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href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-amber\">Get Free Consultation \u2192<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-ghost-w\">See How It Works<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stats up\" style=\"transition-delay:.6s\">\n      <div class=\"hst\"><div class=\"hst-n\"><span class=\"counter\" data-val=\"2\">0<\/span><span>K+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hst-l\">Clients Served<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hst\"><div class=\"hst-n\"><span class=\"counter\" data-val=\"60\">0<\/span><span>+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hst-l\">Countries Served<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hst\"><div class=\"hst-n\"><span class=\"counter\" data-val=\"18\">0<\/span><span>+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"hst-l\">Years Experience<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hero-right\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-05_25_37-PM.png\" alt=\"Branch Office India\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHAT IS -->\n<section id=\"what\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"what-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"tag up\">Understanding the Structure<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">What is a Branch Office <em>in India?<\/em><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"divider up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"lead up\" style=\"transition-delay:.12s;margin-bottom:24px\">A <strong>Branch Office (BO)<\/strong> is a direct extension of your existing foreign company, operating in India under your parent&#8217;s company name and identity. Not a new entity \u2014 it is <em>you, in India.<\/em> Governed by Foreign Exchange Management Act with prior RBI approval required through an Authorised Dealer Bank.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tag up\" style=\"transition-delay:.16s;margin:0 0 10px\">Features of Branch Office<\/div>\n        <div class=\"compare-panel on\" id=\"tp-bo\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> 100% parent company control \u2014 no Indian partner needed<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Operates under parent&#8217;s name and brand identity<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Profits freely repatriable after Indian taxes<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Not a separate legal entity in India<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> RBI approval required \u2014 4 to 8 weeks<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"what-right right\">\n        <div class=\"what-img scale\">\n          <div class=\"ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-77.png\" alt=\"Branch Office India Team\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"adv-card\">\n          <div class=\"adv-big\">100%<\/div>\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"adv-label\">Profit Repatriation Allowed<\/div>\n            <div class=\"adv-text\">Freely remittable to your parent company. India&#8217;s DTAA with <strong style=\"color:rgba(248,250,255,.85)\">90+ countries<\/strong> protects against double taxation.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST -->\n<section id=\"activities\" style=\"padding:62px 0;background:var(--off)\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"eligibility-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"tag up\">Check Your Readiness<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2 up eligibility-title\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s;margin-bottom:12px\">Can your company open a branch office <em>in India?<\/em><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"divider up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s;margin-bottom:16px\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"lead up\" style=\"transition-delay:.12s;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:14px\">Here&#8217;s a quick checklist. If you tick all of these, you&#8217;re ready to apply.<\/p>\n        <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px\" class=\"up\">\n          <div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n            <div style=\"width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber-dim);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--amber);margin-top:2px\">\u2713<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.5\">Your company is registered outside India \u2014 in USA, UK, UAE, Europe, Singapore, Australia, or anywhere else<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n            <div style=\"width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber-dim);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--amber);margin-top:2px\">\u2713<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.5\">You&#8217;ve been profitable for 5 years in your home country (audited accounts required)<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n            <div style=\"width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber-dim);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--amber);margin-top:2px\">\u2713<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.5\">Your net worth is at least USD 100,000 \u2014 calculated as paid-up capital plus free reserves<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n            <div style=\"width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber-dim);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--amber);margin-top:2px\">\u2713<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.5\">Your planned India activities match what your parent company already does<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start\">\n            <div style=\"width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber-dim);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--amber);margin-top:2px\">\u2713<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.5\">If Your industry allows 100% FDI in India \u2014 most sectors do. A few require government approval<\/div><br>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ACTIVITIES -->\n<section id=\"activities-main\" style=\"padding:72px 0;background:var(--off);border-top:1px solid var(--border)\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"acts-header\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"tag up\">Permitted Activities<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">What Your Branch Office <em>Can Do<\/em><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"drag-pill up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 7h10M7 2l5 5-5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n        Scroll to explore all 8\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"acts-scroll\" id=\"acts-scroll\" style=\"padding:0 48px 24px\">\n    <div class=\"acts-row\" id=\"acts-row\">\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">01<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 16V8a2 2 0 0 0-1-1.73l-7-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 0l-7 4A2 2 0 0 0 3 8v8a2 2 0 0 0 1 1.73l7 4a2 2 0 0 0 2 0l7-4A2 2 0 0 0 21 16z\"\/><polyline points=\"3.27 6.96 12 12.01 20.73 6.96\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"22.08\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">Import\/Export of Goods<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Trade in goods consistent with parent&#8217;s activities. Retail trading not permitted.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">02<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 7V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"16\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"14\" y2=\"14\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">Professional Consultancy<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Expert services \u2014 legal, financial, technical, management domains.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">03<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4m6-6h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v4M9 3v11l-5 5h16l-5-5V3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">Research &#038; Development<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">R&#038;D on behalf of the parent&#8217;s company \u2014 product, market, or scientific research.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">04<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"3\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M8 21h8M12 17v4\"\/><path d=\"M7 8l3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M13 14h4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">IT &#038; Software Development<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Develop and export software, IT support, leveraging India&#8217;s talent pool.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">05<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14.7 6.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l1.6 1.6a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l3.77-3.77a6 6 0 0 1-7.94 7.94l-6.91 6.91a2.12 2.12 0 0 1-3-3l6.91-6.91a6 6 0 0 1 7.94-7.94l-3.76 3.76z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">Technical Support<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">After-sales support for products supplied by parent to Indian customers.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">06<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">Buying\/Selling Agent<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Sourcing, procurement, or sales liaison representing the parent&#8217;s company.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">07<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 3c-4 5-4 13 0 18\"\/><path d=\"M3 12h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">Business Collaborations<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Promote technical or financial collaborations with Indian companies.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"act\"><div class=\"act-n\">08<\/div><span class=\"act-emoji\"><svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17.8 19.2L16 11l3.5-3.5C21 6 21 4 19.5 2.5S18 2 16.5 3.5L13 7 4.8 5.2c-.5-.1-.9.1-1.1.5l-.3.5c-.2.5-.1 1 .3 1.3L9 12l-2 3H4l-1 1 3 2 2 3 1-1v-3l3-2 3.5 5.3c.3.4.8.5 1.3.3l.5-.3c.3-.2.4-.6.5-1.1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"act-title\">Airline\/Shipping<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Foreign airlines and shipping for ticketing, cargo, and logistics.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"scroll-hint\" id=\"acts-hint\">\u2190 swipe to explore all 8 \u2192<\/div>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"routes-grid\">\n      <div class=\"route-card fast up\"><div class=\"route-tag amber\">\u26a1 Automatic Route<\/div><div class=\"route-title\">Sector Allows 100% FDI<\/div><div class=\"route-text\">Apply directly through RBI via Authorised Dealer Bank. No government approval needed. Most sectors qualify \u2014 IT, services, consulting. RBI approval: <strong>4\u20138 weeks.<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"route-card up\" style=\"transition-delay:.08s\"><div class=\"route-tag grey\">\ud83c\udfdb Government Route<\/div><div class=\"route-title\">Sector Has FDI Restrictions<\/div><div class=\"route-text\">Ministry of Finance consultation required. For sectors with FDI caps \u2014 defence, media, telecom. Also required for companies from <strong>countries sharing land borders with India.<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PROCESS -->\n<section id=\"process\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n    <div class=\"proc-header\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"tag up\">Step-by-Step Process<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2 up process-two-line-heading\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">\n          <span class=\"process-line process-line-1\">Step-by-Step Process to<\/span>\n          <span class=\"process-line process-line-2\"><em>Open a Branch Office in India<\/em><\/span>\n        <\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"proc-scroll-outer\">\n    <div class=\"proc-track\">\n\n      <div class=\"proc-step\">\n        <div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">01<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-title\">Check Eligibility &amp; Permitted Activities<\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-text\">Confirm whether the foreign company is eligible to open a Branch Office in India and whether the proposed activities are permitted.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"proc-step\">\n        <div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">02<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-title\">Prepare Required Documents<\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-text\">Collect and prepare the company documents, financial records, board approvals and other supporting papers required for the application.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"proc-step\">\n        <div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">03<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-title\">Submit Application Through AD Bank<\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-text\">File the Branch Office application through an Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I Bank for the required approval and regulatory clearance.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"proc-step\">\n        <div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">04<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-title\">Complete ROC Registration<\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-text\">After approval, register the Branch Office with the Registrar of Companies and complete the required MCA filings.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"proc-step\">\n        <div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">05<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-title\">Complete Tax &amp; Business Registrations<\/div>\n        <div class=\"proc-text\">Obtain the necessary tax registrations, bank account and other registrations required to begin operations in India.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"mh-section up\">\n      <div class=\"tag\">How Mercurius Helps<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"mh-heading\">Support from Application to <em>Setup Completion<\/em><\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"mh-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"mh-card\">\n          <div class=\"mh-index\">01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-title\">Requirement Check<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-text\">We understand your proposed business activities and identify the registrations and approvals required.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mh-card\">\n          <div class=\"mh-index\">02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-title\">Documentation Support<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-text\">We prepare, review and organise the required documents for your Branch Office application.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mh-card\">\n          <div class=\"mh-index\">03<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-title\">Approval &amp; Clearance Assistance<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-text\">We coordinate with the relevant bank and assist throughout the approval and clearance process.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mh-card\">\n          <div class=\"mh-index\">04<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-title\">Form Filing &amp; Registration<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-text\">We handle the required regulatory forms, ROC filings and registrations on your behalf.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mh-card\">\n          <div class=\"mh-index\">05<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-title\">Setup Completion<\/div>\n          <div class=\"mh-text\">We assist with the remaining formalities so your Branch Office is ready to start operations in India.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- SERVICES -->\n<section id=\"services\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"svcs-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"tag up\">By Mercurius<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">Post-Incorporation <em>Services<\/em><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"lead up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">Once your Branch Office is established, our team continues to support the registrations, filings and ongoing compliance needed to operate in India.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"svcs-grid\" id=\"svcs-grid\">\n      <div class=\"svc up\" style=\"transition-delay:.04s\"><div class=\"svc-num\">01<\/div><div class=\"svc-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"22\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"11\"\/><line x1=\"14\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"14\" y2=\"11\"\/><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"11\"\/><polygon points=\"12 2 20 7 4 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"svc-title\">RBI Approval &#038; AD Bank Liaison<\/div><div class=\"svc-text\">FNC-1 preparation, AD Bank coordination, full FEMA review and RBI correspondence until approval received.<\/div><div class=\"svc-tags\"><span class=\"svc-tag\">FNC-1<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">AD Bank<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">FEMA<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"svc up\" style=\"transition-delay:.08s\"><div class=\"svc-num\">02<\/div><div class=\"svc-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 5H7a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v12a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h10a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-2\"\/><rect x=\"9\" y=\"3\" width=\"6\" height=\"4\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M9 12h6M9 16h4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"svc-title\">ROC Registration &#038; Filing<\/div><div class=\"svc-text\">MCA registration, all mandatory disclosures under Companies Act 2013. Form FC-1, FC-2, DIN, DSC handled.<\/div><div class=\"svc-tags\"><span class=\"svc-tag\">MCA<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">FC-1 &#038; FC-2<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">DIN<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"svc up\" style=\"transition-delay:.12s\"><div class=\"svc-num\">03<\/div><div class=\"svc-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 16V8a2 2 0 0 0-1-1.73l-7-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 0l-7 4A2 2 0 0 0 3 8v8a2 2 0 0 0 1 1.73l7 4a2 2 0 0 0 2 0l7-4A2 2 0 0 0 21 16z\"\/><polyline points=\"3.27 6.96 12 12.01 20.73 6.96\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"22.08\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"svc-title\">GST &#038; IE Code Registration<\/div><div class=\"svc-text\">GST registration for goods\/services. Import Export Code from DGFT. TAN and PAN obtained.<\/div><div class=\"svc-tags\"><span class=\"svc-tag\">GST<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">IEC<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">PAN &#038; TAN<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"svc up\" style=\"transition-delay:.16s\"><div class=\"svc-num\">04<\/div><div class=\"svc-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 19a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h5l2 3h9a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"svc-title\">Document Legalisation<\/div><div class=\"svc-text\">Notarisation, Apostille, Indian Embassy attestation \u2014 every document India-ready for RBI submission.<\/div><div class=\"svc-tags\"><span class=\"svc-tag\">Apostille<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">Notarisation<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">Attestation<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"svc up\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><div class=\"svc-num\">05<\/div><div class=\"svc-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"14\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"svc-title\">Annual Compliance &#038; Tax<\/div><div class=\"svc-text\">Annual returns, income tax, RBI Annual Activity Certificate, all regulatory deadlines \u2014 never missed.<\/div><div class=\"svc-tags\"><span class=\"svc-tag\">RBI AAC<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">Income Tax<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">ROC<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"svc up\" style=\"transition-delay:.24s\"><div class=\"svc-num\">06<\/div><div class=\"svc-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 7V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"svc-title\">Payroll &#038; HR Setup<\/div><div class=\"svc-text\">Payroll processing, PF\/ESIC registration, employment contracts and Shops Act compliance from day one.<\/div><div class=\"svc-tags\"><span class=\"svc-tag\">Payroll<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">PF\/ESIC<\/span><span class=\"svc-tag\">Contracts<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"scroll-hint\" id=\"svcs-hint\">\u2190 swipe to see all services \u2192<\/div>\n    <div class=\"promise-row up\">\n      <div class=\"pr-item\"><span class=\"pr-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#E8A830\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 3c-4 5-4 13 0 18\"\/><path d=\"M3 12h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span> 100% Remote \u2014 No India Visit<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-item\"><span class=\"pr-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#E8A830\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Single Point of Contact<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-item\"><span class=\"pr-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#E8A830\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"23\"\/><path d=\"M17 5H9.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H6\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Fixed Transparent Pricing<\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-item\"><span class=\"pr-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#E8A830\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a14.5 14.5 0 0 1 0 18M3 12h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Multi-Timezone Support<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- HOW WE WORK -->\n<section id=\"how-work\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n    <div class=\"hw-header up\">\n      <div class=\"tag\">The Process<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"h2\">How We <em>Work<\/em><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n      <p class=\"lead\">At Mercurius, we keep things simple and focused on your business needs. Our team combines the right people, clear processes and technology to deliver services smoothly, accurately and on time.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hw-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"hw-card up\" style=\"transition-delay:.04s\">\n        <div class=\"hw-index\">01<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-title\">Understand &amp; Define<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-text\">We first understand your business, requirements and goals so we can clearly define the work and support you need.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-card up\" style=\"transition-delay:.08s\">\n        <div class=\"hw-index\">02<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-title\">Assess &amp; Plan<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-text\">We review the requirements, timelines and compliance needs, and then create a clear plan for completing the work.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-card up\" style=\"transition-delay:.12s\">\n        <div class=\"hw-index\">03<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-title\">Deliver &amp; Measure<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-text\">Our team carries out the work, keeps you updated on progress and makes sure each deliverable is completed accurately and on time.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"hw-card up\" style=\"transition-delay:.16s\">\n        <div class=\"hw-index\">04<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-title\">Review &amp; Evolve<\/div>\n        <div class=\"hw-text\">We review the work regularly and adjust our support as your business grows, your needs change or new requirements arise.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- COMPLIANCE -->\n<section id=\"compliance\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"comp-header\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"tag up\">Stay Compliant<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">Annual Compliance <em>Requirements<\/em><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"lead up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">Mercurius manages every filing \u2014 so nothing slips through and no penalty is ever triggered.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comp-table-wrap up\" style=\"transition-delay:.08s\">\n      <table class=\"comp-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th>Frequency<\/th><th>Compliance Requirement<\/th><th>Governing Authority<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Monthly<\/td><td>GST Return (GSTR-1 \/ GSTR-3B) \u2014 if registered for Goods &#038; Services Tax<\/td><td>GST Authority<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Monthly<\/td><td>TDS \/ TCS Deposit &#038; Quarterly Returns \u2014 on salaries and vendor payments<\/td><td>Income Tax Department<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Monthly<\/td><td>PF \/ ESIC Filings \u2014 provident fund and employee insurance contributions<\/td><td>EPFO \/ ESIC<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Quarterly<\/td><td>Advance Tax Payments \u2014 if total tax liability exceeds Rs 10,000 in a year<\/td><td>Income Tax Department<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Annual<\/td><td>RBI Annual Activity Certificate (AAC) \u2014 mandatory for all Branch Offices<\/td><td>Reserve Bank of India<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Annual<\/td><td>ROC Annual Return (Form FC-3) \u2014 financial statements &#038; activity report with MCA<\/td><td>Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Annual<\/td><td>Income Tax Return (ITR-6) \u2014 tax audit mandatory if turnover exceeds Rs 1 Crore<\/td><td>Income Tax Department<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Annual<\/td><td>Shops &#038; Establishment Renewal \u2014 state-level compliance, varies by city<\/td><td>State Government<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"penalty up\" style=\"transition-delay:.08s\">\n      <div class=\"penalty-stripe\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"penalty-inner\">\n        <div class=\"pen-title\">\u26a0\ufe0f Missed Deadlines = Significant Penalties<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pen-text\">RBI non-compliance: up to <strong>\u20b92 lakh per day<\/strong>. ROC failure: <strong>branch strike-off<\/strong>. Late GST\/TDS: <strong>18% interest p.a.<\/strong> + penalties. Mercurius tracks every deadline \u2014 so you never face one of these.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"comp-feats\">\n      <div class=\"cf up\"><div class=\"cf-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"cf-title\">Deadline Tracking<\/div><div class=\"cf-text\">Every filing deadline mapped at the start of the year. Advance reminders sent \u2014 no surprises, no penalties.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cf up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\"><div class=\"cf-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"22\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"10\" y2=\"11\"\/><line x1=\"14\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"14\" y2=\"11\"\/><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"11\"\/><polygon points=\"12 2 20 7 4 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"cf-title\">RBI &#038; ROC Filings<\/div><div class=\"cf-text\">Annual Activity Certificate, FC-3, FLA Return \u2014 prepared, CA-reviewed, and filed on your behalf.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cf up\" style=\"transition-delay:.12s\"><div class=\"cf-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C8870A\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"4\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"14\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"cf-title\">Tax &#038; GST Compliance<\/div><div class=\"cf-text\">Monthly TDS, GST filing, and annual income tax \u2014 managed end-to-end without you lifting a finger.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<section id=\"faq\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"faq-layout\">\n      <div class=\"faq-aside left\">\n        <h2 class=\"faq-h\">Got <em>Questions?<\/em><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"faq-cats\">\n          <button class=\"faq-cat on\" onclick=\"faqFilter('all',this)\">All Questions<\/button>\n          <button class=\"faq-cat\" onclick=\"faqFilter('elig',this)\">Eligibility<\/button>\n          <button class=\"faq-cat\" onclick=\"faqFilter('proc',this)\">Process &#038; Timeline<\/button>\n          <button class=\"faq-cat\" onclick=\"faqFilter('comp',this)\">Ongoing Compliance<\/button>\n          <button class=\"faq-cat\" onclick=\"faqFilter('vs',this)\">BO vs Other Structures<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"faq-box\">\n          <div class=\"faq-box-t\">Still have a question?<\/div>\n          <div class=\"faq-box-s\">Our professional answers within 24 business hours \u2014 no sales pitch, straight answers.<\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-sm-amber\">Ask a Professional Directly \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"faq-groups right\">\n        <div class=\"faq-group\" data-g=\"elig\">\n          <div class=\"fg-head\">Eligibility<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">Who can open a Branch Office in India?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">Any foreign company profitable for 5 years with net worth \u2265 USD 100,000. Activities must align with parent&#8217;s business. Most sectors qualify under Automatic Route. Companies from countries sharing land borders with India require the applicable Government Route \/ approval process.<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">What if we don&#8217;t meet the net worth criteria?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">You may still qualify through a Letter of Comfort (LoC) from your parent&#8217;s company if the parent meets eligibility norms. Our professional team will assess your situation in a free consultation.<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">Can a Branch Office engage in retail trading?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">No. Retail trading is explicitly prohibited under FEMA. If retail is your goal, a Subsidiary (Pvt Ltd) is the appropriate structure.<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"faq-group\" data-g=\"proc\">\n          <div class=\"fg-head\">Process &#038; Timeline<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">How long does the setup take?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">8\u201312 weeks end-to-end. RBI approval 4\u20138 weeks (biggest variable). Document preparation 1\u20132 weeks. ROC, GST, bank setup 2\u20134 weeks after RBI approval.<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">Do I need to visit India?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">No. 100% remote. Documents collected digitally, DSCs issued online, all filings electronic. Clients from the US, UK, UAE, Germany, Australia \u2014 none visited India.<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">What documents are needed for RBI approval?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">Certificate of Incorporation, M&#038;A, audited financials (3\u20135 years), Board Resolution, KYC of authorised representatives. Foreign documents must be notarised and apostilled. We provide a country-specific checklist on Day 1.<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"faq-group\" data-g=\"comp\">\n          <div class=\"fg-head\">Ongoing Compliance<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">What annual compliance filings are required?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">Annual Activity Certificate (RBI), Income Tax Return, ROC FC-3, FEMA FLA Return, monthly\/quarterly GST returns, TDS filings. RBI approval must be renewed every 3 years.<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">Can profits be repatriated to the parent company?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">Yes \u2014 freely repatriable after Indian taxes and CA certificate confirming compliance. India&#8217;s DTAA with 90+ countries protects against double taxation.<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"faq-group\" data-g=\"vs\">\n          <div class=\"fg-head\">Branch Office vs Other Structures<\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">Branch Office vs Liaison Office vs Subsidiary?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">Branch Office: earns income, repatriates profits \u2014 commercial presence. Liaison Office: represents parent only, no income allowed. Subsidiary: new Indian company, more flexibility. Choose based on your India business model.<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"fq\"><div class=\"fq-q\" onclick=\"faqTog(this)\">Why choose a Branch Office over a Subsidiary?<span class=\"fq-icon\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fq-a\">Branch Office is ideal when you want to maintain parent identity, avoid a new Indian entity, retain full control, and enable easy profit repatriation. 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small{\n  display:block;\n\n  margin-top:3px;\n\n  color:#6F7C8F;\n\n  font-size:8px;\n  font-weight:600;\n\n  line-height:1.25;\n}\n\n\n\/* CARD POSITIONS *\/\n\n.cf-contact-call{\n  left:0;\n  top:18px;\n}\n\n.cf-contact-whatsapp{\n  right:0;\n  top:24px;\n}\n\n.cf-contact-email{\n  left:15px;\n  bottom:14px;\n}\n\n.cf-contact-response{\n  right:0;\n  bottom:10px;\n}\n\n\n\/* CARD COLORS *\/\n\n.cf-contact-whatsapp .cf-contact-card-icon{\n  background:#EAFBF1;\n  color:#169B52;\n}\n\n.cf-contact-email .cf-contact-card-icon{\n  background:#EEF4FF;\n  color:#315DA8;\n}\n\n.cf-contact-response .cf-contact-card-icon{\n  background:#F3EFFF;\n  color:#6952B5;\n}\n\n\n\/* CONNECTING LINES *\/\n\n.cf-contact-line{\n  position:absolute;\n\n  height:1px;\n\n  z-index:2;\n\n  background:\n    linear-gradient(\n      90deg,\n      transparent,\n      rgba(200,135,10,.38),\n      transparent\n    );\n}\n\n.cf-line-a{\n  width:115px;\n  left:78px;\n  top:65px;\n  transform:rotate(17deg);\n}\n\n.cf-line-b{\n  width:115px;\n  right:77px;\n  top:68px;\n  transform:rotate(-17deg);\n}\n\n.cf-line-c{\n  width:110px;\n  left:86px;\n  bottom:54px;\n  transform:rotate(-18deg);\n}\n\n.cf-line-d{\n  width:110px;\n  right:79px;\n  bottom:54px;\n  transform:rotate(17deg);\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   TRUST POINTS\n============================================================ *\/\n\n.cf-contact-trust{\n  display:flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  flex-wrap:wrap;\n\n  gap:7px;\n}\n\n.cf-contact-trust-item{\n  display:inline-flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  gap:5px;\n\n  padding:7px 9px;\n\n  border-radius:8px;\n\n  background:#F8FAFC;\n\n  border:1px solid #E8EDF3;\n\n  color:#46566D;\n\n  font-size:9px;\n\n  font-weight:700;\n}\n\n.cf-contact-trust-item::before{\n  content:'\u2713';\n\n  color:#C8870A;\n\n  font-weight:900;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   RIGHT FORM\n============================================================ *\/\n\n.cf-form-panel{\n  background:#fff;\n\n  padding:38px 48px;\n\n  display:flex;\n\n  flex-direction:column;\n\n  justify-content:center;\n}\n\n.cf-form-tag{\n  font-size:11px;\n\n  font-weight:700;\n\n  letter-spacing:.14em;\n\n  text-transform:uppercase;\n\n  color:#C8870A;\n\n  margin-bottom:8px;\n}\n\n.cf-form-h{\n  font-size:25px;\n\n  font-weight:800;\n\n  color:#0F2449;\n\n  letter-spacing:0;\n\n  margin-bottom:7px;\n\n  line-height:1.2;\n}\n\n.cf-form-s{\n  font-size:13px;\n\n  color:#526176;\n\n  margin-bottom:19px;\n\n  line-height:1.65;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   FORM ROWS\n============================================================ *\/\n\n.cf-f2{\n  display:grid;\n\n  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;\n\n  gap:12px;\n}\n\n.cf-fg{\n  display:flex;\n\n  flex-direction:column;\n\n  gap:5px;\n\n  margin-bottom:11px;\n}\n\n.cf-fg label{\n  font-size:10px;\n\n  font-weight:700;\n\n  letter-spacing:.06em;\n\n  text-transform:uppercase;\n\n  color:#526176;\n}\n\n.cf-fg input,\n.cf-fg select,\n.cf-fg textarea{\n  width:100%;\n\n  background:#F7F9FC;\n\n  border:1px solid #E2E8F2;\n\n  color:#1E293B;\n\n  font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;\n\n  font-size:13px;\n\n  padding:10px 13px;\n\n  border-radius:9px;\n\n  outline:none;\n\n  transition:\n    border-color .2s,\n    box-shadow .2s;\n}\n\n.cf-fg input::placeholder,\n.cf-fg textarea::placeholder{\n  color:#8A97A8;\n}\n\n.cf-fg input:focus,\n.cf-fg select:focus,\n.cf-fg textarea:focus{\n  border-color:#C8870A;\n\n  box-shadow:\n    0 0 0 3px rgba(200,135,10,.1);\n}\n\n\n\/* SHORT MESSAGE BOX *\/\n\n.cf-fg textarea{\n  resize:none;\n\n  height:56px;\n\n  min-height:56px;\n}\n\n.cf-fg select option{\n  background:#fff;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   PHONE\n============================================================ *\/\n\n.cf-phone-wrap{\n  display:flex;\n\n  gap:6px;\n\n  position:relative;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-picker{\n  position:relative;\n\n  width:110px;\n\n  flex:0 0 auto;\n\n  user-select:none;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-trigger{\n  display:flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  justify-content:space-between;\n\n  gap:4px;\n\n  width:100%;\n\n  min-height:40px;\n\n  background:#F7F9FC;\n\n  border:1px solid #E2E8F2;\n\n  color:#1E293B;\n\n  font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;\n\n  font-size:13px;\n\n  padding:10px;\n\n  border-radius:9px;\n\n  cursor:pointer;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-trigger:focus,\n.cf-cc-trigger.cf-cc-open{\n  outline:none;\n\n  border-color:#C8870A;\n\n  box-shadow:\n    0 0 0 3px rgba(200,135,10,.1);\n}\n\n.cf-cc-arrow{\n  flex-shrink:0;\n\n  font-size:9px;\n\n  color:#94A3B8;\n\n  transition:transform .2s;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-open .cf-cc-arrow{\n  transform:rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n.cf-cc-lbl{\n  flex:1;\n\n  white-space:nowrap;\n\n  overflow:hidden;\n\n  text-overflow:ellipsis;\n}\n\n\n\/* COUNTRY DROPDOWN *\/\n\n.cf-cc-panel{\n  display:none;\n\n  position:absolute;\n\n  top:calc(100% + 5px);\n\n  left:0;\n\n  width:260px;\n\n  background:#fff;\n\n  border:1px solid #E2E8F2;\n\n  border-radius:11px;\n\n  box-shadow:\n    0 8px 30px rgba(15,36,73,.13);\n\n  z-index:9999;\n\n  overflow:hidden;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-panel.cf-cc-open{\n  display:block;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-search-wrap{\n  padding:10px 10px 6px;\n\n  border-bottom:1px solid #F1F5F9;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-search{\n  width:100%;\n\n  background:#F7F9FC;\n\n  border:1px solid #E2E8F2;\n\n  font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;\n\n  font-size:12px;\n\n  color:#1E293B;\n\n  padding:8px 10px;\n\n  border-radius:7px;\n\n  outline:none;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-search:focus{\n  border-color:#C8870A;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-list{\n  max-height:210px;\n\n  overflow-y:auto;\n\n  padding:6px 0;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-item{\n  display:flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  gap:8px;\n\n  padding:8px 12px;\n\n  cursor:pointer;\n\n  font-size:13px;\n\n  color:#1E293B;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-item:hover,\n.cf-cc-item.cf-cc-active{\n  background:#FFF7E6;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-item.cf-cc-active{\n  font-weight:600;\n\n  color:#C8870A;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-item-flag{\n  font-size:16px;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-item-name{\n  flex:1;\n\n  white-space:nowrap;\n\n  overflow:hidden;\n\n  text-overflow:ellipsis;\n\n  font-size:12px;\n\n  color:#475569;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-item-code{\n  font-size:12px;\n\n  font-weight:600;\n\n  color:#0F2449;\n}\n\n.cf-cc-no-results{\n  padding:14px 12px;\n\n  font-size:12px;\n\n  color:#94A3B8;\n\n  text-align:center;\n}\n\n.cf-phone-num{\n  flex:1;\n\n  min-width:0;\n\n  background:#F7F9FC;\n\n  border:1px solid #E2E8F2;\n\n  color:#1E293B;\n\n  font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;\n\n  font-size:13px;\n\n  padding:10px 13px;\n\n  border-radius:9px;\n\n  outline:none;\n}\n\n.cf-phone-num::placeholder{\n  color:#8A97A8;\n}\n\n.cf-phone-num:focus{\n  border-color:#C8870A;\n\n  box-shadow:\n    0 0 0 3px rgba(200,135,10,.1);\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   BUTTON\n============================================================ *\/\n\n.cf-f-submit{\n  display:flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  margin-top:4px;\n}\n\n.cf-btn{\n  display:inline-flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  justify-content:center;\n\n  padding:12px 27px;\n\n  background:#C8870A;\n\n  color:#fff;\n\n  font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;\n\n  font-size:14px;\n\n  font-weight:700;\n\n  border:none;\n\n  border-radius:8px;\n\n  cursor:pointer;\n\n  transition:\n    background .2s,\n    transform .15s;\n}\n\n.cf-btn:hover{\n  background:#E8A830;\n\n  transform:translateY(-2px);\n}\n\n.cf-btn:disabled{\n  background:#94A3B8;\n\n  cursor:not-allowed;\n\n  transform:none;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   SUCCESS \/ ERROR\n============================================================ *\/\n\n.cf-toast{\n  display:none;\n\n  padding:12px 15px;\n\n  border-radius:10px;\n\n  font-size:12px;\n\n  font-weight:600;\n\n  line-height:1.5;\n\n  margin-bottom:13px;\n\n  align-items:flex-start;\n\n  gap:8px;\n}\n\n.cf-toast.cf-show{\n  display:flex;\n}\n\n.cf-toast--success{\n  background:#F0FDF4;\n\n  border:1px solid #86EFAC;\n\n  color:#166534;\n}\n\n.cf-toast--error{\n  background:#FEF2F2;\n\n  border:1px solid #FCA5A5;\n\n  color:#991B1B;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   BOTTOM CONTACT STRIP\n============================================================ *\/\n\n.cf-altcontact{\n  background:#F7F9FC;\n\n  border-top:1px solid #E2E8F2;\n\n  padding:13px 48px;\n\n  display:flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  gap:15px;\n\n  flex-wrap:wrap;\n}\n\n.cf-altcontact-text{\n  font-size:12px;\n\n  color:#526176;\n\n  flex:1;\n}\n\n.cf-altcontact-text strong{\n  color:#0F2449;\n}\n\n.cf-altcontact-links{\n  display:flex;\n\n  gap:13px;\n\n  flex-wrap:wrap;\n}\n\n.cf-altcontact-link{\n  display:inline-flex;\n\n  align-items:center;\n\n  gap:5px;\n\n  font-size:11px;\n\n  font-weight:700;\n\n  color:#C8870A;\n\n  text-decoration:none;\n\n  border-bottom:\n    1px solid rgba(200,135,10,.3);\n\n  padding-bottom:1px;\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   TABLET\n============================================================ *\/\n\n@media(max-width:960px){\n\n  .cf-grid{\n    grid-template-columns:1fr;\n  }\n\n  .cf-visual{\n    border-right:none;\n\n    border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F5;\n  }\n\n  .cf-left-content{\n    padding:36px 32px;\n  }\n\n  #cf-section .cf-contact-title,\n  #cf-section .cf-contact-title span{\n    font-size:42px !important;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-graphic{\n    max-width:560px;\n\n    margin-left:auto;\n    margin-right:auto;\n  }\n\n  .cf-form-panel{\n    padding:38px 32px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-altcontact{\n    padding:15px 32px;\n  }\n}\n\n\n\/* ============================================================\n   MOBILE\n============================================================ *\/\n\n@media(max-width:600px){\n\n  #cf-section{\n    width:100%;\n\n    margin-left:0;\n  }\n\n  .cf-left-content{\n    padding:28px 16px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-tag{\n    margin-bottom:17px;\n  }\n\n  #cf-section .cf-contact-title,\n  #cf-section .cf-contact-title span{\n    font-size:31px !important;\n\n    line-height:1.16 !important;\n\n    letter-spacing:-0.02em !important;\n  }\n\n  #cf-section .cf-contact-title{\n    margin-bottom:16px !important;\n  }\n\n  #cf-section .cf-contact-title span{\n    margin-top:4px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-desc{\n    font-size:13px;\n\n    line-height:1.65;\n\n    margin-bottom:14px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-graphic{\n    height:220px;\n\n    margin:0 -3px 10px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-ring-1{\n    width:170px;\n    height:170px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-ring-2{\n    width:137px;\n    height:137px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-phone-hero{\n    width:80px;\n    height:80px;\n\n    border-radius:23px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-phone-hero svg{\n    width:36px;\n    height:36px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-live-dot{\n    top:calc(50% - 46px);\n\n    left:calc(50% + 31px);\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-card{\n    min-width:100px;\n\n    padding:7px 8px;\n\n    gap:6px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-card-icon{\n    width:27px;\n    height:27px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-card strong{\n    font-size:8px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-card small{\n    font-size:7px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-call{\n    left:0;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-whatsapp{\n    right:0;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-email{\n    left:2px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-response{\n    right:0;\n  }\n\n  .cf-contact-line{\n    display:none;\n  }\n\n  .cf-form-panel{\n    padding:28px 16px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-form-h{\n    font-size:22px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-form-s{\n    font-size:12px;\n\n    margin-bottom:17px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-f2{\n    grid-template-columns:1fr;\n  }\n\n  .cf-phone-wrap{\n    width:100%;\n  }\n\n  .cf-cc-picker{\n    width:105px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-cc-panel{\n    width:240px;\n  }\n\n  .cf-btn{\n    width:100%;\n  }\n\n  .cf-altcontact{\n    padding:14px 16px;\n\n    flex-direction:column;\n\n    align-items:flex-start;\n\n    gap:10px;\n  }\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n<section id=\"cf-section\">\n\n  <div class=\"cf-grid\">\n\n\n    <!-- ========================================================\n         LEFT SIDE\n    ========================================================= -->\n\n    <div class=\"cf-visual\">\n\n      <div class=\"cf-left-content\">\n\n\n        <div class=\"cf-contact-tag\">\n\n          <span class=\"cf-contact-tag-dot\"><\/span>\n\n          Let&#8217;s Connect\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h2 class=\"cf-contact-title\">\n\n          Have a question about\n\n          <span>\n            doing business in India?\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n\n        <p class=\"cf-contact-desc\">\n\n          Speak directly with our professional team.\n          Tell us what you need and we&#8217;ll guide you clearly\n          through the next steps.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <!-- CONTACT GRAPHIC -->\n\n        <div class=\"cf-contact-graphic\">\n\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-ring cf-contact-ring-1\"><\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-ring cf-contact-ring-2\"><\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-ring cf-contact-ring-3\"><\/div>\n\n\n          <span class=\"cf-contact-line cf-line-a\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"cf-contact-line cf-line-b\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"cf-contact-line cf-line-c\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"cf-contact-line cf-line-d\"><\/span>\n\n\n          <!-- MAIN PHONE -->\n\n          <div class=\"cf-phone-hero\">\n\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\n              <path d=\"\n              M22 16.92v3\n              a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2\n              19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07\n              19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6\n              19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67\n              A2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3\n              a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72\n              12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81\n              2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11\n              L8.09 9.91\n              a16 16 0 0 0 6 6\n              l1.27-1.27\n              a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45\n              12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7\n              A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\n              \"><\/path>\n\n            <\/svg>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n          <span class=\"cf-live-dot\"><\/span>\n\n\n          <!-- CALL -->\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-card cf-contact-call\">\n\n            <div class=\"cf-contact-card-icon\">\n\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\n                <path d=\"M6 2h4l2 5-3 2c1.5 3 3.5 5 6.5 6.5l2-3 4.5 2V19c0 1.7-1.3 3-3 3C10 21 3 14 2 5c0-1.7 1.3-3 3-3z\"><\/path>\n\n              <\/svg>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div>\n\n              <strong>\n                Call Us\n              <\/strong>\n\n              <small>\n                Speak directly\n              <\/small>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n          <!-- WHATSAPP -->\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-card cf-contact-whatsapp\">\n\n            <div class=\"cf-contact-card-icon\">\n\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\n                <path d=\"M21 11.5a8.5 8.5 0 0 1-12.3 7.6L3 21l1.9-5.7A8.5 8.5 0 1 1 21 11.5z\"><\/path>\n\n                <path d=\"M8.5 8.5c1 3 3 5 6 6\"><\/path>\n\n              <\/svg>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div>\n\n              <strong>\n                WhatsApp\n              <\/strong>\n\n              <small>\n                Quick conversation\n              <\/small>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n          <!-- EMAIL -->\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-card cf-contact-email\">\n\n            <div class=\"cf-contact-card-icon\">\n\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\n                <rect\n                  x=\"3\"\n                  y=\"5\"\n                  width=\"18\"\n                  height=\"14\"\n                  rx=\"2\"\n                ><\/rect>\n\n                <path d=\"m3 7 9 6 9-6\"><\/path>\n\n              <\/svg>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div>\n\n              <strong>\n                Email Us\n              <\/strong>\n\n              <small>\n                Share your query\n              <\/small>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n          <!-- RESPONSE -->\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-card cf-contact-response\">\n\n            <div class=\"cf-contact-card-icon\">\n\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n\n                <circle\n                  cx=\"12\"\n                  cy=\"12\"\n                  r=\"9\"\n                ><\/circle>\n\n                <path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path>\n\n              <\/svg>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div>\n\n              <strong>\n                24 Hr Response\n              <\/strong>\n\n              <small>\n                We&#8217;ll get back to you\n              <\/small>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <!-- TRUST POINTS -->\n\n        <div class=\"cf-contact-trust\">\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-trust-item\">\n            Professional Support\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-trust-item\">\n            No Sales Call Centre\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"cf-contact-trust-item\">\n            100% Remote\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- ========================================================\n         RIGHT FORM\n    ========================================================= -->\n\n    <div class=\"cf-form-panel\">\n\n\n      <div class=\"cf-form-tag\">\n        Get In Touch\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <div class=\"cf-form-h\">\n        Talk to our professional\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <p class=\"cf-form-s\">\n\n        Fill in the details \u2014 we&#8217;ll reply within 24 hours with next steps.\n\n      <\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- SUCCESS -->\n\n      <div\n        id=\"cf-toast-success\"\n        class=\"cf-toast cf-toast--success\"\n        role=\"alert\"\n      >\n\n        \u2705\n\n        <span id=\"cf-success-message\">\n          Thank you! 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