Established 2016  ·  Bangalore, India
India Advisory for Global Businesses

Your Trusted Partner
for India Operations
& Compliance

We help foreign companies and multinational enterprises navigate India's complex regulatory landscape — from market entry and entity setup to ongoing tax, accounting, and secretarial compliance.

10+
Years of Advisory
5
Practice Areas
100%
Compliance Focused
Who We Serve
Foreign subsidiaries & branch offices of multinational groups needing full India compliance management.
Core Expertise
FEMA · RBI · GST · Transfer Pricing · Companies Act — integrated advisory across all Indian regulatory frameworks.
Based in
Ulsoor, Bangalore — India's multinational business hub, serving clients across India and internationally.
Approach
Partner-led, deadline-driven, HQ-aligned — the same rigour a global group expects, delivered locally.
Accounting & Reporting Tax Compliance Corporate Secretarial India Entry Advisory Business Setup FEMA & RBI Compliance Transfer Pricing Expat Payroll & EOR Accounting & Reporting Tax Compliance Corporate Secretarial India Entry Advisory Business Setup FEMA & RBI Compliance Transfer Pricing Expat Payroll & EOR
Why LB Advisors

One firm. Full coverage.
Zero compliance gaps.

Foreign companies and multinational groups operating in India need a single, accountable partner who understands both global standards and local law. That is precisely what we deliver.

01

Local Expertise, Global Mindset

Deep command of Indian regulatory frameworks — Companies Act, FEMA, GST, Income Tax — combined with a clear understanding of how multinational groups operate, govern, and report.

02

Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Firm

Accounting, tax, secretarial, and FEMA compliance under one roof — coordinated seamlessly so no obligation falls between the cracks across your India subsidiary or branch.

03

HQ-Aligned Reporting

Management accounts, MIS, and group consolidation packages structured to meet your headquarters' reporting expectations — in the format and cadence your CFO already works with.

Operating in India

India is a compelling
growth market.
Complexity is real.

India's regulatory environment is multilayered — FEMA, RBI, MCA, GST, Income Tax, Labour Laws. Foreign companies consistently underestimate the compliance burden. We carry it for you.

See Our India Entry Services
Entity Structure Determines EverythingWOS, Branch Office, Liaison Office, LLP — each carries different FEMA, tax, and repatriation implications. Getting this right at entry saves years of restructuring cost downstream.
Ongoing Filings Are Dense & UnforgivingMonthly GST returns, quarterly TDS, annual ROC filings, FEMA reporting, transfer pricing documentation — missing deadlines triggers penalties. We track and manage every one.
Cross-Border Flows Require PrecisionDividend repatriation, royalty payments, management fees, intercompany loans — all governed by RBI master directions. We ensure every cross-border transaction is properly structured and reported.
Practice Areas

Comprehensive Services
for Your India Entity

Five integrated practice areas covering every dimension of your Indian entity's compliance and financial operations.

01

Accounting Services

Standards-compliant bookkeeping and financial reporting aligned to both Indian statutory requirements and group reporting needs.

  • Bookkeeping & accounts maintenance
  • Financial statements (Ind AS / IGAAP)
  • Management accounts & MIS for HQ
  • Group consolidation support
  • Payroll processing & compliance
  • Year-end accounts & audit support
02

Tax Services

End-to-end direct and indirect tax compliance for Indian entities of foreign groups, with cross-border structuring advisory.

  • Corporate income tax return filing
  • GST registration, filings & advisory
  • TDS / withholding tax management
  • Transfer pricing documentation & Form 3CEB
  • DTAA analysis & PE assessment
  • Tax notices & assessment support
03

Corporate Secretarial

Comprehensive statutory governance under the Companies Act 2013, keeping your Indian entity fully compliant with MCA.

  • Annual ROC filings & returns
  • Board & shareholder meeting support
  • Statutory registers maintenance
  • Director KYC, DIN & DSC management
  • Share capital & director changes
  • Secretarial audit coordination
04

Business Setup Services

Every licence, registration, and approval your India entity needs to achieve full operational readiness from Day 1.

  • Company, LLP & branch office registration
  • PAN, TAN, GST & professional tax
  • Import-Export Code (IEC)
  • Shops & Establishment Act licensing
  • MSME / Udyam registration
  • Industry-specific licences & approvals
05

India Entry Services

Dedicated advisory for foreign companies and multinationals establishing or scaling operations in India — from entity selection through to full compliance readiness. Our most sought-after practice area for international clients.

  • Optimal entry structure advisory (WOS, Branch, LLP, JV)
  • FEMA / RBI approvals & FC-GPR / FC-TRS filings
  • Expat payroll, shadow payroll & tax equalisation
  • Employer of Record (EOR) & HR compliance setup
  • Transfer pricing strategy & intercompany agreements
  • Repatriation of dividends, royalties & management fees
  • Ongoing cross-border transaction compliance
India Entry Services

Your End-to-End Gateway
to Operating in India

India is among the world's most complex major economies to enter — not because of opportunity, but because of regulatory density. LB Advisors has guided foreign companies and SME multinationals through every stage of the India journey since 2016.

Whether you are a European company opening your first Indian subsidiary, a US group establishing a captive GCC, or an Asian conglomerate expanding its manufacturing presence — we provide the same rigorous, partner-led advisory to every client.

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"The right structure at entry determines your compliance burden, tax efficiency, and repatriation flexibility for the next decade."

Our India Entry team advises on entity selection, FEMA structuring, intercompany agreements, and first-year compliance roadmap — before you commit to any structure. We map the full regulatory landscape so your legal and finance teams can decide with complete information.

The Entry Journey

Phase 01

Structure & Strategy

Entity type selection, FEMA classification, tax treaty analysis, PE risk assessment, and repatriation planning — completed before incorporation begins.

Phase 02

Incorporation & Registrations

MCA incorporation, RBI approvals, PAN/TAN, GST, PT, IEC, and all opening registrations to achieve complete operational readiness.

Phase 03

Ongoing Operations

Continuous accounting, payroll, tax, secretarial, and FEMA compliance — fully managed so your leadership team focuses on business.

Specialist Service Areas

Entity Incorporation

  • Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS)
  • Branch Office & Liaison Office
  • Limited Liability Partnership
  • Joint Venture structuring
  • Project Office registration

FEMA & RBI Compliance

  • FDI reporting & FC-GPR / FC-TRS
  • RBI approvals for branch/liaison
  • External Commercial Borrowings
  • Overseas Direct Investment filings
  • Repatriation of profits & capital

Transfer Pricing

  • TP documentation & benchmarking
  • Form 3CEB & TP audit support
  • DTAA analysis & treaty benefits
  • PE assessment & mitigation
  • Intercompany agreement drafting

EOR & Expat Payroll

  • Employer of Record (pre-entity)
  • Expat payroll & tax equalisation
  • Shadow payroll management
  • PF, ESI & PT compliance
  • Hire-to-retire advisory

Group Accounting & Tax

  • Ind AS / IGAAP accounting
  • Statutory & tax audit coordination
  • Group consolidation packages
  • GST compliance & advisory
  • Corporate tax planning

Licences & Registrations

  • Import Export Code (IEC)
  • SEZ / STPI registrations
  • DPIIT recognition
  • Industry-specific approvals
  • Trademark & IP guidance
The LB Difference

Why Global Businesses
Choose LB Advisors

Partner-Led Engagement

Every client matter is handled by senior practitioners. Experienced eyes review all work — ensuring consistent accuracy and accountability regardless of the task size.

Cross-Border Fluency

We understand how multinational groups operate — HQ reporting cycles, board governance expectations, intercompany pricing, and transfer pricing sensitivities at subsidiary level.

Deadline Certainty

India's compliance calendar is dense and unforgiving. Our structured process management ensures every statutory filing is completed accurately and before each regulatory deadline.

HQ-Ready Reporting

Management accounts and consolidation packages delivered in formats your central finance team already uses — significantly reducing reprocessing overhead at headquarters.

Integrated Compliance

Accounting, tax, secretarial, and FEMA compliance coordinated by one team — eliminating the dangerous gaps that arise when multiple specialists work in isolation.

Single Point of Contact

Your dedicated advisor coordinates across all service lines, providing a consistent interface between your business and every Indian regulatory authority.

Who We Serve

Supporting Companies
from Across the Globe

Foreign companies and multinational groups from key global markets trust LB Advisors to manage their India compliance.

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United States
WOS & GCC setups
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United Kingdom
Subsidiary compliance
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Germany
Manufacturing entities
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Singapore
APAC holding structures
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Japan
JV & branch offices
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UAE
Regional HQ expansions
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Netherlands
DTAA optimisation
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Global
SME multinationals
LB Advisors Pvt Ltd
Leveraging Best Practises · Est. 2016
About the Firm

A Bangalore Firm
Built for Global Mandates

LB Advisors Private Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered at Ulsoor, Bangalore — India's most significant technology and commercial hub, home to hundreds of multinational subsidiaries and captive centres.

Over a decade, we have built a specialist practice focused on the needs of foreign companies and small-to-medium multinational groups operating in India. Our clients include wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, and captive service centres of international groups across a wide range of industries.

Our founding philosophy — Leveraging Best Practises — reflects our commitment to bringing global-standard rigour to every engagement. We believe every multinational subsidiary, regardless of scale, deserves the same quality of advisory as a large-cap group.

Incorporated 2016 Ulsoor, Bangalore 10+ Years Advisory FEMA Specialists Pan-India Coverage
Sectors

Industries We Serve

Sector-specific regulatory awareness brought to every foreign-invested enterprise we advise.

Technology & IT Services Global Capability Centres Manufacturing & Engineering Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Financial Services Professional Services E-Commerce & Retail Real Estate & Infrastructure Logistics & Supply Chain Healthcare Media & Entertainment Education & EdTech
Contact

Ready to Establish or
Optimise Your India
Operations?

Speak with one of our advisors. We offer an initial consultation to understand your India mandate and advise on the right approach — with no obligation.

Registered Office
No. 8 Hanumaiah Reddy Road,
Ulsoor, Bangalore – 560008
Karnataka, India
Business Hours
Monday – Saturday
9:30 AM – 6:30 PM IST
LB Advisors Private Limited No. 8 Hanumaiah Reddy Road
Ulsoor, Bangalore – 560008
Karnataka, India