Liaison Office
Register Liaison Office in India
Country-specific registration guides with documents, timelines, costs, and FDI routes for foreign investors and NRIs.
17 Country Guides
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from Australia
Australian companies can establish a Liaison Office in India through RBI approval to represent their parent company, conduct market research, and explore business opportunities without engaging in commercial activities. Leverage the India-Australia DTAA and ECTA trade agreement for a cost-effective market entry.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from Canada
Canadian companies can establish a Liaison Office in India through RBI approval to represent their parent company, explore market opportunities, and promote bilateral trade — all without engaging in commercial activities. Benefit from the India-Canada DTAA and Canada's newly streamlined apostille process.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from China
Complete guide to establishing a Liaison Office in India as a Chinese company — RBI approval, Press Note 3 security clearance, permitted non-commercial activities, and ongoing compliance obligations.
Open a Liaison Office in India from France
French companies can establish a Liaison Office in India with RBI approval to represent the parent company, promote Indo-French trade, and explore strategic opportunities — without conducting any commercial activities in India.
Open a Liaison Office in India from Germany
With bilateral trade exceeding US $33.40 billion in 2024, over 2,000 German companies active in India, and 60% planning increased investment, a Liaison Office lets your German company establish a non-commercial presence to explore the Indian market before committing to a full subsidiary.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from Hong Kong
Navigate RBI specific approval requirements, Press Note 3 implications, and establish a non-commercial representative presence in India for your Hong Kong company.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from Israel
A comprehensive guide for Israeli companies to establish a Liaison Office in India with RBI approval, apostille-based documentation, and DTAA benefits for non-commercial representation.
Open a Liaison Office in India from Japan
With Japan as India's 5th largest FDI source ($43.2 billion cumulative), over 1,434 Japanese companies active across 5,205 establishments, and the India-Japan CEPA in force since 2011, a Liaison Office lets your Japanese company explore India's market before committing to a full subsidiary.
Open a Liaison Office in India from the Netherlands
Dutch companies can establish a Liaison Office in India with RBI approval to represent the parent company, promote trade, and explore business opportunities — without conducting any commercial activities in India.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from Saudi Arabia
A comprehensive guide for Saudi companies to establish a Liaison Office in India with RBI approval, apostille-based documentation, and DTAA tax benefits for non-commercial market exploration.
Open a Liaison Office in India from Singapore
Singaporean companies can establish a non-commercial Liaison Office in India with RBI approval via Form FNC. Initial 3-year permit covers market research, promotion, and technical collaboration with Indian partners.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from South Korea
Complete guide to establishing a Liaison Office in India as a South Korean company — RBI approval via Form FNC, apostille documentation, permitted non-commercial activities, and CEPA benefits.
Open a Liaison Office in India from Spain
Establish your Spanish company's representative presence in India with a Liaison Office. RBI-approved setup, non-commercial operations, DTAA tax protection, and apostille-based documentation managed end-to-end by Beacon Filing.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from Switzerland
Leverage the AD bank general permission route, India-Switzerland DTAA benefits, and the EFTA-India TEPA framework to establish a representative presence in India.
Open a Liaison Office in India from UAE
UAE-based companies can establish a non-commercial Liaison Office in India with RBI approval via Form FNC. Initial 3-year permit covers market research, promotion, and coordination — with embassy attestation for documents.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from the UK
Establish your UK company's Liaison Office in India with RBI approval. Conduct market research, promote trade, and explore business opportunities without engaging in commercial activity. Expenses funded entirely by parent company remittances under FEMA regulations.
Set Up a Liaison Office in India from the USA
Establish your US company's Liaison Office in India with RBI approval. Conduct market research, promote trade, and build relationships without engaging in commercial activity. All expenses funded by parent company remittances under FEMA regulations.
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