Foreign Company Registration in India for Freelancer — What's Different?
GST Applicable?
Yes — 18% (most services); 0% for export with LUT
Freelancers earning above ₹20L require GST. Foreign clients = export, 0% GST with LUT certificate.
Income Tax Benefit
Section 44ADA: 50% deemed expenses if professional receipts < ₹75L. ITR-4 (presumptive) or ITR-3.
📍 Bagalkot, Karnataka:
GST Code 29 | ROC Bengaluru | Stamp Duty 5-5.6% | PT: ₹2,400/yr
Foreign Company Registration in India Process for Freelancer
1Documents prepare karo
2Application submit karo
3Government processing
4Certificate/registration milega
Foreign Company Registration in India — Start Today
Timeline: 15-25 Business Days
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Compliance Checklist for Freelancer
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GST Registration (if turnover > ₹20L)
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Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for export
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Quarterly Advance Tax
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ITR-3 or ITR-4 filing
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GSTR-3B + GSTR-1 (if registered)
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Foreign exchange compliance (FIRC)
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Adv Sandeep Bangarwa, Ba LLB
Tax Consultant & Legal Advisor · LegalKamkaz
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