Business Setup and Incorporation

We have extensive experience in the creation and incorporation of all types of corporate forms and other entities. We possess the right combination of the technology, tools and resources, to ensure the provision of top-notch corporate services. Whether we are called to create a simple proprietorship firm or a company, or to design a complex structure, or even to successfully merge a single entity in another existing structure, LCA is poised to deliver a timely, accurate and cost-sensitive response. Our services includes setting up of place of business in India, Incorporation of Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS), Joint Ventures, Branch Offices, Representative Office for Foreign Companies, Statutory approvals, drafting of MOU, Contracts & Agreements. Besides this our services includes:

Mergers & Acquisitions

LCA uses cutting-edge research and communications to reach the potential partner entity while maintaining and protecting high level of confidentiality of our clients. Our thorough, systematic and professional approach to the whole process helps in derive the best value while closing the transaction within the acceptable time frame. Apart from our specialized services for carrying out smooth transaction in compliance with the statutory requirements in the most cost efficient manner, we also assist and provide other specialized services with regard to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) such as:

  • Identifying the partner entity
  • Representations and negotiations
  • Due diligence
  • Business Appraisal
  • Capital raising and restructuring
  • Documentation
  • Exit Planning

Cross Border transactions

In the increasingly international trading environment, the physical boundaries have blurred and it has become but imperative for the corporate to expand beyond their home country in order to achieve the growth or at times for the sake of survival. This necessitates cross border transactions. However, this also involves a lot of complexities in terms of compliances, restrictions and achieving tax efficiency. Informed and practical tax advice influences these critical investments and maximises financial returns. Through our highly effective international network, we assist our clients in overcoming these hurdles and achieve their targets. Our services include:

  • Foreign tax credit tax advice and planning to minimise withholding taxes
  • Assistance on transfer pricing policy and international financing operations
  • Advise on cross border mergers and acquisitions
  • Determine the most tax-efficient way to structure your foreign offices
  • Structure the funding of overseas business considering the different country's tax laws
  • Manage your effective rate of tax and assist with timing of transactions tax compliance services for expatriates

Foreign Exchange Transactions

Foreign exchange reserves are perceived an important and valuable economic wealth by most of the countries particularly the developing countries and hence a lot of restrictions, statutory controls and compliances are imposed by the governments. Also such controls over foreign exchange transactions are exercised in order to keep vigil on illegal transactions. Non compliance with the laid down regulations may frustrate the perceived objective or may at times invite penal actions. We take pride in asserting that we are well equipped and experienced to advise on all such matters. Our services includes advising, seeking permissions or reporting on transactions such as:

  • Foreign Direct Investments
  • Overseas Direct Investments
  • External Commercial Borrowings
  • Remittances
  • Foreign Currency bank accounts

Corporate Finance

At some stage most businesses regardless of size will need Corporate Finance advice. In order to pursue strategic objectives of the business whether they are acquisition, sale or funding it is vital to have a corporate finance advisor with significant experience and the capabilities to deliver success. LCA is an established player in the corporate finance market with over 10 years experience of advising a wide range of companies. LCA employs an experienced team of professionals operating at the highest levels of performance in delivering transactions across a diverse range of corporate finance activities. We have a common goal of building our business by delivering results for our clients. The firm provides strategic advice and practical assistance on a wide range of early stage and mid-market corporate finance issues, including:

  • Funding business and capital projects
  • Project Finance
  • Private Equity
  • Management buy-outs
  • Share and Business valuation

Taxation

Complying with the tax laws and rules are vital to any organization. While the business demands the constant refocusing of attention on the reduction of costs, driving revenues and protecting market share and investments, but, however, it is also important to pay the taxes in compliance with the rules. Expert tax advice is a key element in facing up to these challenges and taking advantage of identified opportunities both in the short and long term. In providing tailored solutions to the individual needs of our clients, we examine and offer a comprehensive range of tax services to national and international clients with a particular emphasis on helping them to structure their businesses and financial affairs tax efficiently.

LCA provides a full range of tax services to small and medium sized enterprises, private and publicly quoted companies and individuals. Our approach entails coming forward with ideas and solutions that bring added value to clients, based on a comprehensive understanding of each client’s particular business. Through are international network, we are ideally placed to provide advice on cross border transactions and international tax issues.

Contracts & Agreements

Documentation is one of the important aspect of the business environment. It is important to reduce all the understandings, contracts and agreements in writing for clarity and future references. Drafting of Contracts & Agreements are one of the key strengths of our practice. We have successfully completed drafting, vetting, audit, documentation and business negotiation with respect to wide variety of Contracts in following areas:

  • Employment related documentation and contracts
  • Joint Venture Agreements (JV), Collaboration, Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Technology transfer, Licensing, Royalty
  • Share Transfer, Business Sale-Purchase, Escrow accounts
  • E- commerce related Agreements
  • Agreements related to IPR