If you are an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) looking to open a company in India, you will need to fulfill certain requirements and submit specific documents. Here is a list of documents typically required for NRI company registration in India:
- Identity Proof:
- Passport: A copy of your valid passport showing your identity, nationality, and residence status.
- Overseas Address Proof: Any document issued by a competent authority in your country of residence that verifies your overseas address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.
- Address Proof:
- Indian Address Proof: You need to provide an address proof for your Indian residential address, such as a utility bill, rental agreement, or property ownership documents.
- Passport-sized Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs of yourself.
- Director Identification Number (DIN):
- Application for DIN: You need to apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN) by submitting Form DIR-3. This is a unique identification number required for all directors of an Indian company.
- Copy of Passport: Submit a certified copy of your passport as proof of identity for the DIN application.
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):
- Application for DSC: Obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) by applying to a Certifying Authority. This is required for digitally signing company incorporation documents.
- Copy of Passport: Submit a certified copy of your passport as proof of identity for the DSC application.
- Name Reservation:
- Name Reservation Application: Submit Form SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) to reserve a unique name for your company. The proposed name should comply with the naming guidelines specified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA and AOA): Prepare the MOA and AOA of the company. These documents outline the objectives, rules, and regulations of the company.
- Foreign Documents:
- Notarization and Apostille: If any of the above documents are issued by authorities outside India, they must be notarized and apostilled or legalized by the respective country's embassy or consulate.
- Power of Attorney (if applicable):
- If you appoint a representative in India to act on your behalf for company registration, a power of attorney document is required. This document authorizes the representative to undertake necessary actions on your behalf.