The four models.
| Model | Control | Set-up | Tax points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party vendor | Low | Fast | Vendor handles Indian tax; contract and data terms matter |
| Employer of record | Medium | Fast | Risk of a taxable presence in India if staff act for you |
| Build-operate-transfer | Rising | Medium | Planned transfer of the entity or staff later |
| Captive centre (own company) | Full | Slower | Transfer pricing, usually cost plus; exports of services |
Points to plan.
- Taxable presenceUK staff or Indian staff concluding contracts can create a permanent establishment.
- Transfer pricingCaptive centres must earn an arm's length return. See Benchmarking Analysis.
- GSTServices to the UK can be exports with an LUT.
- Data protectionUK GDPR transfer rules and India's data protection law.
- EmploymentIndian labour codes, PF and gratuity.
- Social securityThe India–UK convention for staff sent between the countries.
How we help.
Models
Cost, control and tax for your plan.
Entity or contracts
See Indian Subsidiary.
Finance
Accounts, payroll, GST and TDS. See Offshore Accounting.
Each year
Transfer pricing, audit and returns.
Why UK companies choose us in India.
We work with your UK finance team, lawyers and auditors, and translate Indian requirements into plain English.
Every filing and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant before it goes in.
A written scope, timetable and fee before work starts.
One calendar of every MCA, RBI, GST and income-tax deadline for your Indian entity.
Set-up, accounts, payroll, tax, audit and RBI filings handled together.
Encrypted document sharing and digital signatures. Directors never need to travel.
Outsourcing advice for UK businesses.
We work with UK companies headquartered in every part of the UK, from start-ups in London and Manchester to established groups in the Midlands, Scotland and Wales. All the work is coordinated online with your UK team.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
Outsourcing in India FAQs.
Building a team in India?
Tell us the roles and timeline. We will compare the models and set it up.
This page is general guidance based on the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, RBI directions and Indian tax law as they stand. It is not legal or financial advice for your situation. Rules, limits and deadlines can change, so please speak to us before acting on it.