RBI and FEMA Advisory

Advising businesses and foreign investors on FDI policy in India, including sector- specific restrictions and permissible investment routes (Automatic Route vs. Approval Route).

Assisting in obtaining necessary approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) (where required).

Ensuring compliance with FDI reporting obligations, such as filing Form FC-GPR (for new shares issued) and FC-TRS (for share transfers between residents and non- residents).

Structuring investments to optimize tax efficiency and regulatory compliance, ensuring smooth repatriation of profits and dividends.

Advising on FDI-linked performance conditions, such as minimum capitalization requirements in certain sectors

Assisting Indian companies in raising foreign loans under RBI's ECB framework, including permissible lenders, end-use restrictions, and repayment guidelines.

Structuring ECB transactions to ensure compliance with borrowing limits, interest rate caps, and tenure requirements.

Advising on Overseas Direct Investments (ODI) by Indian entities looking to expand internationally, including setting up subsidiaries, joint ventures, or acquiring foreign assets.

Ensuring compliance with ODI reporting requirements, including Form ODI (for new overseas investments) and APR (Annual Performance Reports).

Helping businesses navigate trade credit arrangements, buyer's/supplier's credit, and bank guarantees involving cross-border transactions.

Advising on cross-border transactions, remittances, and foreign currency dealings under FEMA guidelines.

Ensuring compliance with sectoral caps, pricing guidelines, and repatriation norms for foreign investors and Indian businesses.

Assisting in regulatory filings for foreign investments, asset transfers, and offshore transactions.

Advising on FEMA implications for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), and businesses operating in India.

Helping businesses rectify FEMA violations through compounding applications with the RBI to avoid penalties.

Assisting in the preparation and submission of mandatory filings with the RBI, such as: FC-GPR – Reporting of FDI inflows and share allotments.

FC-TRS -Transfer of shares between resident and non-resident entities. ODI Forms – Declaration and reporting of overseas investments.

ECB Returns – Monthly filings for external commercial borrowings.

Annual Performance Reports (APR) – Compliance reporting for overseas investments.

Ensuring adherence to RBI's Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines for foreign transactions.

Advising on liberalized remittance schemes (LRS) for individuals and businesses engaging in overseas investments.

 
     
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