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India-France Corridor

France-India Strategic Partnership: Legal Excellence for Defence and Technology

Key Defence and Nuclear Cooperation Partner

$2.3B
FDI to India
120K+
Indian Diaspora
$14B
Bilateral Trade
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Recognised•ISO 9001:2015 Certified

The France-India Legal & Economic Corridor

France is India key strategic partner with significant defence, nuclear, and space cooperation. Over 1,000 French companies operate in India.

Core Legal Advisory Areas

French companies entering India adapt from Code Civil traditions to Indian common law requirements, requiring careful contract drafting for enforcement.

  • Contract adaptation from French to Indian law
  • Defence sector procurement contracts
  • Technology transfer agreements
  • Infrastructure project documentation
  • Distribution and agency contracts

Treaty & Agreement Framework

India-France DTAA

Tax treaty with provisions for technology transfer and services.

  • Royalty rates
  • Technical services taxation
  • PE definitions

Recent Developments

January 2026

Nuclear Cooperation

Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project negotiations advance with EDF.

Frequently Asked Questions: France-India Corridor

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France-India Legal Requirements?

For a preliminary discussion on your India legal requirements, our international advisory team is available.

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