The Classic Partners LLP

Foreign Company, Deposits & Nidhi Compliance

Foreign companies, companies that accept deposits, and Nidhi companies each follow a separate compliance track under the Companies Act, 2013. We handle the filings and returns for all three, so your entity stays compliant with the MCA and, where applicable, the RBI.

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What This Service Covers

This service brings together three specialised areas of company compliance: foreign companies with a place of business in India, companies that accept deposits, and Nidhi companies. Each has its own set of forms, returns, and deadlines under the Companies Act, 2013 and the related rules.

We manage the filings from start to finish and keep the supporting records in order. Where an entity also has obligations under FEMA or with the RBI, we coordinate those alongside the MCA filings and tie the work into your overall compliance services and annual filings.

Foreign Company Compliance

A foreign company is a company incorporated outside India that has a place of business in India. Under Sections 379 to 393 of the Companies Act, 2013, it must register with the Registrar of Companies and file a set of FC forms: FC-1 on establishing a place of business, FC-2 for any alteration in its documents, FC-3 for annual accounts and the list of places of business, and FC-4 for the annual return.

We help foreign companies, branch offices, liaison offices, and project offices register and stay compliant, and we coordinate the related FEMA reporting.

Company Deposits & DPT-3

Companies that accept deposits, or that hold money treated as a deposit, fall under Sections 73 to 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Form DPT-3 is the annual return of deposits and of particulars of transactions not considered deposits, filed each year for the year ended 31 March.

We prepare and file DPT-3, advise on the deposit rules and limits, and help companies stay within the compliance framework.

Nidhi Company Compliance

A Nidhi company accepts deposits from and lends only to its members, and is governed by Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Nidhi Rules, 2014. Nidhi companies file a set of NDH forms: NDH-1 for the return of statutory compliances, NDH-2 to seek an extension of time, NDH-3 for the half-yearly return, and NDH-4 for declaration as a Nidhi.

We help Nidhi companies meet the member and Net Owned Fund requirements and file the NDH returns on time.

Our Services

Foreign Company Registration

Registration of a foreign company's place of business in India through Form FC-1.

FC Annual Filings (FC-3 & FC-4)

Filing of annual accounts, the list of places of business, and the annual return.

DPT-3 Return Filing

Preparation and filing of the annual return of deposits and exempt transactions.

Deposit Rules Advisory

Guidance on the acceptance of deposits, the limits, and the related compliance.

Nidhi NDH Filings

Filing of NDH-1, NDH-3, and other Nidhi returns, with NDH-4 declaration support.

FEMA & RBI Coordination

Coordinating FEMA and RBI reporting for foreign companies and offices, where applicable.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Specialised experience with foreign company, deposit, and Nidhi compliance.
End-to-end handling of FC, DPT, and NDH filings under one roof.
Timely filing so annual and periodic returns are never missed.
Transparent fees and a single point of contact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foreign company under the Companies Act, 2013?

A foreign company is a company incorporated outside India that has a place of business in India, whether physically or through electronic mode, and carries on business activity in India.

Which forms must a foreign company file?

A foreign company files FC-1 on establishing a place of business, FC-2 for alterations in its documents, FC-3 for annual accounts and places of business, and FC-4 for the annual return.

What is Form DPT-3 and who files it?

DPT-3 is the annual return of deposits and of particulars of transactions not considered deposits. It is filed by companies that have accepted deposits or hold amounts treated as deposits, for the year ended 31 March.

Is DPT-3 required even if a company has no deposits?

Often, yes. Companies that hold outstanding loans or amounts treated as exempted deposits still report them in DPT-3, so it is best to assess each company's position before concluding.

What is a Nidhi company?

A Nidhi company is a company formed to encourage savings among its members by accepting deposits from and lending only to its members, governed by Section 406 and the Nidhi Rules, 2014.

Which returns does a Nidhi company file?

A Nidhi company files NDH-1, the return of statutory compliances, NDH-3, the half-yearly return, and NDH-4 for declaration as a Nidhi, and may file NDH-2 to seek an extension of time.

Need help with FC, DPT-3, or Nidhi compliance?

Get your foreign company, deposit, or Nidhi filings handled accurately and on time.