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h2.h2{font-size:22px}\n .proc-step{width:140px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div id=\"bar\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-left\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">Branch Office \u00b7 India Setup<\/div>\n <h1 class=\"hero-h1\">\n <span class=\"up hero-title-line\" style=\"transition-delay:.18s;display:block\">Open Your Branch Office<\/span>\n <em class=\"up\" style=\"transition-delay:.26s\">In India.<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-sub up\" style=\"transition-delay:.42s\">RBI Approval \u00b7 ROC Registration \u00b7 GST \u00b7 FEMA Compliance \u2014 all handled by qualified professionals. 100% remote, end-to-end.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-btns up\" style=\"transition-delay:.5s\">\n <a 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\">Foreign Companies<\/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\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’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’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’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\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\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s;margin-bottom:12px\">Can your company open a branch office <em><br>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’s a quick checklist. If you tick all of these, you’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’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 class=\"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=\"Eligibility\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\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’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 & Development<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">R&D on behalf of the parent’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 & Software Development<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Develop and export software, IT support, leveraging India’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’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\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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & Services Tax<\/td><td>GST Authority<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Monthly<\/td><td>TDS \/ TCS Deposit & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & 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’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’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’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 & 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&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’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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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\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’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’ll guide you clearly\n through the next steps.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 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We’ve received your enquiry.\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n <div\n id=\"cf-toast-error\"\n class=\"cf-toast cf-toast--error\"\n role=\"alert\"\n >\n\n \u26a0\ufe0f\n\n <span id=\"cf-error-message\">\n Something went wrong. Please try again.\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <iframe\n name=\"cf-submit-frame\"\n id=\"cf-submit-frame\"\n style=\"display:none\"\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\n ><\/iframe>\n\n\n \n\n <form\n id=\"cf-form-el\"\n action=\"https:\/\/script.google.com\/macros\/s\/AKfycbxAiTyrrnIMVcRVdnh0NZMppbliG_HI8bmJRJsFBILZrPTdxbkbduyv-w4-0LuR_Sk7IA\/exec\"\n method=\"POST\"\n target=\"cf-submit-frame\"\n >\n\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"phone\"\n id=\"cf-phone-combined\"\n >\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"source_page\"\n id=\"cf-source-page\"\n >\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"source_url\"\n id=\"cf-source-url\"\n >\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"client_nonce\"\n id=\"cf-client-nonce\"\n >\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"cf-f2\">\n\n\n <div class=\"cf-fg\">\n\n <label for=\"cf-name\">\n Name\n <\/label>\n\n <input\n type=\"text\"\n id=\"cf-name\"\n name=\"name\"\n placeholder=\"Your name\"\n autocomplete=\"name\"\n required\n >\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div class=\"cf-fg\">\n\n <label 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h2.h2{font-size:22px}\n .proc-step{width:140px}\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div id=\"bar\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-left\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">Branch Office \u00b7 India Setup<\/div>\n <h1 class=\"hero-h1\">\n <span class=\"up hero-title-line\" style=\"transition-delay:.18s;display:block\">Open Your Branch Office<\/span>\n <em class=\"up\" style=\"transition-delay:.26s\">In India.<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-sub up\" style=\"transition-delay:.42s\">RBI Approval \u00b7 ROC Registration \u00b7 GST \u00b7 FEMA Compliance \u2014 all handled by qualified professionals. 100% remote, end-to-end.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-btns up\" style=\"transition-delay:.5s\">\n <a 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\">Foreign Companies<\/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\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’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’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’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\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\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s;margin-bottom:12px\">Can your company open a branch office <em><br>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’s a quick checklist. If you tick all of these, you’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’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 class=\"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=\"Eligibility\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\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’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 & Development<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">R&D on behalf of the parent’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 & Software Development<\/div><div class=\"act-text\">Develop and export software, IT support, leveraging India’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’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\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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & Services Tax<\/td><td>GST Authority<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Monthly<\/td><td>TDS \/ TCS Deposit & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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\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 & 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’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’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’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 & 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&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’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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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\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’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’ll guide you clearly\n through the next steps.\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \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 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We’ve received your enquiry.\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n <div\n id=\"cf-toast-error\"\n class=\"cf-toast cf-toast--error\"\n role=\"alert\"\n >\n\n \u26a0\ufe0f\n\n <span id=\"cf-error-message\">\n Something went wrong. Please try again.\n <\/span>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <iframe\n name=\"cf-submit-frame\"\n id=\"cf-submit-frame\"\n style=\"display:none\"\n aria-hidden=\"true\"\n ><\/iframe>\n\n\n \n\n <form\n id=\"cf-form-el\"\n action=\"https:\/\/script.google.com\/macros\/s\/AKfycbxAiTyrrnIMVcRVdnh0NZMppbliG_HI8bmJRJsFBILZrPTdxbkbduyv-w4-0LuR_Sk7IA\/exec\"\n method=\"POST\"\n target=\"cf-submit-frame\"\n >\n\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"phone\"\n id=\"cf-phone-combined\"\n >\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"source_page\"\n id=\"cf-source-page\"\n >\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"source_url\"\n id=\"cf-source-url\"\n >\n\n <input\n type=\"hidden\"\n name=\"client_nonce\"\n id=\"cf-client-nonce\"\n >\n\n\n \n\n <div class=\"cf-f2\">\n\n\n <div class=\"cf-fg\">\n\n <label for=\"cf-name\">\n Name\n <\/label>\n\n <input\n type=\"text\"\n id=\"cf-name\"\n name=\"name\"\n placeholder=\"Your name\"\n autocomplete=\"name\"\n required\n >\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <div class=\"cf-fg\">\n\n <label 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