Establish Your Foreign Company in India
Set up Liaison, Branch, or Project Offices under FEMA regulations. RBI-approved, MCA-registered, and ready for operations — handled end-to-end.
Overview
Section 380, Companies ActA Foreign Company establishing presence in India operates under Section 380 of the Companies Act, 2013 and FEMA Regulations. Unlike a subsidiary, this is not a separate Indian entity but an extension of the foreign company. Options include Liaison Office (LO), Branch Office (BO), or Project Office (PO), each requiring RBI approval via an AD Category-I bank.
Direct Presence
Operate in India under parent company's brand & identity
RBI Approved
Fully compliant with Foreign Exchange Management Act
Repatriation
Surplus funds can be remitted back to head office (subject to rules)
Eligibility Criteria
Valid Foreign Incorporation
Company must be legally registered in home country
Profitability Track Record
Required for Branch Office (5 preceding financial years)
Permitted Activities
LO: Liaison only. BO: Export/Import, Services. PO: Project execution
AD Bank Sponsorship
Application must be routed via Authorized Dealer Category-I bank
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Required Documents
Certificate of Incorporation
Apostilled/Consular attested from home country
Board Resolution
Authorizing India presence & authorized persons
Audited Financials
Last 5 years (for Branch Office eligibility)
Bank Reference Letter
From AD Category-I bank in home country
Passport & KYC
Of authorized signatories (notarized)
Office Address Proof
Lease agreement & NOC for Indian premises
Pro tip: Apostille/Consular attestation is mandatory for all foreign documents.
Registration Process
~60-90 daysRBI Approval Application
15-30 daysFile application via AD Category-I bank for LO/BO/PO
RBI Verification
30-45 daysRBI reviews track record, profitability & business plan
ROC Registration (FC-1)
7-10 daysRegister place of business with MCA within 30 days of approval
Post-Incorporation
5-7 daysObtain UIN, PAN, TAN & open bank account in India
Why Establish Foreign Office?
Expand your global footprint with a compliant, recognized presence in India.
Brand Presence
Operate under parent company's global brand identity
Market Access
Directly engage with Indian customers & partners
Fund Repatriation
Surplus funds removable subject to RBI & tax compliance
No Shareholding
No need to create separate Indian equity structure
Frequently Asked Questions
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