What are the requirements for a Foreign company forming a joint venture in India?
Foreign investors planning to form a joint venture in India are required to seek governmental approval before investing in India. Some approvals are automatic, – RBI Approvals – though application is required for those approvals. Special Permission – FIPB Approvals – could be obtained to invest over and above the regular percentage allowed. See Joint Ventures in India. Also see FDI in India Sector wise Guide for more information on various conditions of investing in India. Also see Withholding Tax Rates For Foreign Companies Doing Business In India Under The Tax Treaties.