Branch Office
Register Branch Office in India
Country-specific registration guides with documents, timelines, costs, and FDI routes for foreign investors and NRIs.
42 Country Guides
Open a Branch Office in India from Australia
Australian companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage the India-Australia DTAA for reduced withholding tax rates.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Austria
Comprehensive guide for Austrian companies to establish a Branch Office in India with RBI Form FNC approval, permitted activities, India-Austria DTAA treaty benefits, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Belgium
Comprehensive guide for Belgian companies to establish a Branch Office in India with RBI Form FNC approval, permitted activities, DTAA treaty benefits, and post-establishment compliance.
Open a Branch Office in India from Brazil
Brazilian companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through the automatic route via an Authorised Dealer bank. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage the India-Brazil DTAA to cap withholding taxes on cross-border payments.
Open a Branch Office in India from Canada
Canadian companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Engage in permitted commercial activities, repatriate profits, and benefit from the India-Canada DTAA for reduced withholding tax rates.
Open a Branch Office in India from China
Complete guide to establishing a Branch Office in India as a Chinese company — RBI approval, Press Note 3 security clearance, permitted activities, and profit remittance procedures.
Open a Branch Office in India from Czech Republic
Czech companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits to Prague, and leverage the India-Czech Republic DTAA for 10% withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Denmark
Comprehensive guide for Danish companies to establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval, covering Form FNC, permitted activities, profit remittance, and India-Denmark DTAA provisions.
Open a Branch Office in India from Egypt
Egyptian companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage India's strategic position as bilateral trade between India and Egypt grows toward a US$12 billion target.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Finland
Complete guide for Finnish companies to establish a Branch Office in India with RBI Form FNC approval, permitted activities, India-Finland DTAA treaty benefits, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from France
French companies can establish a Branch Office in India with RBI approval to conduct permitted activities including export-import, consultancy, and IT services — with profits freely remittable under modernised DTAA treaty provisions.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Germany
With bilateral trade exceeding US $33.40 billion in 2024 and over 2,000 German companies operating in India, a Branch Office lets your German parent company establish a direct commercial presence without incorporating a separate Indian entity.
Open a Branch Office in India from Greece
Greek companies with a proven track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and benefit from the India-Greece DTAA for reduced royalty withholding.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Hong Kong
Understand RBI approval requirements, Press Note 3 implications for Hong Kong companies, and establish a branch office presence in India with full regulatory compliance.
Open a Branch Office in India from Indonesia
Establish a Branch Office of your Indonesian company in India with RBI approval. Conduct permitted business activities, leverage the India-Indonesia DTAA, and maintain direct operational control from Jakarta while serving the Indian market.
Open a Branch Office in India from Ireland
Irish companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage the India-Ireland DTAA for reduced withholding tax rates on cross-border payments.
Open a Branch Office in India from Israel
A detailed guide for Israeli companies looking to establish a Branch Office in India with RBI approval, apostille-based documentation, and DTAA tax benefits for cross-border operations.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Italy
Extend your Italian company's operations to India with a Branch Office. RBI-approved setup, DTAA tax benefits, and apostille-based documentation handled end-to-end by Beacon Filing.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Japan
Japan is India's 5th largest FDI source with over US $43 billion invested since 2000. A Branch Office lets your Japanese parent company establish a direct commercial presence in India for export/import, consulting, and technical services — without incorporating a separate entity.
Open a Branch Office in India from Kenya
Kenyan companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage the revised India-Kenya DTAA for reduced 10% withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.
Open a Branch Office in India from Luxembourg
Establish an Indian branch office for your Luxembourg company with RBI approval. Conduct permitted business activities without creating a separate legal entity. Benefit from the India-Luxembourg DTAA with 10% withholding rates on profit remittances.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Malaysia
Malaysian companies with a 5-year profit track record and USD 100,000 net worth can establish a Branch Office in India via RBI Form FNC. Operate in export/import, trading, consultancy, and IT services with the backing of a strong DTAA.
Open a Branch Office in India from Mexico
Mexican companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through the automatic route via an Authorised Dealer bank. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage the India-Mexico DTAA with favourable 10% withholding rates.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from the Netherlands
Dutch companies can establish a Branch Office in India with RBI approval to conduct permitted activities such as export-import, consultancy, and technical support — with profits freely remittable under DTAA treaty benefits.
Open a Branch Office in India from New Zealand
Establish an Indian branch office for your New Zealand company with RBI approval. Ideal for export-import, professional services, and technical support. Leverage the India-New Zealand DTAA for reduced withholding taxes.
Open a Branch Office in India from Nigeria
Nigerian companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities and leverage India's growing market, while understanding the tax implications of operating without a DTAA.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Norway
Establish your Norwegian company's Branch Office in India with RBI approval via an Authorized Dealer bank. Engage in export/import, consulting, R&D, and IT services. Benefit from a uniform 10% DTAA withholding rate and the India-EFTA TEPA framework.
Open a Branch Office in India from the Philippines
Philippine companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage the India-Philippines DTAA for reduced withholding tax rates.
Open a Branch Office in India from Poland
Establish a Branch Office to represent your Polish company in India. RBI approval required. Permitted for export/import, professional services, research, IT, and acting as buying/selling agent for the parent company.
Open a Branch Office in India from Portugal
Portuguese companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits, and leverage the India-Portugal DTAA for reduced withholding tax rates on cross-border payments.
Open a Branch Office in India from Romania
Romanian companies with a five-year profit track record can establish a Branch Office in India through RBI approval under the automatic route. Conduct permitted business activities, repatriate profits to Bucharest, and leverage the India-Romania DTAA for 10% withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, and royalties.
Open a Branch Office in India from Saudi Arabia
A detailed guide for Saudi Arabian companies to establish a Branch Office in India with RBI approval, apostille-based documentation, and DTAA tax benefits for cross-border operations.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Singapore
Singaporean companies with a 5-year profit track record and USD 100,000 net worth can establish a Branch Office in India via RBI Form FNC. Operate in export/import, trading, consultancy, and IT services.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from South Africa
South African companies can establish a Branch Office in India to carry out the parent company's activities, represent the foreign entity, and conduct import-export trade. Branch offices require RBI approval via Form FNC and are ideal for companies that want an Indian presence without incorporating a separate legal entity.
Open a Branch Office in India from South Korea
Straightforward RBI approval process, apostille-based documentation, and CEPA trade advantages make India an accessible market for South Korean branch offices.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Spain
Extend your Spanish company's operations to India with a Branch Office. RBI-approved setup, favourable DTAA rates with MFN benefits, and apostille-based documentation managed by Beacon Filing.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Sweden
Comprehensive guide for Swedish companies to establish a Branch Office in India with RBI Form FNC approval, permitted activities, DTAA treaty benefits, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from Switzerland
Leverage the AD bank general permission route, India-Switzerland DTAA benefits, and EFTA-India TEPA framework to establish a branch office with streamlined RBI approval.
Open a Branch Office in India from Taiwan
Taiwanese companies can establish a Branch Office in India with RBI approval to carry out permitted business activities including export/import, consultancy services, and research work. Benefit from India-Taiwan DTAA treaty rates while maintaining your existing Taiwanese corporate identity in the Indian market.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from UAE
UAE companies with a 5-year profit track record and USD 100,000 net worth can open a Branch Office in India via RBI Form FNC. Engage in export/import, consultancy, IT services, and representation activities.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from the UK
Establish your UK company's Branch Office in India with RBI approval. Conduct export/import, consulting, R&D, and IT services. Remit profits to the UK parent through an Authorized Dealer bank, with reduced withholding under the India-UK DTAA.
Set Up a Branch Office in India from the USA
Establish your US company's Branch Office in India with RBI approval. Permitted activities include export/import, consulting, R&D, and IT services. Remit profits directly to the US parent via an Authorized Dealer bank under the India-US DTAA framework.