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Legality of Foreign Remittance for Interest on Advance Payments in Imports

Fema / RBI : Explore the validity of foreign remittance for interest on advance payments in imports, uncovering contractual intricacies and cla...

April 30, 2024 633 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Guidelines for Indian Startups: FDI, ECB, Remittances & Compliance

Fema / RBI : The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) lays out the rules for investments in Indian startups and for transactions involving fo...

April 28, 2024 774 Views 0 comment Print

Regulatory Updates: March 2024 – Company, SEBI, RBI & Insolvency Law

CA, CS, CMA : Stay informed about the latest regulatory changes in India affecting corporates. Learn about updates from SEBI, RBI, and more in o...

April 1, 2024 735 Views 0 comment Print

A Regulatory Conundrum on Dual Treatment of Foreign-Owned or Controlled Companies under FEMA, 1999

Fema / RBI : Explore the complexities of treating Foreign-Owned or Controlled Companies (FOCC) in Indian downstream investments under FEMA. Ana...

March 11, 2024 660 Views 0 comment Print

Due Diligence for various purposes

CA, CS, CMA : Uncover the essentials of due diligence across mergers, acquisitions, and more. Discover its purpose, types, and key consideration...

March 4, 2024 1251 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


The IFSCA Banking Handbook General Directions- V 5.0 (GEN)

Finance : Understand the legal framework, regulations, and licensing requirements outlined in the IFSCA Banking Handbook General Directions ...

April 5, 2024 225 Views 0 comment Print

Review of Foreign Direct Investment Policy on Space Sector

Fema / RBI : Explore the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy amendments in Indias space sector. Understand the changes in caps, entry...

March 5, 2024 336 Views 0 comment Print

Indian Government’s Historic Move: Direct Listing on GIFT IFSC

Finance : Ministry of Finance announces groundbreaking policy allowing Indian companies to list on GIFT IFSC, unlocking global capital, boos...

January 24, 2024 678 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Initiates Case Against Delhi-Based Company for Violations of FCRA Provisions

Corporate Law : CBI registers a case against a Delhi-based private company and its Director for alleged violations of FCRA provisions, involving u...

October 13, 2023 630 Views 0 comment Print

Crypto Assets require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage

Finance : Crypto Assets are borderless, require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage Under PMLA, Rs. 936 crore relate...

February 8, 2023 714 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ED’s Inaction on Seized Assets Violates Income Tax Act Section 132B & FEMA Section 37(3)

Income Tax : Directorate of Enforcement cannot sit over the seized assets, and the failure to release them is a violation of Section 132B of th...

January 6, 2024 543 Views 0 comment Print

Lack of Evidence for FEMA Act Contravention in Bogus Import of Service via Cash Bean App: Writ Petition Dismissed

Fema / RBI : Assessee-company was engaged in the business of providing unsecured short-term loans to its customers/borrowers in India via its D...

December 25, 2023 462 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan high court directs to release goods seized by Enforcement Directorate

Fema / RBI : Read Rajasthan High Court's judgment in Bhagwati Jewellers regarding release of seized gold bullion and goods by Enforcement Direc...

October 9, 2023 1848 Views 0 comment Print

Cognizance taken under repealed law is valid if it is provided by provision of ‘Repeal and Savings’ under the new Law

Fema / RBI : In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble Supreme Court observed that the Enforcement Officer appointed under Section 3 of FERA,...

September 27, 2023 951 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional attachment order passed without valid reasoning is untenable

Income Tax : Karnataka High Court held the provisional attachment order unjustifiable as the same was passed simply stating that there is likel...

December 29, 2022 1386 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Circular: Limits for investment in debt & sale of Credit Default Swaps by FPIs

Fema / RBI : Get insights on RBI Circular 03/2024 detailing FPI investment limits for 2024-25 and guidelines for Credit Default Swaps. Stay inf...

April 26, 2024 189 Views 0 comment Print

Unauthorised Forex Trading Alert: RBI Circular

Fema / RBI : RBI cautions against unauthorised forex trading, urges vigilance among banks. Learn about the circular, regulations, and measures ...

April 24, 2024 435 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Mode of Payment and Reporting of Non-Debt Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

Fema / RBI : Stay updated with RBI's latest amendments to Foreign Exchange Management regulations in 2024. Learn about mode of payment, reporti...

April 19, 2024 327 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a person resident in India) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

Fema / RBI : Explore the latest RBI notification on Foreign Exchange Management Act amendment, allowing foreign currency accounts by Indian res...

April 19, 2024 339 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2024

Fema / RBI : Understand the implications of the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2024. Learn about c...

April 16, 2024 1500 Views 0 comment Print


FEMA / RBI Compliance Checklist

February 17, 2019 139842 Views 7 comments Print

FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999) has acted as a catalyst for the growth and development of various sectors in India. The main aim of FEMA is to facilitate external trade, balance the payments, promote the orderly development, and maintain the foreign exchange market in India. This article covers the Important Compliances to be followed […]

Liaison Office vs Branch Office vs Wholly Owned Subsidiary

February 9, 2019 20016 Views 0 comment Print

Forming an Entity in India India has made its mark on the world map with the rapidly rising growth rate, notable human resources, technology advancement and the government supporting and encouraging the ease of business. India is expected to takeover Britain in this year to become the world’s fifth largest economy. It is only natural […]

Royalty payment and Make in India

January 23, 2019 23220 Views 0 comment Print

According to a report by Business line, the government is thinking to cap royalty payment to foreign firms. This move is expected to be taken up in cabinet sometime soon.

ECB Facility for Startups

January 22, 2019 5055 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide circular no. RBI/2018-2019/109 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 17 dated 16th January, 2019 has issued External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – New ECB Framework. Under the said policy, AD Category-I banks are permitted to allow Startups to raise ECB under the automatic route as per the following framework:- 1. Eligibility Criteria: An entity recognized […]

Maintenance of Accounts in India by a Person Resident outside India

September 23, 2018 6315 Views 1 comment Print

FEMA regulates, prohibits and restricts acceptance of deposits by Person Resident in India from a Person Resident outside India (PROI) and prescribes maintenance of accounts in India by PROI. This article provides an insight to the same.

Types of Foreign Currency Accounts that can be maintained in India

September 21, 2018 23754 Views 1 comment Print

This article states the type of foreign currency accounts that can be opened, maintained and held in India subject to the conditions laid down by RBI.

RBI liberalises ECB policy on Rupee denominated bonds

September 19, 2018 837 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, to liberalise some aspects of the ECB policy including policy on Rupee denominated bonds as indicated below:

Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Office or any Place of Business in India by Foreign Entities

September 4, 2018 9777 Views 3 comments Print

This article states the establishment requirements for Branch office, Project office and liaison office in India as per FEMA, 1999 and Companies Act 2013.

Residential Status under Income Tax Act & FEMA & Bank Accounts for NRIs

September 3, 2018 48350 Views 0 comment Print

A Brief Note on Residential Status Of A Person Based On Provisions Of The Income Tax Act and Foreign Exchange Management Act And Banking Accounts for Non-Resident Indians

Core Investment Company

August 27, 2018 53358 Views 3 comments Print

 This Concept was originated in order to safeguard NBFCs which are formed for group investments from stringent RBI procedures. Core Investment Companies, (CIC) are those companies which have their assets predominantly as investments in shares for holding stake in group companies but not for trading, and also do not carry on any other financial activity. […]

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