Foreign investment & FEMA

Foreign investment into India and Indian investment abroad must be reported to the RBI within fixed timelines. Late reporting attracts late submission fees or compounding.

What we handle

• FDI reporting (FC-GPR, FC-TRS) on the FIRMS portal
• Annual return on foreign liabilities and assets (FLA)
• Overseas direct investment (ODI)
• External commercial borrowings
• Liaison, branch and project office setup
• Compounding of contraventions

What we usually need from you

• Investment and remittance details
• Valuation report and KYC of the foreign investor

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to report foreign investment to the RBI?

Shares and CCPS issued to a person outside India must be reported in Form FC-GPR within 30 days of issue, and transfers between residents and non-residents in Form FC-TRS within 60 days of receipt or remittance of the consideration.

What happens if reporting is late?

The delay can be regularised by paying a late submission fee calculated on the amount and the period of delay. Longer or repeated defaults may need compounding with the RBI.