RBI & FEMA Compliance Services
We assist businesses in complying with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations to ensure smooth cross-border transactions and foreign investments. Our services help companies stay compliant with regulatory frameworks while facilitating global business operations.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Compliance
We assist companies in ensuring compliance with FEMA and RBI regulations for foreign investments in India. Our Services:
- Advising on sector-specific FDI limits and approval routes (Automatic/Approval).
- Assisting in filing Foreign Investment Reporting (FIRMS) with RBI.
- Preparing and submitting FC-GPR (Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Return) and FC-TRS (Foreign Currency-Transfer of Shares) forms.
- Ensuring compliance with FDI policy amendments and FEMA guidelines.
- Liaising with RBI for FDI approvals and clarifications.
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Compliance
We assist businesses in raising foreign debt while ensuring compliance with RBI’s ECB regulations. Our Services:
- Advising on eligible borrowers, lenders, and end-use restrictions for ECBs.
- Assisting in obtaining RBI approval for ECB under automatic or approval routes.
- Filing ECB returns and reports with RBI (ECB-2 returns).
- Ensuring compliance with interest rate ceilings and repayment norms.
- Advising on ECB restructuring, refinancing, and prepayment compliance.
Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) & Joint Ventures (JVs) Compliance
We help Indian companies invest abroad while complying with RBI and FEMA regulations. Our Services:
- Advising on ODI limits, permissible activities, and automatic vs. approval routes.
- Assisting in filing Form ODI for investments in foreign entities.
- Ensuring compliance with Annual Performance Report (APR) submission to RBI.
- Managing compliance for wholly owned subsidiaries (WOS) and joint ventures (JVs) abroad.
- Assisting in repatriation and exit strategy planning for overseas investments.
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) & Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) Compliance
We assist foreign investors in meeting regulatory requirements for investing in India.
Our Services:
- Advising on eligibility criteria for FPIs and FIIs under SEBI and RBI guidelines.
- Assisting in FPI registration with SEBI and compliance with RBI guidelines.
- Managing periodic reporting and disclosure requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with SEBI and FEMA restrictions on FPI investments.
- Advising on tax and repatriation policies for foreign investors.
Liaison Office (LO), Branch Office (BO), and Project Office (PO) Setup & Compliance
We help foreign companies establish and manage their offices in India while ensuring RBI compliance. Our Services:
- Assisting in RBI approval for LO, BO, and PO setup in India.
- Managing annual compliance, including filing of Annual Activity Certificates (AAC).
- Advising on permissible activities under FEMA and RBI regulations.
- Assisting in winding up or closure of foreign offices in India.
- Ensuring tax and regulatory compliance for foreign offices.
Import & Export (EXIM) Compliance under FEMA
With in-depth expertise in FEMA, RBI regulations, and international transactions, we ensure seamless compliance, helping businesses expand globally while avoiding regulatory hurdles.
Setting Up and Compliance for Startups Receiving Foreign Investment
We help startups structure their funding in compliance with RBI and FEMA regulations. Our Services:
- Advising on FDI norms applicable to startups and MSMEs.
- Ensuring compliance with foreign VC investments and angel investor regulations.
- Assisting in regulatory filings for convertible notes, SAFE instruments, and preference shares.
- Managing reporting obligations under RBI and FEMA for foreign investments.
- Advising on exit strategies and repatriation of funds.