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NBFC Company registration in India

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    MEANING OF NON-BANKING FINANCIAL COMPANY

    A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) refers to a company which is engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/ stocks/ debentures/ bonds/ securities issued by Government or other marketable securities of a like nature. A company having principal business of receiving deposits under any scheme or arrangement in installments or one lump sum or by way of contributions or any other manner, is also called a non-banking financial company. It excludes business whose principal business is of Agricultural or Industrial Activity, Purchase or sale of any goods excluding securities, Sale/purchase/construction of any immovable property or Providing of any services.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

    Identity Proof
    Identity Proof

    • Aadhar card and PAN card.
    • Self attested Voter identity card /Driving License /Passport (any one) of directors, shareholders.

    Photograph
    Photograph

    Passport size Photograph for each Directors/ Shareholders.

    Registered Address proof
    Registered Address proof

    • Rent Agreement & Rent receipt.
    • Last Month Electricity Bill /Property tax receipt (if rented).
    • Electricity Bill /Property tax receipt (if owned).

    Bank Details & Utility Bill
    Bank Details & Utility Bill

    Self attested Latest Electricity Bill / Bank Statement with latest entries/ Telephone Bill (any one).

    Email ID & Mobile Number
    Email ID & Mobile Number

    Email ID & Mobile Number of directors and shareholders.

    Company Basic Documents & Info
    Company Basic Documents & Info

    • Copy of Certificate of Incorporation and MoA and AoA.
    • Copy of Board resolution certifying that company is not carrying on NBFC activities.
    • Statement of management information.

    Directors Details
    Directors Details

    • List of directors of company along with signature.
    • Credit report of Directors.

    Accounts & Return
    Accounts & Return

    • Copy of Audited Accounts of company of Last three consecutive years.
    • Copy of Income Tax Return of Previous year.

    No lien Certificate
    No lien Certificate

    Bankers Certificate of no lien.

    Certificates from Statutory Auditor
    Certificates from Statutory Auditor

    Certificates from Statutory Auditor specifying owned funds of company and not holding deposits from public.

    TYPES OF NBFC
    • Asset Finance Company (AFC) – An AFC refers to NBFC which is engaged in the business of financing of physical assets such as Automobiles, Industrial Machines, etc.
    • Investment Company (IC) – NBFC which is carrying the principal business of acquiring securities.
    • Loan Company (LC) – NBFC which is carrying the principal business of providing loans and advances for any activity however does not include AFC.
    • Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC) – It is a NBFC which deploys at least 75% of its total assets in infrastructure loans.
    • Infrastructure Debt Fund- Non-Banking Financial Company (IDF-NBFC) – It is an Non-Banking Financial Company which provide long term debt for Infrastructure Projects.
    • Mortgage Guarantee Company – It is a company which have at least 90% of the business turnover or gross income from mortgage guarantee business and net owned fund of Rs. 100 crore.
    • Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution – NBFC having at least 85% of its assets in the nature of qualifying assets It is a non-deposit taking NBFC.
    • Systemically important Core Investment Companies – This type of NBFC is engaged in the business of acquisition of shares and securities.
    • Non-Banking Financial Company- Factors – It is a NBFC (non-deposit taking) which carries the principal business of factoring. The financial assets must constitute atleast 50% of its total assets also the income derived from factoring business should be atleast 50% of its gross income.
    • Non-Banking Financial Company-Non-operative Financial Holding Company – Type of NBFC that holds the bank and other financial services regulated by RBI.
    GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED BY NON-BANKING FINANCIAL COMPANY
    • NBFC cannot accept deposits which are payable on demand.
    • Duration for which company can take public Deposits should be for a minimum 12 months and not exceeding 60 months.
    • The interest charged by the Company must not exceed the ceiling set by the Reserve Bank of India.
    • The Reserve Bank of India shall not guarantee repayment of any amount so taken by the Company.
    • The Company shall mandatorily submit audited balance sheet every year.
    • Company shall take credit rating in every 6 months and submit to the RBI.
    • Company shall have obligation to furnish all the information and any change in the composition of the company to the Reserve Bank of India.
    • Every year company shall furnish a statutory return on the deposits taken by the company.
    • Company shall furnish a return on the liquid assets of the company every quarter.
    • Furnishing auditor certificate stating the competence of company to pay back all the deposits or money taken from the Public.
    • Every NBFC company having Public Deposit of Rs. 20 Crore or more or assets of Rs. 100 Crore or more shall furnish an Asset Liability Management (ALM) return in every half year.
    • Company shall maintain minimum level of 15% of the Public Deposits in form of Liquid Assets.

    BENEFITS OF NON-BANKING FINANCIAL COMPANY

    Evaluation of Borrower’s credibility

    NBFCs before granting any loan checks the credibility of the borrower through credit score and business history. This evaluation makes reliable recovery of loans.

    Easy Availability of Credit

    Loans are offered on easy terms and conditions with fewer formalities. Making it suitable for small borrowers.

    Unsecured Loans

    Unsecured loans to costumers by NBFCs facilitating borrower to take loan without any mortgage over assets or property.

    Enhances Standard of Living

    Easy Loans provided by NBFCs increases the purchasing power of the individuals, which eventually contributes to enhancement of the standard of living.

    PROCESS OF NON-BANKING FINANCIAL COMPANY

    1
    REGISTRATION OF COMPANY

    Register a company the main object of carrying on the business of NBFC under Companies Act. Application to Reserve Bank of India for NBFC license can be made only by a registered company.

    2
    OPENING OF BANK ACCOUNT

    After the registration, Bank Account should be opened in the name of Company. subscription amount should be deposited in bank account of the company.

    3
    APPLICATION TO RBI & SUBMISSION OF PHYSICAL APPLICATION

    Application to RBI with required documents. After submission of application CARN number will be generated. A physical copy of the application for NBFC license should be submitted along with the required documents to the Regional Branch office of the RBI.

    4
    ISSUANCE OF LICENSE

    The Reserve Bank of India shall issue to the Company license for NBFC.

    Frequently ASKED Questions

    What is Non Banking Financial Company?

    A NBFC is regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Reserve Bank of India as well. It is a company registered under Companies Act, 2013 providing various financial and banking services like providing loans and advances, equities, debts, etc. issued by government or any other local authority. NBFC does not hold banking license but provides various banking services. These companies are not allowed to accept demand deposits from the public which differentiate it from banking companies.

    What are the different types of Non Banking Financial Company?

    Different types of Non Banking Financial Company are-

    • Asset Finance Company
    • Investment Company
    • Loan Company 
    • Infrastructure Finance Company
    • Infrastructure Debt Fund- Non-Banking Financial Company
    • Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution
    • Mortgage Guarantee Company
    • Non-Banking Financial Company- Factors
    • Non-Banking Financial Company-Non-operative Financial Holding Company
    • Systemically important Core Investment Companies

    Who regulates the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)?

    A NBFC is regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Reserve Bank of India as well.

    What are the minimum requirement of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)?

    The minimum requirement of Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) are-

    • Should be a company registered under Companies Act, 2013 or Companies Act, 1956.
    • Minimum Net Owned Fund – Rs. 2 crore
    • Appointment of Minimum one full time director from the banking background /senior banker.
    • Good CIBIL records of the company.

    What are the steps involved in registration of NBFC?

    Steps involved in registration of NBFC are-

    • Registration of a Company under Companies Act, 2013 or Companies Act, 1956
    • Complying with the minimum requirement.
    • Opening of bank account in the name of company.
    • Creating a Fixed Deposit of Rs.2 crore.
    • Making an license application on the RBI website along with the requisite documents.
    • Submission physical (hard) copy of the application and documents to the Regional Branch office of the RBI.
    • After proper scrutiny License is issued.

    What are the benefits of incorporation NBFC?

    • Evaluation of Borrower’s credibility.
    • Easy Availability of Credit.
    • provide unsecured loans to costumers.
    • increases the purchasing power of the individuals.
    • Provide Small Credit/Loans.

    What are the disadvantages of NBFC?

    • NBFCs cannot accept Demand Deposits.
    • Facility of Deposit Insurance is not available for NBFC depositors.
    • As it is not part of the payment and settlement system, NBFCs cannot issue cheques drawn on itself.
    • Deposit from public is not accepted by All types of NBFCs.
    • Stringent Regulatory mechanism for NBFCs.

    Can all the NBFC accepts deposits?

    No, not all the NBFC are not permitted to accept deposits. Only the NBFC which are has taken specific permission from the RBI are allowed to accept deposits.

    What separate legal entity means?

    separate legal entity means that company being a legal person is entirely distinct from its members .As said “People may come people may go, company remains forever”. Company is capable of contracting, possessing properties in its own name and also can sue and can be sued by others in its own name.

    Does a NBFC required address in India for incorporation?

    Yes, NBFC registered in India required to have a registered office where all official communication received from MCA, governmental agencies, financial institutions, etc. The registered office of a company can be in any state of India.

    What is DIN?

    DIN refers to an 8 digit unique identification number allotted by Central Government to any individual, who is intending to get appointed as director or to any existing director of a company, for the purpose of his identification.

    What is meant by Digital Signature Certificate?

    A Digital Signature refers to an electronic signature duly issued by certifying authority. It shows the authority of the person signing it. It is an equivalent of a written signature. Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory for every user who is required to sign an e-form for submission with MCA.

    Is it mandatory for NBFC to get itself registered with RBI ?

    Every NBFC is governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as per the provisions of RBI Act, 1934. Thus, all the NBFCs before commencing its business are required to obtain a license from RBI.

    Can a company involve in the financial activity without taking NBFC license?

    Yes, there are few companies which are regulated by other financial sector regulators and thus even getting involved in the financial activity, is exempt from taking NBFC license.

    What are the consequences if financial institution is not registered with RBI?

    If any financial institution is found without NBFC license with RBI, then RBI can impose penalty or fine and even can be taken to the court of law.