Branch Office Set-up in India

A branch lets a foreign company carry on specified commercial activities in India as an extension of the parent, subject to RBI approval.

Overview

We handle the RBI/AD Bank approval process, registration, and the ongoing reporting a branch office must maintain.

We advise whether a branch or a subsidiary better fits your India plans.

What's included

Frequently asked questions

What can a branch office do?

RBI-permitted activities such as export/import, professional services and representing the parent — not general manufacturing (with exceptions).

Is RBI approval needed?

Yes — a branch office is set up under the RBI framework via an AD Bank.

Branch or subsidiary?

A subsidiary allows fuller business scope; a branch is an extension of the parent with limited activities — we advise which fits.

Talk to us about Branch Office Set-up.

Rashmi K.S. & Associates · Practising Company Secretaries · Balewadi, Pune

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