How to Open a Branch Office in India: Document Requirements and Process

Legalmetrologyin14 Oct, 2022Business

The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999's requirements provide that in order to operate a branch office in India, the foreign business must first receive RBI approval. The Form FNC must be filled out and submitted to the RBI together with the required documentation by foreign businesses whose primary business comes within the category where 100% foreign direct investments are permitted through an automatic route.