Foreign company setup (Branch,Liaison,Project office)
Strategic Market Entry Without Incorporation.
Establish a presence in India through a Branch, Liaison, or Project Office. We handle complex RBI approvals, FEMA compliance, and ROC registrations to get you operational swiftly.
Choose Your Corporate Vehicle
Foreign entities can operate in India without forming a subsidiary. Select the office structure that aligns with your operational permissions and strategic goals.
Liaison Office (LO)
Acts as a communication channel between the parent company and Indian entities. Ideal for exploring the market and promoting collaborations without earning direct income.
- No commercial, trading, or industrial activity allowed
- Expenses must be met entirely through inward remittances
- Promote import/export and technical collaborations
- Valid for 3 years (extendable)
Branch Office (BO)
An extension of the foreign parent company allowed to conduct specific, full-fledged commercial operations similar to the parent entity's primary business.
- Can generate revenue and remit profits outside India
- Permitted: Export/Import, IT services, Research
- Not Permitted: Retail trading or manufacturing
- Requires a profitable track record of 5 preceding years
Project Office (PO)
A temporary setup designed exclusively to execute specific projects awarded to the foreign company by an Indian entity. Operations are strictly confined to the project.
- Project must be funded via inward remittance
- Alternatively, funded by a bilateral/multilateral financing agency
- Can repatriate project surplus after completion
- Validity ends with the completion of the project
Our Seamless Setup Process
Document Verification
We guide the parent company in gathering, translating, and apostilling essential documents (Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, Audited Financials).
RBI Approval
We file the comprehensive application (Form FNC) through an Authorized Dealer (AD Category-I Bank) to secure crucial Reserve Bank of India clearance.
ROC Registration
Within 30 days of RBI approval, we file Form FC-1 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to officially register the foreign entity's presence in India.
Statutory Clearances
We handle final operational setups, including obtaining PAN, TAN, GST registrations, Bank Account opening, and mandated state police reporting.
Secure Your Indian Footprint
Ensure total compliance with RBI guidelines from day one. Speak with our FEMA and corporate law experts to determine the right setup for your enterprise.
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