Branch Office Registration in India
Establish your foreign company’s Branch Office in India with expert support for regulatory approvals, RBI and FEMA requirements, company registration, tax registrations and ongoing compliance.
Branch Office Registration in India
A Branch Office allows an overseas company to establish a presence in India while remaining an extension of the foreign parent entity. The permitted activities, approval route and compliance obligations depend on the nature of the foreign company, its proposed activities in India and applicable foreign exchange regulations.
India Presence
Establish an official business presence in India while operating as an extension of the overseas parent company.
Cross-Border Operations
Suitable for foreign companies undertaking approved commercial activities and supporting their India operations.
Regulatory Compliance
Support with applicable RBI, FEMA, company law and tax-related registration requirements.
Business Expansion
Build a structured operational presence for serving the Indian market and supporting regional business activities.
Why Establish a Branch Office in India?
A Branch Office can be suitable for established overseas companies that want a direct India presence without incorporating a separate Indian subsidiary, subject to the activities permitted under applicable regulations.
Direct Parent Presence
Operate in India as an extension of the overseas parent company rather than through a separate subsidiary.
Indian Market Access
Establish local operations for eligible activities and improve access to Indian customers and business partners.
Structured Compliance
Operate through a recognised form of foreign company presence subject to applicable Indian regulatory requirements.
Long-Term Expansion
Suitable for qualifying foreign businesses planning an ongoing operational and commercial presence in India.
Basic Registration Considerations
Eligibility and approval depend on the foreign parent company, proposed activities and the applicable regulatory route.
- Foreign parent company details
- Proposed activities of the India Branch Office
- India office address
- Authorised representative in India
- Financial and business track record of parent company
- Applicable RBI / AD Bank approval requirements
- Company law registration requirements
- Tax and ongoing reporting obligations
Documents Generally Required
Documents may require notarisation, apostille or consular authentication depending on the jurisdiction and applicable process.
- Certificate of Incorporation of foreign parent company
- Memorandum, Articles or equivalent charter documents
- Board resolution for establishing India Branch Office
- Audited financial statements of foreign parent
- Details of directors and authorised representative
- Passport and address proof of authorised signatory
- India office address documents
- Banking and KYC documents as applicable
Branch Office Registration Process in India
RYS coordinates the setup process from initial eligibility review and documentation through regulatory approvals, registration and post-registration compliance.
Eligibility Review
Review the foreign parent company, proposed India activities and applicable approval route.
Documentation & KYC
Prepare parent company documents, financial records, authorisations and India office documentation.
Regulatory Approval & Registration
Coordinate applicable RBI, authorised dealer bank and company registration requirements.
Post-Registration Support
Proceed with tax registrations, banking, accounting and ongoing regulatory compliance requirements.
Complete Branch Office Setup Support in India
Register Your Startup provides coordinated assistance throughout the setup and ongoing compliance lifecycle of an India Branch Office.
RBI / FEMA Guidance
Support with applicable foreign exchange and approval requirements.
Branch Office Registration
Coordination of the required India registration process.
PAN & TAN
Assistance with applicable tax registrations for the Branch Office.
GST Registration
GST registration support where applicable to India operations.
Banking Assistance
Support with opening and operating the Branch Office bank account.
Accounting & Tax
Accounting, tax and financial reporting support.
Annual Compliance
Ongoing regulatory, corporate and reporting assistance.
India Expansion Support
Continued assistance as your foreign company expands in India.
Why Global Businesses Choose RYS
Cross-Border Expertise
Professional support for foreign companies establishing a regulated presence in India.
End-to-End
Support from eligibility review through registration and ongoing India compliance.
Compliance Focused
Structured support covering FEMA, RBI, company law, taxation and reporting obligations.
India Expansion Support
Practical assistance for international companies building and expanding their India operations.