Union of India - Act
The Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014
UNION OF INDIA
India
India
The Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014
Rule THE-COMPANIES-REGISTRATION-OF-FOREIGN-COMPANIES-RULES-2014 of 2014
- Published on 31 March 2014
- Commenced on 31 March 2014
- [This is the version of this document from 31 March 2014.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Particulars relating to directors and Secretary to be furnished to the Registrar by foreign Companies.
4. Financial Statement of foreign company.
5. Audit of accounts of foreign company.
6. List of places of business of foreign company.
- Every foreign company shall file with the Registrar, along with the financial statement, in Form FC.3 with such fee as provided under Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 a list of all the places of business established by the foreign company in India as on the date of balance sheet.7. Annual Return.
- Every foreign company shall prepare and file, within a period of sixty days from the last day of its financial year, to the Registrar annual return in Form FC.4 along with such fee as provided in the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 containing the particulars as they stood on the close of the financial year.8. Office where documents to be delivered and fee for registration of documents.
9. Certification.
- A copy of any charter, statutes, memorandum and articles, or other instrument constituting or defining the constitution of a Foreign company shall be duly certified to be a true copy in the manner given below-10. Authentication of translated documents.
11. Documents to be annexed to prospectus.
- The following documents shall be annexed to the prospectus, namely:-12. Action for improper use or description as foreign company.
- If any person or persons trade or carry on business in any manner under any name or title or description as a foreign company registered under the Act or the rules made thereunder, that person or each of those persons shall, unless duly registered as foreign company under the Act and rules made thereunder, shall be liable for investigation under section 210 of the Act and action consequent upon that investigation shall be taken against that person.13. Issue of Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs).
| FORM NO.FC-1[Pursuant to Section 380 (1) (h) of the Companies Act 2013, and rule 3(3) of Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014]| | Information to be filed by foreign company |
| Form languageEmglishHindi|- | Refer the Instruction kit for filling the form|- | 1.| *Name of the foreign company| |- | 2.| (a)| *ISO code of the country where the foreign company is registered| | |- | | (b)| Name of Country| |- | | (c)| Registration number or GLN| | |- | 3.| Full address of registered or principal office of foreign company|- | | *Line I| |- | | Line II| |- | | *City| |- | | *State| |- | | *Country| | *Pin code| |- | | *Telephone number with ISD Code| | |- | | Fax number with ISD Code| | |- | | *e-mail of the foreign company| |- | 4.| (a)| *Date of establishment of principal place of business in India| |- | | (b)| *Type of office| |- | | | If others, then provide details| |- | | (c)| Address of the principal place of business in India|- | | *Line I| |- | | Line II| |- | | *City| |- | | *State| | *Pin code| |- | | *Telephone number| | |- | | Fax number| | |- | | *e-mail Id| |- | | (d)| *Main division of business activity to be carried out in India| |- | | | (based on relevant sub class and description given in NIC-2004)|- | Description of the main division|- | | |- | 5.| Details of other places of business in India (if any)|- | | | Number of such other places of business in India| |- | | I.| (i) *Date of establishment| |- | | | (ii) *Type of office| |- | | | If others, specify| |- | | (iii) Address|- | | *Line I| |- | | Line II| |- | | *City| |- | | *State| | *Pin code| |- | | *Telephone number| | |- | | Fax number| | |- | | *e-mail Id| |- | | (iv) *Business activities to be carried out at such place|- | | | |- | 6.| Particulars of place(s) of business in India established on any earlier occasion(s) other than above (if any)|- | | | Number of such places| |- | | I.| (i) *Date of establishment| |- | | | (ii) *Type of office| |- | | | If others, specify| |- | | | (iii) Address|- | | *Line I| |- | | Line II| |- | | *City| |- | | *State| | *Pin code| |- | | *Telephone number| | |- | | Fax number| | |- | | *e-mail Id| |- | | | (iv) *Business activities to be carried out at such place|- | | | |- | | | (v) (a) *Date of closure of such place of business| |- | | | (b) *Foreign company registration number of such place| |- | 7.| Details of the one or more person(s) resident in India and authorized to accept on behalf of the foreign company service of process and any notices or other documents requird to be served on the foreign company-|- | | *Number of persons authorized| |- | | Particulars of the authorized person|- | {| |
| | Director identification Number (if any) | | |- | *Income-tax permanent Account number (Income-tax PAN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Name of the person resident in India authorized to accept onbehalf of foreign company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Father's NameMother's NameSpouse's Name | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Designation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Membership number (In case of Secretary) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Nationality | *Date of Birth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If the present nationality is not the nationality of origin,then specify the nationality of origin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of the passports | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passport number | Date of issue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issue country | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Occupation typeSelf EmployedProfessionalHomemakerStudentServiceman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area of Occupation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If others selected, specify | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Permanent Address | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Line I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *City | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *State/Union Territory | *Pin code | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *ISO Country Code | Country | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Phone | Fax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *email ID | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Whether present address is same as the permanent addressYesNo (Radio button) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Present Address | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Line I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *City | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State/Union Territory | *Pin code | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *ISO Country Code | Country | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Phone | Fax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Whether the person authorised has been appointed throughpower of attorney or by passing the resolution | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power of attorney | Resolution |
| FORM NO.FC-2[Pursuant to Section 380 (3) of the Companies Act 2013, and rule 3(4) Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014]| | Return of alteration in the documents filed for registration by foreign company |
| Form languageEmglishHindi|- | Refer the Instruction kit for filling the form|- | 1.| *Foreign company registration number (FCRN)| | | |- | 2.| (a)| Name of the company| | |- | | (b)| Address of the principal place of business in India of the foreign company|- | | | |- | | (c)| e-mail of the company| |- | 3.| | *Type of return|- | | | Alteration in charter, statute or memorandum of association or articles of association | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | Alteration in registered or principal office of the company in the country of incorporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | Alteration in places of business in India of the company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | Alteration in directors or secratary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | Alteration in particulars of company authorized representative(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.| (a)| Date of the board meeting authorizing such alteration, if any| |- | | (b)| Date of general meeting (if any)| |- | | (c)| *Whether there is any material change in the status or affairs of the parent companyYesNo|- | | | If yes, furnish the brief details (attachment required)|- | | | |- | | (c)| *Whether there is any material change in the ownership of the parent companyYesNo|- | | | If yes, furnish the brief details (attachment required)|- | | | |- | |- | Part A: Alteration in charter, statute or memorandum of association or atricles of association|- | 5.| (a)| *Date of alteration| |- | | (b)| *Brief description of the alteration|- | | | |- | | (c)| *Reason(s) for such alteration|- | | | |- | | (d)| *Type of resolution| Ordinary| Special|- | | (e)| *Wether there is any change in the name of the company|- | | | Yes| No|- | | | If yes, specify the changed name of the company|- | | | |- | |- | Part B: Alteration in registered or principal office of the company in the country of incorporation|- | 6.| (a)| Address of new registered or principal office of the company in the country of incorporation|- | | *Line I| |- | | Line II| |- | | *City| |- | | *State| |- | | *Pin code| | *ISO Country Code| |- | | Country| |- | | *Telephone number with ISD Code| |- | | *Fax number with ISD Code| |- | | *email id of the foreign company| |- | | (b)| *Date of alteration| |- | | (c)| *Reason of alteration|- | | | |- | |- | Part C: Alteration in the place of bisness in India of the company|- | 7.| | Number of alteration| |- | | I| (a) Whether the alteration is in respect of|- | | | Principal place of business| Other place(s) of business|- | | | (b) Type of alteration|- | | | Change of address of principal /Other place of business| Cessation to have a such place|- | | (c)| Details in respect of each alteration-|- | | (i)| *Effective date of alteration| |- | | (ii)| *Reason(s) for such alteration|- | | | |- | | (iii)| (a) Existing address of the principal/Other place of business of the company|- | | | *Line I| |- | | | Line II| |- | | | *City| |- | | | *State| |- | | | *Pin code| |- | | (b)| Type of office| |- | | If others, then provide details| |- | | (iv)| New address (In case of change in address)|- | | | *Line I| |- | | | Line II| |- | | | *City| |- | | | *State| |- | | | *Pin code| |- | | | Fax No.| |- | | | *email Id| |- | | | *Telephone No.| |- | | (v)| *Whether any change in the type of officeYesNo|- | | | If yes, then specify the type office| |- | | | If Others, then specify| |- | | (vi)| *Whether any approval is required for such alteration|- | | | Yes| No|- | | | If yes, Name of the Authority| |- | | | Date of the approval obtained| |- | | | Order Number| |- | | (vii)| *Whether there is change in the business activitiesYesNo|- | | | If yes, specify the new business activities|- | | | |- | | II| In case of cessation to have a place of business in India, whether the company is still maintaining any place of business in India: (radio button)| YesNo|- | | If yes, total number of such place(s) in India| |- | |- | Part D: Alteration in the particulars of the directors or secretaries|- | 8.| | *Number of the alterations| |- | | I| (a) *Alteration in the particulars of-|- | | | DirectorSecretary|- | | | (b) Particulars of each alteration:|- | | | (i) *Date of alteration| |- | | | (ii) *Brief description of the alteration|- | | | |- | | | (iii) *Reason(s) thereof|- | | | |- | |- | Part E: particulars of company authorized representative|- | 9.| Total number of representatives whose particulars has changed| |- | | Particulars of each alteration:|- | | I.| (i) *Type of alteration|- | | | Appointment of new person authorized to accept service of documents |
| | | Modification to the particulars of person authorized to accept service of documents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | Cessation of office of person authorized to accept service of documents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | (ii) *Effective date of appointment /Modification /Cessation| |- | | | (iii) *Reason(s) for such appointment /Modification /Cessation|- | | | |- | | | (iv) Modified details of the person appointed /authorized /ceased to accept service of documents on behalf of company|- | | {| | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Director identification Number (if any) | | |- | *Income-tax permanent Account number (Income-tax PAN) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Name of the person resident in India authorized to accept onbehalf of foreign company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Father's NameMother's NameSpouse's Name | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Designation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Membership number (In case of Secretary) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Nationality | *Date of Birth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If the present nationality is not the nationality of origin,then specify the nationality of origin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of the passports | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passport number | Date of issue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issue country | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Occupation typeSelf EmployedProfessionalHomemakerStudentServiceman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Area of Occupation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If others selected, specify | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Permanent Address | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Line I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *City | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *State/Union Territory | *Pin code | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *ISO Country Code | Country | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Phone | Fax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *email ID | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Whether present address is same as the permanent addressYesNo (Radio button) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Present Address | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Line I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *City | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State/Union Territory | *Pin code | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *ISO Country Code | Country | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Phone | Fax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Whether the person authorised has been appointed throughpower of attorney or by passing the resolution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power of attorney | Resolution |
| FORM NO.FC-3[Pursuant to Section 381 of the Companies Act 2013, and rule 6 of Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014]| | Annula accounts along with the list of all principal places of business in India establised by foregin company |
| Form languageEmglishHindi|- | Refer the Instruction kit for filling the form|- | 1.| *Foreign company registration number (FCRN)| | | |- | | (a)| Name of the company| | |- | | (b)| Address of the registered or principal place of foreign company|- | | | |- | | (c)| e-mail of the company| |- | 2.| a)| *Whether the company is still maintaining any place of business in IndiaYesNo|- | | b)| If yes, Total number of principal place(s) of business in India| |- | 3.| (a)| *Period of annual accounts From| | To| |- | | | | (DD/MM/YYYY)| | (DD/MM/YYYY)|- | | (b)| *Date of signing of report on the annual accounts by the auditors| | (DD/MM/YYYY)|- | 4.| | *Particulars of the annual accounts of the company|- | | Part - A BALANCE SHEET|- | .{| |
| Particulars | Figures as at the end of (Current financialyear) (in Rs.)(DD/MM/YYYY) | Figures as at the end of (Current financialyear) (in Rs.)(DD/MM/YYYY) | ||||||||||||
| Sources of funds | ||||||||||||||
| Capital (including funds received from parent company)Reserves and surplus | ||||||||||||||
| Secured loans | ||||||||||||||
| Unsecured loans | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities (Net) | ||||||||||||||
| Others (Please specify) | ||||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||
| Application of funds | ||||||||||||||
| Gross fixed assets (including intangible assets) | ||||||||||||||
| Less: depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||
| Net fixed assets | ||||||||||||||
| Copital work-in-progress | ||||||||||||||
| Investments | ||||||||||||||
| Defrred tax assets (Net) | ||||||||||||||
| Current assets, loans and advances | ||||||||||||||
| (a) Inventories | ||||||||||||||
| (b) Sundry debtors | ||||||||||||||
| (c) Cash and bank balances | ||||||||||||||
| (d) Other current assets | ||||||||||||||
| (e) Loans and advances | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Current liabilities and provisions | ||||||||||||||
| (a) Liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| (b) Provisions | ||||||||||||||
| Net current assets | ||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous expenditure to the extent not written off or adjusted | ||||||||||||||
| Profit and loss account | ||||||||||||||
| Others (Please specify) |
| FORM NO.FC-4[Pursuant to Section 384(2) of the Companies Act 2013 and rule 7 of Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014]| | Annual Return of a Foreign Company |
| Form languageEnglishHindi|- | Refer the Instruction kit for filing the form.|- | 1.| | *Foregin company registration number| | | |- | 2.| a)| Name of the company| | |- | | b)| Address of Registered office of the foreign company|- | | | | |- | 3.| (a)| *Whether any part of the register of members or debentures kept in India|- | | | YesNo|- | | (b)| If yes, address of the place in which the part of the register is kept|- | | | Line I| |- | | | Line II| |- | | (c)| City| |- | | (d)| State| |- | | (e)| Pin code| |- | 4.| *Date of balance sheet (last day of financial year of the company)| | (DD/MM/YYYY)|- | 5.| *Principal business activities of the company|- | | | All the business activities contributing 20% or more of the total turnover of the company shall be stated|- | | {| |
| S.No. | Business activities | Turnover as % to total sales / turnover of the company | |||||||||||||||
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| Form FC-5|- | Nomination by IDR Holder|- | [Pursuant to section 390 and rule 13(6)(c) of Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014]|- | 1.| Name of the foreign company :|- | |- | 2.| (a)| ISO code of the country where the foreign company is registered :|- | | (b)| Name of country :|- | | (c)| Registration / GLN No.|- | |- | 3.| Full address of registered or principal office of foreign company :|- | {| |
| Address : | Line I | |||||||||
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| Telephone No. with ISD Code. | ||||||||||
| Fax No. with ISD Code | ||||||||||
| E-mail id |