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Exit and restructuring for a French parent

CA Utsav Dogra, Chartered Accountant, ICAI M. No. 542375 · Updated

In brief

A French parent can exit by sale, buyback, voluntary liquidation or merger. Gains on Indian shares: Depends on the facts today; the 2026 protocol would let India tax gains on Indian shares. Where India taxes, long-term gains on unlisted shares are taxed at 12.5%. The pending protocol would give India the right to tax share gains, so timing matters.

What is specific to French companies

The pending protocol would give India taxing rights on share gains, so exit timing may matter.

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How SU and Company helps

We plan and carry out exits and reorganisations on the Indian side.

  • Valuation and FEMA pricing
  • Tax computation on gains
  • FC-TRS and closure filings
  • Liquidation, merger and strike-off steps
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Questions

How long does a voluntary liquidation take?

Usually many months, depending on tax and regulatory clearances.

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.

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