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.promise-row{flex-direction:column;gap:12px;padding:20px}\n .cc-picker{width:108px}\n .cc-panel{width:240px}\n}\n@media(max-width:480px){\n h1.hero-h1{font-size:26px}\n .hst-n{font-size:22px}\n 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\" 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=\"2000\">0<\/span><span>+<\/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=\"17\">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:32px\">A <strong>Branch Office (BO)<\/strong> is a direct extension of your existing foreign company, operating in India under your parent’s name and identity. Not a new entity \u2014 it is <em>you, in India.<\/em> Governed by FEMA 22(R)\/2016-RB with prior RBI approval required through an Authorised Dealer Bank.<\/p>\n <div class=\"compare-toggle up\" style=\"transition-delay:.16s\">\n <button class=\"ct-btn on\" onclick=\"swTab('bo',this)\">Branch Office<\/button>\n <button class=\"ct-btn\" onclick=\"swTab('sub',this)\">Subsidiary<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"compare-panel on\" id=\"tp-bo\">\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 class=\"compare-panel\" id=\"tp-sub\">\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Separate legal entity incorporated in India<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Can have Indian shareholders<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> More operational flexibility across sectors<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> No prior RBI approval needed<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Better fit if raising Indian capital<\/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 after Indian taxes. 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\">\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\">Export \/ Import 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 \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 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 \n \n \n <\/div>\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>China, Pakistan, Bangladesh.<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"process\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"proc-header\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"tag up\">Step-by-Step Process<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">How We Open Your Branch Office \u2014 <em>Start to Finish<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-badge up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">\u23f1 Average 8\u201312 Weeks<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-scroll-outer\">\n <div class=\"proc-track\">\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">01<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">Free Consultation & Eligibility<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">Company profile assessed. FDI route confirmed \u2014 Automatic or Government. Sector policy & country requirements flagged.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">02<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">Document Collection & Legalisation<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">Country-specific checklist sent. Notarisation, Apostille, Embassy attestation guided by our team.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">03<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">RBI Approval via AD Bank<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">FNC-1 filed through AD Bank. FEMA specialists manage all RBI queries until approval letter received.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">04<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">ROC Registration with MCA<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">Register with Registrar of Companies. UIN obtained. Form FC-1, FC-2, DIN and DSC completed.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">05<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">Day-One Operations & Go-Live<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">GST, PAN & TAN, bank account, payroll \u2014 your branch is fully operational in India from day one.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"proc-cta\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"proc-cta-h\">Average 8\u201312 weeks from document submission to fully operational branch.<\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-cta-s\">Most delays come from incomplete documents \u2014 we eliminate that with a personalised checklist on Day 1.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"proc-cta-btn\">Start Now \u2192<\/a>\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\">What We Handle<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">End-to-End Setup <em>Services<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"lead up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">From your first document to your first invoice in India \u2014 every step, every form, every filing handled by our professional team.<\/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=\"feature\">\n <div class=\"feat-img left\" style=\"height:520px\">\n <div class=\"ph\" style=\"height:520px\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-78.png\" alt=\"India Business Presence\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"feat-overlay\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"feat-caption up\">\n <div class=\"feat-cap-tag\">Your India Presence<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"feat-cap-h\">Your company’s identity.<br><em>India’s market.<\/em><\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"feat-content right\">\n <div class=\"tag\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px\">Why Branch Office<\/div>\n <h3 style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.1;font-family:var(--font)\">Stay who you are.<br><em>Enter India.<\/em><\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:28px\">Enter India without creating a new legal entity. Your global brand, your full control, your profits flowing back.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"feat-list\">\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> Maintain parent company’s brand and identity in India<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> 100% ownership \u2014 no Indian partner required<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> Profits freely repatriable after Indian taxes<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> DTAA protection across 90+ countries<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> Full operational control retained by parent<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-amber\">Book Free Consultation \u2192<\/a>\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>Requirement<\/th><th>Frequency<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Due Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>Annual Activity Certificate (AAC)<div class=\"td-note\">Audited CA certificate filed with RBI via AD Bank<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-rbi\">RBI<\/span><\/td><td>By 30 Apr<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Income Tax Return<div class=\"td-note\">Filed with Income Tax Department, India<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-tax\">Tax<\/span><\/td><td>By 30 Nov<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>ROC Annual Filing \u2014 Form FC-3<div class=\"td-note\">Financial statements with Registrar of Companies<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-roc\">ROC<\/span><\/td><td>Within 6 months<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Statutory Audit<div class=\"td-note\">Audit of India books by registered CA<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-roc\">Mandatory<\/span><\/td><td>Before ITR<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>GST Returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B)<div class=\"td-note\">If GST registered<\/div><\/td><td>Monthly \/ Quarterly<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-gst\">GST<\/span><\/td><td>11th & 20th<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>TDS Deduction & Filing<div class=\"td-note\">On salaries and vendor payments<\/div><\/td><td>Monthly \/ Quarterly<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-tds\">TDS<\/span><\/td><td>7th of month<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>FEMA FLA Return<div class=\"td-note\">Foreign Liabilities & Assets filed with RBI<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-rbi\">RBI<\/span><\/td><td>By 15 July<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Renewal of RBI Approval<div class=\"td-note\">Initial approval valid for 3 years<\/div><\/td><td>Every 3 Years<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-crit\">Critical<\/span><\/td><td>Before expiry<\/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 CA answers within 2 business hours \u2014 no sales pitch, straight answers.<\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-sm-amber\">Ask a CA 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 Pakistan, Bangladesh, China require Government Route.<\/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 company if the parent meets eligibility norms. Our CA 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 docs 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. Common for financial services, audit, consulting, IT exporters.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"contact\">\n\n \n <div class=\"contact-visual\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-30-2026-12_10_14-PM.png\" alt=\"Contact Mercurius India\">\n <div class=\"contact-visual-overlay\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-caption up\">\n <div class=\"cc-tag\">Free Consultation<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"cc-h\">Open Your Branch Office <em>in India<\/em><\/h3>\n <p class=\"cc-sub\">No obligations, no sales pressure. A qualified CA speaks to you directly, confirms your eligibility, and gives you a transparent fixed quote.<\/p>\n <div class=\"cc-points\">\n <div class=\"cc-point\">CA speaks to you directly \u2014 not a sales rep<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">Eligibility confirmed within 24 hours<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">Fixed transparent pricing \u2014 no hidden fees<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">100% remote \u2014 no India visit required<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">RBI & FEMA compliant from day one<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"contact-form-panel right\">\n <div class=\"cf-head-tag\">Branch Office Enquiry<\/div>\n <div class=\"cf-head-h\">Let’s Get Your Branch<br>Office Set Up in India<\/div>\n <p class=\"cf-head-s\">Fill in the details \u2014 our CA will get back within 24 hours with eligibility confirmation and next steps.<\/p>\n\n \n <div id=\"bo-toast-success\" class=\"bo-toast bo-toast--success\" role=\"alert\">\n <span class=\"bo-toast-icon\">\u2705<\/span>\n <span>Thank you! 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.promise-row{flex-direction:column;gap:12px;padding:20px}\n .cc-picker{width:108px}\n .cc-panel{width:240px}\n}\n@media(max-width:480px){\n h1.hero-h1{font-size:26px}\n .hst-n{font-size:22px}\n 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\" 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=\"2000\">0<\/span><span>+<\/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=\"17\">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:32px\">A <strong>Branch Office (BO)<\/strong> is a direct extension of your existing foreign company, operating in India under your parent’s name and identity. Not a new entity \u2014 it is <em>you, in India.<\/em> Governed by FEMA 22(R)\/2016-RB with prior RBI approval required through an Authorised Dealer Bank.<\/p>\n <div class=\"compare-toggle up\" style=\"transition-delay:.16s\">\n <button class=\"ct-btn on\" onclick=\"swTab('bo',this)\">Branch Office<\/button>\n <button class=\"ct-btn\" onclick=\"swTab('sub',this)\">Subsidiary<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"compare-panel on\" id=\"tp-bo\">\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 class=\"compare-panel\" id=\"tp-sub\">\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Separate legal entity incorporated in India<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Can have Indian shareholders<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> More operational flexibility across sectors<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> No prior RBI approval needed<\/div>\n <div class=\"cr\"><span class=\"cr-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Better fit if raising Indian capital<\/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 after Indian taxes. 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\">\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\">Export \/ Import 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 \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 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 \n \n \n <\/div>\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>China, Pakistan, Bangladesh.<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"process\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"proc-header\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"tag up\">Step-by-Step Process<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">How We Open Your Branch Office \u2014 <em>Start to Finish<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-badge up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">\u23f1 Average 8\u201312 Weeks<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-scroll-outer\">\n <div class=\"proc-track\">\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">01<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">Free Consultation & Eligibility<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">Company profile assessed. FDI route confirmed \u2014 Automatic or Government. Sector policy & country requirements flagged.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">02<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">Document Collection & Legalisation<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">Country-specific checklist sent. Notarisation, Apostille, Embassy attestation guided by our team.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">03<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">RBI Approval via AD Bank<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">FNC-1 filed through AD Bank. FEMA specialists manage all RBI queries until approval letter received.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">04<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">ROC Registration with MCA<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">Register with Registrar of Companies. UIN obtained. Form FC-1, FC-2, DIN and DSC completed.<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-step\"><div class=\"proc-dot\"><div class=\"proc-num\">05<\/div><\/div><div class=\"proc-when\"><\/div><div class=\"proc-title\">Day-One Operations & Go-Live<\/div><div class=\"proc-text\">GST, PAN & TAN, bank account, payroll \u2014 your branch is fully operational in India from day one.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"proc-cta\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"proc-cta-h\">Average 8\u201312 weeks from document submission to fully operational branch.<\/div>\n <div class=\"proc-cta-s\">Most delays come from incomplete documents \u2014 we eliminate that with a personalised checklist on Day 1.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"proc-cta-btn\">Start Now \u2192<\/a>\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\">What We Handle<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"h2 up\" style=\"transition-delay:.06s\">End-to-End Setup <em>Services<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"lead up\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">From your first document to your first invoice in India \u2014 every step, every form, every filing handled by our professional team.<\/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=\"feature\">\n <div class=\"feat-img left\" style=\"height:520px\">\n <div class=\"ph\" style=\"height:520px\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-78.png\" alt=\"India Business Presence\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"feat-overlay\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"feat-caption up\">\n <div class=\"feat-cap-tag\">Your India Presence<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"feat-cap-h\">Your company’s identity.<br><em>India’s market.<\/em><\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"feat-content right\">\n <div class=\"tag\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px\">Why Branch Office<\/div>\n <h3 style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.1;font-family:var(--font)\">Stay who you are.<br><em>Enter India.<\/em><\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:28px\">Enter India without creating a new legal entity. Your global brand, your full control, your profits flowing back.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"feat-list\">\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> Maintain parent company’s brand and identity in India<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> 100% ownership \u2014 no Indian partner required<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> Profits freely repatriable after Indian taxes<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> DTAA protection across 90+ countries<\/li>\n <li><span class=\"feat-check\">\u2713<\/span> Full operational control retained by parent<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-amber\">Book Free Consultation \u2192<\/a>\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>Requirement<\/th><th>Frequency<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Due Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>Annual Activity Certificate (AAC)<div class=\"td-note\">Audited CA certificate filed with RBI via AD Bank<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-rbi\">RBI<\/span><\/td><td>By 30 Apr<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Income Tax Return<div class=\"td-note\">Filed with Income Tax Department, India<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-tax\">Tax<\/span><\/td><td>By 30 Nov<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>ROC Annual Filing \u2014 Form FC-3<div class=\"td-note\">Financial statements with Registrar of Companies<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-roc\">ROC<\/span><\/td><td>Within 6 months<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Statutory Audit<div class=\"td-note\">Audit of India books by registered CA<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-roc\">Mandatory<\/span><\/td><td>Before ITR<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>GST Returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B)<div class=\"td-note\">If GST registered<\/div><\/td><td>Monthly \/ Quarterly<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-gst\">GST<\/span><\/td><td>11th & 20th<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>TDS Deduction & Filing<div class=\"td-note\">On salaries and vendor payments<\/div><\/td><td>Monthly \/ Quarterly<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-tds\">TDS<\/span><\/td><td>7th of month<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>FEMA FLA Return<div class=\"td-note\">Foreign Liabilities & Assets filed with RBI<\/div><\/td><td>Annual<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-rbi\">RBI<\/span><\/td><td>By 15 July<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Renewal of RBI Approval<div class=\"td-note\">Initial approval valid for 3 years<\/div><\/td><td>Every 3 Years<\/td><td><span class=\"badge b-crit\">Critical<\/span><\/td><td>Before expiry<\/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 CA answers within 2 business hours \u2014 no sales pitch, straight answers.<\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-sm-amber\">Ask a CA 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 Pakistan, Bangladesh, China require Government Route.<\/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 company if the parent meets eligibility norms. Our CA 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 docs 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. Common for financial services, audit, consulting, IT exporters.<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"contact\">\n\n \n <div class=\"contact-visual\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/companyformationsservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-30-2026-12_10_14-PM.png\" alt=\"Contact Mercurius India\">\n <div class=\"contact-visual-overlay\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-caption up\">\n <div class=\"cc-tag\">Free Consultation<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"cc-h\">Open Your Branch Office <em>in India<\/em><\/h3>\n <p class=\"cc-sub\">No obligations, no sales pressure. A qualified CA speaks to you directly, confirms your eligibility, and gives you a transparent fixed quote.<\/p>\n <div class=\"cc-points\">\n <div class=\"cc-point\">CA speaks to you directly \u2014 not a sales rep<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">Eligibility confirmed within 24 hours<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">Fixed transparent pricing \u2014 no hidden fees<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">100% remote \u2014 no India visit required<\/div>\n <div class=\"cc-point\">RBI & FEMA compliant from day one<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"contact-form-panel right\">\n <div class=\"cf-head-tag\">Branch Office Enquiry<\/div>\n <div class=\"cf-head-h\">Let’s Get Your Branch<br>Office Set Up in India<\/div>\n <p class=\"cf-head-s\">Fill in the details \u2014 our CA will get back within 24 hours with eligibility confirmation and next steps.<\/p>\n\n \n <div id=\"bo-toast-success\" class=\"bo-toast bo-toast--success\" role=\"alert\">\n <span class=\"bo-toast-icon\">\u2705<\/span>\n <span>Thank you! 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