Group Structure Design
Map entities, ownership, functions and management responsibilities.
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Group Structuring
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OUR SERVICES FOR GROUP STRUCTURING
Integrated advisory for connected business groups
Integrated legal, tax and regulatory workstreams tailored to your business structure and growth plans.
Holding & Subsidiary Structuring
Align parent and subsidiary roles, control and governance.
Cross-border Structuring
Coordinate group arrangements across jurisdictions.
Tax Optimisation & Transfer Pricing
Review tax planning and intercompany considerations.
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
Identify group-level regulatory and compliance needs.
Merger, Demerger & Business Restructuring
Support group changes and business reorganisations.
Family Business Structuring
Consider ownership continuity and family business requirements.
Implementation & Ongoing Support
Coordinate implementation, governance and ongoing requirements.
KEY BENEFITS
Why Group Structuring is Important?
Group structuring brings ownership, business lines, governance and intercompany arrangements together in a plan for current operations and future scale.
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Optimises tax efficiency
Assess the group's tax position and intercompany arrangements across entities.
Facilitates capital raising and investment
Create a structure that can support funding and investment plans.
Segregates risk and liabilities
Separate activities and risk exposures across appropriate group entities.
Enhances operational efficiency
Align group entities, responsibilities and operating functions.
Supports business expansion (domestic & global)
Plan the group for new markets, businesses and cross-border activity.
Improves governance and control
Clarify ownership, oversight and decision-making across the group.
Enables succession planning
Coordinate continuity and ownership arrangements for the business group.
Attracts strategic investors and partners
Organise the group to support potential investors and collaborations.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Common Group Structuring Models
Compare common entity or funding structures against ownership, liability, tax, governance and intended business use.
| Features | Single Entity | Holding & Subsidiary Structure | Domestic Group (Multiple Companies) | Cross-border Group (Holding outside India) | Family Office Structure | Joint Venture Group | LLP + Company Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Single business operation | Control multiple businesses | Multiple business lines | Global expansion & investment | Wealth & succession planning | Strategic collaboration | Operational + investment |
| Legal Structure | One company | Holding company + subsidiaries | Multiple companies | Foreign holding + Indian subsidiaries | Trust / family office + companies | JV company / LLP | LLP for operations + company for investments |
| Ownership Control | Direct ownership | Centralised control | Separate ownership | Foreign / Indian holding control | Family ownership | Shared ownership | Flexible control |
| Taxation | Single-level taxation | Optimise tax planning (inter-co / company) | Separate tax for each entity | DTAA benefits, global tax planning | Efficient wealth & tax planning | Tax as per structure (company / LLP) | Pass-through (LLP) + corporate tax (company) |
| Liability Protection | Limited to company | Ring-fencing of assets & risks | Segregated liability | Jurisdictional asset protection | Family asset protection | Shared risk | Operational risks separate from investment |
| Suitable For | Small businesses | Medium to large groups | Diversified businesses | Multinational operations | Family-owned businesses | Strategic partnerships | Businesses with investment and operations |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
GROUP STRUCTURE MODELS
Key Structural Models We Advise
- Holding & Subsidiary Structure
- Cross-Border Structure
- Family Business Structure
- Joint Venture Group
- LLP + Company Hybrid Structure
ASTRONIS GLOBAL ADDS VALUE
How Astronis Global Adds Value
- Deep legal, regulatory and tax expertise
- Practical and industry-specific solutions
- End-to-end implementation support
- Coordination with global advisors
- Focused on compliance and governance
- Long-term advisory partnership
OUR APPROACH
Simple, transparent and timely
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
- 01
Understand Business Goals
Review the group's objectives, activities and plans.
- 02
Analyse Options & Risks
Assess structure alternatives and dependencies.
- 03
Recommend Optimal Structure
Develop a recommended group structure for review.
- 04
Detailed Tax & Regulatory Plan
Coordinate tax, regulatory and implementation planning.
- 05
Implementation
Prepare documentation and coordinate required actions.
- 06
Ongoing Compliance & Review
Support continuing governance and group review.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Documents Required (Indicative)
The indicative checklist depends on the entities, jurisdictions and proposed changes involved.
- KYC of proposed subsidiaries / shareholders
- Board resolution of parent company
- Incorporation documents (as applicable)
- Business plan and group structure chart
- Financial projections and business plan
- Proof of registered office
- Power of Attorney / Authorisation
- Sector-specific approvals (if required)
PROS AND CONS
Pros and Cons of Group Structuring
Key Advantages
- Tax optimisation and efficient capital deployment
- Segregation of risks and liabilities
- Ease of raising funds and attracting investors
- Flexibility for expansion and diversification
- Improved governance and management control
- Facilitates succession and wealth planning
- Access to global markets and strategic partnerships
Key Challenges
- Higher compliance and administrative costs
- Complex regulatory and tax considerations
- Inter-company transfer pricing requirements
- Need for professional advisory support
- Time for implementation and approvals
- Ongoing compliance and reporting obligations
- Misuse can attract regulatory scrutiny
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES (INDICATIVE)
Transparent, structured advisory support
Choose an advisory scope to suit your business requirements. Final scope and applicable charges are confirmed before engagement.
Basic Advisory Package (Structure Design)
₹49,999/-- Initial consultation
- Group structure design
- Tax efficiency advisory
- High-level report
Comprehensive Package (Design + Implementation)
₹1,49,999/-- Detailed structure design
- Tax & regulatory advisory
- Documentation support
- Coordination with authorities
- Post-setup advisory (3 months)
Customised Solutions
Complex / Multi-jurisdiction structures, Holding company setup / restructuring, M&A and investment planning, Coordination with global advisors and ongoing advisory support.
Get a QuoteFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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TESTIMONIALS
Clear advice. Practical direction.
Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
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