Registration of international hr consultancy in india

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30 December 2015 Dear Expert
one of my client is want to start international HR consultancy in india, plz inform in which deptt. he need registration.
As I got CIN from MCA.

Arpit Shah

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30 December 2015 CIN (Corporate Identification Number) for Companies- How it is structured?

- See more at: http://taxguru.in/company-law/cin-corporate-identification-number-for-companies-how-it-is-structured.html#sthash.4KS4Xknt.dpuf

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30 December 2015 http://taxguru.in/company-law/procedure-formation-private-public-company-india.html

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01 January 2016 I have already got CIN, Plz tell other legal formalities which is neccassary for international HR consultancy needed in india

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20 July 2025 Got it! Your client wants to start an international HR consultancy in India and has already obtained the CIN (Corporate Identification Number) from MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs). Now you want to know what other registrations and legal formalities are needed.

Here’s a detailed checklist for starting an international HR consultancy in India beyond just obtaining CIN:

1. Business Structure & Registration
Since CIN is obtained, your client has registered a company (Private Ltd, Public Ltd, or LLP).
If not done, register with MCA as per company type.
2. Other Mandatory Registrations
a) GST Registration

As a service provider, your client needs to register under GST (Goods and Services Tax).
Consultancy services attract GST, and it is mandatory if turnover exceeds threshold limits (₹20 lakh/₹10 lakh depending on state).
b) Professional Tax Registration

Some states require registration for professional tax if you employ staff.
c) Shops & Establishment License

This is a state-specific license mandatory for operating an office/business place.
3. Labor Law Compliances
Since it's an HR consultancy, it might employ people or manage client employees:

ESI (Employee State Insurance) & PF (Provident Fund) registrations if employees are above the threshold.
Compliance with Labour Laws like the Contract Labour Act if employing contract workers.
4. Import-Export Code (IEC) — If Applicable
If the consultancy will provide HR services abroad or receive payments from outside India, it may require an IEC from DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade).
5. FSSAI License — Not Applicable
Not required as HR consultancy is a service sector, no food involved.
6. Trademark Registration
For brand protection, consider registering the company’s name/logo as a trademark.
7. Other Legal Formalities
Draft Service Agreements or Client Contracts with international clients.
Comply with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for foreign transactions.
Maintain Accounting & Tax Filing as per Income Tax and GST rules.

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