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Branch / Liaison / Project Office

A foreign company presence in India without a subsidiary. We set up your Branch, Liaison or Project Office with the required RBI/AD-bank approval and FEMA compliance.

Overview

A foreign company can establish a presence in India without a subsidiary through a Branch Office (to conduct permitted business), a Liaison Office (for representation and coordination, no commercial income), or a Project Office (for a specific contract/project). Each is approved via the RBI / authorised-dealer bank route and carries FEMA compliance.

GovYapar advises which structure fits your objective, obtains the required approvals, and handles the registration and ongoing FEMA compliance.

What’s included

  • Structure advice (Branch/Liaison/Project)
  • RBI / AD-bank approval application
  • Registration with the ROC (foreign company)
  • PAN, TAN & bank account setup
  • FEMA compliance & annual filings
  • Ongoing compliance guidance

Who needs this

  • Foreign companies exploring the Indian market
  • Businesses executing a project in India
  • Overseas firms needing a representative office

Documents required

  • Parent company documents (apostilled)
  • Board resolution & authorised representative details
  • Financials of the parent company
  • Proposed India address proof
How it works

Simple, done-for-you process

A real Chartered Accountant handles the filing end-to-end.

1

Choose structure

Branch, Liaison or Project based on your goal.

2

Apply for approval

RBI / AD-bank application prepared & filed.

3

Register

Foreign-company registration with the ROC.

4

Comply

FEMA compliance & filings handled.

FAQs

Common questions

A Branch Office can conduct permitted business and earn income; a Liaison Office only represents/coordinates and cannot earn commercial income in India.

When a foreign company has a specific project/contract in India — the office exists for that project’s duration.

Yes — approval is generally required via the RBI or an authorised-dealer bank. We handle the application.

A subsidiary offers the most flexibility for full operations; these offices suit narrower goals. We advise based on your plans.

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