NBFC Registration

ANBFC Registration is the process through which Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are established under the Companies Act of 1956/2013. While NBFCs do not possess a banking license, they play a crucial role in providing various financial services tailored to meet diverse customer needs. Some of the key services offered by NBFCs include:

 

Loan and credit facilities

 

Asset financing

 

Acquisition of shares, stocks, and bonds

 

Hire purchase

 

Insurance business

 

Chit business

 

Currency exchange

 

Peer-to-peer lending

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Activities Excluded from NBFC Registration
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A company cannot undergo NBFC Registration if it engages in certain activities, such as:

 

Agriculture activity

 

Industrial activity

 

Purchase/sale of any goods

 

Providing services related to immovable property, including sale/purchase/construction

Classification of NBFCs

NBFCs can be classified based on their authorization to take deposits and their business activities. The classifications are as follows:

 

Based on Authorization to Take Deposits:

 

Type-1:

Deposit-taking (NBFC-D)

 

Type-2:

Non-deposit taking (NBFC-ND)