Association that constitute the company policy.
The status of a Public Company must be registered with the Trade Register of the State of establishment, which delivers a Certificate of Incorporation. Finally, as opposed to the Private Company, the Public Company has to obtain a Commencement of business Certificate to start its business.
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Foreign exchange control
Currency exchange controls are regulated by the Foreign Exchange regulation Act (FERA) of 1973. The rupee is not freely convertible. Capital and profit transfers are allowed provided that an authorization request is made to the Reserve Bank Of India ( RBI).
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Regulations concerning equity investment
A majority holding interest in the capital of a local company is legal, provided that authorization procedures, applicable to the different sectors, are respected.
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FDI inflows in India
| FDI inflows (millions US$) |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
World rank |
| Foreign Direct Investments (F.D.I.) |
3449
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4269
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5335
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21
/ 196 |
| Sources : UNCTAD Database FDI/TNC |
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December 2003
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