French desk- India

With our deep understanding of the French business environment and culture, we support French companies and other multinational clients in setting up their business in India through comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory services. Simultaneously, we assist French clients in their international development across more than 90 countries, leveraging our extensive network and dedicated French desks.

Our approach

At Forvis Mazars in India, we offer more than just services; we provide a strategic partnership. Our seamless integration ensures that French companies benefit from a single point of contact and consistent methodologies across all regions. This guarantees a tailor-made, cost-effective service and enables flexible, rapid, and efficient coordination between your team and our bilingual experts in India and other offices. Our expertise in handling cross-border businesses supports SMEs, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises across diverse industries.

How we can help

To succeed in your international development in India, you must anticipate organisational, operational, and financial challenges. Our audit, advisory, and tax experts understand local specifics and global markets, bridging the gap and overcoming difficulties often experienced when doing business in India and abroad. Our custom-made services include:

1. Accounting and Outsourcing Services
2. Audit and Assurance
3. Digital, Trust and Transformation
4. ESG and Sustainability
5. Financial Advisory
6. Forensic Services
7. Governance, Risk and Compliance
8. Government, Infrastructure and Development Sector Advisory Services
9. Tax

Support for French companies

Forvis Mazars in India is committed to supporting French and other European companies in their ventures within the Indian market. Our dedicated French desk offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to facilitate your entry and growth. Our expertise includes:

• Informing: Providing insights into the business environment, accounting standards, and tax differences between European countries and India.
• Feasibility studies: Conducting market penetration feasibility studies and investment environment analyses.
• Strategic advice: Offering strategic guidance for French companies' development in India.
• Operational setup: Assisting with setting up operations in the Indian market, including accounting, payroll, and social bond services tailored for French companies.
• Technology transformation: Supporting your technology transformation efforts with innovative solutions and strategies to enhance operational efficiency and digital capabilities.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to local and international compliance requirements, including regulatory, legal, and tax obligations.
• Acquisitions and joint ventures: Identifying international acquisition targets or potential joint venture partners and handling associated compliance work.
• Financing: Identifying sources of private equity and debt financing at the local level.
• Financial audits: Performing all required financial audits, adapting financial statements to local or Indian accounting principles, and providing technical adaptation services.
• Regular advice: Offering regular auditing, accounting, and tax advice from experienced specialists with a holistic view.

Dedicated professionals- Expertise you can trust

Our team includes French-speaking staff who have a deep understanding of both French and Indian markets. The experts at Forvis Mazars in India possess an excellent knowledge of the Indian market, cultural specificities, and administrative mechanisms. Our team is comprised of over 1,300 professionals, providing extensive coverage across Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Chennai. Our dedicated French desk ensures that our services are tailored to the needs of French companies, facilitating smoother communication and more effective business strategies. Our experts can assist you in:

• Defining your strategy and objectives
• Knowledge and mastery of the Indian regulatory framework
• Understanding of the Indian market and business model
• Current investment opportunities in India
• The possible search for a local partner
• Development of financial, tax and legal solutions
• Management of the formalities related to your establishment

Partner with Forvis Mazars in India today to navigate your international business ventures seamlessly. Contact us now to leverage our expertise and take the next step towards global success.