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FEMA FLA Return: Filing Scope, July 15 Deadline, LSF & IFSC Reporting Rules

Fema / RBI : The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by ...

July 4, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA) under FEMA 1999 – FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requiremen...

July 2, 2026 5463 Views 2 comments Print

FEMA Third Amendment 2026: Schedule III Shifts from NRI/OCI to Global Individuals

Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. I...

June 30, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Downstream Investments in India: Reforms, Realities & Regulatory Gap

Fema / RBI : The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving...

June 29, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

India opens door wider for Foreign Nationals to access Indian Stock Market

Fema / RBI : India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian compan...

June 27, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ED Seized Indian Assets for Unauthorised Property Investments in Dubai

Corporate Law : Authorities found Dubai property acquisitions by Indian residents routed through hawala, leading to action for violations of FEMA ...

February 5, 2026 1725 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS Feedback on Draft ECB Regulations 2025

Fema / RBI : BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms...

October 31, 2025 888 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS Representation on Draft Import/Export Regulations under FEMA

Fema / RBI : BCAS provides feedback on draft FEMA trade regulations, flags concerns over AD bank powers, seeks clarity and consistency....

May 5, 2025 1305 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Regulations Amended for Forex Violation Settlement

Fema / RBI : New FEMA rules allow settlement of foreign exchange violations with penalties up to ₹5 crore. Pending cases will follow earlier ...

February 6, 2025 1056 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Regulations Amended: Compounding Violations Up to ₹5 Crore

Fema / RBI : The Government amended FEMA regulations, enabling resolution of violations up to ₹5 crore by paying fines. Ongoing cases follow ...

November 28, 2024 945 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No FEMA Violation Where Foreign Nationals Qualify as Persons Resident in India: Karnataka HC

Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...

June 20, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

₹50.13 Lakh Seized Cash Held Benami; Subsequent ITR Filing Cannot Defeat Proceedings

Fema / RBI : The key issue was whether cash falls within the definition of property under the PBPT Act. The Tribunal ruled that cash is a tangi...

May 29, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Tribunal Lifts Property Seizure After Repatriation; Section 37A Not for Perpetual Attachment

Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...

May 29, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

SAFEMA directs Bank Account Release on Deposit of Alleged Crime Proceeds

Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...

May 29, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Relationship to Alleged Betting Operator Not Enough to Freeze Assets: SAFEMA

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...

May 29, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Withdraws Obsolete FEMA Circulars Due to Regulatory Rationalisation

Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised ...

June 24, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Simplifies FEMA Reporting Requirements for Authorised Persons

Fema / RBI : RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance re...

June 24, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

RBI allows Exclusion of Hedged FCNR(B), ECB & OFCB Positions from NOOP

Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...

June 23, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Reporting of FCNR (B) Deposits, ECB & OFCB mobilized under RBI’s Swap Facility

Fema / RBI : The RBI has directed all AD Category-I banks to submit daily data on FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs mobilized under its swap fa...

June 19, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Expands SNRR Account Framework Through FEMA Deposit Sixth Amendment

Fema / RBI : RBI's Sixth Amendment to the FEMA Deposit Regulations broadens the scope of SNRR accounts by permitting IFSC branches to maintain ...

June 18, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print


51 FAQ’s on Acquisition & Transfer for Immovable Properties by Non Residents (NRs) in India

November 24, 2023 11304 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the acquisition & transfer for Immovable Properties by Non Residents (NRs) in India under the FEMA, 1999. Discover if you are eligible for NR or an NRI or an OCI under the Indian Citizen Act (ICA) 1955.

Export of Services under FEMA: Regulations, Compliance & Benefits

November 22, 2023 7095 Views 0 comment Print

Regulations governing export of services under FEMA, including documentation, IEC codes, repatriation, and payment methods. Gain insights for seamless compliance and benefits.

NRI Property Sale in India: FEMA Guidelines & Procedures

November 17, 2023 4083 Views 2 comments Print

FEMA guidelines for NRI property sale in India. Learn procedures, repatriation rules, and legal aspects. Get expert advice on residential/commercial property transfers.

NRI Property Purchase in India: Guidelines, Permissions & Procedures

November 14, 2023 6441 Views 0 comment Print

Explore guidelines, permissions & procedures for NRI property purchase in India. Understand rules on payments, gifts, inheritance, joint purchases, loans, rentals & more. Expert advice available. Contact us for clarity on residential/commercial property transactions and FEMA compliance.

37 FAQ’s on Foreign Company’s Registration in India

November 9, 2023 21138 Views 1 comment Print

Explore statutory obligations for foreign entities in India under CA, 2013. Learn about registration, financial statements, and compliance requirements.

Regulatory Updates: October 2023 | Company, SEBI, RBI & Insolvency Law

November 8, 2023 2160 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory changes in October 2023 affecting Company Law, Securities Law, Insolvency Law, and more. Get insights and updates.

FEMA Regulations for Property Acquisition in India by NRIs & Foreign Nationals

November 1, 2023 12450 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about FEMA regulations for NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals acquiring property in India. Understand the rules, restrictions, and repatriation options.

21 FAQs on Annual Performance Report (APR) for investments Outside India

October 26, 2023 196800 Views 15 comments Print

Unravel the complexities of Annual Performance Reports (APR) for foreign investments by residents. Learn about filing, penalties, limits, and more in this in-depth guide.

Delhi HC Decision on NTT DoCoMo-Tata Sons Share Purchase Agreement

October 18, 2023 1641 Views 0 comment Print

Read detailed analysis of Delhi High Court’s decision on validity of Share Purchase Agreement between NTT DoCoMo and Tata Sons. Understand implications of this ruling.

Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023

October 16, 2023 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Explore significant changes introduced by Reserve Bank of India in Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations for 2023.

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