Your paperwork in India, handled while you stay abroad.Registrations and licences, filed right the first time.
Certificates, apostille, property papers, power of attorney, PAN and succession paperwork. We deal with the municipal office, the sub-registrar, the tehsil and the department on your behalf, and keep you updated in writing.
GST, company and LLP, MSME, FSSAI, IEC, ISO and more. We tell you which registrations your business needs, what each costs and how long it takes. Then we prepare and file them.
NRI services in India, done for youRegistrations for Indian businesses
The eight things NRIs living abroad ask us for most. Each one comes with a clear list of documents, a realistic timeline and a fixed fee agreed before we start.
Twelve registrations and licences, one point of contact. Not sure which apply to you? Use the last card and tell us the business and the state.
Indian Certificates & Records
Indian records sit with the municipality, the state registrar or a central department, never all three. We trace which office holds yours, file the application, follow it up and courier the certificate to your address in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia or wherever you live.
Full details: Indian Certificates & Records →- New birth, death and marriage certificates
- Non-availability certificates
- Name, date and spelling corrections
- Late registration of a birth or death
- Certified copies for visa, immigration and embassy use
- Support with PAN applications and OCI paperwork
- Scan of your passport and visa
- Any old copy of the record, even a photograph
- Hospital or cremation ground details, if known
- Parents’ names and the address at the time
- A signed authorisation letter (we send the format)
- Usually 7–30 days, corrections 30–60
- No travel to India needed
- Fixed fee, quoted before we start
Apostille & Attestation
An Indian document is accepted abroad only with the right chain of stamps. If the destination country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, as the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and most of Europe are, an MEA apostille is enough. Elsewhere we arrange embassy attestation.
Full details: Apostille & Attestation →- Notary, state and MEA attestation
- MEA apostille
- Embassy attestation for non-apostille countries
- Educational document attestation
- Certified translation into English or other languages
- Commercial document attestation for exporters
- The original document
- Destination country and purpose
- Passport copy of the document holder
- Authorisation letter for collection
- Apostille 5–10 working days
- Embassy attestation 10–21 days
- Collection and courier both ways
NRI Property Paperwork
Distance is what makes property in India go wrong. A mutation nobody completed, property tax in arrears, a tenant who stopped paying. We handle the paperwork and the office visits under an authorisation or power of attorney you control.
Full details: NRI Property Paperwork →- Certified copies of title and revenue records
- Encumbrance certificate and RERA record check
- Mutation, khata and property tax applications
- Registration appointment and paperwork at the sub-registrar
- Lower TDS certificate application through a chartered accountant
- Rent collection and tenant paperwork oversight
- Copies of the property papers you hold
- Property address and survey or unit details
- Power of attorney, apostilled or attested abroad
- PAN and passport of the owner
- Records and EC 7–15 days
- Mutation 30–90 days, by state
- Annual plan for ongoing management
Legal Heir & Succession Paperwork
Most NRI inheritance matters are not disputes. They are paperwork nobody completed. A flat still in a late father’s name, a bank asking for heirship proof, siblings in three countries who agree but have nothing on paper. We do the paperwork and coordinate with an independent advocate where a court order is needed.
Full details: Legal Heir & Succession Paperwork →- Death certificate and legal heir certificate applications
- Mutation of property into the heirs’ names
- Bank account, FD and demat transmission paperwork
- Release deed and family settlement registration support
- Collecting consents from heirs living abroad
- Succession certificate or probate through an independent advocate
- Death certificate, if issued
- List of assets and where they are held
- Family tree and contact details of all heirs
- Copy of the will, if any
- Legal heir certificate: a few weeks
- Bank transmission 4–8 weeks
- Court-based steps quoted separately
Power of Attorney from Abroad
A power of attorney signed in Toronto, London or Sydney must follow the steps the Indian office will accept. We send a format suited to the work, guide the signing and attestation in your country, and complete stamping and registration in India.
Full details: Power of Attorney from Abroad →- POA format suited to the office and the task
- Guidance on notarisation, apostille or consular attestation abroad
- Stamp duty payment and adjudication in India
- Registration of the POA where the sub-registrar requires it
- Revocation and fresh POA when your agent changes
- What the POA will be used for
- Details of the person you are appointing
- Passport copy and address abroad
- Format within 2 working days
- Stamping in India 3–7 days after receipt
- Registration where required
PAN, Tax & Repatriation Support
Two rulebooks apply to your money in India. The Income-tax Act, 2025 decides what you owe and FEMA decides what may leave the country. We assemble the paperwork and work with a chartered accountant for the certifications.
Full details: PAN, Tax & Repatriation Support →- New PAN, PAN correction and PAN-Aadhaar status
- Income tax return filing through a chartered accountant
- Lower or nil TDS certificate (section 395) application
- Forms 145 and 146 (formerly 15CA and 15CB)
- NRE and NRO account paperwork
- Repatriation paperwork for property sale proceeds
- Passport pages showing days in India
- PAN, if you have one
- Sale or purchase documents
- Bank statements for the relevant accounts
- PAN 7–15 days
- Forms 145/146 in 2–4 working days
- Lower TDS certificate 3–6 weeks
Company Set-up from Abroad
Starting a company in India from abroad is straightforward until the reporting begins. We handle incorporation filings and coordinate FDI reporting with professionals, so the filings that follow are routine.
Full details: Company Set-up from Abroad →- Private limited, LLP and subsidiary incorporation
- DSC and DIN for foreign and NRI directors
- PAN, TAN and bank account paperwork
- FC-GPR reporting coordinated with a CA or CS
- GST and other registrations
- First-year compliance calendar
- Passport and address proof of directors
- Proposed name and business activity
- Registered office proof in India
- Source of funds and remittance details
- Incorporation 7–12 working days
- FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment
- Government fees at actuals
Trademark Filing in India
India is a first-to-file country for trademarks. If your brand sells here, or will, the filing date is what protects it. We run the search, prepare the application and file it through a registered trade mark agent.
Full details: Trademark Filing in India →- Trademark availability search
- Class selection guidance
- Application filed through a registered trade mark agent
- Application number and status tracking
- Copyright application paperwork
- Brand name or logo file
- Goods or services list
- Applicant details and address
- Date of first use, if already in use
- Search 2–3 days
- Filing the same week
- Registration usually 12–24 months
Trademark & Copyright
India is first-to-file. A search today and a filing this week costs a fraction of a dispute next year. We run the search, prepare the application and file it through a registered trade mark agent.
Full details: Trademark & Copyright →- Class-wise availability search
- Application in one or more classes
- Filing through a registered trade mark agent
- Status tracking and Registry updates
- Copyright application paperwork for software, content and artwork
- Logo file or word mark
- Goods or services list
- Applicant KYC and address proof
- Date of first use, if already in use
- Filed within 48 hours of documents
- Registry 12–24 months
- ™ usable once filed
Company & LLP Registration
One fixed fee from name reservation to incorporation certificate, PAN, TAN and the bank account file.
Full details: Company & LLP Registration →- Name reservation (RUN / SPICe+)
- DSC and DIN for directors
- Standard MOA, AOA or LLP agreement filing
- Incorporation certificate, PAN and TAN
- Bank account documentation
- First-year ROC compliance calendar
- PAN, Aadhaar and photos of directors
- Registered office proof and NOC
- Proposed names in order of preference
- Capital structure
GST & PAN
Whether you cross the threshold, sell online or supply across states, the registration is the easy part. Keeping it clean is the work.
Full details: GST & PAN →- GST registration, regular or composition
- Additional places of business
- Amendment, cancellation and revocation applications
- LUT for exporters
- Monthly and annual returns
- PAN and TAN for individuals and entities
- PAN and Aadhaar
- Business address proof and rent agreement
- Bank account details
- Photographs and authorisation
MSME / Udyam
A quick registration that unlocks scheme benefits and the delayed-payment protection available to micro and small enterprises.
Full details: MSME / Udyam →- Udyam registration
- Migration from Udyog Aadhaar
- Classification and turnover updates
- Certificate corrections
- Scheme eligibility check
- MSME Samadhaan application support
- Aadhaar of the proprietor or partner
- PAN and GSTIN
- Turnover and investment figures
FSSAI
Anyone who makes, stores, transports, imports or sells food needs one, including cloud kitchens and online sellers.
Full details: FSSAI →- Basic registration, State and Central licence
- Category and turnover slab selection
- Manufacturer, trader, transporter, e-commerce
- Label information check
- Annual return filing
- Renewals, modifications and inspection readiness
- Address proof of the premises
- Layout plan for manufacturers
- List of food products
- Water test report, where required
BIS & Product Certification
Mandatory standards decide whether your product can be sold or imported in India. The paperwork follows the lab report.
Full details: BIS & Product Certification →- ISI mark licence for manufacturers
- CRS registration for electronics and IT goods
- Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme
- Standard identification and test planning
- Lab coordination and sample testing
- Renewal, scope expansion, surveillance
- Product specifications and models
- Factory details and process flow
- Test reports, if already done
- Company KYC and authorisation
ISO Certification
Usually needed because a tender or an enterprise customer asked. We take it from gap analysis to certificate.
Full details: ISO Certification →- ISO 9001 quality management
- ISO 14001 environment
- ISO 45001 health and safety
- ISO 27001 information security
- ISO 22000 / HACCP food safety
- Internal audit and certification body coordination
- Scope and number of locations
- Existing process documents
- Employee headcount
- Nominated internal coordinator
Shop & Establishment
Rules, fees and renewal cycles differ by state. We file under the state law that applies to you and keep the record current.
Full details: Shop & Establishment →- State-wise registration
- Multiple branches and premises
- Renewal, amendment and closure
- Display, register and record requirements
- Linked EPF, ESI and professional tax registrations
- Inspection readiness
- Premises address proof
- Employer and employee details
- Business PAN and incorporation documents
Import & Export / IEC
The IEC is quick. The AD code and export council registration are what actually let the shipment clear.
Full details: Import & Export / IEC →- IEC application and annual update
- AD code registration with customs
- RCMC from the relevant export council
- LUT for export without payment of GST
- Duty drawback and RoDTEP paperwork
- Import licence applications
- PAN and bank certificate
- Business address proof
- Digital signature
- Product and HS code details
Drug, Medical & AYUSH
State drug authorities are exacting about premises, pharmacists and equipment. Most rejections are avoidable with the right file.
Full details: Drug, Medical & AYUSH →- Retail and wholesale drug licences
- Manufacturing and loan licences
- Medical device registration and import licence
- Cosmetics manufacture and import
- AYUSH manufacturing approvals
- Renewals and inspection readiness
- Premises plan and ownership proof
- Pharmacist qualification and registration
- Equipment and storage details
- Product list and composition
Attestation & Translation
Students, workers and exporters all need the same chain of stamps. The only variable is the destination country.
Full details: Attestation & Translation →- Notary, state and MEA attestation
- Apostille for Hague countries
- Embassy attestation for others
- Educational document attestation
- Certified translation
- Commercial document attestation
- Original documents
- Destination country and purpose
- Passport copy of the holder
- 5–21 working days
- Depends on the chain required
- Courier both ways
Not listed? Ask anyway
Labour registrations, EPF and ESI, professional tax, trade licence, fire NOC, pollution control consent, legal metrology, EPR, Startup India recognition, 12A and 80G, trust and society registration.
- A written list of what applies to you
- Which registrations you can skip
- Sequencing, so nothing blocks anything else
- Filing of everything on the list
- A renewal calendar for all of it
- What you sell and where
- Number of employees
- Turnover band
- Premises type
How it works, from wherever you liveHow it works
Four simple steps, one fixed fee, and government charges at actuals.
- 1Tell usDay 0
- 2Get a written quoteDay 1
- 3Sign onceWeek 1
- 4We get it doneOngoing
- Fixed fee, quoted before we start
- Government fees at actuals, with receipts
- Annual plan for ongoing needs
- Fully online
- Every state covered
- Updates in writing
Need something done in India?Need a registration or licence?
Tell us what you need. Our team in India will identify the office, the process and the documents, give you a fixed quote and get it done while you stay where you are.
A paralegal and documentation service, built for Indians living abroad.A paralegal and compliance desk, built for Indian businesses.
Virtual Advo handles the paperwork side of life in India: applications, certificates, registrations, filings and follow-up with government offices. Our team in India does the running around so you do not have to take leave and fly in.Virtual Advo handles registrations, licences and filings for Indian businesses and startups: GST, company and LLP, MSME, FSSAI, IEC, ISO and more. We tell you what applies, what it costs and how long it takes, then prepare, file and follow up.
We are not a law firm. When a matter needs an advocate, a chartered accountant or a registered trade mark agent, we tell you upfront and you engage that professional directly, with us coordinating the paperwork.
- Applications and filings with government offices
- Certificates, records and certified copies
- Apostille, attestation and translation
- Registrations and licences for businesses
- Follow-up, collection and courier
- Give legal opinions or advice
- Appear before any court or tribunal
- Promise outcomes that depend on an authority
- Charge government fees above actuals
Questions NRIs ask usQuestions businesses ask us
Can I get Indian paperwork done without travelling to India?
Yes, in most cases. You sign an authorisation letter or a power of attorney where you live, in the format we send, and we deal with the Indian office. We tell you at the start if any step needs you in person.
Can you get my Indian birth or marriage certificate if I live in the USA, Canada or the UK?
Yes. We find the municipal or state office that holds the record, apply for a fresh copy, correction or non-availability certificate, and courier it to your address abroad. A scan of your passport and any old copy of the record is enough to start.
Is an MEA apostille accepted in Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
Yes. The USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and most European countries accept the Indian MEA apostille. Some Gulf and other countries need embassy attestation instead, and we confirm the right route for your country before we start.
How do I manage or sell property in India while living abroad?
Through a power of attorney given to someone you trust in India. We send a suitable format, guide the signing and attestation in your country, handle stamping and registration in India, and manage the records, mutation, tax and registration paperwork. Tax and repatriation steps are handled with a chartered accountant.
Are you a law firm?
No. Virtual Advo is a paralegal and documentation service. We prepare applications, collect records, file with government offices and follow up. We do not give legal opinions or appear in court. When a matter needs an advocate, a chartered accountant or a registered trade mark agent, we tell you upfront and you engage them directly.
How do you charge?
A fixed professional fee, quoted in writing before any work starts. Government fees, stamp duty and courier are charged at actuals, with receipts. You pay online.
How will I know the work is being done?
Every application receipt, acknowledgement and certificate is shared with you as a PDF on the day we receive it, along with a short written update.
Which registrations does my business need?
It depends on what you do, your turnover and your state. Tell us the business and where it operates, and we send a written list of the registrations and licences that apply, with fees and timelines, before any work starts.
How long does GST registration take?
Usually a few working days once the application is complete, unless the department raises a query or schedules a verification. We track the application and handle the replies to any query.
Can you set up a private limited company or LLP?
Yes. Name reservation, incorporation filings, PAN and TAN, and the first-year compliance calendar. Where the law requires a professional certification, a chartered accountant or company secretary signs it and you engage them directly.
Do I need an FSSAI licence to sell food online?
Yes. Every food business, including online sellers and cloud kitchens, needs FSSAI registration or a licence. Basic, State or Central depends on your turnover and activity, and we confirm the right category before filing.
Are you a law firm?
No. Virtual Advo is a paralegal and documentation service. We prepare applications, file with government offices and follow up. We do not give legal opinions or appear in court. When a matter needs an advocate, a chartered accountant or a registered trade mark agent, we tell you upfront and you engage them directly.
How do you charge?
A fixed professional fee, quoted in writing before any work starts. Government fees and stamp duty are charged at actuals, with receipts. You pay online.
File now with us
Four questions. Nothing legal is asked before it is needed, and you get a written quote within one working day.
