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Guides for NRIs, exporters, founders and facility teams.

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FAQs by service

Each answer also appears on its service page.

Facility Management

What is the difference between integrated FM and traditional FM?

Traditional FM uses separate vendors for cleaning, security, HVAC and other services, which creates coordination gaps. Integrated FM puts all services under one provider with unified reporting and a single SLA. Facility Management →

Does Blueberry FM offer annual maintenance contracts (AMC)?

Yes. Blueberry FM offers AMC packages for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems and full-facility maintenance with preventive maintenance schedules. Facility Management →

What does Integrated Facility Management include?

Blueberry FM IFM covers Soft FM (housekeeping, security, landscaping, pest control, waste, front desk), Hard FM (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil, fire safety, lifts, BMS), energy and sustainability services, and annual maintenance contracts. Integrated Facility Management →

Why choose integrated FM over separate vendors?

One contract and one SLA give a single point of accountability, consistent service quality across sites and one set of reports, instead of coordinating several vendors. Integrated Facility Management →

What are Soft FM services?

Soft FM services are the people-centred services in a building: housekeeping, security, landscaping, pest control, waste management and front desk. They differ from Hard FM, which maintains mechanical, electrical and structural systems. Soft FM Services →

Can Soft FM be contracted on its own?

Yes. Soft FM can be contracted separately or as part of an integrated FM contract alongside Hard FM and energy services. Soft FM Services →

NRI & Financial Services

Is Blueberry FM a bank or lender?

No. Blueberry FM is a loan facilitation intermediary. It is not a bank, NBFC or RBI-registered lender. Lenders decide approval, rates and terms. NRI & Financial Services →

Can NRIs apply for loans in India from abroad?

Yes. Blueberry FM works with NRIs remotely by phone, WhatsApp and email to prepare loan applications for property and businesses in India. NRI & Financial Services →

What services does Blueberry FM offer NRIs?

Home, business and car loan facilitation in India; company registration in India and abroad; Export on Demand for exporting from India without your own IEC; and guides on property, loans and settlement. NRI Services →

Do I need to travel to India?

Most preparation can be done remotely. Some lender or registration steps may need your signature, a power of attorney or an in-person visit. NRI Services →

What is the difference between cash credit and overdraft?

Cash credit is a revolving limit secured against stock and receivables; interest is paid only on the amount used. An overdraft lets you withdraw beyond your account balance up to a sanctioned limit. Business & Working Capital Loans →

What do lenders usually look for?

Typically one to two years of operations, regular GST filings, a credit score of around 650 or above, and turnover that fits the requested limit. Each lender sets its own criteria. Business & Working Capital Loans →

Export & Trade

Can I export from India without an IEC?

Yes, through Blueberry FM's Export on Demand service. Blueberry FM exports under its own IEC and export infrastructure; you identify the buyer and product. Export & Trade →

What export services does Blueberry FM provide?

IEC registration, APEDA registration, organic certification support (NPOP and NOP), export documentation, export finance facilitation, export optimisation and market entry, and Export on Demand. Export & Trade →

How does Export on Demand work?

You identify the buyer and product. Blueberry FM handles documentation, customs and shipping using its own IEC, receives payment, and remits to you after deducting its service fee. Export on Demand →

When should I get my own IEC instead?

If you export regularly or want exports in your own name, get your own IEC. Blueberry FM can help with IEC registration. Export on Demand →

Who issues the IEC?

The IEC is issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India. Blueberry FM helps prepare and file the application. IEC Registration →

What documents are needed to export from India?

Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill and, depending on the destination and product, a certificate of origin and product certificates. You also need an IEC, or you can use Export on Demand. Export Documentation →

Business Setup

Is Blueberry FM a company secretary or law firm?

No. Blueberry FM is a company formation facilitator. Registrations are handled through qualified company secretaries and chartered accountants in its network. Business Setup →

Where can Blueberry FM help register a company?

India, the UAE (Dubai and free zones), Mauritius, Estonia, Georgia, Malaysia, Thailand and Oman. Business Setup →

Can an NRI register a private limited company in India?

Yes. NRIs can be directors and shareholders, but a Private Limited Company needs at least one director resident in India. Company Registration in India →

Which structure should I choose?

It depends on funding plans, number of owners and liability. A Private Limited suits funded startups; an LLP suits professional firms; an OPC suits a single founder. Confirm with a qualified professional. Company Registration in India →

Can Blueberry FM help me set up a company in Dubai?

Yes. Blueberry FM facilitates company formation in Dubai and UAE free zones, including specialised licences, coordinated from India. Company Formation in the UAE →

Which international jurisdictions does Blueberry FM cover?

Mauritius, Estonia, Georgia, Malaysia, Thailand and Oman, in addition to India and the UAE. International Company Formation →

Case studies & success stories

We publish case studies only with client permission and documented outcomes. The scenarios on the previous Success Stories page were described as indicative, so they are not presented here as client results.

Each case study will include

  • Client name or anonymised sector, with permission
  • Location, scope and dates
  • Measured outcome and how it was measured
  • Services used, linked to their pages

Insights

Articles and regulatory explainers from Blueberry FM.

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Editorial standards

Every guide names an author and reviewer, shows published and updated dates, cites sources for rates and regulations, and links to the related service. Figures are indicative and dated. AI-assisted drafts are reviewed by a person before publication.