Process and procedure for film production & distribution entity setup?

642 votes

Hi,

Thank you for your query.

With the limited information, the best entity is private limited company as the liability would be limited and also foreign investors are more comfortable with private limited set-up.

Feel free to discuss more on this.

Best regards,
Saurabh

Advocate Saurabh Kumar LawRato

578 votes

Sir

You can set up a private company as you can issue shares to investors, which they ask for in return of there investment( indian and foreign investment), you will be required to pay GST when you purchase a film from producer as distributor and you can claim the credit upon sale of film to exhibitors.
Regards
Adv Tarundeep Singh

Advocate Tarundeep Singh LawRato

929 votes

Hello client,
i have read your query ,as you are willing to set up a film production & distribution entity in India your are very much willing to know your 4 points in which your very much concentrating ,
1) Should I be setting up setting up independent production & distribution entities?
2) If investors are required, what should be the structure of the entity?
3) Which structure is best suited for tax benefits?
4) If foreign investment is required, which structure and which benefits should be availed for tax relief.
for answers of these point first i need to know very well that what is your full planning,what your infra structure which you are planning so the info you have provided is very less to answers all your questions ,but yes i can say if you want to have foreign investment in your this project then you will not have to face any issues as we professionals are there to help you ,if you can provide the full details then i can give you full detailed answers of your all question.

Advocate Vishwanath Pratap Singh LawRato

619 votes

1) Should I be setting up setting up independent production & distribution entities?
It is not clear what exactly you mean by independent entities. In case you are referring to either you need to have two separate companies for distribution and production, this is a possibility. This would depend on your business goals and business model. Both the options are possible and can be explored
2) If investors are required, what should be the structure of the entity?
A private limited company to start with.
3) Which structure is best suited for tax benefits?
Given the overall background and your long term goals, a pvt. ltd. company may suit you.
4) If foreign investment is required, which structure and which benefits should be availed for tax relief?
A detailed advice is possible only when you share details of your business model. Also, is there any particular tax break scheme you are planning to target?

Advocate Joydeep Nath LawRato