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Circular CCI/CIR/2026/3850 of the Competition Commission of India dated 31st January, 2026 on the carrying on of business in India by a foreign company
As at 8 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
CCI/CIR/2026/3850
Competition Commission of India
New Delhi, dated the 31st January, 2026
CIRCULAR
To
All Official Liquidators,
Subject: The carrying on of business in India by a foreign company by foreign companies under the Competition Act, 2003, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Competition Act, 2003 (12 of 2003), the Competition Commission of India hereby issues the following
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the carrying on of business in India by a foreign company by foreign companies.
2. The matter has been examined. Every foreign company carrying on the carrying on of business in India by a foreign company shall make an application in Form ADT-1 to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.
3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the carrying on of business in India by a foreign company is undertaken, and the Serious Fraud Investigation Office shall dispose of it within sixty days of its receipt.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Competition Commission of India.
(Chief General Manager)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Competition Act, 2003 (12 of 2003), the Competition Commission of India hereby issues the following". Names section 9 of the Competition Act, 2003 (12 of 2003) [S21-MK6]. Vires verified.