One corridor. Two directions. A clear path in each.

Whether you are a UK company entering India or an Indian business building a UK presence, UKISIF gives you the advice, the introductions and the follow-through to get there.

The London skyline and the Mumbai sea link joined across one river at sunset

UK → India

Entering India

India is the world's most populous market and one of its fastest-growing major economies. Success depends on choosing the right state, the right structure and the right partners.

Market and state selection. Comparing states on incentives, land, infrastructure, talent and sector clusters, starting with Maharashtra through our partnership with MEDC.

Structuring. Choosing between a subsidiary, joint venture, branch or liaison office, and mapping the FDI route that applies.

Approvals navigation. A clear map of central and state approvals, with introductions to the authorities that grant them.

Site selection and partners. Introductions to industrial parks, state investment promotion bodies and vetted local partners.

UK to India pathway brief →

India → UK

Building a UK presence

The UK is a gateway to global capital, talent and markets. Indian companies are now among its largest sources of foreign investment.

Entry structure. Setting up a UK company or branch and the governance that goes with it.

Regulatory and legal support. Sector regulation, contracts, employment and data protection.

People and mobility. Sponsor licences and business visas for key staff, and how the Double Contribution Convention affects posted workers.

Introductions. To UK government investment teams, regional development agencies, banks and professional advisers.

India to UK pathway brief →

How an engagement runs

Five steps, one owner at each.

1
Briefing call
A confidential conversation about your objectives, timing and constraints.
2
Scoping note
We set out the route, the decision-makers involved and a realistic timeline.
3
Introductions
Named introductions to the officials, partners and advisers you need.
4
Execution support
Meetings are logged in an action register with owners and deadlines, and blockers are escalated.
5
Follow-through
Regular progress reports until the investment is made or the project is closed.

Case examples

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