Pre-feasibility vs feasibility study: Which do you need first?
By Vishal Ranjan & Aryan Talwar · · India Entry
KAMRIT runs india entry engagements end to end with senior expert accountability and transparent fixed-fee pricing across India.
Setting the scene
In 2026 the cost of getting pre-feasibility vs feasibility study wrong has risen sharply. Indian regulators are using AI-assisted scrutiny on the india entry side, late fees have become non-trivial, and director liability is now actively enforced. The framework below is built to keep the position defensible from the start, not patched after a notice.
Pre-feasibility: scope and output
Pre-feasibility: scope and output. This is one of the most common questions clients raise on india entry engagements with KAMRIT. The short answer is that the rule turns on the specific facts: turnover, sector, transaction history, and prior compliance. Below is the working framework we use on live files.
Feasibility: scope and output
Practitioner tip on feasibility: scope and output: the regulator's most recent guidance is rarely identical to the textbook position. We track every relevant notification and flag the change when it affects an active client. If your business has unusual fact patterns, the standard answer often does not apply.
When you need each
When you need each. This is one of the most common questions clients raise on india entry engagements with KAMRIT. The short answer is that the rule turns on the specific facts: turnover, sector, transaction history, and prior compliance. Below is the working framework we use on live files.
Typical timeline and cost
Typical timeline and cost, in practice, splits into two camps: businesses that document the position contemporaneously, and businesses that try to reconstruct it after a notice. The first camp wins almost every time. The second camp pays late fees, interest, and often penalty.
How KAMRIT runs both
How KAMRIT runs both, in practice, splits into two camps: businesses that document the position contemporaneously, and businesses that try to reconstruct it after a notice. The first camp wins almost every time. The second camp pays late fees, interest, and often penalty.
Get this done
If this is on your roadmap and you want a partner who has done it many times, reach out to KAMRIT. We respond within one business day, quote a fixed fee within two, and start the file the same week. See full pricing on our india entry services page.
Co-Author - Aryan Talwar, Associate Partner, India Entry & FEMA
Frequently asked
How much does pre-feasibility vs feasibility study cost in 2026?
Pricing varies with scope. KAMRIT publishes fixed-fee starting prices on every service page. For India Entry engagements the typical fee starts in the low thousands of rupees for routine compliance work and scales up for transactional advisory. See the related KAMRIT service page for the latest fee.
What documents will KAMRIT need?
Document requirements depend on the specific service. KAMRIT shares a precise checklist on the kickoff call. Typical documents include identity and address proof of directors, the latest financial statements, and any existing registrations.
How long does the process take?
End to end timelines depend on regulator processing. KAMRIT initiates filings within one business day of receiving complete documents and tracks every notification. Most India-based filings complete within 7 to 21 working days.
Does KAMRIT serve clients outside Delhi and Noida?
Yes. KAMRIT serves clients across India and globally. The team is headquartered at 1372, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and at 4th Floor, C130, Sector 2, Noida, with engagement teams across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.
Can KAMRIT also handle ongoing compliance after this?
Yes. KAMRIT supports the entire compliance lifecycle. Most clients move to a fixed-fee monthly retainer covering GST, TDS, ROC, payroll, and FEMA after the initial registration is complete.
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