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From FEMA approvals and ODI filings to share swaps, outbound mergers, and global tax rules, flipping is complex. Startup Movers makes it simple with the right jurisdiction, clean execution, and end-to-end compliance support.
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Flipping Flipping is when an Indian company’s ownership is moved to a company registered in another country, often along with key assets like intellectual property.
After the flip, the Indian company becomes a subsidiary of the foreign company, but most of the day-to-day work and operations still happen in India and much of the company’s value may remain here.
Discover why moving your startup’s ownership abroad can give you a competitive edge.
Get listed on foreign stock exchanges and attract international investors who prefer investing in companies incorporated in their jurisdiction.
Leverage business-friendly laws, tax advantages, and startup incentives offered by certain foreign countries
Easier for global VC funds and angel investors to invest directly without Indian regulatory restrictions.
Strengthen your international presence and credibility by being headquartered in a globally recognised business hub.
Optimise corporate taxes by choosing jurisdictions with lower tax rates and favourable double taxation treaties.
Position your startup for acquisition by global companies that prefer foreign-registered entities.
Take your startup global, with compliance handled in five steps.
Discuss Your Global Goal
Choose Your Jurisdiction
Prepare the Paperwork
Run Due Diligence
Execute The Flip
Here’s when flipping makes the most sense
You plan to raise funds from foreign VCs
You're preparing for a global IPO
Most of your customers and revenue are outside India
You want to benefit from foreign regulations
You face restrictions with cross-border payments
You’re planning a global acquisition or partnership
Your flip, your way, pick the right path
Merge your Indian entity into a newly created foreign holding company
Let Indian shareholders exchange their stake for equity in the foreign company
Complete flipping support, built for founders who think globa
We evaluate your current structure, global investor expectations, and revenue base to assess whether flipping abroad is the right move for your startup.
From Delaware and Singapore to other startup-friendly hubs, we help you select the most tax-efficient, investor-preferred location for incorporation. From Delaware and Singapore to other startup-friendly hubs, we help you select the most tax-efficient, investor-preferred location for incorporation.
We design the legal and corporate framework for transferring ownership, assets, and IP to the foreign entity while ensuring compliance in India.
We go beyond advice, coordinating with regulators, law firms, and accountants for timely, watertight filings.
Our experts provide fair valuations under Indian and global standards, restructuring the cap table for investor alignment and regulatory approval.Our experts provide fair valuations under Indian and global standards, restructuring the cap table for investor alignment and regulatory approval.
From share swap agreements and legal drafting to RBI approvals and compliance filings, we manage every step of execution and stay with you post-flip for smooth operations.
Your flip abroad, handled end-to-end by experts.
We study your model, customers, cap table, and long-term goals before suggesting a flip.
We map multiple flip options; tax, legal, and funding impacts so everyone is aligned.
We compare global hubs and recommend the one that fits your sector, valuation, and exits.
We go beyond advice, coordinating with regulators, law firms, and accountants for timely, watertight filings.
Our team runs the legal and financial restructuring while you stay focused on growth.
We continue post-flip compliance and prepare you for future fundraising globally.
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Need answers? Browse our FAQs for quick guidance!
Flipping in startups means moving the ownership of an Indian company to a foreign holding company.
The Indian entity becomes a subsidiary of the foreign entity, while operations continue in India.
This is often done for better fundraising, global expansion, or preparing for an IPO abroad
Flipping: Moving ownership from India to a foreign entity.
Reverse Flipping: Moving ownership from a foreign holding company back to India.
Both are strategic restructuring moves but in opposite directions, depending on funding, valuation, and compliance goals.
Yes, in most cases.
Flipping often involves cross-border share swaps or outbound mergers, which require approval under FEMA regulations and oversight by the Reserve Bank of India.
Flipping can boost valuation if the startup’s main customer base or investors are outside India.
It also makes fundraising easier from global VCs and PE funds that prefer foreign-registered entities.
However, proper valuation and cap table restructuring are critical to avoid tax and compliance issues.
Flipping has multi-layered tax implications; Income Tax, FEMA, RBI, and sometimes GST.
The exact liability depends on whether you flip through a share swap or an outbound merger, and the foreign jurisdiction chosen.
A well-planned structure helps minimize double taxation and ensures regulatory compliance.
The two most widely used methods are::
Delaware (USA) and Singapore are the most common choices because of investor familiarity, tax efficiency, and ease of incorporation.
However, the right jurisdiction depends on your business model, sector, and global expansion goals.
On average, flipping through a share swap or outbound merger can take 6-9 months, including regulatory approvals, valuations, and restructuring.
The exact timeline depends on the complexity of your cap table and global footprint.
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