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FEMA & RBI Compliance services focus on guiding businesses and individuals through India’s foreign exchange laws and regulatory framework governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 and monitored by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These services are particularly relevant in the context of foreign direct investment (FDI), outbound investments, external commercial borrowings (ECB), repatriation, and cross-border transactions.

Support under this service includes:

• Review and Structuring of Cross-Border Transactions to ensure compliance with sectoral caps, pricing guidelines, and route-specific approvals

• Advisory on FDI and ODI Regulations including preparation of necessary documentation and assistance in regulatory filings

• Assistance in External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) documentation, end-use certifications, and reporting requirements

• Liaison with Authorised Dealers (AD Banks) for remittances, approvals, and clarifications

• Compounding Applications and Representations for resolving FEMA contraventions or delays in compliance

• Filing of Statutory Returns such as FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA Return, ODI forms, and ECB returns

• Advisory on Repatriation of Funds, transfer of shares/securities, and issue of convertible instruments to non-residents

• Setting up of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India or Abroad, including obtaining RBI and other regulatory approvals

• Compliance with RBI Circulars, Master Directions, and Sector-Specific Conditions applicable to cross-border investments

With increasing scrutiny of international transactions and reporting requirements, FEMA & RBI compliance plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory alignment, avoiding penalties, and maintaining transaction legitimacy.