Liaison & Branch Office Compliance in India: Annual Filings You Cannot Miss
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Statura Team
Setting up a liaison or branch office is only the start — both carry ongoing annual compliance with the RBI, ROC, and tax authorities. Lapses attract penalties and complicate closure.
Key Annual Filings
- Annual Activity Certificate (AAC) from a Chartered Accountant to the RBI.
- ROC filings for the foreign company's India establishment (Form FC-3/FC-4).
- Income tax return for the office.
- Audited financial statements.
Why It Matters
Non-compliance can block extensions, invite FEMA penalties, and make winding up difficult. Regulators increasingly cross-check filings.
Stay Ahead
Maintain a compliance calendar from day one and reconcile remittances and expenses regularly.
Statura manages full liaison and branch office compliance and FEMA filings for foreign companies.
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