Documents checklist, BO / LO / PO application and set-up
A single format from the Setting Up a Branch, Liaison or Project Office pack. Firm · client intake.
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- 16 September 2026
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DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST — [NAME OF FOREIGN COMPANY] — [BO / LO / PO] AT [CITY]
Part A — for the AD bank application
# | Document | From | Authentication | Received on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Certificate of incorporation, with English translation | Client | Notarised + apostille / consular | [__] |
2 | Charter / articles / by-laws, with English translation | Client | Notarised + apostille / consular | [__] |
3 | Audited financial statements — 3 years (LO) / 5 years (BO) | Client | Certified copy | [__] |
4 | Net-worth certificate with USD conversion | Client's CPA | Original | [__] |
5 | Bank reference / KYC letter | Client's home bank | Original | [__] |
6 | Board resolution | Client | Certified + notarised + apostille | [__] |
7 | Power of attorney to Indian signatory | Client | Notarised + apostille; stamped in India | [__] |
8 | Letter of comfort with parent's accounts (if needed) | Parent | Notarised + apostille | [__] |
9 | Group structure chart to ultimate beneficial owners | Client | Signed | [__] |
10 | Declarations (country list, sectors, NGO, earlier offices) | [Name of the firm] draft; client signs | Signed | [__] |
11 | Profile and activity note; first-year budget | Client | Signed | [__] |
12 | Passports and address proofs of signatories / representatives | Individuals | Self-attested; foreign nationals apostilled | [__] |
13 | PO only: contract / letter of award; funding evidence | Client | Copy | [__] |
14 | Form FNC | [Name of the firm] draft; client signs | Original | [__] |
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