Setting Up a Business in India

An in-depth guide for foreign entrepreneurs and companies looking to enter the Indian market — a vast, federal economy where national rules apply uniformly, but where the real variation, and the real decision, lies in choosing which state to actually operate in.
This guide covers legal structures (Private Limited Company and LLP, both open to 100% foreign ownership under the automatic FDI route in eligible sectors), business taxation, company formation, the cost of labor, and immigration routes for executives, investors, and entrepreneurs. Includes a dedicated, state-by-state directory covering all 36 Indian states and territories — each with its own map, official emblem, key sectors, investment incentives, local investment agency, and official links — highlighting the distinct sectoral character of hubs like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Gujarat, and Telangana, an operational checklist, and national-level useful contacts.
Available in English.