Introduction
A Project Office is one of the most practical and reliable ways for foreign EPC, engineering, and infrastructure companies to begin operations in India. Many international companies choose this route because it allows them to work on a specific contract, hire employees, manage day-to-day project activities, and operate legally without going through the lengthy process of forming a full Indian subsidiary.
This setup works especially well for EPC, construction, oil and gas, renewable energy, and government-related infrastructure projects where an on-ground presence is necessary. At TaxLegit, we support Foreign Companies and NRIs with a complete Project Office setup in India. From RBI approval to MCA filings, GST registration, PAN and TAN allotment, accounting, and all post-registration compliance, our team manages everything so you can stay focused on delivering your project.
This setup works especially well for EPC, construction, oil and gas, renewable energy, and government-related infrastructure projects where an on-ground presence is necessary. At TaxLegit, we support Foreign Companies and NRIs with a complete Project Office setup in India. From RBI approval to MCA filings, GST registration, PAN and TAN allotment, accounting, and all post-registration compliance, our team manages everything so you can stay focused on delivering your project.
What Is a Project Office?
Before choosing the right structure, it is important to clearly understand what is a project office and why it is used globally.
A Project Office is a temporary establishment set up by a foreign company in India to execute a specific contract awarded by an Indian company or government authority. Under FEMA, a project office in India is permitted only when there is a valid project, an approved funding source, and a clear project lifecycle. A project office is widely preferred because:
- It operates only for that particular contract
- It allows full on-ground execution
- It carries taxation benefits
- It does not require a full subsidiary formation
It is also commonly referred to in global practice as a temporary representative office, but with the special purpose of executing a contract rather than general liaison functions.
What is a project office under FEMA?
It is simply a project-specific presence for foreign entities to run operations legally, receive payments, hire teams, and execute the contract professionally.
