FEMA & RBI Compliances

What are FEMA & RBI Compliances?

FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) governs all foreign exchange transactions in India — whether you’re receiving FDI, investing overseas, borrowing from abroad, or dealing with foreign stakeholders. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the regulatory authority overseeing these transactions under FEMA.

Our FEMA & RBI Compliance services assist in interpreting, executing, and complying with various provisions, ensuring your business stays aligned with Indian foreign exchange regulations — with zero room for penalties.

Why Do You Need FEMA & RBI Compliance?

Any cross-border transaction — inflow or outflow — requires strict adherence to FEMA regulations. Non-compliance can lead to:

  • Monetary penalties

  • Legal consequences

  • Delays in fund transfers or regulatory approvals

  • Reputational damage

Whether you’re a start-up raising FDI, an Indian company investing abroad, or an organization with ECBs, timely reporting, proper documentation, and regulatory alignment are not optional—they’re essential.

Our FEMA & RBI Compliance Services Include:

Legal Safety

Avoid penalties and legal complications by staying compliant

Investor Confidence

A compliant structure boosts investor trust and credibility

Faster Approvals

Timely documentation ensures smoother RBI approvals and fund flows

Peace of Mind

Focus on business while we manage your regulatory tasks

Support During Scrutiny

Be prepared and well-documented during audits or inspections

Who Can Avail Our Services?

  • Start-ups raising funds from foreign investors

  • Indian companies acquiring or investing abroad

  • Businesses accepting ECBs or foreign loans

  • Foreign investors acquiring equity in Indian companies

  • Entities entering into cross-border joint ventures or partnerships

  • NRIs and OCI holders investing in India

Our Key Corporate Secretarial Services Include

We offer end-to-end assistance in understanding and complying with Indian foreign exchange regulations. This includes:

  • Classifying your transaction under current or capital account
  • Identifying the correct regulatory route (automatic or approval-based)
  • Drafting and submitting relevant filings
  • Advising on cross-border contracts and remittance rules
  • Ensuring compliance under FEMA, Companies Act, and Income Tax Act (where applicable)

We ensure your foreign transactions are both strategic and compliant.

India has well-defined norms for accepting FDI and FPI through automatic and government routes. We assist in:

  • Advising on sectoral caps and permissible investment routes
  • Filing Form FC-GPR / FC-TRS through RBI’s FIRMS portal
  • Coordinating with AD Banks (Authorized Dealers)
  • Drafting shareholder agreements and FDI-related legal docs
  • Ensuring compliance with pricing, valuation, and reporting norms

Whether it’s equity infusion, transfer of shares, or repatriation—we manage it all.

Planning to invest in a foreign entity or open a branch/subsidiary outside India? We offer advisory and compliance services for:

  • Structuring your ODI in line with RBI guidelines
  • Evaluating permitted activities and financial limits
  • Filing ODI Forms (ODI Part I, II, III) through RBI’s portal
  • Annual performance reporting (APR)
  • Exit planning and repatriation of profits

With us, your global expansion stays within Indian legal boundaries.

Borrowing from foreign lenders under ECB guidelines requires careful structuring and compliance. We support you in:

  • Advising on eligibility, end-use restrictions, and limits
  • Filing ECB Forms (ECB-1, ECB-2) and obtaining LRN
  • Liaising with lenders, AD banks, and RBI
  • Interest rate benchmarking and repayment tracking
  • Assisting with revisions or refinancing of ECBs

We ensure your international funding remains compliant and well-managed.

Reporting foreign exchange transactions to the RBI is mandatory. We help you with:

  • Timely reporting through RBI’s FIRMS and EBiz platforms
  • Drafting and filing forms such as FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA, ODI, ECB returns
  • Rectifying missed filings through the Compounding Process
  • Representing your case and preparing compounding applications
  • Advisory on penalty mitigation and regularization

We offer full-cycle support, from preventive compliance to corrective action if required.