Due diligence of the joint venture partner and management

Preparation/ vetting of the business plan of the joint venture company (a kind of reality check if required)

Design & financial structuring of the joint venture considering Indian and international tax, commercial issues. For example based on the respective roles and contributions of the partners – the rewards for those contributions may take various forms such as technical service fees, management fees, royalties, etc.

Drafting a joint venture agreement and negotiations with the prospective joint venture partner considering various legal, commercial, tax and exchange control issues

Negotiations and documentation of the technology license agreement and other related agreements

Obtaining foreign investment approval through either the Reserve Bank of India or the Foreign Investment Board

Monitoring the establishment of the joint venture manufacturing facilities – for example if a Greenfield manufacturing facility is being established and the Indian partner is sourcing the land, equipment, etc. we could do a background check on location, pricing, etc.