Business Setup · Kolkata, West Bengal
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) in Kolkata
Get your branch office registration (foreign company) done in Kolkata, West Bengal - 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 Kolkata home or office.
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) in Kolkata, made simple
Online branch office registration (foreign company) for Kolkata 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.
Kolkata is the commercial capital of eastern India - with a business base spanning trade & commerce, IT, manufacturing. Founders and firms across Kolkata, from commercial hubs like Salt Lake (Sector V) and Park Street to teams working remotely across West Bengal, 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 Kolkata
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) for East India's Kolkata businesses
Key business hubs
We serve clients across Kolkata - including Salt Lake (Sector V), Park Street, BBD Bagh, New Town.
Local industries
Trusted by trade & commerce, IT, manufacturing businesses that need their branch office registration (foreign company) handled correctly the first time.
West Bengal jurisdiction
Filed under West Bengal (GST state code 19) by professionals who know the state's fees and authorities.
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What you get in Kolkata
- 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 Kolkata businesses choose KanoonPe
West Bengal expertise
Professionals who know West Bengal's local fees, stamp duty and authorities - no surprises for your Kolkata 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 Kolkata. No office visits, no paperwork runs, no hidden charges.
Questions, answered
Branch Office Registration (Foreign Company) in Kolkata - 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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