India Business Setup

FEMA & RBI Advisory (FDI, FC-GPR, ODI)

Foreign exchange compliance for inbound investment into India and outbound investment from India — structuring, reporting and filings.

Every rupee of foreign investment into an Indian company, and every filing that follows, is governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and monitored by the RBI. Getting the structure, pricing and reporting wrong can freeze funding rounds or trigger penalties.

We advise on the correct route (automatic vs. government approval), pricing guidelines for share issuance, and prepare and file all statutory forms with RBI on your behalf.

What's Included

  • FDI route and sector-cap assessment
  • Valuation guidance in line with RBI pricing norms
  • FC-GPR filing on receipt of foreign investment
  • FC-TRS filing for transfer of shares between resident and non-resident
  • Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) filings for Indian companies investing abroad
  • Annual FLA (Foreign Liabilities & Assets) return filing

Who This Is For

  • Foreign investors bringing capital into an Indian subsidiary
  • Indian companies raising a funding round with overseas investors
  • Indian companies setting up a subsidiary or JV abroad
  • Businesses transferring shares between resident and non-resident parties

Documents Required

  • Investment/transaction details — Amount, investor details and share issuance particulars
  • Valuation report — From a SEBI-registered merchant banker or qualified valuer, as applicable
  • KYC of remitter — Bank remittance advice and KYC from the remitting bank

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if FC-GPR is filed late?

Late filings attract compounding fees payable to RBI. We help you file on time, and can also assist with compounding applications for past delays.

Is RBI approval required for every investment?

Most sectors fall under the automatic route, meaning no prior RBI approval is needed — only post-facto reporting. Certain sectors require government approval, which we'll flag upfront.

Do you handle ODI for Indian companies expanding overseas?

Yes, we structure and file ODI filings for Indian entities setting up subsidiaries, JVs, or making overseas investments.

HOW WE WORK

From first call to fully compliant.

01

Free Consultation

We understand your business and goals for India.

02

Documentation

We prepare and review everything needed for filing.

03

Filing & Approvals

We submit to the relevant authority and manage follow-up.

04

Ongoing Support

We stay on for renewals, compliance and next steps.

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