IBS provides corporate legal services for companies operating in India -supporting Indian entities, Indian subsidiaries of Singapore/foreign parent companies, and cross-border groups that need legal compliance, documentation, and advisory in India coordinated seamlessly with their Singapore operations.
Managing legal and compliance requirements in India can be challenging for Singapore and overseas companies with Indian subsidiaries or business interests. From corporate matters and contracts to FEMA, regulatory, and employment-related requirements, local expertise is essential.
IBS provides coordinated access to qualified Indian legal professionals and acts as a single point of contact, helping overseas founders and finance teams manage their India legal requirements efficiently and with confidence.
ROC/MCA filings, board resolutions, statutory registers, annual compliance calendar
Trademark, copyright, and IP registration and protection in India
Reporting for foreign investment (FDI) related-party transactions, and cross-border fund flows between Singapore and India
Coordination with litigation counsel for commercial disputes, recovery matters and arbitration
Shareholder agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, employment contracts, NDAs
Intercompany agreements, transfer pricing documentation support, and structuring between Singapore and Indian entities
Employment contracts, HR policy compliance, statutory labour filings
Indian private limited companies needing ongoing corporate and secretarial legal compliance
Singapore or other foreign parent companies with an Indian subsidiary needing local legal compliance coordinated with group structure and reporting
Businesses receiving foreign investment into India that need FEMA/RBI compliance support
Groups negotiating contracts, employment terms, or IP matters across the Singapore-India corridor
| Area | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Corporate and Secretarial Compliance | ROC/MCA filings, board resolutions, statutory registers, annual compliance calendar |
| FEMA/RBI Compliance | Reporting for foreign direct investment (FDI), related-party transactions, and cross-border fund flows between Singapore and India |
| Employment and Labour Law | Employment contracts, statutory labour filings, HR policy compliance |
| Contracts | Drafting and review of commercial, vendor, and shareholder agreements |
| IP Protection | Trademark and copyright registration and enforcement |
| Group Structuring & Cross-Border Agreements | Intercompany agreements, transfer pricing documentation support, and structuring between Singapore and Indian entities |
Corporate & secretarial compliance
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India legal compliance aligned with your Singapore entity structure, so intercompany matters and reporting stay consistent.
One relationship across Singapore incorporation, accounting/tax, CFO advisory, audit, and India legal, instead of managing multiple disconnected providers.
Work coordinated with practicing Indian legal counsel across corporate, FEMA, and commercial law.
Yes. An Indian subsidiary is a separate legal entity and must meet its own compliance obligations under the Companies Act, FEMA, and applicable labour and tax laws, in addition to any requirements at the Singapore parent level.
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) governs cross-border transactions involving India, including foreign investment into an Indian entity, related-party payments, and profit repatriation. Non-compliance can result in penalties, making proper reporting essential for any Singapore parent with an Indian subsidiary.
Yes — this is a core part of our service. IBS coordinates India-side legal compliance and documentation with local counsel and aligns it with your Singapore operations, so you don’t need to manage two separate legal processes independently.
Many routine ROC filings are handled by company secretaries or accounting service providers, but matters involving contracts, FEMA reporting, disputes, or structuring typically require legal counsel. IBS coordinates both functions so nothing falls between the two.
Common early requirements include a shareholders’ agreement (if there are multiple shareholders), an intercompany services or licensing agreement with the parent company, employment contracts for local hires, and FEMA reporting for the initial investment.
Providing integrated business, legal and financial solutions to help businesses grow, stay compliant and achieve long-term success.