Microfinance Company Registration

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Required Documents

  • Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association or Trust Deed
  • PAN card of the entity
  • PAN and Aadhaar of promoters and directors
  • Address proof of registered office
  • Net worth certificate from a Chartered Accountant
  • Audited financial statements, if applicable
  • Detailed business plan and financial projections
  • Bank account statements
  • Board resolution approving micro finance activities
  • Credit reports of promoters and directors
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REGISTRATION PROCESS

Process to Micro Finance Registration

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FAQs

Micro finance registration is the legal process of registering an entity to provide small loans and financial services to low income individuals in compliance with Indian laws.

RBI registration is mandatory only for NBFC MFIs. NGO based MFIs are not directly regulated by RBI.

NBFC MFI is a non banking financial company primarily engaged in providing micro loans and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.

The minimum Net Owned Fund required is ₹5 crore. For North Eastern states, it is ₹2 crore.

Yes, NGOs registered as Trusts, Societies, or Section 8 Companies can provide micro finance services.

NBFC MFI registration may take 6 to 9 months, while NGO based registrations can be completed in 30 to 60 days.

Yes, a Section 8 Company can undertake micro lending subject to compliance with applicable laws.

Yes, RBI prescribes loan size and borrower income limits for NBFC MFIs.

Yes, interest can be charged within the limits prescribed by RBI guidelines.

Yes, with proper scale, compliance, and risk management, micro finance can be financially sustainable.

Foreign funding is allowed subject to FDI and FEMA regulations and FCRA compliance for NGOs.

Annual audits, regulatory filings, loan reporting, and policy implementation are required.

NBFC MFIs can operate across India after RBI approval.

Yes, many startups begin through NGO or Section 8 models and later convert into NBFC MFIs.

NBFC can offer multiple financial services, while NBFC MFI focuses mainly on micro loans.

Interest income is generally exempt, but other services may attract GST.

Yes, fair practices code is mandatory for borrower protection.

Yes, subject to RBI approval and compliance with MFI criteria.

Credit risk, compliance risk, and operational risk are common challenges.

BizGlobal provides end to end support including structuring, registration, RBI liaison, compliance setup, and ongoing advisory services.