Business Setup
Liaison Office Registration (Foreign Company)
Establish a liaison office (representative office) in India for a foreign company to act as a communication channel between the parent and Indian parties, without undertaking any commercial revenue activity.
Heads up: RBI / AD bank processing, apostille of documents, and ROC registration fees are additional.
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Liaison Office Setup
6–10 weeks
- RBI / AD bank approval support
- ROC FC-1 registration
- PAN application
- AAC compliance guidance
What you get
- RBI / AD bank application for liaison office
- ROC registration via Form FC-1
- PAN of the liaison office
- Guidance on annual activity certificate (AAC) filing
Documents required
- Apostilled certificate of incorporation and charter of the parent
- Audited financials of the parent for the last 3 years
- Board resolution to open a liaison office
- Proof of Indian office address
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
What can a liaison office do in India?
A liaison office can only represent the parent, promote import/export, and facilitate technical/financial collaborations. It cannot earn any income in India and is funded entirely by inward remittances from the parent.
How long is a liaison office approval valid?
RBI approval for a liaison office is generally granted for three years and can be renewed, subject to filing the Annual Activity Certificate with the AD bank.
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