Liaison Office Registration
A Liaison Office (LO) is a communication channel between a foreign parent company and Indian entities. It acts as a representative office and cannot undertake any commercial or revenue-generating activities in India. Its primary role is to promote the business interests of the foreign company, facilitate technical and financial collaborations, and act as a coordination point.
- Saved 20,00,000+ Hours of entrepreneurs PAN India
- Experience zero delays in registering your dream business
10000+
Happy Clients
3500+
Expert Advisors
50+
Branch Offices
Free Consultation by Expert
Benefits of a Liaison Office
Low-Commitment Market Entry: Ideal for exploring opportunities without forming a full-fledged entity.
No Tax Liability on Income: As no revenue is generated, LOs are not subject to corporate tax on operations.
Regulatory Recognition: Official representation of the foreign company in India under RBI guidelines.
Facilitates Strategic Presence: Helps maintain visibility and foster relationships in the Indian business environment.
Ideal For
Foreign companies seeking to explore the Indian market
Businesses looking to coordinate export/import activities
Companies planning to build relationships with Indian vendors, customers, or government bodies
Firms wanting to study the feasibility of larger operations in India before committing
Registration Process
Feasibility Review & Documentation
Understanding your business goals and preparing the required set of RBI-compliant documents.Application to AD Bank
Submission of Form FNC and supporting documents through an Authorized Dealer (AD) Bank for RBI approval.RBI Approval & Office Setup
Liaising with RBI and the bank to obtain permission to establish the Liaison Office in India.Post-Approval Registrations
Assistance with PAN, TAN, GST (if applicable), and local registrations including ROC filings.Ongoing Compliance Support
Filing of Annual Activity Certificates (AAC) and maintaining audit-ready records.
Documents Required
Certificate of Incorporation and company profile of the foreign parent
Audited financial statements of the foreign company for the last 3 years
Banker’s report from the foreign bank
Board Resolution and Power of Attorney for LO setup
Details of proposed activities in India
Letter of Intent from the foreign company
ID and address proof of the authorized Indian representative
Premises-related documents (rent agreement, NOC, utility bill)
What You’ll Get
End-to-end Liaison Office registration support
RBI and AD Bank approvals
PAN, TAN, and local establishment registration
Guidance on annual reporting and FEMA compliance
Ongoing legal and regulatory support
Frequently Asked Questions
An LO can perform non-commercial activities such as market research, promotion, liaison with Indian parties, and representation of the parent company.
No. Liaison Offices cannot engage in any trading, commercial, or industrial activity. They must operate solely on funds remitted from abroad.
The process generally takes 4–6 weeks, depending on RBI and bank approval timelines.
Yes, RBI approval is typically granted for 3 years and needs to be renewed before expiry.
Yes, annual filings such as the Activity Certificate and income tax returns are mandatory, even though it doesn’t earn income
What clients say
Srv taxcon Pvt. Ltd. is trusted for fast, affordable, and reliable compliance services. See how our clients feel.
Latest News
Our Clients
