Published Tue, 09 Dec 2025 | Updated Tue, 09 Dec 2025 Corporate Law
India-Japan economic relations are entering into a new era, after Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan from 29-30 August 2025 for the Annual Summit meeting with Prime Minister Mr. Ishiba Shigeru.
In this summit the two countries endorsed the India–Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade, a blueprint for deepening strategic and economic co-operation that further directly enhances prospects for Japanese investors seeking to tap into India.
For Japanese enterprises considering their business registration in India, this relationship provides confidence and long-term clarity — establishing India as one of the most promising global markets for growth.
Here are the brief highlights of the official press release which cumulatively make administration in India a tempting environment for Japanese business to expand –
1. Japan Plans to Invest More in India Than Ever Before
Japan to invest JPY 10 trillion in private investment in India over next 10 years.
This means:
2. Trade Between India and Japan Will Become Easier
Review of implementation of the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CEPA) for enhancing and diversifying bilateral trade and investment
This means:
3. Make in India × Japan Quality – With GIFT City as a Key Hub
4. High-Tech and Supply Chains Will Be Safer and Smarter
Both countries will cooperate in critical and future-proof sectors like:
5. Next-Generation Mobility and Smart Infrastructure
India and Japan will jointly work on:
6. Innovation and Start-ups
7. Investing in Next Gen Health
8. Unprecedented People-to-People and Talent Movement
India is also committed to sending 50,000 skilled professionals to Japan and also launching an Action Plan for India-Japan Human Resource Exchange and Cooperation that targets an exchange of more than 500,000 personnel in both directions in the next 5 years
Selecting the right form of business decisions when entering the Indian market. For India is a jungle, where one can swing from any tree: The reason being that Every Japanese firm has varied aims investment and operations plans; therefore, there are multiple setups in India.
Below is a simple overview. You can click each option to learn more on our website:
1. Private Limited Company (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
Ideal for long-term operations, full control, and limited liability.
👉 How to register Private ltd Company in India
2. Public Limited Company
Suitable for large-scale businesses planning public investments or expansion.
👉 Public Limited Company online Registration in India
3. Limited Liability Company (LLC / LLP)
Best for professional services, partnerships, and flexible management.
👉 Apply Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration in India
4. Branch Office
For companies wanting to undertake certain permitted revenue-generating activities without forming a subsidiary.
👉 Branch Office Registration in India - Process, Documents
5. Liaison Office (Representative Office)
For communication, market research, or coordination without commercial activity.
👉 Liaison Office Registration in India- Process, Benefits
6. Project Office
Ideal for short-term, specific projects awarded by an Indian entity.
👉 Project Office Registration in India, process, documents
Our India–Japan corporate advisory team will guide you based on your:
1. Understanding India’s Multi-Layered Regulations
India has laws at the central, state and local level.
How we solve it:
We offer end-to-end compliance mapping so that Japanese investors know precisely what is applicable to them.
2. Deciding the Correct Business Structure
Choosing the Correct Business Structure. A lot of investors have a hard time deciding between a subsidiary, a branch, and a liaison office.
How we solve it:
We will provide you detailed structure comparison consultations on each business structure.
3. Bank Account Opening Delays
Bank Account Opening Delays. Foreign-owned companies, including ours, have to go through additional validation.
How we solve it:
We work closely with banks that understand the Japanese market.
4. Understanding Indian Taxation
Understanding Indian Taxation. India has a complex tax structure with different types, such as: GST, TDS, corporate tax, branch tax, etc
How we solve it:
We provide a tax strategy uniquely designed by our tax experts for Japan.
5. HR, Payroll & Cultural Gaps
HR, Payroll, and Cultural Gaps. To hire Indian staff, one requires knowledge of local norms and labour laws.
How we solve it:
We provide payroll and labour laws, and cross-cultural onboarding.
6. Maintaining Ongoing Compliance
Ongoing Compliance. Annual filings, audits, and board meetings, as well as the upkeep of statutory registers, are requirements.
How we solve it:
We provide full corporate compliance so investors can focus on growing their business.
PM Modi’s visit to Japan in 2025 has taken India–Japan relations to a new level, establishing a future-ready partnership in the areas of investment, technology, mobility, innovation, and skills. Japanese firms are seeing India’s: Conducive Policy Certainty Positive Investment Climate Robust Inter-Government Support Broad Opportunities in Manufacturing & Technology.
With these, 2026 becomes one of the finest times for Japanese companies to Setup a Business in India.
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