Branch Office in India — Mercurius
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Branch Office India
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O que é uma filial na Índia?

A Filial is a direct extension of your existing foreign company, operating in India under your parent’s company name and identity. Not a new entity — it is você, na Índia. Governed by Foreign Exchange Management Act with prior RBI approval required through an Authorised Dealer Bank.

Features of Branch Office
✓ Controle da empresa-mãe 100% — não é necessário ter um sócio indiano
✓ Opera sob o nome e a identidade de marca dos pais
✓ Lucros livremente repatriáveis após o pagamento dos impostos indianos
✓ Não é uma entidade legal separada na Índia
✓ Aprovação do RBI necessária – 4 a 8 semanas
Branch Office India Team
100%
Repatriação de Lucros Permitida
Freely remittable to your parent company. India’s DTAA with Mais de 90 países protege contra a dupla tributação.
Check Your Readiness

Can your company open a branch office
na Índia?

Here’s a quick checklist. If you tick all of these, you’re ready to apply.

✓
Your company is registered outside India — in USA, UK, UAE, Europe, Singapore, Australia, or anywhere else
✓
You’ve been profitable for 5 years in your home country (audited accounts required)
✓
Your net worth is at least USD 100,000 — calculated as paid-up capital plus free reserves
✓
Your planned India activities match what your parent company already does
✓
If Your industry allows 100% FDI in India — most sectors do. A few require government approval

Eligibility
Atividades permitidas

O que é a sua filial É possível

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01
Import/Export of Goods
Comércio de mercadorias compatíveis com as atividades da matriz. Não é permitido o comércio varejista.
02
Professional Consultancy
Serviços especializados — nas áreas jurídica, financeira, técnica e de gestão.
03
Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento
R&D on behalf of the parent’s company — product, market, or scientific research.
04
Tecnologia da Informação e Desenvolvimento de Software
Desenvolver e exportar software, suporte de TI, aproveitando o grupo de talentos da Índia.
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Suporte Técnico
Suporte pós-venda para produtos fornecidos pela matriz aos clientes indianos.
06
Buying/Selling Agent
Sourcing, procurement, or sales liaison representing the parent’s company.
07
Parcerias Comerciais
Promover colaborações técnicas ou financeiras com empresas indianas.
08
Airline/Shipping
Companhias aéreas estrangeiras e navegação para emissão de passagens, carga e logística.
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⚡ Rota Automática
O setor permite o IDE 100%
Aplicar diretamente através do RBI por meio de um Banco Autorizado. Nenhuma aprovação governamental é necessária. A maioria dos setores se qualifica — TI, serviços, consultoria. Aprovação do RBI: 4 a 8 semanas.
🏛 Rota Governamental
O setor tem restrições ao IDE
Consulta ao Ministério das Finanças obrigatória. Para setores com limites de IED — defesa, mídia, telecomunicações. Também obrigatória para empresas de countries sharing land borders with India.
Processo Passo a Passo

Step-by-Step Process to Open a Branch Office in India

01
Check Eligibility & Permitted Activities
Confirm whether the foreign company is eligible to open a Branch Office in India and whether the proposed activities are permitted.
02
Prepare Required Documents
Collect and prepare the company documents, financial records, board approvals and other supporting papers required for the application.
03
Submit Application Through AD Bank
File the Branch Office application through an Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I Bank for the required approval and regulatory clearance.
04
Complete ROC Registration
After approval, register the Branch Office with the Registrar of Companies and complete the required MCA filings.
05
Complete Tax & Business Registrations
Obtain the necessary tax registrations, bank account and other registrations required to begin operations in India.
How Mercurius Helps

Support from Application to Setup Completion

01
Requirement Check
We understand your proposed business activities and identify the registrations and approvals required.
02
Documentation Support
We prepare, review and organise the required documents for your Branch Office application.
03
Approval & Clearance Assistance
We coordinate with the relevant bank and assist throughout the approval and clearance process.
04
Form Filing & Registration
We handle the required regulatory forms, ROC filings and registrations on your behalf.
05
Setup Completion
We assist with the remaining formalities so your Branch Office is ready to start operations in India.
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Pós-constituição Serviços

Once your Branch Office is established, our team continues to support the registrations, filings and ongoing compliance needed to operate in India.

01
Aprovação do RBI e Intermediação com o Banco AD
Preparação da FNC-1, coordenação com o Banco AD, revisão completa da FEMA e correspondência com o RBI até a obtenção da aprovação.
FNC-1AD BankFEMA
02
Registro e Arquivamento na ROC
Registro no MCA, todas as divulgações obrigatórias nos termos da Lei das Sociedades Anônimas de 2013 (Companies Act 2013). Formulários FC-1, FC-2, DIN, DSC gerenciados.
MCAFC-1 e FC-2DIN
03
Registro de GST e Código IE
Inscrição de GST para bens/serviços. Código de Importação e Exportação (IEC) da DGFT. TAN e PAN obtidos.
ISSIECPAN e TAN
04
Legalização de Documentos
Reconhecimento de firma, Apostila, autenticação da Embaixada da India — todos os documentos prontos para a Índia para envio ao RBI.
ApostilaReconhecimento de firmaAtestado
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Conformidade Anual e Impostos
Declarações anuais, imposto de renda, Certificado de Atividade Anual do RBI, todos os prazos regulatórios — nunca perdidos.
RBI AACImposto de RendaROC
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Configuração de Folha de Pagamento e RH
Processamento de folha de pagamento, registro no PF/ESIC, contratos de trabalho e conformidade com a Lei de Estabelecimentos (Shops Act) desde o primeiro dia.
Folha de pagamentoPF/ESICContratos
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The Process

How We Work

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.

01
Understand & Define
We first understand your business, requirements and goals so we can clearly define the work and support you need.
02
Assess & Plan
We review the requirements, timelines and compliance needs, and then create a clear plan for completing the work.
03
Deliver & Measure
Our team carries out the work, keeps you updated on progress and makes sure each deliverable is completed accurately and on time.
04
Review & Evolve
We review the work regularly and adjust our support as your business grows, your needs change or new requirements arise.
Mantenha-se Conforme

Conformidade Anual Requisitos

O Mercurius gerencia cada entrega — para que nada passe despercebido e nenhuma multa seja aplicada.

FrequênciaCompliance RequirementGoverning Authority
MonthlyGST Return (GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B) — if registered for Goods & Services TaxGST Authority
MonthlyTDS / TCS Deposit & Quarterly Returns — on salaries and vendor paymentsIncome Tax Department
MonthlyPF / ESIC Filings — provident fund and employee insurance contributionsEPFO / ESIC
QuarterlyAdvance Tax Payments — if total tax liability exceeds Rs 10,000 in a yearIncome Tax Department
AnualRBI Annual Activity Certificate (AAC) — mandatory for all Branch OfficesReserve Bank of India
AnualROC Annual Return (Form FC-3) — financial statements & activity report with MCAMinistry of Corporate Affairs
AnualIncome Tax Return (ITR-6) — tax audit mandatory if turnover exceeds Rs 1 CroreIncome Tax Department
AnualShops & Establishment Renewal — state-level compliance, varies by cityState Government
⚠️ Missed Deadlines = Significant Penalties
RBI non-compliance: up to ₹2 lakh per day. ROC failure: branch strike-off. Late GST/TDS: 18% interest p.a. + penalties. Mercurius tracks every deadline — so you never face one of these.
Deadline Tracking
Every filing deadline mapped at the start of the year. Advance reminders sent — no surprises, no penalties.
RBI & ROC Filings
Annual Activity Certificate, FC-3, FLA Return — prepared, CA-reviewed, and filed on your behalf.
Tax & GST Compliance
Monthly TDS, GST filing, and annual income tax — managed end-to-end without you lifting a finger.

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Eligibility
Who can open a Branch Office in India?+
Any foreign company profitable for 5 years with net worth ≥ 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.
What if we don’t meet the net worth criteria?+
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.
Can a Branch Office engage in retail trading?+
No. Retail trading is explicitly prohibited under FEMA. If retail is your goal, a Subsidiary (Pvt Ltd) is the appropriate structure.
Process & Timeline
How long does the setup take?+
8–12 weeks end-to-end. RBI approval 4–8 weeks (biggest variable). Document preparation 1–2 weeks. ROC, GST, bank setup 2–4 weeks after RBI approval.
Do I need to visit India?+
No. 100% remote. Documents collected digitally, DSCs issued online, all filings electronic. Clients from the US, UK, UAE, Germany, Australia — none visited India.
What documents are needed for RBI approval?+
Certificate of Incorporation, M&A, audited financials (3–5 years), Board Resolution, KYC of authorised representatives. Foreign documents must be notarised and apostilled. We provide a country-specific checklist on Day 1.
Conformidade Contínua
What annual compliance filings are required?+
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.
Can profits be repatriated to the parent company?+
Yes — freely repatriable after Indian taxes and CA certificate confirming compliance. India’s DTAA with 90+ countries protects against double taxation.
Branch Office vs Other Structures
Branch Office vs Liaison Office vs Subsidiary?+
Branch Office: earns income, repatriates profits — commercial presence. Liaison Office: represents parent only, no income allowed. Subsidiary: new Indian company, more flexibility. Choose based on your India business model.
Why choose a Branch Office over a Subsidiary?+
Branch Office is ideal when you want to maintain parent identity, avoid a new Indian entity, retain full control, and enable easy profit repatriation. Common for financial services, audit, consulting, IT exporters.
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