Company setup and

compliance in South America

Operating in South America means dealing with five separate legal systems, each with its own registry, tax ID and foreign-investment reporting. Brazil, for example, requires a company administrator who lives in Brazil. Comply Globally helps Indian founders set up and stay compliant in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru.

In India, your investment is ODI under FEMA, so reporting through your AD bank starts with the first remittance. India has DTAAs with Brazil and Colombia, and we track both sets of deadlines.

Labor Law Advisory

Hire under each country's labour code, such as Brazil's CLT and Argentina's Employment Contract Law, with contracts, payroll registration and social security set up correctly.

Corporate Governance Compliance

Set up and keep the company structure each country's corporate law expects, from Brazil's resident administrator to annual meetings and registry filings.

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Handle customer data under Brazil's LGPD, Argentina's Personal Data Protection Law 25.326 and Colombia's Law 1581 of 2012.

Start your South American business from India

Company formation in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia or Peru

Brazil is the region’s largest economy and sits with Argentina in MERCOSUR, which has a trade agreement with India. Chile, Colombia and Peru trade together through the Pacific Alliance. Comply Globally handles incorporation, tax registration and the local representative each country requires.

Why Indian firms look at South America

Indian companies already sell pharmaceuticals, vehicles, chemicals and IT services across South America. A local entity lets you bid for contracts, hold stock and invoice in local currency instead of shipping every order from India, and it puts you closer to buyers who prefer a local supplier.

Strategic Market Access (Growing economies with international trade agreements)

Tax Incentives & Free Trade Zones (Special economic regions supporting foreign investments)

100% Foreign Ownership (Available in most jurisdictions)

Growing Consumer Base (Expanding middle class and rising demand for international brands)

Our Services

Setting up in South America takes more than filing incorporation papers. You need a local representative, a tax registration that works with each country’s electronic invoicing rules, and a bank willing to open an account for a foreign-owned company. We cover company formation, bank account support, compliance advisory, visas and local representation in all five countries, and handle your ODI and annual FEMA filings in India alongside them.

Choose Your Business Destination

Brazil

✔ Largest economy in South America

✔ Large industrial, agribusiness and tech sectors

✔ MERCOSUR member with a DTAA with India

Argentina

✔ Large software and IT services industry

✔ MERCOSUR member, covered by the India–MERCOSUR PTA

✔ Check current foreign-exchange rules before planning repatriation

Chile

✔ One of the most stable economies in South America

✔ Start-Up Chile programme for early-stage founders

✔ Pacific Alliance member with many trade agreements

Colombia

✔ SAS company can be formed by a single foreign shareholder

✔ DTAA with India in force

✔ Access to the Pacific Alliance trade group

Peru

✔ Steady growth in mining, agriculture and services

✔ 100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors

✔ Free trade agreements with China, Japan and Korea

Get Started Today!

Tell us which South American market you have in mind. Book a free consultation and we will map out the entity, local representative and India-side filings for you.

Plan your South American entity with one team for both sides.

Why Choose Comply Globally?

✔ Experienced Team

Overseas setup specialists for Indian businesses.

✔ End-to-End Support

From incorporation to compliance, we cover it all.

✔ Global Reach

Trusted by 1,080+ clients across 47+ countries, and rated 4.7 on Trustpilot.

✔ Hassle-Free Process

We manage the complexities so you can focus on growth.