Indo Co.,Ltd

What Indo Co.,Ltd does

Indo Co.,Ltd (株式会社インド) is a privately held Japanese consulting firm founded in 1985 and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, that specializes in supporting small and medium-sized Japanese companies entering and operating in the Indian market. The firm is led by Representative Director Rie Ohno and operates with a stated headcount of approximately five employees, augmented by a bilingual Japanese-Indian professional team that includes Raful M, Krishna K, and Lakshmi P. Its service portfolio is organized across five core pillars: market research, Indian subsidiary incorporation, back-office operations (finance, legal, HR, PR), sales outsourcing (field sales and channel development in India), and life support for Japanese expatriates, supported by an Indian group service offering rental office space in Gurugram. Pricing is project- or retainer-based, with turnkey incorporation packages starting at approximately 1.5 million JPY and consulting engagements typically ranging from 800,000 to 2,000,000+ JPY; a free 60-minute consultation serves as the primary lead-conversion mechanism.

The firm's go-to-market is direct, enterprise field sales aimed at Japanese SME decision-makers, supplemented by an extensive Japanese-language content marketing program (blog, newsletter, CEO-level commentary) and referrals from Japanese partner law firms and accounting offices. Delivery is executed through a hybrid Japan-India model, with Indian Chartered Accountant firms and legal advisors acting as implementation partners under Indo Co.,Ltd's coordination. The customer base spans Japanese SMEs and select mid-market/enterprise firms across manufacturing (e.g., Ohmori Seiko, Porite India), food and beverage, biotechnology, and IT/SaaS, with engagement scopes ranging from one-time incorporation to multi-year ongoing sales outsourcing. The company has no disclosed external funding, is not publicly listed, and operates a loosely affiliated group structure that includes Career Fly Japan, a separate entity providing Indian engineer recruitment services for Japanese clients. Revenue, valuation, and headcount growth figures are not publicly disclosed, and there is no evidence of AI/ML technology underpinning the service delivery.

Name

Indo Co.,Ltd

Legal name

株式会社インド

Website

https://indo1985.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indo Co.,Ltd is a Japanese consulting firm founded in 1985 that helps small and medium-sized Japanese companies enter and operate in the Indian market through market research, incorporation, back-office, sales outsourcing, and expatriate life support services, delivered by a bilingual Japanese-Indian team across Tokyo and Gurugram.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Business Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Entity Setup & Expansion Advisory (Market Entry, Subsidiary Formation) (BPACAHAM)

Keywords

• India market entry consulting
• Subsidiary incorporation services
• Sales outsourcing
• Back-office services
• Market research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting & Advisory Services: The company generates revenue through consulting fees for market research, India market entry strategy advisory, and ongoing advisory services. These are billed on a project or retainer basis.
2. Incorporation Support Services: Fee-based support for Indian subsidiary incorporation, including SPICe+ application, legal documentation, apostille handling, and post-registration compliance. Priced as a consulting package, with the company's turnkey plan starting from approximately 1.5 million JPY.
3. Sales Outsourcing Services: India on-the-ground sales representation services, including field sales, market development, and partner/sales channel development in India. Billed as a project or retainer engagement.
4. Back-Office Services: Ongoing operational support in India including finance, legal, HR, and PR setup and daily operations management, billed on a retainer or per-service basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indo Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based consulting firm that helps small and medium-sized Japanese companies enter and operate in the Indian market. It delivers a one-stop suite of services including market research, local subsidiary incorporation (SPICe+ filings, legal documentation, apostille handling), back-office support (finance, legal, HR, PR), life support for Japanese expatriates in India, on-the-ground sales outsourcing, and rental office services in Gurgaon. The firm coordinates all work through a bilingual Japanese-Indian team with staff in both Tokyo and India.

Product overview

Indo Co.,Ltd is a Japanese consulting firm specializing in supporting small and medium-sized Japanese companies expanding into the Indian market. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including market research, company incorporation (legal entity setup), back-office operations, life support services, and sales outsourcing. Their core offering centers on four main service pillars: 市場調査サービス (Market Research Service) for market intelligence, 法人設立サービス (Company Incorporation Service) for establishing Indian entities, バックオフィスサービス (Back Office Service) for operational support, and 営業代行サービス (Sales Outsourcing Service) for sales operations. Additionally, they provide 生活支援サービス (Life Support Service) for expatriate support and rental office services for company registration purposes. The company leverages its network of Indian chartered accountant offices and professionals to provide Japanese-speaking coordination throughout the incorporation and business setup process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Research Service (市場調査サービス) Provides comprehensive market research services including market trend analysis, consumer needs assessment, and competitive intelligence to help Japanese companies make informed decisions about entering the Indian market.
• Company Incorporation Service (法人設立サービス) Supports the establishment of local Indian corporations including subsidiary companies, branch offices, liaison offices, and LLP structures. Covers company name application, registration (SPICe+), KYC documentation, apostille handling, and post-registration compliance.
• Back Office Service (バックオフィスサービス) Provides ongoing operational support including finance, legal, recruitment, and public relations services. Handles setup and daily operations for businesses starting in India, billed on a retainer or per-service basis.
• Sales Outsourcing Service (営業代行サービス) Provides sales representation services including market entry support, brand strategy development, target setting, new business development, partner outreach, and sales operations support. Includes both offline field sales and online sales content production; billed as a project or retainer engagement.
• Life Support Service (生活支援サービス) Assists Japanese expatriates and employees with daily life needs in India including housing, healthcare, education, and cultural integration support.
• Rental Office Service (レンタルオフィスサービス) Offers rental office spaces in Gurgaon for companies needing office addresses for company registration and business operations in India, including registered office address, mail handling and forwarding, phone answering, and meeting room access.

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Firms in IndiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe company works closely with Indian Chartered Accountant (CA) offices for incorporation filings, statutory audit appointments, accounting, and tax compliance. CA firms handle monthly bookkeeping, salary processing, annual audits, and tax filings for client subsidiaries in India.
• Indian Law Firms / Legal AdvisorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe company collaborates with Indian legal advisory firms for corporate law compliance, employment matters, regulatory approvals, and incorporation-related legal work in India.
• Regus / WeWork (Shared Office Providers)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor clients needing registered office addresses in India, the company recommends global shared office providers such as Regus and WeWork, which are experienced in handling foreign company registrations and offer comprehensive services including mail handling and meeting rooms.
• Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a Japanese chemical company actively expanding in India, operating a Coating Technical Center (CTC) established in 2025 in India for sustainable packaging materials. Indo Co. cites this as an example of Japanese chemical companies in India.
• Asahi Kasei India Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a Japanese company expanding in India across mobility, electronic materials, fibers, and infrastructure sectors, with operations in Bengaluru. Indo Co. cites this as an example of Japanese materials companies in India.
• Japan-India Industrial Partnership (JIIPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJapan-India Industry Promotion Association (JIIPA) organizes the India Trend Fair trade show in Tokyo, which Indo Co. attends and covers. Represents a marketing/ecosystem partnership for business networking.
• Career Fly Japan (キャリアフライジャパン)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Fly Japan is a group company of Indo Co., Ltd. that provides foreign nationals (primarily Indian engineers) recruitment services. Indo Co. leverages this partnership to support clients seeking to hire Indian talent or establish India-based development centers. Rie Ohno, CEO of Indo Co., is also the founder of Career Fly Japan.
• DIV Fashion ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian fashion consulting company led by Achhint Sakxena, providing fashion industry consulting services in India. Indo Co. interviewed this partner at the India Trend Fair and features them as a business contact for Japanese apparel/lifestyle companies exploring India market entry.
• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJICA collaborates with the Indian government to support KAIZEN adoption in Indian manufacturing. Indo Co. references this as evidence of Japan's operational management expertise being recognized and adopted in India, supporting its positioning of Japanese-style management as a market opportunity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avenues India Business Setup: India market entry and company formation services for foreign SMEs and startups, including subsidiary incorporation, regulatory compliance, and operational support — comparable service catalogue to Indo's incorporation and back-office offerings.
• Dezan Shira & Associates: Asia-focused business advisory firm with a strong India presence; helps foreign companies including Japanese firms with market entry, incorporation, tax, and HR services across Asia — the closest direct competitor in scope and geography.
• InterGest Worldwide: Global partner firm network specializing in foreign subsidiary establishment and back-office administration, including India operations — directly comparable in company formation, payroll, and compliance services.
• Tetra Consultants: India-focused business setup consultancy helping foreign entrepreneurs and SMEs with company registration, taxation, compliance, and market entry — a near-identical service mix to Indo's incorporation and back-office lines.
• IndiaCorp (India Entry Advisors): Specialist India entry advisory firm offering company formation, market research, and operational setup for foreign SMEs — directly comparable niche positioning and service scope to Indo.

Emerging players

• India Briefing (Dezan Shira publication & advisory): Publication and advisory arm associated with Dezan Shira providing India market entry intelligence and consulting for foreign businesses; competes with Indo's market research and content-led thought leadership.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Tohmatsu (Japan-India practice): Global professional services firm with a substantial Japan-India cross-border tax, advisory, and consulting practice — serves larger Japanese corporates on India entry, overlapping with Indo at the enterprise end of the SME segment.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO): Japanese government-affiliated trade promotion body supporting Japanese companies expanding overseas, including India; offers free or subsidized market intelligence and entry advisory that overlaps with Indo's market research and entry consulting services.
• Ernst & Young (EY) Japan: Big Four advisory firm with established Japan-India cross-border practice covering tax, transaction advisory, and entry consulting — competes with Indo for larger Japanese clients expanding into India.
• KPMG Japan: Big Four firm providing Japan-India cross-border advisory, tax, and consulting services; competes with Indo at the mid-market and enterprise tier for India entry mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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