Oficina de Enlace · Establecimiento en la India
Abre tuOficina de Enlace en India
Una presencia legal india — para investigación, comunicación y fomento de relaciones — sin actividad comercial.
A Oficina de Enlace permita que su empresa extranjera mantenga una presencia en la India bajo Aprobación de RBI a través de FEMA — completamente legal, completamente conforme. Nos encargamos de todo, desde la elegibilidad hasta la puesta en marcha.
RBI Aprobado
Cumple con FEMA
Sin cargos ocultos
Promedio de 6–8 semanas
Asistencia integral
6–8w
Config. Prom.
100+
Empresas Ayudadas
3tú
Aprobación inicial
1
Experto, de principio a fin
Aprobación inicial
3años
Renovable · Sin riesgo comercial
Empresas Ayudadas
100+
Entrada en el mercado de la India
Comprendiendo la estructura
Tu presencia en la India — Sin el compromiso.
A Oficina de Enlace (LO) Es una oficina de representación autorizada por el RBI en virtud de la FEMA. Permite a su empresa extranjera comunicarse, explorar y establecer relaciones en la India, sin realizar ninguna actividad comercial. Todos los gastos deben financiarse mediante remesas procedentes de su empresa matriz en el extranjero.
¿Qué lo hace diferente?
Una oficina de enlace es la el menor compromiso, el menor riesgo una forma de que una empresa extranjera establezca una presencia legal en la India. A diferencia de una sucursal o una filial, no puede generar ni una sola rupia, pero te ofrece un punto de apoyo real, aprobado por el Banco de la Reserva de la India (RBI), que te permite explorar el mercado antes de comprometerte.
Piensa en ello como tu Puesto de escucha de la India — en el ámbito jurídico, de personal y operativo — mientras se va concretando tu estrategia global de entrada en el mercado.
Riesgo comercial nulo · Aprobado por el RBI · Renovable cada 3 años
Para quién es
→Empresas extranjeras que desean establecer su presencia en la India antes de comprometerse plenamente
→Empresas explorando estrategias de entrada al mercado
→Empresas que establecen alianzas o cadenas de suministro en la India
→Aquellos que aún no estén preparados para abrir una sucursal o una filial
Qué puede hacer
✓Promocionar los productos y servicios de la empresa matriz en la India
✓Realizar estudios de mercado y de viabilidad
✓Facilitar colaboraciones técnicas o financieras
✓Actúa como canal de comunicación entre padres y entidades indias
Lo que no puede hacer
✕Obtener cualquier tipo de ingresos en la India
✕Realizar actividades comerciales
✕Firmar contratos en su propio nombre
✕Cobrar tarifas por cualquier servicio o por la fabricación de productos
Duración y renovación
→Aprobación inicial válida por 3 años
→Renovable — solicitar al menos 2 meses antes de que caduque
→Puede convertir a Sucursal u Oficina Subsidiaria en cualquier momento
→Cumplimiento continuo con RBI y FEMA requerido
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¿No está seguro de si una Oficina de Enlace es adecuada para usted?
Comparar opciones
Lo comparamos con sucursal y filial — gratis, en 15 minutos.
Actividades Permitidas por el RBI
Oficina de Enlace Puede y No Puede Hacer
RBI especifica un lista de actividades permitidas definida para una Oficina de Enlace. Su oficina solo puede operar dentro de estos límites; le asesoramos en cada actividad antes de que proceda.
Actividades permitidas
✓Representar a la empresa matriz en la India
✓Promover la importación y exportación de los productos/servicios de los padres
✓Realizar investigación de mercado y estudios de viabilidad
✓Facilitar colaboraciones técnicas o financieras
✓Actúa como canal de comunicación entre padres y entidades indias
✓Proporcionar apoyo de enlace y coordinación a la empresa matriz
No permitido
✕Obtener cualquier tipo de ingresos en la India
✕Comerciar o realizar cualquier actividad comercial
✕Firmar contratos en su propio nombre
✕Cobrar comisiones por cualquier servicio prestado
✕Fabricar o procesar bienes en la India
✕Consultoría legal (prohibida explícitamente — borrador del RBI 2025)
Ganar ingresos — incluso inadvertidamente — es una violación de FEMA con graves penalidades.
Revisamos todas las actividades propuestas antes de que comience. Ningún terreno gris queda sin asesoramiento.
¿No estás seguro de si tus actividades están permitidas?
Habla con nuestros profesionales
Díganos qué necesitan hacer sus operaciones en la India; le asesoraremos sobre la estructura adecuada en un día hábil.
Condiciones de la RBI
¿Haces? ¿Calificar?
Conocer cualquiera de estas cuatro condiciones de RBI — confirmamos cuál aplica en su primera llamada, gratis, en un día hábil.
01 —
Historial Rentable
La empresa matriz debe tener un historial de rentabilidad para los 3 ejercicios financieros inmediatamente anteriores en el país de origen.
02 —
Patrimonio neto mínimo
Patrimonio neto de no menos de USD 50.000 (o su equivalente) según el balance auditado más reciente.
2025 Borrador: Propuesta para eliminar umbral
03 —
Sector permitido
Las actividades propuestas deben estar dentro de la lista de actividades de enlace permitidas under FEMA — not from a restricted or approval-required FDI sector.
04 —
Letter of Comfort
If the applicant is a filial and does not meet the criteria independently, a qualifying parent or group company can provide a Letter of Comfort to RBI.
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Gobernado por FEMA Notification No. 22(R)/2016-RB · Processed via Authorised Dealer Category-I Bank
Comprobar mi elegibilidad
Proceso paso a paso
Cómo lo configuramos Para ti
⏱ Average 6–8 Weeks
01
Day 1
Evaluación de elegibilidad gratuita
Company profile, financials & proposed activities reviewed before any applications are filed
02
Día 2–7
Document Preparation & Apostille
Personalised checklist · Collection · Notarisation · Apostille — nothing bounced back
03
Week 2–5
Presentar el formulario FNC ante el AD Bank
RBI application submitted via Authorised Dealer Bank · All follow-ups managed by us
04
Week 4–6
RBI Approval — UIN Issued
Unique Identification Number issued · Initial approval valid for 3 years · Renewable
05
Week 6–7
ROC Registration — Form FC-1
Form FC-1 filed with Registrar of Companies via MCA portal within 30 days of RBI approval
06
Week 7–8
Bank Account + PAN + TAN
Indian bank account opened · PAN & TAN applied · Ready to receive inward remittances
07
Week 8+
Entrega y cumplimiento continuo
Liaison Office live · Annual filings · Renewal support · Closure or conversion managed
Most clients are live within 6–8 weeks.
We reduce delays by submitting complete, correctly prepared documents from day one.
A continuación — lo que necesitas proporcionar
Documentos Requeridos
Lo que necesitas Proveer
We send you a complete, personalised checklist after your first call. Here’s what’s typically required — we guide every step of collection and legalisation.
Certificate of Incorporation (apostilled / notarised)
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Board resolution authorising LO setup in India
Audited financial statements (last 3 years)
Banker’s report from home country bank
KYC of authorised representative / Principal Officer
Details of proposed activities in India
Letter of Comfort from parent (if subsidiary)
Proof of registered office address in India
Power of Attorney (if head of company not signing)
Nosotros nos encargamos de esto
Country-specific checklist sent after first call
We guide notarisation & apostille for every document
Indian Embassy attestation where required
Review before submission — nothing bounced back
Certified English translation arranged if needed
Nota: All documents must be in English or with certified translation. Apostille required for Hague Convention countries.
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Ongoing Compliance
We Keep You Compliant, Always.
A Liaison Office has significant ongoing compliance obligations. We manage every filing so your LO stays active, RBI-compliant, and renewal-ready — throughout the full lifecycle.
01
Annual Activity Certificate
Filed by CA with AD Bank and DGIT (International Taxation) each year. Confirms only permitted activities were conducted.
02
Income Tax Return
Mandatory even though the LO earns no income. Filed under Section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act annually.
03
ROC Annual Filings
Form FC-3 (financial statements) and Form FC-4 (annual return) filed with MCA within prescribed deadlines each year.
04
FLA Return
Foreign Liabilities and Assets return filed with RBI by July 15 each year, if any foreign assets or liabilities are outstanding.
05
Statutory Audit
Annual audit of books under Indian accounting standards by a practising CA — mandatory for all Liaison Offices in India.
06
Renewal Application
Renewal submitted at least 2 months before expiry. We prepare and submit all renewal documentation and manage the process.
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Requirement
Frequency
Type
Due Date
Annual Activity Certificate
Filed with AD Bank + DGIT
Annual
RBI
Within 6 months of FY end
Income Tax Return
Even with zero income
Annual
Tax
By 30 November
ROC Filing — FC-3 & FC-4
Financial statements + Annual return
Annual
ROC
Within 6 months
FLA Return
Foreign Liabilities & Assets
Annual
RBI
By 15 July
LO Renewal Application
Every 3 years (current regulations)
Every 3 Yrs
Critical
2 months before expiry
Renewal & Closure — Fully Managed
We handle renewal submissions 2 months before expiry. Formal closure includes tax clearances, RBI & ROC filings. Conversion to Branch Office or Subsidiary also managed.
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Why Mercurius
We Are Not a
Document-Filing Service.
We are your India market entry partner from day one. 100+ foreign companies have trusted us with their Liaison Office — from eligibility to renewal and beyond.
One Expert, Start to Finish
No handoffs. No confusion. One dedicated consultant manages your entire setup and compliance — from eligibility check to renewal and beyond. You always know who to call.
Transparent, Fixed Pricing
You know the cost upfront. No hidden fees, no surprises when RBI approval takes longer, no upsells at any stage. One fixed fee agreed before we begin.
Faster RBI Approvals
We know exactly what AD banks and RBI look for. Our document checklist eliminates avoidable rejections and re-submissions — reducing delays from the very first submission.
Built for Foreign Companies
We work exclusively with clients from the US, UK, Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia entering India for the first time — we understand the unique challenges you face.
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100+
LOs Set Up
0%
RBI Rejections
6–8w
Avg Setup Time
24hr
Response Time
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✦ 2025 RBI Draft Update
Proposed changes may remove the 3-year tenure limit and USD 50,000 net worth threshold. We track all regulatory updates and advise clients in real time.
Does a Liaison Office need RBI approval?
Yes. Every Liaison Office requires prior approval from the RBI through an Authorised Dealer Category-I bank. Approval is currently granted for 3 years and is renewable. We manage the entire approval process from application to UIN issuance.
How long does the Liaison Office approval take?
Typically 6–8 semanas from document submission. RBI review takes 4–6 weeks. We reduce delays by submitting complete, correctly prepared documents from day one — no avoidable re-submissions.
Can a Liaison Office earn any income in India?
No. A Liaison Office cannot earn any income in India. All expenses must be funded by inward remittances from the parent company abroad. Earning income — even inadvertently — is a FEMA violation and can result in serious penalties.
Not sure if your activities count as income? We review every proposed activity before you begin.
Obtén asesoramiento gratuito
How long is the initial approval valid?
Under current 2016 regulations, 3 years from the date of approval, renewable. The 2025 RBI draft proposes removing tenure limits entirely, allowing indefinite operation subject to ongoing compliance. We advise all clients on regulatory updates as they happen.
How do we renew a Liaison Office?
Renewal applications must be submitted to your AD bank at least 2 months before expiry. We prepare and submit all renewal documentation and manage the process on your behalf — you don’t need to track deadlines.
What if we want to start doing business in India later?
A Liaison Office can be converted into a Branch Office or Wholly Owned Subsidiary. We advise on timing, structure, and manage the conversion process — including all RBI and ROC filings. Many of our clients start with an LO and graduate to a full entity.
Can a Liaison Office hire Indian employees?
Yes. A Liaison Office can hire local staff. You must comply with applicable labour laws including PF, ESIC, and the Shops & Establishments Act. We set up all employment compliance as part of our handover service.
Are law firms allowed to open a Liaison Office in India?
No. The Supreme Court of India has directed RBI not to grant permission to foreign law firms to open Liaison Offices in India (Bar Council of India v A.K. Balaji, 2012). This restriction also appears in the 2025 RBI draft regulations.
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