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A purpose-linked structure for executing a specific project or contract in India.
Tied to one India project
Assignment or contract in India
Closure planned from the start
One India project
Defined presence
Planned from day one
A project office is relevant where a foreign company has a specific project, assignment, contract, or execution responsibility in India. It is generally linked to that project and is not designed as a permanent or broad-based business presence.
This structure may be considered by companies involved in infrastructure, engineering, construction, consulting, technical execution, project management, installation, or other project-based work. The suitability of a project office depends on the contract, sector, funding arrangement, duration, applicant profile, and applicable regulatory conditions.
Foreign companies awarded a specific India project or contract
Infrastructure, engineering, construction, and technical execution firms
Groups needing a defined, time-bound presence
A project office should be viewed as purpose-linked. It exists because of a specific India project. It may require separate accounting, project-level records, tax review, banking arrangements, regulatory filings, and closure planning once the project is completed.
Eraqus Advisors helps foreign companies review whether a project office is suitable for their India contract, documentation, approval pathway, project records, parent company information, local representative details, compliance obligations, and closure requirements.
The contract, sector, funding arrangement, and project duration
Project-level accounting and separate records
Banking arrangements and regulatory filings
Local representative details and parent company information
Closure planning once the project is complete
A project office can provide a practical structure for a defined project in India, but it requires discipline from the beginning. The project, the records, the funds, the accounts, and the closure process should all be planned in a coordinated manner.
Discuss your requirement and we will help you understand the structure, documentation, and compliance that fit your situation.
When a foreign company has a specific project or contract to execute in India and does not need a permanent, broad-based presence. Suitability depends on the contract, sector, funding, and applicable conditions.
Yes. Because it is purpose-linked, closure after project completion should be planned from the start, along with project records and accounts.
A direct India presence as an extension of the foreign parent, for defined, permitted activities.
A long-term India platform with ownership control for foreign parent companies.
Keep your entity active, credible, and audit-ready with a disciplined annual cycle.
Tell us where your business stands today and what you are planning next. We will help you understand the structure, documentation, and compliance that fit your situation.