Foreign Company Registration in India

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India offers cost-effective labor, abundant resources, and a growing economy, making it an attractive hub for foreign companies. However, to do business here, foreign entities must comply with the Companies Act, 2013 and other regulatory norms.

At LegalTax Coin, we offer end-to-end legal and compliance support for foreign businesses establishing their presence in India.

Who is a Foreign Company?

A foreign company is any entity incorporated outside India that:

• • Has a place of business in India (physical or electronic), and
  • Conducts business activity in any form within India

This includes Indian subsidiaries, branch offices, and liaison offices.

How Can a Foreign Company Register in India?

A foreign company must file Form FC-1 with the Registrar of Companies within 30 days of establishing a place of business in India.

📄 Required Documents Include:

• • Charter documents
  • Registered/principal office address
  • List of directors & secretaries
  • Indian resident representative details
  • Address of Indian business location
  • Past business openings/closures in India
  • Declaration on legal standing of directors
  • Passport and contact info of directors

Upon approval, the company receives a Foreign Company Registration Number (FCRN).

Modifications? File Form FC-2

Any change in company documents or structure must be intimated within 30 days using Form FC-2.

Financial Statements & Annual Return

• • Must be prepared as per Schedule IIIand submitted via Form FC-3
  • Statements must include:

• • Balance Sheet, P&L
  • Related party transactions
  • Fund transfers & repatriation
  • Business locations in India

Annual Return must be filed in Form FC-4 within 60 days of financial year-end.

Audit Requirement

Accounts related to Indian business must be audited by a Chartered Accountant or CA firm in India.

DIN Requirement

Directors of foreign companies setting up liaison/branch offices do not need DIN (Director Identification Number).

Why Choose LegalTax Coin?

We help foreign clients with:

• • Incorporating Indian subsidiaries
  • Setting up liaison/branch offices
  • Foreign company compliance
  • Tax, audit, and RBI formalities

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