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NBFC Registration & RBI Compliance

Incorporate and license a Non-Banking Financial Company under the Reserve Bank of India framework

Validity: Perpetual (subject to ongoing compliance)

Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast nbfc registration & rbi compliance completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Entity and Capital

  • Company incorporated under Companies Act, 2013 with financial objects clauseRequired
  • Minimum net owned fund of rupees ten crores infused and confirmed by statutory auditorRequired
  • Statutory auditor certificate on net owned fund obtainedRequired
  • Bank statements evidencing capital infusion availableRequired

Promoter Documentation

  • KYC documents for all directors and promoters (PAN, Aadhaar, passport)Required
  • Source of funds declaration with supporting bank and tax documentsRequired
  • CIBIL and credit bureau reports for all directors and promotersRequired
  • Educational qualifications and professional experience certificates for directorsRequired
  • Declaration of no criminal antecedents for all directorsRequired

Business Plan and Governance

  • Detailed business plan with five-year financial projections preparedRequired
  • IT infrastructure and cybersecurity policy document preparedRequired
  • Risk management and credit assessment policy preparedRequired
  • Board resolution authorizing RBI application passedRequired
  • Principal officer identified and letter of appointment issuedRequired

Post-Registration Compliance Readiness

  • Compliance calendar for quarterly and annual RBI returns set upRequired
  • Asset classification and provisioning policy adopted by the boardRequired
  • Statutory audit appointment for first financial year confirmedRequired
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Tips to avoid delays

  • Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
  • Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
  • Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.
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