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India-United States Corridor

Your India Operations Deserve the Same Rigour as Your Delaware Incorporation

$128 Billion Bilateral Trade Corridor

$11.2B
FDI to India
4.8M+
Indian Diaspora
$128B
Bilateral Trade
Legal 500 Asia Pacific Recognisedβ€’ISO 9001:2015 Certified

The United States-India Legal & Economic Corridor

The United States-India economic partnership represents one of the most consequential bilateral relationships of the 21st century. In FY 2024-25, American entities invested $11.2 billion in FDI equity flows into India. Bilateral trade crossed $128 billion, with services trade accounting for $66 billion.

Core Legal Advisory Areas

American companies entering India require contracts that bridge common law traditions while addressing Indian regulatory specificities. From SaaS agreements to distribution contracts, the governing law choice between New York, Delaware, and Indian law carries significant enforcement implications.

  • Governing law and jurisdiction clause drafting for India enforcement
  • Master Services Agreements with Indian subsidiaries
  • Technology licensing under FEMA regulations
  • Warranty and indemnity provisions under Indian Contract Act
  • Force majeure and hardship clauses post-pandemic

Treaty & Agreement Framework

India-US DTAA

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement providing relief on withholding taxes and permanent establishment definitions.

  • 15% WHT on dividends
  • PE definition clarity
  • Mutual Agreement Procedure access

Recent Developments

January 2026

iCET Initiative Progress

US-India Critical and Emerging Technology initiative advances semiconductor and AI collaboration frameworks.

Frequently Asked Questions: United States-India Corridor

United States-India Legal Requirements?

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