PAN Card, Tax Deduction Number & Bank A/c Opening
Income Tax Department allots a unique 10 Digit alphanumeric number as a permanent account number, also known as PAN Number. To comply with TDS provisions, every taxpayer needs to obtain a Tax Deduction Account Number. These identification numbers are essential to do compliance with the tax rules. The bank account of the branch office can be opened after allotment of Pan Number by the Income Tax Department..
Filing of Application with RBI through AD Bank
The application for registration of a office of a foreign company is filed in FNC to the reserve bank of India through AD Bank (Authorised Dealer). The AD Bank plays a crucial role as all the communication to the RBI has to be routed through them. We have excellent relationship with many banks in India, which certainly help in applying to the RBI and Follow up
Verification of KYC from Banker of Parent Company
After FNC Form is filed with the AD Bank, a request for verification of documents is sent to the banker of the foreign company. This process is also known as swift based verification. After receipt of confirmation of the documents from the foreign banker, the application is submitted to the RBI for their approval. The RBI may seek clarification or any additional document which need to be submitted.
Approval of RBI for Office Registration in India
For approval of the establishment of a office in India the Reserve Bank of India is the authority, which is also the central bank of India. The decision of RBI is on the case to case basis, and there is no standard rule which applies in all cases. After approval RBI allots a unique number to the office known as UIN. Usually, RBI decides within 2-4 months subject to its assessment being satisfactory.
Registration of office of Foreign Company with the ROC
After approval of the RBI for the establishment of the office in India, an application for registration of such office of the foreign company is filed within 30 days to the ROC. In case there are Indian directors the DIN number of such director is needed, and the digital signature of the authorised signatory is required to e-file statutory forms with the ROC for their approval..
PAN Card, Tax Deduction Number & Bank A/c Opening
Income Tax Department allots a unique 10 Digit alphanumeric number as a permanent account number, also known as PAN Number. To comply with TDS provisions, every taxpayer needs to obtain a Tax Deduction Account Number. These identification numbers are essential to do compliance with the tax rules. The bank account of the office can be opened after allotment of Pan Number by the Income Tax Department..
Other Registration and Licenses
After the office is operational, there are various other compliance related activities, which depends on the nature of the business and the state-specific laws, which apply to all entities doing commercial activities. For example registration under shops and establishment act, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Professional Tax Act, Provident Funds Act, Employee State Insurance Act (ESIC), etc.