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Foreign Company Registration in India: Branch Office vs Subsidiary

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India has become an attractive market for foreign businesses looking to expand their operations, reach new customers and establish a long-term presence. However, entering the Indian market requires a foreign company to choose an appropriate legal structure before starting business activities. Two commonly considered options are setting up a Branch Office or incorporating an Indian Subsidiary Company . Although both structures allow a foreign business to operate in India, they are quite different in terms of legal status, ownership, permitted activities, taxation, compliance and operational flexibility. Understanding these differences can help a foreign business select the structure that fits its investment plans and business objectives. What Is a Branch Office in India? A Branch Office is an extension of a foreign company established in India . It does not have a separate legal identity from the foreign parent company. The activities of the Indian branch are therefore carried out a...

How to Add or Remove a Director in a Private Limited Company

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Directors play an important role in managing the affairs of a private limited company. They are responsible for making key business decisions, ensuring legal compliance and representing the interests of the company. As a business grows or circumstances change, a company may need to appoint a new director or remove an existing one. The Companies Act, 2013 provides a proper legal procedure for both appointment and removal of directors. Simply making an internal decision is not enough. The company must follow the required resolutions, collect the necessary documents and update the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within the prescribed time. This article explains the process of adding or removing a director in a private limited company in a simple and practical manner. Who Can Be Appointed as a Director? Before appointing a new director, the company should ensure that the proposed individual satisfies the legal requirements under the Companies Act, 2013. A director must generally have a valid ...