While your US business does NOT have to be in the same industry as your Indian business it must be “Related” to your Indian business.
Under US law a“ Related” business is one that is either a“ subsidiary”,
“branch” or“ affiliate” of your Indian business
.Generally these concepts are associated with the ownership structure of your business,
not the industry it serves.That said,
US Immigration will thoroughly examine your business and it is extremely helpful to be able to show some logical connection between the US and a non -
US business.While the choice of how to relate entities can be of
lesser consequence from an immigration perspective this choice can have ENORMOUS consequences
for Indian clients from a taxation perspective and proper tax guidance is strongly advised.
Our firm can guide you through these considerations.