Legal services for Israeli companies in India
The strategic partnership between Israel, the “Start-up Nation,” and India, a global economic powerhouse, is built on a shared foundation of innovation, technological prowess, and entrepreneurial spirit. As this bilateral relationship deepens across sectors like technology, defense, agriculture, and healthcare, Israeli companies require a legal partner in India that not only understands the complexities of Indian law but also appreciates the unique business culture and strategic objectives of Israeli enterprise.
AMLEGALS is a prestigious, full-service corporate law firm committed to serving as the legal bridge for Israeli companies navigating the vast Indian market. Our dedicated Israel-India practice is designed to provide comprehensive, partner-led legal solutions, ensuring your venture into India is secure, compliant, and poised for success. We act as a single point of contact, delivering the quality and personalized services your business demands.
Our Comprehensive Legal Services for Israeli Businesses in India
We offer an exhaustive suite of services covering the entire lifecycle of your business in India, from market entry to ongoing operations and strategic growth.
1. Market Entry & Corporate Structuring
Successfully entering the Indian market begins with a robust legal foundation. We guide you through every step of the process.
- Strategic Entry Advisory: Advising on the most suitable market entry strategy, including analysis of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations and sector-specific caps.
- Entity Formation: Assisting in the selection and establishment of the principal type of business entity, whether a Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Liaison Office, Branch Office, or Project Office.
- Registration & Incorporation: Managing the entire process of registering the company with the Indian Companies Registrar including the collection and preparation of all necessary documentation for setting up the business Initial Compliance: Securing all necessary initial registrations, including tax registrations (PAN, TAN, GST), import-export codes, and other essential business licenses.
2. Technology, Data Privacy & Intellectual Property
For Israeli technology companies, protecting innovation and navigating data laws is paramount. Our expertise in this domain is a core strength.
- Technology Law & SaaS Agreements: Drafting and negotiating technology transfer agreements, software development contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and specialized contracts for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models.
- Data Protection & Privacy: Ensuring full compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) and other relevant global regulations like GDPR. We advise on data mapping, cross-border data transfers, and privacy-by-design implementation.
- Intellectual Property (IP) Protection: Devising and implementing a comprehensive IP strategy for the protection of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets in India.
- Cybersecurity & AI Regulation: Advising on India’s cybersecurity laws, incident response protocols, and the emerging legal framework surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI).
3. Defense, Aerospace & Homeland Security
We possess specialized knowledge of the highly regulated Indian defense sector, a key area of India-Israel collaboration.
- Defense Procurement Compliance: Navigating the complex Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP), including offset obligations and requirements for joint ventures.
- Industrial Licensing: Assisting in obtaining the necessary industrial licenses and security clearances for defense manufacturing and R&D.
- Contract Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating contracts with the Indian Ministry of Defence, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and private Indian partners.
- Export Control & Compliance: Advising on regulations governing the export and import of defense-related technologies and components.
4. Commercial Operations & Contracts
We provide ongoing legal support to ensure your day-to-day business operations are seamless and legally sound.
- Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all forms of commercial agreements, including manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, franchise, and logistics contracts.
- Real Estate & Infrastructure: Conducting exhaustive property title searches,due diligence, and advising on leases, acquisitions, and construction contracts for offices, manufacturing plants, and R&D centers.
- Labour & Employment Law: Advising on all aspects of Indian employment law, from hiring and executive compensation to employee handbooks, compliance, and termination procedures.
- Regulatory & Environmental Compliance: Ensuring adherence to the full spectrum of central and state-level regulations applicable to your industry.
5. Taxation & Financial Regulation
Our integrated tax advisory ensures your business is structured for optimal financial efficiency.
- Corporate Taxation: Advising on India’s corporate income tax regime, tax incentives, and structuring to minimize tax liability.
- Goods & Services Tax (GST): Providing expert guidance on GST compliance, classification, input tax credits, and representation before tax authorities.
- International Taxation & Transfer Pricing: Structuring cross-border transactions to comply with transfer pricing regulations and leveraging Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA).
- Foreign Exchange Laws: Advising on compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for all inbound investments and outbound remittances.
6. Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
For strategic growth, we provide end-to-end support for complex corporate transactions.
- Due Diligence: Conducting comprehensive legal, financial, and regulatory due diligence on target entities.
- Transaction Structuring: Designing M&A and JV structures that are legally sound and tax-efficient.
- Negotiation & Documentation: Leading negotiations and drafting all transactional documents, including Share Purchase Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Shareholders’ Agreements.
- Regulatory Approvals: Securing approvals from the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the RBI, and other relevant authorities.
7. Dispute Resolution & Risk Management
We are formidable advocates for our clients, focused on resolving disputes efficiently and protecting your business interests.
- International Commercial Arbitration: Representing clients in arbitrations under major institutional rules (e.g., SIAC, ICC) and in ad-hoc proceedings.
- Commercial Litigation: Representing clients before all levels of Indian courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of India.
- Regulatory Investigations: Defending clients in investigations initiated by regulatory bodies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy: Advising and representing clients in proceedings under India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
The AMLEGALS Advantage for Israeli Companies
- Sector-Specific Expertise: Deep knowledge of the key sectors driving the India-Israel relationship, including Technology, Defense, and Agri-Tech.
- Cultural & Business Acumen: We understand the fast-paced, direct, and innovation-focused business culture of Israel and tailor our advice accordingly.
- Partner-Led Engagement: You receive dedicated attention from our senior partners who provide strategic oversight on all matters.
- Seamless Multi-Jurisdictional Capability: Like other firms dedicated to advising Israeli clients, we leverage our extensive network to deliver comprehensive solutions for businesses with interests in the country.
Connect With Our Israel-India Practice Desk
To discuss how we can support your business objectives in India, please reach out to our dedicated Israel-India practice. We are here to provide the strategic legal counsel you need to thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
- Email : info@amlegals.com
- Boardline : 91-8448548549