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Introduction

Bacciardi Partners, in collaboration with its Indian correspondent firm Dezan Shira & Associates, is pleased to host an exclusive evening of networking and insights dedicated to Italian companies with international operations or interest in the Asian region — with a special focus on India, currently the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

India is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic market alternative to the United States, particularly in response to rising tariffs and trade barriers that are limiting European exports to North America.

Thanks to its economic dynamism, public incentives, and expanding industrial ecosystem, India today represents a concrete destination for both direct investment and the export of EU-origin goods.The ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the European Union are expected to further facilitate market access and unlock new business opportunities for Italian companies.

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Event Objective

The aim of the event is to provide participants with a practical, actionable, and cross-border roadmap on how to structure a business investment in India, ensuring full legal and operational compliance both from the Italian perspective (where the company’s headquarters is based) and from the Indian perspective (where the investment will be implemented and managed).

With the joint presence of experienced Italian and Indian professionals, the event will offer an integrated overview of the key legal, fiscal, and operational aspects companies must consider before entering the Indian market.

Key Topics Covered

  1. Market Access in India: Regions, Industrial Districts & Logistics
    • Overview of India’s economic geography
    • Key industrial districts for: agrobusiness, packaging machinery, oil & gas, mechanical engineering
    • Logistics hubs and main entry points for goods from Europe
  2. Contractual Tools for Market Entry
    • Most commonly used contract structures for selling in India
    • Specific clauses for cross-border protection
    • Best practices for safeguarding credit, intellectual property, and avoiding disputes
  3. Legal Entities for Doing Business in India
    • Overview of available legal forms (liaison office, branch office, subsidiary, JV)
    • Strategic and operational choices based on sector and objectives
    • Common mistakes to avoid during setup and ongoing management
  1. Taxation & Customs
    • Fiscal incentives at both state and federal level in India
    • Key international tax considerations (transfer pricing, CFC rules, permanent establishments)
    • Customs regimes, export control, and sector-specific certifications
    • Current status of Free Trade Agreements, with a focus on EU–India FTA negotiations

Details

  • Date: October 28, 2025
  • Location: Confartigianato Cesena, Via Ilaria Alpi 49, 47522 Cesena (FC)
  • Format: Conference + Networking Aperitif
  • Registration: [CLICK HERE]

Schedule

  • 5:00 – 5:30 PM: Welcome & Registration
  • 5:30 – 5:45 PM: Opening Remarks
  • 5:45 – 7:15 PM: Panel Discussion
  • 7:15 – 7:30 PM: Q&A
  • 7:30 – 8:30 PM: Networking Aperitif

Speakers

  • Tommaso Fonti – Head of Tax, Customs Law and Global Mobility – Bacciardi Partners
  • Ankur Munjal – Country Director, India – Dezan Shira & Associates

Moderators

Further Information

Please contact the Marketing and Communication Office of Bacciardi Partners:

Simona Pistola – Communication Manager – Bacciardi Partners
s.pistola@bacciardipartners.it

Riccardo Castronovo – Digital Specialist – Bacciardi Partners
r.castronovo@bacciardipartners.it

Tel: +39 0721 371139