Business Setup · Kochi, Kerala
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) in Kochi
Get your branch office registration (foreign company) done in Kochi, Kerala - filed by verified professionals, at transparent all-inclusive prices. Register a branch office in India for an established foreign company. The entire process is online, so you never have to leave your Kochi home or office.
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) in Kochi, made simple
Online branch office registration (foreign company) for Kochi businesses
Set up a branch office in India for a foreign company under FEMA, allowing it to undertake permitted activities such as export/import, consultancy and representing the parent, subject to RBI/AD bank approval.
Kochi is the commercial capital of Kerala and a port and IT centre - with a business base spanning IT, shipping & port, spices & tourism. Founders and firms across Kochi, from commercial hubs like Infopark (Kakkanad) and MG Road to teams working remotely across Kerala, use KanoonPe to get their branch office registration (foreign company) done end to end - typically in 6–10 weeks, with one accountable professional and no office visits.
Doing business in Kochi
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) for South India's Kochi businesses
Key business hubs
We serve clients across Kochi - including Infopark (Kakkanad), MG Road, SmartCity, Willingdon Island.
Local industries
Trusted by IT, shipping & port, spices & tourism businesses that need their branch office registration (foreign company) handled correctly the first time.
Kerala jurisdiction
Filed under Kerala (GST state code 32) by professionals who know the state's fees and authorities.
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“Got my Pvt Ltd and GST done in 11 days flat. The price I saw was the price I paid - no hidden government-fee surprises.”
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What you get in Kochi
- RBI / AD bank application for branch office
- ROC registration via Form FC-1
- PAN and TAN of the branch office
- Guidance on permitted activities and reporting
Documents required
- Apostilled certificate of incorporation and charter of the parent
- Audited financials of the parent for the last 5 years
- Board resolution to open an Indian branch
- Proof of Indian office address
Local advantage
Why Kochi businesses choose KanoonPe
Kerala expertise
Professionals who know Kerala's local fees, stamp duty and authorities - no surprises for your Kochi filing.
One accountable owner
A single case manager handles your branch office registration (foreign company) from start to finish - reachable on call, chat and email.
100% online
Upload documents from anywhere in Kochi. No office visits, no paperwork runs, no hidden charges.
Questions, answered
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) in Kochi - FAQs
Which foreign companies can open a branch office in India?
A foreign company with a profitable track record in the preceding five financial years and a net worth of at least USD 100,000 is generally eligible, subject to RBI/AD bank conditions.
Can a branch office carry out manufacturing in India?
No. A branch office cannot directly undertake manufacturing or retail trading; it is limited to permitted activities like export/import of goods, consultancy, and rendering technical support.
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