📌 What is Foreign Company Registration?
Foreign companies can set up a Subsidiary, Joint Venture, Branch Office, or Liaison Office in India under FEMA and the Companies Act.
🎯 Benefits
- Access to Indian market.
- 100% ownership in most sectors.
- Legal presence in India.
👥 Eligibility
- At least 1 resident Indian director for Subsidiary.
- RBI approval for Branch/Liaison Office.
📑 Documents Required
- Parent company incorporation documents.
- Board resolution.
- KYC of directors.
- RBI approval (for BO/LO).
⚙️ Process & Timeline
- File SPICe+ for subsidiary.
- File with RBI for Branch or Liaison Office.
⏳ Timeline: 30–45 working days.
Service FAQs
Yes, except in restricted sectors.
Yes, for BO/LO.
Yes, at least one Indian resident required.
Yes, BO/LO taxed differently from subsidiaries.
Yes, subject to FEMA.
