Wholly Owned Subsidiary vs Joint Venture in India: Which Is Right for You?
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Statura Team
Foreign companies entering India often weigh a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) against a joint venture (JV) with a local partner. Each has clear trade-offs.
Wholly Owned Subsidiary
- Full control over operations, strategy, and profits.
- No partner disputes or profit-sharing.
- Requires building local knowledge from scratch.
Joint Venture
- Instant local market knowledge, networks, and distribution.
- Shared risk and investment.
- Potential for conflict and diluted control.
Which to Choose?
A WOS suits companies wanting control in sectors open to 100% FDI. A JV suits regulated sectors, or where a local partner's market access is decisive.
Statura advises on structure and executes subsidiary or joint venture setup with full FEMA compliance.
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