What is specific to French companies
A subsidiary lets dividends use the French parent-subsidiary regime for qualifying holdings. Branches are less common because their profits enter the French company's own position.
How the French side affects the choice
France relieves Indian tax by credit, and a qualifying holding can bring dividends within the parent-subsidiary regime.
Our services
How SU and Company helps
We compare the options against the French parent's plans and give a written recommendation before any filing.
- Activity and FDI route check
- Tax comparison of subsidiary and branch
- Eligibility check for branch or liaison office approval
- Joint venture shareholding and FEMA pricing points
Questions
Is a branch office a good option for a French company?
Only for a narrow, approved activity. A branch is taxed at the foreign company rate and exposes the parent directly, so most groups prefer a subsidiary.
General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and French rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. French law points should be confirmed with a French adviser.