Bridging the India-Australia Economic Corridor.
The premier legal advisory for Indian companies expanding to Australia and Australian firms entering the Indian market. Trusted by 120+ clients across both corridors.
Capitalizing on the ECTA Opportunity
With the signing of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), bilateral trade is projected to reach $50 billion by 2030. Collins Quarters International positions you at the forefront of this transformation.
Our India Practice Group is led by senior lawyers with deep, personal ties to the Indian business community. With over 15 years of experience in cross-border transactions, we bring genuine cultural fluency to every engagement — not just legal expertise.
Key Benefits for Indian Businesses
- Tariff Elimination — Over 85% of Australian tariffs on Indian goods eliminated
- Workforce Mobility — 1,000 dedicated work visas per year for Indian professionals
- Services Access — Enhanced access for Indian IT and professional services firms
- Student Visas — Extended post-study work visas for Indian graduates
- Investment Protection — Bilateral investment safeguards and dispute mechanisms
Key Services for Indian Businesses
Comprehensive legal support at every stage of your Australian journey — from initial market assessment to ongoing operational compliance.
Australian Market Entry
Complete subsidiary incorporation, resident director services, operational setup, and tax structuring. Our "Landing Pad" service takes Indian companies from zero to operational in under 30 days.
- Entity registration
- Tax structure optimization
- Banking & compliance setup
Cross-Border M&A
End-to-end transaction support including target identification, due diligence on Australian assets, FIRB approval management, and post-acquisition integration.
- FIRB applications
- Due diligence
- Deal negotiation & closing
Technology & IP Transfer
Comprehensive IP protection, licensing frameworks, and technology transfer agreements for Indian SaaS, IT services, and deep-tech firms expanding into Australian markets.
- IP registration & protection
- SaaS licensing
- R&D collaboration agreements
Workforce Mobility
Moving key Indian personnel to Australia via Subclass 482, 494, and GTI visas. We manage the full compliance cycle from sponsorship obligations to settlement support.
- 482 & 494 visas
- Global Talent pathway
- Employer sponsorship
Dispute Resolution
Enforcing Indian arbitral awards in Australian courts, managing cross-jurisdictional commercial disputes, and providing strategic litigation support.
- Arbitral award enforcement
- Commercial mediation
- Cross-border litigation
Your Australian Market Entry Timeline
Our structured “Landing Pad” program takes Indian companies from concept to operational in under 60 days.
Strategy & Entity Setup
Initial consultation, corporate structure recommendation, and ASIC registration.
Compliance & Banking
ABN application, tax registrations, bank account opening, and employment contracts.
Operational Launch
Office setup support, visa applications for key personnel, and supplier agreements.
Growth & Scale
Ongoing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory.
Sectors We Serve
Our India Practice Group has deep sector expertise across the industries driving bilateral trade growth.
SaaS, IT consulting, and digital transformation companies
Generic pharmaceuticals and clinical research organizations
Solar, wind, and green hydrogen ventures
VET providers, universities, and educational technology
Mining, processing, and supply chain partnerships
Agricultural exports, food processing, and supply chains
India-Australia Legal Questions Answered
Setting up an Australian subsidiary for an Indian company involves registering a Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd) company with ASIC, obtaining an Australian Business Number (ABN) and Tax File Number (TFN), establishing a local registered office and officeholder, and ensuring compliance with the Corporations Act 2001. Collins Quarters offers a structured "Landing Pad" program that takes Indian companies from concept to fully operational Australian entity in under 30 days.
The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) came into force in December 2022. Key benefits for Indian businesses include: elimination of tariffs on 85% of Australian goods exported to India by value; 1,000 dedicated post-study work visas annually for Indian graduates; raised FIRB screening thresholds to $1.3 billion for Indian investments in non-sensitive sectors; and improved market access for Indian service providers across IT, engineering, medicine, and law.
Yes, most acquisitions of Australian businesses or assets by Indian entities require FIRB approval. Under ECTA, the monetary threshold for Indian investors in non-sensitive commercial businesses has been raised to approximately $1.3 billion, meaning most mid-market acquisitions do not require FIRB approval. However, acquisitions in sensitive sectors (media, defence, critical infrastructure, residential property) still require approval regardless of value. We assess FIRB obligations as part of every M&A instruction.
The primary pathways for Indian professionals include: the Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa for employer-sponsored skilled workers; the Global Talent Visa (858) for internationally distinguished individuals offering direct permanent residency; the Subclass 188 for business owners and investors; and the 1,000 ECTA-dedicated post-study work visas for Indian graduates. Collins Quarters handles the full spectrum of corporate migration requirements.
Yes. Our cross-border corporate team advises on technology licensing agreements, IP transfer structures, and R&D partnerships between Indian and Australian entities. We coordinate with IP Australia and manage agreements to protect your technology across both jurisdictions, including patent registration, software licensing, and trade mark protection.
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