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International tax & FEMA

Branch or liaison office set-up and compliance

RBI approval through the AD bank for a foreign company’s liaison or branch office, and its yearly compliance.

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Overview

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RBI approval through the AD bank for a foreign company’s liaison or branch office, and its yearly compliance.

What's included

  • Eligibility and application through AD bank
  • ROC registration (FC-1)
  • PAN, TAN and bank set-up
  • Annual activity certificate and FC-3 / FC-4

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Entity KYC

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • Parent’s incorporation documents and audited accounts (apostilled)
  • Letter of comfort if net worth is below the limit

As per law

Law and sections

  • FEMA (Establishment in India of a Branch Office or a Liaison Office) Regulations, 2016
  • Companies Act, 2013 – Chapter XXII

Who must comply

  • Foreign companies entering India without a subsidiary

Time limits

  • Annual activity certificate by 30 September

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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