A temporary office to execute a specific contract awarded by an Indian company — typically for infrastructure, EPC and installation projects.
Who needs this
- Foreign contractors that have secured a project in India funded by inward remittance, a bilateral/multilateral agency, or a term loan from an Indian bank.
What we do
- Confirm the project qualifies for the general permission route (otherwise a specific RBI approval is needed).
- Open the PO through the AD bank, obtain UIN, ROC (Registrar of Companies) registration, PAN, TAN, GST.
- Structure the contract tax position: withholding by the Indian customer, permanent-establishment implications, GST on works contracts.
- Run the accounts and filings for the project's life and close the PO on completion, including remittance of surplus.
What you receive
- PO registration set and a project-specific tax and compliance plan.
Documents you'll need
- Signed contract with the Indian party
- Parent's incorporation and charter documents, attested
- Evidence of project funding source
- Board resolution and authorised-signatory KYC
Typical timeline
Typically 3–6 weeks. Indicative. Government processing times vary.
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Questions we are asked most
Who needs Project office?
Foreign contractors that have secured a project in India funded by inward remittance, a bilateral/multilateral agency, or a term loan from an Indian bank.
How long does Project office take?
Typically 3–6 weeks. Government processing times vary.
What documents do you need for Project office?
Signed contract with the Indian party. Parent's incorporation and charter documents, attested. Evidence of project funding source. Board resolution and authorised-signatory KYC.
Last updated: September 21, 2026.