Details

Foreign companies entering India can establish a presence through various structures such as a wholly-owned subsidiary, joint venture, branch office, liaison office, or project office. Each structure has unique requirements and regulatory oversight under the Companies Act, FEMA, and RBI guidelines.

Professional support ensures timely approvals, proper document authentication, and adherence to compliance frameworks—enabling smooth operational setup and business expansion in India.

Possible Business Structures

• Wholly-Owned Subsidiary – Complete control with separate legal identity

• Joint Venture – Collaboration with an Indian partner

• Branch Office – For trading, professional services & project execution

• Liaison Office – Non-commercial representative activities

• Project Office – For execution of specific projects in India

Our Services Include

• Advising suitable business structure based on objectives

• RBI and MCA approvals

• DIN, DSC & name reservation

• Drafting and filing incorporation documents

• PAN, TAN, GST registration

• Compliance for FDI, FEMA, taxation & reporting

Government Authorities Involved

• MCA – Company incorporation

• RBI – Approvals for foreign entities

• Income Tax Department

• GST Authorities

Documents Required

From Parent Company

• Certificate of Incorporation & Charter/MoA

• Board resolution for Indian operations

• Apostilled/Notarized KYC and authority documents

From Directors/Authorized Representatives

• Passport copies

• Address proof

• Photos

• Email & mobile number

Registered Office in India

• Utility bill

• Rent agreement/ownership proof

• NOC from landlord

Deliverables

• Certificate of Incorporation / Establishment Approval

• Foreign Company CIN (where applicable)

• PAN & TAN

• Statutory document filings on record

• Compliance schedule and advisory guidance