Foreign companies looking to establish a business presence in India can set up a Branch Office (BO) or Liaison Office (LO), subject to applicable RBI and FEMA regulations. Our professional assistance covers eligibility assessment, documentation, application filing through an Authorised Dealer Category-I bank and post-approval compliance requirements.
Get professional assistance throughout the Branch Office or Liaison Office establishment process, from initial assessment to approval and office setup formalities.
Understand the applicable RBI guidelines, FEMA regulations, permitted activities and approval requirements for establishing a foreign company's presence in India.
Get assistance with Form FNC, parent company documents, financial statements, board resolutions and other supporting documentation required for the application.
Receive guidance on applicable annual activity certificates, statutory registrations, regulatory reporting, office extensions and closure-related formalities.
We provide comprehensive assistance to foreign entities seeking to establish and operate a Branch Office or Liaison Office in India, covering regulatory applications, documentation and post-approval requirements.
Assistance in establishing a Branch Office in India for undertaking activities permitted under applicable RBI guidelines and FEMA regulations.
Support for setting up a Liaison Office to act as a communication channel between the foreign head office and Indian entities without undertaking commercial, trading or industrial activities.
Guidance on the applicable approval route and coordination with the designated Authorised Dealer Category-I bank for processing the establishment application.
Preparation and filing assistance for Form FNC along with financial statements, parent company details, proposed activities and other supporting documents.
Assistance with applicable PAN, TAN, bank account, tax registrations, police registration wherever applicable and other post-approval requirements.
Guidance on Annual Activity Certificates, applicable regulatory reporting, extension applications, remittance of eligible surplus and closure procedures.
Our package includes professional assistance and documentation support for establishing a Branch Office or Liaison Office in India, depending on the selected scope of services.
Assessment of the proposed office structure, eligibility, permitted activities and applicable RBI/FEMA requirements.
Prepared application documentation and supporting records for submission through the designated Authorised Dealer Category-I bank.
Assistance with application follow-ups, regulatory queries and coordination during the approval process.
Guidance on applicable registrations, banking formalities, annual activity certificates and ongoing compliance requirements.
Establishing a Branch Office or Liaison Office involves eligibility verification, preparation of foreign company documents, application submission and completion of post-approval formalities.
Understand the foreign company's business objectives and determine whether a Branch Office or Liaison Office is suitable based on the proposed activities and applicable regulatory framework.
Review the parent company's financial track record, net worth, incorporation details, business activities and other applicable eligibility requirements under RBI and FEMA regulations.
Collect and verify the parent company's incorporation documents, constitutional documents, audited financial statements, board resolutions, banker details and proposed Indian office information.
Prepare Form FNC and supporting documents and submit the application to the designated Authorised Dealer Category-I bank for consideration under the applicable approval route.
The application is reviewed by the designated bank and, where required, referred to the RBI and relevant government authorities. Additional clarifications or documents may be requested before approval.
Complete applicable post-approval formalities, including tax registrations, bank account opening, statutory registrations and ongoing reporting requirements before commencing permitted operations.
Foreign entities seeking to establish a Branch Office or Liaison Office in India must satisfy the applicable financial, regulatory and operational requirements prescribed under FEMA and RBI guidelines.
Generally, the foreign entity must have a profit-making track record during the immediately preceding five financial years in its home country and a net worth of at least USD 100,000 or its equivalent, subject to applicable RBI regulations.
Generally, the foreign entity must have a profit-making track record during the immediately preceding three financial years in its home country and a net worth of at least USD 50,000 or its equivalent, subject to applicable RBI regulations.
The applicant must be an eligible entity incorporated or established outside India. The parent company's business activities, financial position and proposed Indian operations must be reviewed for regulatory suitability.
The proposed office must undertake only those activities permitted under the applicable RBI framework. Approval requirements depend on the applicant's country, business sector and other regulatory conditions.
The following documents are generally required for establishing a Branch Office or Liaison Office in India. Additional documents may be requested depending on the applicant's country of incorporation, financial position and proposed activities.
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