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Indian Subsidiary Company Registration for Foreign Companies

by Gaurav Kumar

A foreign company can set up a wholly owned subsidiary in India as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013, subject to FDI policy. It needs at least two directors (one resident in India) and two shareholders (the parent and a nominee), apostilled documents, and SPICe+ filing. Share capital received must be reported to RBI in Form FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment.

Complete Guide

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Overseas Company Setup

Liaison Office in India: Registration Guide for Foreign Companies

by Gaurav Kumar

A liaison office lets a foreign company represent itself in India, promote collaborations and act as a communication channel, but it cannot earn any income in India. Approval is obtained through an Authorised Dealer bank under RBI's FEMA framework, and the foreign parent must meet track record and net worth criteria. After approval, the office registers with the ROC.

Complete Guide

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Overseas Company Setup

CE Certification for Exporting to Europe: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

CE marking shows that a product meets EU health, safety and environmental requirements and is mandatory for many product categories sold in the European Economic Area. The manufacturer identifies applicable EU directives or regulations, completes the conformity assessment (self-declaration or through a notified body), prepares a technical file, signs an EU Declaration of Conformity and affixes the CE mark.

Complete Guide

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Product Certification (BIS, CE, ISO)

Fire NOC in India: Who Needs It and How to Apply

by Gaurav Kumar

A Fire NOC is a certificate from the state or municipal fire department confirming that a building meets fire safety norms. It is required for high-rise buildings and for businesses such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, schools, factories, malls and warehouses as per state rules. It is usually issued in two stages: a provisional NOC at the building plan stage and a final NOC after inspection.

Complete Guide

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Fire, Building & State NOCs

How to Close an LLP in India: Form 24 Strike-Off Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

An LLP that is not carrying on business can apply to the ROC in Form 24 to have its name struck off, after filing pending annual returns, closing its bank account, settling liabilities and obtaining consent of all partners. Designated partners submit an affidavit and indemnity, and the ROC publishes a notice before striking off.

Complete Guide

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Business Closure & Winding Up

Professional Tax Registration: Complete Guide 2026

by Gaurav Kumar

Professional tax is a state tax on professions, trades, callings and employment, levied under Article 276 of the Constitution and capped at Rs 2,500 per person per year. In states that levy it, employers obtain a registration to deduct and deposit tax from salaries (often called PTRC), and businesses and professionals obtain an enrolment to pay their own tax (PTEC).

Complete Guide

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Tax, GST & TDS

How to Close a Private Limited Company: Strike-Off Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

A private limited company with no liabilities that has stopped business can apply to the ROC for strike-off in Form STK-2 under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013, after clearing dues, closing the bank account and passing a special resolution. Companies with assets or liabilities to settle use voluntary liquidation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code instead.

Complete Guide

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Business Closure & Winding Up

Trademark Objections, Mistakes and FAQs Explained

by Gaurav Kumar

Trademarks are most often objected to because the mark is descriptive or generic (Section 9), or conflicts with an earlier similar mark (Section 11). Common filing mistakes include skipping the search, choosing the wrong class, vague descriptions, filing a logo instead of the word mark, and missing reply deadlines.

Mistakes & FAQs

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Trademark, Copyright & Patent

After Trademark Registration: Use, Renewal and Enforcement

by Gaurav Kumar

After registration, use the R symbol on registered goods or services, use the mark consistently, renew every 10 years with Form TM-R, record changes in ownership or address, monitor the Trade Marks Journal for conflicting marks, and act against infringers. A mark not used for five years can be removed for non-use.

Eligibility & Compliance

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Trademark, Copyright & Patent

Trademark Registration Process in India: Step-by-Step

by Gaurav Kumar

The trademark registration process is: conduct a search, file Form TM-A online, receive the examination report, reply within one month or attend a hearing, get the mark accepted and published in the Trade Marks Journal, wait out the four-month opposition window, and receive the registration certificate. You can use TM from filing and R after registration.

Step-by-Step Process

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Trademark, Copyright & Patent

Documents Required for Trademark Registration in India

by Gaurav Kumar

To file a trademark you need the applicant's name, address and legal status, the mark itself (word or a clear logo image), the class and goods or services description, the date of first use if already used, a user affidavit with evidence for prior use claims, Form TM-48 if an agent files, and Udyam or DPIIT proof to claim the lower fee.

Documents Checklist

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Trademark, Copyright & Patent

Trademark Registration Fees and Timeline in India (2026)

by Gaurav Kumar

The official trademark filing fee is Rs 4,500 per class for individuals, DPIIT-recognised startups and small enterprises, and Rs 9,000 per class for others, when filed online. Physical filing costs Rs 500 or Rs 1,000 more. Unopposed applications commonly register in about 6 to 18 months; objections and oppositions extend this.

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