Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & FEMA Advisory
We offer specialized advisory and end-to-end support on matters related to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and compliance under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. Our services are tailored for Indian companies receiving foreign investment, foreign entities looking to invest in India and startups raising funds from overseas.
FDI Structuring & Advisory
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Guidance on entry routes (Automatic or Government Approval)
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Sector-specific caps and conditions
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Advisory on investment instruments (equity, convertible debentures, preference shares, etc.)
Regulatory Filings & Approvals
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Filing of FC-GPR (Foreign Currency – Gross Provisional Return) for issuance of shares to foreign investors
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Filing of FC-TRS for transfer of shares between resident and non-resident shareholders
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Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) filing with RBI
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Obtaining Government approvals (through FIFP) where required
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
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Advisory and compliance support for raising ECBs
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Filing of ECB-2 returns and obtaining LRN (Loan Registration Number)
Liaison Office, Branch Office & Project Office Setup
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Assistance in establishing foreign offices in India under FEMA guidelines
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RBI and AD Bank liaison, documentation, and registration
Ongoing FEMA Compliance
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Transaction-specific advisory on repatriation, royalties, dividends, etc.
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Maintaining documentation for audit and regulatory review
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Support in responding to RBI queries or compounding applications