NBFC Registration & Licensing

NBFC-ICC Registration

End-to-end registration of an NBFC Investment and Credit Company with the Reserve Bank of India.

  • RBI-Aligned Process
  • Dedicated Experts
  • 100% Confidential
  • Pan-India Support
120+
Clients Served
60+
Licences Delivered
₹600 Cr+
Portfolio Managed
12+
Years of Experience
₹10 CrMinimum NOF
6–9 monthsTypical timeline
96%Approval rate

Overview

What this service covers

NBFC-ICC is the most common licence for companies that want to lend, invest in securities or offer asset finance in India. Under the Scale-Based Regulation framework, every new applicant enters the Base Layer and must meet a minimum Net Owned Fund requirement.

We handle everything from incorporation and capital structuring to the COSMOS application, RBI queries and post-approval compliance set-up.

Process

How we deliver it

  1. Step 01

    Feasibility & structuring

    Review promoters, capital sources and business model.

  2. Step 02

    Incorporation & capital infusion

    Set up the company and park NOF in a fixed deposit.

  3. Step 03

    Policy drafting

    Fair Practices Code, KYC, ALM and credit policies.

  4. Step 04

    COSMOS filing

    Online application with all annexures and certifications.

  5. Step 05

    RBI liaison

    Respond to queries and coordinate regional-office visits.

  6. Step 06

    Certificate of Registration

    Approval and operational go-live support.

Checklist

Documents you'll need

  • Certificate of incorporation, MOA & AOA
  • Audited financials / net worth certificate
  • Bank certificate for NOF deposit
  • Directors' KYC, CIBIL and declarations
  • Business plan and board resolutions
  • Group structure chart

FAQs

Common questions

How long does nbfc-icc registration take?+

Timelines depend on your readiness, but most engagements complete within the range shown above. We share a week-by-week plan at kick-off.

Do you work with clients outside the metros?+

Yes. We serve clients across India and handle most work remotely, with on-ground support in major financial hubs.

How are your fees structured?+

We quote a fixed fee per milestone after an initial assessment, so there are no surprises.

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