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COMPANY REGISTRATION • PAN INDIA

Foreign Company Registration in India

Buy a legally structured entity route aligned with ownership, activity and growth plans.

RegisCorp structures foreign company registration around current facts, applicable requirements, source documents and a visible completion trail.

01 • SCOPEWrittenDefined before execution

02 • DELIVERYOnline ledPan India coordination

03 • CONTROLOne teamConnected service context

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YOUR DETAILED SERVICE ROUTE

Clarity continues beyond the first step.

The original page-specific roadmap is retained here, with every detail available after the quick enquiry panel.

Scope before submission. Eligibility, procedure, fees and authority requirements depend on current facts and law. Verify the position before relying on a generic checklist.

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Short answer

A foreign company that sets up a place of business in India must register with the Registrar within 30 days, and an Indian presence usually needs RBI or authorised dealer bank permission under FEMA before it opens. The common forms are a branch office, liaison office or project office, each with different permitted activities. Pick the form that fits your business and confirm conditions with your bank.

Last updated 5 November 2026. Rules, fees and forms change, so confirm the current position on the official portal before you act.

THE OUTCOME YOU ARE BUYING

Complete foreign company registration with the right facts, approvals and evidence.

The outcome is a legally structured entity route aligned with ownership, activity and growth plans, not merely a form or template.

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PRICE • PROOF • COVERAGE

Clear scope. Visible confidence.

Understand the starting commercial position and the service model before sharing documents or approving work.

STARTING PRICEWritten quote

Confirmed after complexity, records and professional scope review.

Government fees, taxes, stamp duty and third-party charges are separated where applicable.

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UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE

Foreign Company Registration should begin with the outcome and the facts behind it.

The correct foreign company registration route depends on the applicant, transaction, records, timing and applicable framework. Early review reduces avoidable rework.RegisCorp organises inputs, responsibilities and completion evidence so the client can understand what is being done and what remains dependent on an authority or third party.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

Know exactly what the engagement delivers.

A defined scope keeps the application, authority follow-up and operating-readiness work visible from the beginning.

Applicability and scope review

A written map of the requirement, assumptions and dependencies.

Tailored document checklist

A checklist based on the entity, transaction and current records.

Preparation and quality review

Structured preparation with inconsistencies identified before completion.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Designed for clients who want a controlled professional route.

Businesses with a current, genuine service requirement
Founders who want scope and dependencies explained first
Teams able to provide complete and accurate records

WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

Another route or specialist may be required when:

Requests intended to conceal facts or avoid lawful obligations
Matters requiring undisclosed guarantees of authority approval
Assignments outside the competence or professional scope confirmed in writing

SERVICE COVERAGE

What foreign company registration should control.

The exact deliverables are confirmed after applicability and record review.

Eligibility and trigger

Confirm the legal, commercial or operational reason for the service.

Information integrity

Reconcile identity, entity, transaction and supporting records.

DECISION TABLE

Choose the route from the current stage of the requirement.

A new application, correction, recurring filing and issue response are different assignments.

Current stage	Recommended action	Primary output	Key dependency
01Planning	Applicability review	Written route map	Complete facts
02Ready to proceed	Preparation engagement	Application or document pack	Supporting records
03Already submitted	Status or query review	Response action list	Portal or authority record

CONTROL POINTS

Good service delivery separates preparation, approval and authority dependency.

This makes responsibility and progress observable.

Facts drive applicability

The same service name can involve different requirements.

Documents support assertions

Inputs should be consistent across records and portals.

WHY REGISCORP

One organised route from eligibility to operations.

We connect foreign company registration with the wider business, tax, compliance or governance context.

Outcome-first intake

We begin with the business result rather than an unexplained form.

Defined written scope

Deliverables and exclusions are made visible before execution.

DOCUMENT READINESS

Prepare a reliable source file before work begins.

The final checklist varies by service, entity, state, transaction and authority.Request a tailored checklist

Identity and address evidence for relevant parties
Entity registration and constitutional records
Current portal, licence, tax or ownership records
Transaction, employee, financial or operational evidence

OUR WORKFLOW

Assess. Prepare. Approve. Complete.

A controlled sequence reduces omissions and makes exceptions visible.

Discovery

Confirm the requirement and current stage.

Document review

Test inputs for completeness and consistency.

Preparation and approval

Prepare the action and obtain informed confirmation.

INDICATIVE TIMELINE

Understand the stages before completion.

The written scope identifies estimated professional turnaround and external dependencies; no statutory approval date is guaranteed.

01
Initial review
Normally starts after complete intake information is received.
02
Document readiness
Timing depends on availability and correction of source records.
03
Preparation
The service file is prepared for review and approval.

COMMON MISTAKES

Avoid preventable delays, rework and scope gaps.

These issues commonly surface after a commercial commitment, deadline or authority query has already created time pressure.

Starting without an applicability check

This can select the wrong form, authority or document route.

Using inconsistent source data

Conflicts create queries and correction work.

RISK CONTROL

Small input errors can create larger commercial or compliance consequences.

Review the requirement early, disclose accurate facts and retain a complete approval and completion trail.

Delay exposureLate action may narrow options or add cost.
Rejection or queryIncomplete or inconsistent records can trigger follow-up.

Branch, liaison or project office

A liaison office is a communication channel and cannot earn income in India; its costs are met from money remitted from abroad. A branch office can carry on specified activities such as trading and export or import. A project office is for a specific project contract.

Each form needs approval, normally through an authorised dealer bank and in some cases the RBI, before it is set up.

Companies Act filings

Register as a foreign company with the Registrar using Form FC-1 within the period in the Act.
Appoint an authorised representative resident in India.
File annual accounts of the Indian business and annual returns each year (FC-3 and FC-4), as reported.

Foreign company registration steps

1
Choose the office type
Match branch, liaison or project office to your planned activities.
2
Seek permission
Apply through an authorised dealer bank and the RBI where required.
3
Get documents ready
Apostilled or notarised charter documents, financials and board approval from the parent.
4
Register with the Registrar
File Form FC-1 within the allowed time with all attachments.
5
Tax and bank setup
Obtain PAN, TAN, bank account and any GST registration needed.
6
Annual filings
File annual activity certificates and ROC returns.

Common mistakes to avoid

Doing commercial work from a liaison office.
Missing the 30-day FC-1 window.
Submitting unattested or unapostilled parent documents.
Not keeping a resident authorised representative.

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PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

Foreign Company Registration frequently asked questions

General information only. Applicability and professional responsibility are confirmed from current facts and law.Ask an expert question

01What is included in this service?+

The final written scope identifies the applicability review, documents, preparation, filing or drafting work, follow-up and completion evidence included.

02How long does it take?+

Professional turnaround depends on complexity and record readiness; authority or third-party processing is outside professional control.

03What documents are required?+

The checklist depends on the entity, people, transaction, state and current status and is provided after initial review.

PRIMARY REFERENCE

Verify the current official framework.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Ministry of Corporate Affairs India Code