Liaison Office:  As per FEMA rules, liaison office means a business to act as a channel of communication between the principal place of business or a head office and entities in India. Foreign companies can open a liaison office in India

Foreign Branch office:  An entity having a net worth of not less than USD 100,000 or its equivalent & having a profitable track record of the preceding 5 financial years can open a branch office in India.

Wholly owned subsidiary of a foreign company:  Foreign companies can register as a subsidiary company or a wholly-owned subsidiary in India where 100% FDI is allowed.  Profit-making track for preceding five years by the foreign company in the home count

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS