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A Branch Office allows a foreign company to conduct certain activities in India (export/import of goods, professional services, R&D) without forming a separate Indian entity. RBI approval is mandatory. FilingLab handles end-to-end RBI filing, FEMA compliance, and post-approval registrations (PAN, GST, IEC).
Everything required for Branch Office Registration in India. Government statutory fees (MCA stamp duty, trademark filing fee, etc.) are charged at actual cost and shown separately before payment.
RBI Form FNC application
Authorised Dealer (AD) Bank coordination
FEMA-compliant capital remittance
PAN, GST, IEC for the branch
Year-1 FLA return filing
Keep these documents ready before starting. Our team will guide you through secure upload to our portal.
Pro Tip
Scan documents in 300 DPI and keep file size under 5MB. Coloured scans work best for Aadhaar and PAN.
Apostilled certificate of incorporation of parent
Audited accounts of last 5 years (parent)
Resolution authorising the branch
KYC of authorised representative in India
Address proof for branch office
A foreign company can conduct permitted business in India through a branch office without forming a separate Indian company.
Unlike a liaison office, a branch may export, import, render professional services and earn income within RBI-approved limits.
Net profits of the branch can be remitted to the parent abroad, subject to FEMA rules and applicable taxes.
The branch represents the same legal entity as the parent, simplifying brand continuity and contractual relationships in India.
Operating under RBI approval gives the branch a clear regulatory footing for banking, remittances and statutory reporting.
Foreign companies expanding to India without a subsidiary
Overseas firms exporting or importing goods through India
Foreign service providers serving Indian clients directly
Engineering or consultancy firms executing Indian projects
Parent companies wanting profit repatriation from India
Parent must have a profitable track record of five immediately preceding years
Net worth of at least USD 100,000 certified by an auditor
RBI approval under FEMA, generally routed via an authorised dealer bank
Activity must fall within RBI-permitted branch office functions
Foreign parent must have a profit-making record for past 5 years and net worth ≥ USD 100,000.
Application is routed through your Authorised Dealer Bank in India.
60-90 days for general approval; some sectors need prior RBI approval.
Post-approval registrations within 15 days.
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Export/import of goods, professional services, R&D, technical or financial collaborations, representing parent. Cannot do retail trading or manufacturing.
Initial setup is similar; ongoing costs lower (no Indian directors, no separate AGM). But Branch Office cannot raise local capital.
Foreign company tax rate (40% + surcharge + cess) applies to branch income. No DDT — repatriation is straightforward.
Join 500+ businesses who trusted us for Branch Office Registration in India.
Five stages, SLA-tracked, with a named CA who replies in under 12 minutes during business hours.
You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
1 day
02
FilingLab
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
2 days
03
FilingLab
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
Same day
04
Govt
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
5–15 days
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
04
Govt
· 5–15 days
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
