India Advisory · Strategy · Finance · Regulatory

India is a growth opportunity.
We make it executable.

For international businesses entering, establishing and scaling in India, Glotaccys brings strategy, structuring, tax, FEMA, finance and governance together under one integrated advisory relationship.

CA-led practice · 23+ years of professional experience · Partner-led advisory
The India question

Entering India is not just an incorporation decision.

01What is the right market and operating model?
02What structure, capital route and tax framework should we use?
03How do we build finance, compliance and governance from day one?
04How do we give overseas management visibility and control?
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Our proposition

Build the India business — not just the India entity.

A successful India operation needs commercial thinking and regulatory discipline to work together.

We help clients connect the decisions around market entry, entity structure, capital flows, taxation, finance, governance and growth.

One India strategy. One integrated advisory relationship. A clearer path from entry to scale.
The India challenge

The decisions that shape your India business.

International businesses often encounter these questions across different advisers and functions. We bring them together.

01

Market & operating model

Assess the opportunity, business model, route to market and practical operating requirements.

02

Entity & ownership

Determine the appropriate subsidiary, JV, LLP, branch or other structure for the business.

03

Capital & cross-border flows

Navigate investment, funding, repatriation and FEMA/RBI considerations.

04

Tax & compliance

Build a framework for direct tax, international tax, statutory and regulatory obligations.

05

Finance & visibility

Create reliable accounting, MIS, budgeting, controls and reporting for management.

06

Governance & scale

Strengthen controls, decision-making and financial leadership as the India operation grows.

Our capabilities

One platform across the India business lifecycle.

Specialist capabilities, connected around the commercial objective — from the first India decision to long-term growth.

01

India Market Entry

Market assessment, entry strategy, operating model and implementation planning.

02

Corporate & Transaction Structuring

Subsidiaries, JVs, LLPs, branches, reorganisations and transaction structures.

03

Tax & International Tax

Corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, planning and tax risk.

04

FEMA, RBI & Cross-Border

FDI, foreign investment, ECB, reporting, repatriation and regulatory matters.

05

Finance & Accounting

Finance function setup, accounting, MIS, budgeting, reporting and controls.

06

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Governance, internal controls, statutory compliance, internal audit and reporting.

07

Virtual CFO

Senior financial leadership, performance visibility and decision support without a full internal CFO function.

08

Capital & Growth Advisory

Banking relationships, debt structuring, investor readiness, capital raising and growth planning.

From entry to scale

One relationship. Multiple stages.

Your requirements change as the India business matures. Our role can evolve with it.

01

Assess

Understand the opportunity, sector, regulatory environment and India model.

02

Establish

Design the structure and build the India presence.

03

Operate

Build finance, tax, compliance, reporting and governance infrastructure.

04

Optimise

Improve financial visibility, controls, working capital and decision-making.

05

Scale

Support funding, expansion, transactions and the next stage of growth.

Why Glotaccys

Senior perspective. Practical execution.

We combine technical depth with a commercial understanding of what an India business needs to work.

A fragmented approach

—Separate advisers for tax, compliance, finance and transactions
—Advice that may not connect to the operating model
—Reactive compliance after issues arise
—Limited visibility for overseas management

The Glotaccys approach

✓One integrated advisory relationship
✓Business, tax and regulatory decisions considered together
✓Proactive finance, governance and compliance support
✓Reporting and decision support designed for global stakeholders
Selected experience

Helping global businesses navigate India.

Examples of mandates spanning entry, tax, finance, regulatory and governance requirements.

India entry · US business

Building an India operating platform for a food & nutrition company.

Supported the establishment of the India presence across entity structuring, FEMA considerations, financing, finance outsourcing and compliance setup.

  • Wholly owned subsidiary formation
  • FEMA advisory and ECB structuring
  • Finance outsourcing and compliance framework
  • Operational readiness support
Outcome: India operations became operational with an integrated finance and compliance framework.
Tax · Japanese engineering group

Addressing a complex India tax matter.

Supported the client on tax, international considerations and India finance reporting requirements.

₹3.10 crore income-tax adjustment addressed through the engagement.
Governance · Japanese manufacturing group

Strengthening controls and headquarters visibility.

Risk assessment, internal audit and management reporting support designed around India operations and Japan headquarters requirements.

Improved visibility over controls, risk and India operations.
Leadership

Experienced professionals at the table.

Our model is deliberately senior-led. Clients have access to professionals who understand the technical issue and the commercial decision behind it.

RD

CA Rushikesh Deshpande

Founder & Managing Director

Chartered Accountant and CPA (USA) with 23+ years of experience across finance, taxation, international advisory, FEMA/RBI matters, governance and Virtual CFO services.

CA · CPA (USA) · Finance & Tax · FEMA/RBI · Virtual CFO
RS

CA Rohit Somalwar, FCA

Director — Banking & Corporate Advisory

Fellow Chartered Accountant with experience across banking, debt structuring, corporate finance and capital advisory, including experience with HDFC Bank.

FCA · Banking · Debt Structuring · Corporate Finance · Capital Advisory
Common questions

What clients ask us first.

Which entity structure should a foreign company use to enter India?+
The right structure depends on the sector, ownership objectives, operating model, funding requirements and regulatory considerations. We assess these factors before recommending an appropriate India structure.
Can you support an India business after incorporation?+
Yes. Our capabilities extend beyond establishment into finance, tax, FEMA/RBI, compliance, governance, Virtual CFO and growth support as the India operation develops.
Can you work with our overseas finance or headquarters team?+
Yes. Finance, MIS, reporting and governance can be designed around the information and oversight requirements of overseas management and headquarters.
Can you help if we already have an India entity but need to fix gaps?+
Yes. We can assess existing tax, regulatory, finance, governance and reporting gaps and help establish a practical roadmap for remediation and ongoing support.
Start with the business question

Planning your India entry?

Whether you are evaluating the Indian market, establishing an entity, addressing an existing finance or regulatory challenge, or preparing for the next stage of growth — let's start with the business question.

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