Foreign Company Registration

Foreign Company Registration in India

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Why Choose Tax Pal Solutions?

• Fast & Compliant Company Incorporation
• Assistance with RBI, FEMA & MCA Approvals
• End-to-End Support for Subsidiary, JV, Branch & Liaison Office
• Documentation, FDI Compliance & Legal Structuring
• Trusted by Global Businesses Across 15+ Countries

Overview of Foreign Company Registration

Foreign companies can establish a presence in India through:

• Subsidiary
• Joint Venture
• Branch Office
• Liaison Office
• Project Office

Key Points:

• Comply with FEMA regulations
• Obtain RBI approvals (if required)
• Register with the Registrar of Companies (RoC)

Foreign Company Registration Number (FCRN):
A unique number assigned to foreign companies by the RoC, similar to a CIN for Indian companies.

Who is Considered a Foreign Company in India?

A company is foreign if it is incorporated outside India but conducts business in India through:

• Physical office
• Agent or representative
• Digital/electronic operations

Legal Requirement: Register with RoC within 30 days of establishing a place of business.

Advantages of India for Global Businesses

• Demographic Advantage: Young population (~28 median age), skilled workforce
• Vibrant Economy: Rising GDP & digital economy expansion
• Strategic Location: Access to Europe, Middle East, Africa & Southeast Asia
• Government Support: Liberal FDI policy, logistics initiatives like PM Gati Shakti
• Skilled Workforce & Cost Benefits: Competitive labor costs & specialized talent
• Expansive Consumer Market: Rising purchasing power & digital penetration

Choosing the Right Business Structure

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Choose Business Structure

Select from Private Limited, WOS, Branch, Liaison, or Project Office.

2. Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Required for all MCA filings.

3. Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)

4. Reserve Company Name

Check via MCA's RUN service to ensure uniqueness.

5. Draft Incorporation Documents

• MoA: Company objectives & business scope

• AoA: Internal regulations & governance rules

6. File SPICe+ Form

Includes name reservation, incorporation, DIN, PAN & TAN application.

7. Pay Fees & Stamp Duty

8. Receive Certificate of Incorporation (COI)

COI includes PAN and TAN of the company.

Essential Documents

For Foreign Parent Company

• Certificate of Incorporation
• MoA & AoA
• Board Resolution
• Director & shareholder details
• Notarized & apostilled documents

For Directors

• Passport & address proof
• Passport-sized photo
• DIN & DSC
• Business visa (if applicable)

For Shareholders

• Identity & address proof
• Passport-sized photo
• Certificate of Incorporation for corporate shareholders
• Shareholding details

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Key Authorities

• MCA, RBI, DPIIT, Income Tax Department, GST Council
• Sector-specific regulators: SEBI, IRDAI, TRAI, FSSAI, DGCA

Core Legal Areas

• Companies Act, 2013
• FEMA & RBI approvals
• Income Tax, GST & Transfer Pricing
• Labour & Employment Laws
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Environmental Compliance

Post-Incorporation Compliances

1. Corporate Bank Account

Required for all financial transactions; comply with FEMA reporting.

2. PAN & TAN Allotment

Essential for tax compliance & banking operations.

3. GST Registration

• Regular: Long-term operations
• Temporary (NRTP): Short-term projects (valid 90 days)

4. Industry-Specific Licenses

• FSSAI, Pollution Control, IEC, EPF/ESI, etc.

5. Annual Returns & RBI Filings

• RoC: FC-3 (accounts), FC-4 (annual return)
• RBI: FLA & APR returns

6. Statutory Registers

• Members, Directors, Debenture Holders, Minutes & Records

7. Board & General Meetings

• First Board: Within 30 days
• Minimum 4 board meetings annually
• AGM: Within 9 months from first financial year-end

Cost Overview