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Publish AFR / UFR Notices with Legal Compliance

Public Notice Ads.com offers AFR (Authorized Foreign Representative) and UFR (Unauthorized Foreign Representative) public notices in leading Mumbai and Maharashtra newspapers, ensuring legal compliance from ₹890 for 2 newspapers. Services include legal formats, English + Marathi papers, same-day publication, and original copies delivered, with an NRI-friendly service.

Simple Process

How to Publish AFR / UFR Notice Ad

Submit Your Details

Foreign principal name, representative details, nature of representation and effective date.

Notice Drafting by Experts

Draft prepared using legally validated AFR/UFR formats. Shared in 2–4 hours for your review.

Select Newspapers

Times of India (English) + Maharashtra Times (Marathi) is the standard combo for Mumbai/Maharashtra.

Proof Approval & Payment

Receive formatted proof for checking names, scope, dates. Approve via WhatsApp/email and pay.

Publication & Delivery

Notice published on your chosen date. Receive 5–10 original copies, e-copy/PDF and certificate of publication.

AFR / UFR Notice Ad — Format, Rates, Samples & Booking | Mumbai & Maharashtra 2026

Public Notice Ads.com provides AFR (Authorized Foreign Representative) and UFR (Unauthorized Foreign Representative) public notice in major newspapers of Mumbai and Maharashtra at only ₹890 per newspaper. The services provided are legal formats, English + Marathi papers, same-day publication, and original copies delivered, and a service tailored to the needs of NRI.

What Are AFR & UFR Notices?

AFR and UFR notices are legal public advertisements stating the status of a foreign representative of a foreign company, person or entity in India.

AFR — Authorized Foreign Representative.

Official proclamation that some individual/organization has the mandate to act on behalf of a foreign principal in India in conducting business, law, regulation, import/export, or intellectual property.

UFR — Unauthorized Foreign Representative.

A notice by the public stating that an individual/entity is no longer entitled/had never been entitled to act on behalf of the foreign principal thus revoking or demoting their status. Publication of such notices opens up a record to the people and prevents fraud and misrepresentation and provides security to the foreign.

Who needs it?

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Foreign companies with Indian agents/distributors

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NRI principals appointing/revoking POA holders

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Importers/exporters appointing C&F/customs agents

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Foreign entities changing or revoking representation

Key point:

AFR/UFR notices act as constructive notice to the public – once published, no third party can claim ignorance of who is authorized or unauthorized to act.

Why AFR / UFR Public Notice is Essential in Mumbai / Maharashtra

Although not explicitly required in all legislation, AFR/UFR notices are highly suggested and in numerous instances virtually obligatory for:

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Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) — Under RBI controlled foreign remittance, liaison/branch/project office, and transacting with a foreign country where an authorized representative is to be stated clearly.

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Import-Export Code (IEC) / DGFT Compliance — Appointment or revocation of agents on record on export-import operations appropriately.

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Companies Act, 2013 (Section 380) — Any company that is registered in India by a foreign nation has to declare its principal officers and authorized representatives.

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Dispute Prevention in the Business World — Denies authority and power of action to former agents.

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Banking / Financial Institutions — Banks need the published notice of authorized signatories/representatives of foreign principals.

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Trademark & IP Protection — The owners of foreign IP places nominated Indian representatives to prosecute and enforce trademarks/copyrights.

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Court Proceedings — Allows foreign parties to stand on legal status when they are represented by Indian agents in litigation/arbitration.

⚠️ Risk of NOT publishing:

A former or unauthorized agent can represent you and sign contracts and incur liabilities on your behalf without a UFR/revocation notice. Even you can be held accountable in the acts preceded to a proper public rejection, therefore a newspaper announcement is very crucial.

Government & Regulatory Bodies Involved

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – foreign remittances, liaison/branch office authorization

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DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) – export-import agent appointment/revocation

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) – foreign company principal officer registration

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Customs / CBIC – customs broker / CHA / C&F authorization

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Registrar of Companies (RoC) – foreign company representative registration

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Trademark Registry – authorized agent for foreign trademark holders

When to Publish an AFR / UFR Notice

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Appointing a New Agent — In case a foreign company or NRI hires a new authorized representative, distributor, or C&F agent in India.

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Change of Representative — In case of a replacement of an existing representative - it is best practice to use UFR of the previous, and AFR of the new.

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Terminating Authorization — Termination/suspension/revocation of an Indian agent/broker/representative when a foreign principal terminates/suspends/revokes.

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Fraud / Unapproved Representation — In case one falsely claims to act on behalf of your foreign entity, UFR notice publicly disowns their actions.

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Registration/Restructuring of Foreign Companies — In the case of liaison/branch/project offices, mergers, acquiring other agents/subsidiaries in India.

Recommended Newspapers & Rates — AFR / UFR Notice (Mumbai 2026)

For maximum legal coverage, use 1 English + 1 regional newspaper. Example Rate Snapshot (Text Ads, Approx.)

Newspaper	Language	Edition	Approx. Rate (Text Ad)	Ideal For
Times of India	English	Mumbai	₹600–900	Corporate AFR/UFR, RBI, DGFT, FEMA matters
Maharashtra Times	Marathi	Mumbai / Maharashtra	₹400–600	Local legal coverage, Maharashtra operations
Indian Express	English	Mumbai / Pune	₹700–1,000	Pan-Maharashtra foreign company notices
Loksatta	Marathi	Pune / Maharashtra	₹350–550	Premium Marathi readership
Hindustan Times	English	Mumbai / Delhi	₹700–1,000	North India foreign company offices
Economic Times	English	Mumbai	₹900–1,400	FEMA, RBI, financial institution AFR notices
Business Standard	English	Mumbai	₹800–1,200	Corporate / import-export AFR/UFR
Navbharat Times	Hindi	Mumbai / Delhi	₹400–700	Hindi-speaking business regions

Best Value Combo (Mumbai):

Times of India (English) + Maharashtra Times (Marathi) — starts at ₹890 for a standard 20-line AFR/UFR notice.

Regulatory note:

For RBI Liaison/Branch Office notices – prefer a national English daily (TOI, HT, Business Standard). For DGFT/Customs agent notices – local business/trade papers and regional dailies work best.

AFR / UFR Notice Ad Format — What Must Be Included

📄 Sample AFR Notice Format — Authorized Foreign Representative

PUBLIC NOTICE — AUTHORIZED FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE (AFR) TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN This is to inform the general public, all trade partners, financial institutions and regulatory authorities that [FOREIGN COMPANY / PRINCIPAL NAME], a company incorporated under the laws of [COUNTRY], having its registered office at [FOREIGN ADDRESS], hereby appoints and authorizes: M/s / Mr / Mrs [NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE], [Designation if applicable], residing at / having office at [COMPLETE ADDRESS IN INDIA], as its duly Authorized Foreign Representative (AFR) in India for the purpose of [DESCRIBE SCOPE — e.g., import/export operations, legal proceedings, trademark prosecution, business development, regulatory compliance, etc.], with effect from [DATE]. The said representative is authorized to act on behalf of the above-named foreign principal in all matters pertaining to the stated scope. Any agreements, representations, or commitments made by the said representative within the stated scope shall be binding on the principal. All concerned parties are hereby notified accordingly. Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Place: Mumbai [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME] [Designation], [Foreign Company Name] Contact in India: [Name, Phone, Email of Representative]

📄 Sample UFR Notice Format — Revocation / Unauthorized Representative

PUBLIC NOTICE — REVOCATION OF AUTHORIZATION / UNAUTHORIZED FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE (UFR) TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN This is to inform the general public, all trade associates, banks, financial institutions, government authorities, and all concerned parties that [FOREIGN COMPANY / PRINCIPAL NAME], incorporated in [COUNTRY], having its address at [FOREIGN ADDRESS], hereby revokes and cancels the authorization previously granted to: M/s / Mr / Mrs [NAME OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE], having address at [ADDRESS], who was earlier authorized to act as representative / agent / distributor in India for [PURPOSE], vide Agreement / Letter of Authorization dated [DATE]. With effect from [EFFECTIVE DATE OF REVOCATION], the said person/entity does not hold any authority to represent, act for, sign documents, make commitments, receive payments, or deal in any manner whatsoever on behalf of [FOREIGN COMPANY NAME]. The public is hereby cautioned not to deal with the aforementioned person/entity as our representative. [FOREIGN COMPANY NAME] shall not be responsible for any acts, deeds, commitments, or transactions entered into by the said person/entity after the above revocation date. For further inquiries, please contact: [NEW CONTACT / NEW REPRESENTATIVE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, EMAIL] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Place: [CITY] [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY] [Designation & Company Name]

AFR / UFR Notice Ad Rates & Packages — Mumbai 2026

All packages are transparent and all-inclusive (drafting + proof + publication + originals + e-copies + certificate).

Package Type	Newspapers Included	Typical Size	Approx. Cost (₹)	Ideal For
Single English	Times of India — Mumbai	15–20 lines text	600–900	Basic AFR/UFR, small foreign businesses
Single Marathi	Maharashtra Times — Mumbai	15–20 lines text	400–600	Local Maharashtra coverage
Combo (Recommended)	TOI + Maharashtra Times	20 lines each	890–1,400	Full legal coverage (most common choice)
Business Newspaper	Economic Times / Business Standard	15–20 lines text	900–1,400	RBI, FEMA, DGFT, corporate finance notices
Pan-India Package	TOI + regional combo (multi-city)	20 lines each	2,500–4,500	Multi-city foreign company offices
Display Ad	Any newspaper (display format)	5 cm × 8 cm (40 sq.cm)	5,000–12,000	High-visibility corporate UFR / AFR notices

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What's included in every package:

Newspaper publication fee · Expert drafting service (AFR/UFR legal format) · Proof creation & up to 2 revisions · 5–10 original copies delivered · E-copy/PDF of published ad · Publication certificate · GST (18%) included. Starting total: from ₹890 for a 2-newspaper combo.

Documents Required — AFR / UFR Notice Checklist

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Foreign Principal / Company — Full name, country of incorporation, registered address abroad, nature of business/industry

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Representative Details — Full name, complete address in India, designation/role, date of original authorization (for UFR)

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Authorization / Revocation Details — Scope/nature of representation, effective date, reference to POA/agreement/board resolution (if any)

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Contact Information — Contact person name and designation, phone number and email for public queries, new representative contact (for UFR notices)

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Optional Documents — POA, agreements, resolutions help draft a strong, precise notice; they are not published and remain confidential

Types of AFR / UFR Notices Handled

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Import/Export Agent AFR – C&F agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers for foreign exporters/importers.

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RBI / FEMA Foreign Company AFR – liaison/branch/project office representative appointments.

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Trademark / IP Representative AFR – Indian attorneys/agents for foreign IP owners.

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Company Principal Officer AFR – foreign company principal officer declarations under Companies Act.

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Distributor / Business Agent UFR – termination/misrepresentation by distributors, franchisees, agents.

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Legal / Court Proceedings AFR – representative appointment for litigation/arbitration.

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NRI Principal / POA AFR – NRI POA appointments/revocations for property, financial, or business matters.

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Fraud / Impersonation UFR – urgent notices for fraudulent/unauthorized representation; same-day priority.

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Full coverage across Mumbai, Maharashtra and all India for multi-city foreign company offices.

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Publications

Newspapers for AFR / UFR Notice Publication

Times of India

Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore

Text Ad Rate: ₹600 – ₹900

Maharashtra Times

Cities: Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad

Text Ad Rate: ₹400 – ₹600

Indian Express

Cities: Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Ahmedabad

Text Ad Rate: ₹700 – ₹1,000

Hindustan Times

Cities: Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai

Text Ad Rate: ₹700 – ₹1,000

Economic Times

Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai

Text Ad Rate: ₹900 – ₹1,400

Business Standard

Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai

Text Ad Rate: ₹800 – ₹1,200

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