A premier full-service CA firm with specialized expertise in foreign entity establishment and traditional chartered accountancy services
Founded in 2001, DLS & Associates has grown into one of India's leading Chartered Accountancy firms with a distinct dual specialization: comprehensive traditional CA services and expert facilitation of foreign investments into India.
Address: 5th Floor, Kences Towers, 48 North Usman Road, T Nagar, Chennai - 600017
Specialization: Automobile Sector, Manufacturing FDI, South India Market Entry
Address: 9th Floor, World Trade Tower, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
Specialization: North India Entry, Service Sector FDI, Government Liaisoning
Integrated solutions blending traditional chartered accountancy with specialized foreign investment expertise
Comprehensive guidance on Foreign Direct Investment routes, sectoral caps, and optimal investment structures for maximum compliance and tax efficiency.
End-to-end establishment of subsidiaries, branch offices, liaison offices, and project offices for foreign companies in India.
Facilitating strategic JVs between foreign and Indian partners with comprehensive due diligence and agreement structuring.
Specialized services for automobile manufacturers & component suppliers in Sriperumbudur, Chennai industrial corridor.
Complete RBI reporting, documentation, and ongoing FEMA compliance management for foreign entities.
Comprehensive support for employment of foreign nationals in India including visa, tax, and social security compliance.
Comprehensive audit services including statutory audit, internal audit, tax audit, and concurrent audit for businesses of all sizes.
End-to-end tax planning, compliance, and advisory services covering income tax, corporate tax, and international taxation.
Complete GST services from registration to return filing, audit, and litigation support across all Indian states.
Professional accounting services including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
Advisory services covering company law compliance, secretarial services, and corporate restructuring.
Strategic business advisory, virtual CFO services, and financial planning for growing businesses.
Comprehensive transfer pricing services including documentation, benchmarking, and dispute resolution.
Financial, tax, and commercial due diligence for M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships.
End-to-end support for IPOs, private equity fundraising, and debt financing.
Specialized services for startups and MSMEs including funding support, compliance, and growth advisory.
Deep sector-specific expertise across key industries with focused FDI experience
Comprehensive FDI support for OEMs and component manufacturers in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, and NCR regions.
Specialized services for electronics manufacturing under India's PLI scheme and semiconductor initiatives.
Regulatory compliance, FDA approvals, and market entry strategy for pharma and healthcare companies.
End-to-end setup and compliance for food processing units and FMCG distribution networks.
SEZ setup, GST complexities, and export incentive optimization for IT/ITES companies.
Marketplace compliance, supply chain structuring, and warehouse setup for logistics players.
Real-world examples of successful foreign entity establishment across diverse industries
Complete establishment of ₹250 crore manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur with 100% FDI through automatic route. Managed land acquisition, state incentives, and vendor development for localization requirements.
"DLS managed our complete India entry from FDI approval to production commencement. Their expertise in Tamil Nadu's automobile ecosystem was invaluable." — Mr. Hiroshi Tanaka, MD, Takumi Auto Parts India
Facilitated ₹500 crore expansion of mobile manufacturing unit under PLI scheme. Handled complex GST inversions, customs duty exemptions, and state-level incentive negotiations.
"The DLS team's understanding of electronics manufacturing incentives saved us significant costs and accelerated our expansion timeline." — Ms. Ji-eun Park, CFO, Samsung Electronics India
Structured 51:49 JV with Indian partner for palm oil processing unit in Gujarat. Managed FIPB approval (required for food processing FDI), technology transfer agreements, and export commitment compliance.
"DLS's due diligence on our Indian partner and their FIPB approval expertise made our JV formation seamless despite sectoral restrictions." — Mr. Ahmad Yusuf, Director, MPG India JV
Successfully established entities for companies from 18 countries across the globe
A proven 7-step methodology for seamless market entry into India
Comprehensive analysis of investment structure, sectoral regulations, and optimal entry strategy
Legal entity selection (WOS/JV/LLP/Branch) and preparation of all incorporation documents
Securing all necessary approvals and completing RBI reporting requirements
Obtaining all statutory registrations and operational licenses
Facilitating bank account setup and managing foreign capital inflow
Establishing ongoing compliance framework and accounting systems
Continuous compliance management and strategic advisory services
Get in touch with our specialized teams based on your requirements
For automobile manufacturers and component suppliers looking to establish operations in Sriperumbudur, Chennai.
Dedicated team for Japanese and Korean companies entering India with Japanese and Korean language support.
Specialized team for RBI reporting, FEMA compliance, and foreign exchange management.
For audit, taxation, GST, and other traditional chartered accountancy services.
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