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Vraj ChanganiIPO Advisor · Startup Consultant
11 articles

Foreign Incorporation & Global Setup

Setting up abroad is 10% paperwork and 90% structure. Where to incorporate (US, UAE, Singapore, UK), the UAE freezone comparison, the Singapore holdco mechanics and the India-to-US flip - built right the first time, with the FEMA/ODI side handled.

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18 Apr 202615 min read

India to US Flip Structure: A Founder's Complete Guide

Why, when and how to flip an Indian startup to a Delaware C-Corp - share swaps, ODI approval, FEMA compliance, tax consequences and the mistakes that cost months of runway.

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14 Apr 202611 min read

Where to Incorporate: US, UAE, Singapore or UK for Indian Founders

A practical comparison of the four most-used offshore jurisdictions - tax treatment, setup cost, banking reality, investor preference and when each one actually makes sense.

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11 Apr 202612 min read

UAE Freezones Compared: DMCC, IFZA, DIFC, ADGM

Setup cost, licensing scope, banking ease, visa quota and the 9% Corporate Tax exposure - a side-by-side comparison of the four UAE freezones Indian founders actually consider, and which one fits which business model.

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3 Apr 202612 min read

Singapore Holding Company for Indian Startups: The Mechanics

Why investors prefer Singapore Pte Ltd as the holdco above an Indian Pvt Ltd, the ACRA incorporation steps, the substance requirements that make or break tax residency, and the India-Singapore DTAA capital gains protection.

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30 Sept 20267 min read

Delaware C-Corp vs Wyoming LLC for Indian Founders

Delaware C-Corp or Wyoming LLC? How an Indian founder should choose: fundraising plans, US tax on each, Form 5472, state fees and the FEMA side in India.

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30 Sept 20267 min read

US Tax Calendar for Indian-Owned LLCs and C-Corps (5472, 1120)

Every US deadline an Indian-owned LLC or C-Corp must track: Delaware franchise tax, Form 1120 and 5472, extensions, FBAR, state filings and the India side.

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30 Sept 20267 min read

US Bank Account from India: The Founder's Payment Stack

How an Indian founder can open a US business bank account without flying out: EIN first, fintech options, the document pack, Stripe and getting money home.

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30 Sept 20267 min read

UK Limited Company from India: Setup, Tax and Compliance

Setting up a UK Ltd from India: Companies House rules and ID checks, corporation tax and VAT, banking options, the annual calendar and the FEMA side at home.

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30 Sept 20267 min read

UAE Free Zone Company from India: Setup and Compliance

Setting up a UAE free zone company from India: licence, visa and bank steps, corporate tax and the QFZP test, yearly filings, and the FEMA and POEM risks.

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30 Sept 20267 min read

Singapore Pte Ltd from India: Setup and Annual Compliance

Setting up a Singapore Pte Ltd from India: resident director rule, ACRA steps, banking, corporate tax and GST, the ACRA and IRAS calendar, and the FEMA side.

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12 Oct 20268 min read

Dubai, Singapore, UK or US Company: Choosing by Business Model

Dubai, Singapore, UK or US company from India? Choose by what the business does, then get the India side right: ODI or LRS, Form FC, UIN, APR, FLA and POEM.

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