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Zenith Robotics Ltd., a UK company, sets up a branch office in Pune. Within 30 days of establishing the place of business, it files the required documents with the Registrar. Which of the following is a document it must deliver to the Registrar of Companies under Chapter XXII?

The foreign company must file a certified copy of its charter, statutes, or memorandum and articles, translated into English if needed. Chapter XXII requires this document, along with details of directors, principal office address and a person resident in India authorised to accept service. Shareholder lists and tax returns are not required.

  1. AA certified copy of the charter, statutes or memorandum and articles of the company, with a translation if not in EnglishCorrect
  2. BThe list of all shareholders of the UK company with their addresses in India
  3. CA copy of the UK company's income-tax return for the preceding three years
  4. DA resolution passed by the Indian branch employees approving the branch

Explanation

A foreign company must deliver to the Registrar a certified copy of its charter, statutes, or memorandum and articles, with a certified English translation if the original is not in English. It must also file the full address of its registered or principal office, list of directors and secretary, and the name and address of a resident in India authorised to accept service. A shareholder list or tax returns are not required, and an employee resolution is irrelevant.

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