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iWorld helps crypto projects enter India, one of the world’s largest digital markets, with an audience of more than 1.4 billion people and steadily growing demand for digital asset operations.
We advise companies on launching and structuring crypto businesses in India: we analyze the project’s current operating model, select the optimal form of presence — a branch, subsidiary, or partnership structure — support business registration, and advise on obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.
The iWorld team also provides support on banking, cross-border liquidity, and ongoing compliance, helping structure the project’s operations in line with applicable requirements and the specific features of the Indian market.
India is one of the world’s largest consumer markets, with a population of more than 1.4 billion people, a growing middle class, a high level of digitalization, and a significant audience of digital asset users.
We help address one of the key barriers for crypto businesses: opening corporate accounts and building working relationships with Indian banks.
The Indian market holds a strong position in terms of digital asset transaction volumes and provides access to a broad audience of crypto investors and a highly liquid environment.
We support the development of legal routes for raising capital from other jurisdictions, taking into account FEMA, RBI requirements, and applicable foreign exchange regulations.
India is one of the global leaders in IT and fintech development, providing access to highly qualified talent, technology partners, and resources for business growth.
We support mandatory registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and help implement AML/CFT, KYC, transaction monitoring, and internal control procedures.
The Indian market is gradually moving toward clearer regulation of virtual assets, creating a foundation for long-term presence and strategic planning.
We provide post-launch support, including monitoring legislative changes, updating compliance procedures, advising on operational matters, and interacting with regulators.
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We analyze the existing business structure and advise on legal matters in the current jurisdictions. We assess potential restrictions, regulatory risks, and opportunities for entering the Indian market.
We design the legal model for presence in India, taking into account local legislation, regulatory requirements, tax factors, and the project’s business objectives.
We support the establishment of a legal entity: helping select the appropriate legal form, prepare documents, and complete the required registration procedures.
We advise on and support the process of obtaining approvals from the Reserve Bank of India, where required for the selected model of working with virtual assets.
We prepare documents and support mandatory registration with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit for projects subject to AML/CFT requirements.
We support company registration with the tax authorities and advise on GST, income tax, and ongoing tax reporting requirements.
We provide ongoing legal support on a retainer basis, including consultations and representation before government authorities.
We monitor changes in legislation and regulatory practice and help timely adapt the company’s internal policies and operational processes.
Since March 2023, virtual asset service providers have been required to register with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. This registration is a basic requirement for legal operation in the Indian market.
RBI approvalsDepending on the business model and the nature of the company’s operations, approvals or consents from the Reserve Bank of India may be required.
The company must be registered with the Indian tax authorities and comply with GST, income tax, and ongoing tax reporting requirements.
Tax on income from cryptoassetsIncome from transactions with virtual digital assets is taxed at a rate of 30%.
TDS — tax deducted at sourceFor transactions with virtual digital assets above the prescribed threshold, a 1% tax deducted at source applies.
Tax planningiWorld helps structure tax obligations, build a proper reporting model, and ensure timely compliance with Indian tax legislation.
Opening corporate accounts for crypto businesses with Indian banks remains one of the key issues when entering the market and requires preliminary legal preparation.
Cross-border operationsRaising liquidity from other jurisdictions is possible subject to compliance with India’s foreign exchange legislation, including the requirements of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), as well as the rules and directions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Crypto companies fall under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are required to implement procedures for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Customer identificationThe company must ensure KYC procedures, customer verification, and transaction monitoring in accordance with PMLA requirements.
Compliance monitoringiWorld monitors changes in regulatory practice and helps timely adapt the company’s internal policies, compliance procedures, and operational processes.
Companies that process data of Indian residents must comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
We conduct a legal audit of the corporate structure and business model, identify regulatory, tax, and operational risks, and assess the prospects for entering the Indian market.
We develop a tailored market entry plan based on the project’s global structure, business objectives, regulatory requirements, estimated budget, and timelines for obtaining the necessary approvals.
We design the legal architecture for lawful presence in India: selecting the appropriate legal form, structuring asset ownership, and taking into account the tax aspects of future operations.
We support the registration of a legal entity in India, advise on obtaining the required approvals, and help prepare the project for opening corporate bank accounts.
We support FIU-IND registration, tax registration, and the implementation of AML/CFT, KYC, and internal policies in accordance with PMLA and the DPDP Act 2023.
We coordinate the start of operations after regulatory approvals are obtained, support key contracts, employment matters, and the initial stages of market activity.
We provide ongoing legal support on a retainer basis: monitoring legislative changes, updating compliance procedures, and representing the company before Indian regulators and government authorities.
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Learn moreYes, for virtual asset service providers, FIU-IND registration is one of the key requirements. It is necessary for legal operation in the market and compliance with AML/CFT rules.
India may be relevant for crypto exchanges, P2P platforms, custodial services, Web3 projects, tokenization solutions, crypto processing, and companies planning to work with Indian users or fiat infrastructure.
Yes, but for crypto projects, this is one of the most challenging stages. Banks typically assess the corporate structure, business model, compliance procedures, source of funds, and the company’s readiness to meet regulatory requirements.
The format depends on the project’s objectives, ownership structure, operating model, and regulatory requirements. In practice, a branch, subsidiary, or partnership structure may be considered.
Companies need to consider tax registration requirements, GST, income tax, and special rules applicable to transactions with virtual digital assets.
Support includes an audit of the current structure, development of a market entry strategy, business structuring, company registration, support in dealing with FIU-IND and RBI, compliance setup, and further legal support after launch.
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