India-UAE Cross-Border Advisory · M&A · Fundraising · Valuation

India-UAE M&A Advisory
and Cross-Border Deals

The India-UAE corridor is one of the world's most active cross-border investment corridors. Corvian Advisory advises Indian companies expanding to the UAE, GCC investors acquiring in India, and Indian founders raising capital from the Middle East. CFA-led from Dubai. Fixed fee.

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India-UAE agreement since 2022
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India-UAE Services

Advisory for the India-UAE Corridor

The India-UAE economic relationship creates multiple types of cross-border advisory needs — from Indian companies seeking UAE holding structures, to Indian founders raising GCC capital, to GCC investors buying into Indian businesses.

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Indian Startup Fundraising — UAE/GCC

We help Indian founders raise capital from UAE family offices, GCC-based VCs, and Middle East-focused funds — preparing pitch decks, financial models, data rooms, and investor targeting lists for the GCC capital market.

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India-UAE Holding Structures

Advisory on UAE holding company structures for Indian businesses — DIFC, ADGM, and Dubai mainland entity setup, tax efficiency (India-UAE DTAA), and the UAE-India repatriation framework under CEPA.

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UAE Acquisition of Indian Targets

Advisory for UAE and GCC investors buying into Indian businesses — Indian business valuation (IVS/IFRS), due diligence, deal structuring under FEMA/FDI regulations, and SEBI compliance for listed targets.

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Indian Company Sell-Side (UAE Buyers)

Sell-side advisory for Indian business owners looking to sell to UAE or GCC strategic buyers — valuation, CIM preparation, buyer outreach, due diligence management, and deal structuring for cross-border transactions.

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Business Valuation — Indian Companies in UAE

IVS and IFRS-compliant valuation for Indian-origin businesses operating in the UAE — for transactions, IFRS reporting, UAE CT compliance (transfer pricing), shareholder disputes, or estate planning.

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GIFT City & Capital Markets

Advisory on GIFT City IFSC structures for India-GCC capital flows — IFSCA-regulated fund structures, IBU financing, and GIFT City as a platform for GCC investors seeking regulated India exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

India-UAE M&A FAQs

Yes. The India-UAE corridor is one of the most active cross-border M&A and investment corridors in the world. We advise on: Indian companies expanding to or establishing holding structures in the UAE; UAE and GCC-based investors acquiring Indian businesses; Indian startup founders raising capital from GCC family offices and VCs; and Indian-origin business owners in the UAE requiring valuation or M&A advisory.
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in February 2022 and effective May 2022, significantly reduced tariffs on trade in goods and created a framework for services trade and investment. For M&A, CEPA creates stronger structural incentives for cross-border investment in both directions — more Indian companies are establishing UAE holding structures, and more UAE investors are looking at India as an investment destination, particularly in manufacturing, technology, and financial services.
Yes. We advise Indian founders on raising capital from UAE family offices, GCC-based VCs, and Middle East-focused funds — preparing the investor-ready materials (pitch deck, financial model, data room) that GCC investors expect, and positioning Indian businesses appropriately for the Middle East investment community. Many GCC family offices are active investors in Indian technology, consumer, and financial services companies.
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gandhinagar, operating under IFSCA regulation with tax incentives broadly comparable to the UAE's DIFC. GIFT City IBUs facilitate cross-border financing, and GIFT City fund structures are used by some India-focused GCC investors as a structuring option. Corvian Advisory advises on GIFT City structures in the context of India-UAE capital flows.
Business valuations for India-UAE transactions typically use International Valuation Standards (IVS). For IFRS reporting purposes (applicable in UAE), IFRS 13 (Fair Value Measurement) applies. Indian companies reporting under Indian GAAP may require reconciliation to IFRS for UAE transactions. Corvian Advisory is familiar with both frameworks and advises on cross-border valuation engagements.

Advisory for the India-UAE Corridor

CFA-led M&A advisory, business valuation, and fundraising for India-UAE cross-border deals. Fixed fee. Principal-led from Dubai.

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