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Branch Office & Project Office Registration in Karnataka

Expert Branch Office & Project Office Registration in Karnataka. branch office registration india with CA-led review, document checklist, and end-to-end online support across Karnataka.

Ideal for
Foreign company branch or project site office under FEMA
Choice between BO, PO and subsidiary
Form FNC application or project office intimation
FC-1, PAN, TAN and GST registration
Tax, transfer pricing and repatriation planning
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How it works
  1. 1StructureOffice type selected for the activity.
  2. 2ApproveFNC filed through the AD bank or PO intimation given.
  3. 3ComplyROC, tax and annual activity reporting.
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Branch Office & Project Office Registration for Karnataka

What is specific to Karnataka.

Where it's filed
Online on the national portal — clients in Karnataka don't need to visit any office; most tax proceedings are faceless
How we work
100% online with WhatsApp updates; fixed fee before we start

Available online across all 31 districts, including Dharwad, Gadag, Hassan, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Kodagu.

Branch Office & Project Office Registration in other states and territories: Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur.

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What it is and how we handle it

A branch office (BO) is the foreign company itself operating in India, so its income is taxed here as that of a foreign company and its liabilities are the parent's. It is approved through an AD Category-I bank in Form FNC; sectors where FDI isn't fully under the automatic route, or applicants from land-border countries, need prior approval.

A project office (PO) is narrower: it can be opened without prior RBI approval if the foreign company has secured a contract from an Indian company to execute a project in India and the project is funded as the regulations require. It closes when the project ends, and surplus can be repatriated after audit.

Who this is for

Common scenarios for Branch Office & Project Office Registration in Karnataka.

  • Foreign consulting and engineering firms with Indian contracts
  • Overseas companies exporting from or importing into India
  • Contractors executing infrastructure or EPC projects

What you get

Clear deliverables.

  • Choice between BO, PO and subsidiary
  • Form FNC application or project office intimation
  • FC-1, PAN, TAN and GST registration
  • Tax, transfer pricing and repatriation planning

Documents required

Practical checklist. We confirm what applies to your case.

Parent's constitutional documents and 5 years' audited accounts (apostilled)
Contract award letter (for a project office)
Board resolution for opening the office
Details of the authorised representative in India

Process

Simple, trackable workflow.

Step 1
Structure

Office type selected for the activity.

Step 2
Approve

FNC filed through the AD bank or PO intimation given.

Step 3
Comply

ROC, tax and annual activity reporting.

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We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.

How pricing works
  • Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
  • Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
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FAQs

Common questions for Branch Office & Project Office Registration in Karnataka.

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5 results.
Can a branch office manufacture in India?
No. Manufacturing is not a permitted branch activity, though a branch in a Special Economic Zone may undertake manufacturing and services under specific conditions. Foreign companies that want to manufacture usually set up a subsidiary.
How is a branch office taxed?
As a foreign company — currently 35% plus surcharge and cess on its Indian profits — which is higher than the roughly 25% a domestic subsidiary can pay. That gap is a common reason to choose a subsidiary instead.
Can a project office remit its surplus abroad?
Yes. On completion of the project, or at intervals during it, the project office can remit surplus after paying applicable taxes and on producing an auditor's certificate to the AD bank.
Which Registrar of Companies covers a company in Karnataka?
New companies and LLPs are incorporated by the MCA's Central Registration Centre; after incorporation, a company with its registered office in Karnataka falls under RoC Bengaluru, which handles its annual filings, changes and strike-off.
Does an office or shop in Karnataka need a shops and establishments registration?
Shops, offices and other commercial premises in Karnataka register under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. Which establishments must register, and the fee, are set by Karnataka; we confirm whether it applies to your premises.
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