Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RB...
Fema / RBI : Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled...
Fema / RBI : Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penal...
Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...
Goods and Services Tax : ECGC payouts in INR do not qualify as export proceeds under GST and FEMA laws. Exporters must secure AD bank write-offs to avoid r...
Corporate Law : Authorities found Dubai property acquisitions by Indian residents routed through hawala, leading to action for violations of FEMA ...
Fema / RBI : BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms...
Fema / RBI : BCAS provides feedback on draft FEMA trade regulations, flags concerns over AD bank powers, seeks clarity and consistency....
Fema / RBI : New FEMA rules allow settlement of foreign exchange violations with penalties up to ₹5 crore. Pending cases will follow earlier ...
Fema / RBI : The Government amended FEMA regulations, enabling resolution of violations up to ₹5 crore by paying fines. Ongoing cases follow ...
Corporate Law : The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benam...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...
Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framew...
Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...
Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...
Learn the seamless process of amending Entity Master Data on the FIRMS portal of RBI. Follow the steps, including drafting a confirmation letter and sending the details via email for swift resolution. Clear your doubts and ensure accurate information in compliance with RBI guidelines.
What is Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA Return)? Which entities are required to file the FLA Return? Which entities are exempted from filing the FLA Return?
RBI decided to permit AD Category-II entities to allow online submission of Form A2. AD Category-II entities shall frame appropriate guidelines with the approval of their Board within the ambit of extant statutory and regulatory framwework.
Learn the steps for Entity User Registration on the FIRMS portal introduced by the Reserve Bank of India for foreign investments in India. Discover who can apply, essential dos, and frequently asked questions for a seamless registration process.
When a PRI acquires Shares of a Foreign Entity from a PROI via Gift, then transaction covers under ODI and PRI is required to comply with reporting requirements.
According to section 6(4) of the FEMA, a person resident in India can hold, own, transfer or invest in any immovable property situated outside India if such property was acquired, held or owned by him/her when he/she was resident outside India or inherited from a person resident outside India.
Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, all resident individuals, including minors, are allowed to freely remit up to USD 2,50,000 per financial year (April – March) for any permissible current or capital account transaction or a combination of both. Further, resident individuals can avail of foreign exchange facility for the purposes mentioned in Para 1 of Schedule III of FEM (CAT) Amendment Rules 2015, dated May 26, 2015, within the limit of USD 2,50,000 only.
Explore the new provisions on round-tripping under RBIs Overseas Investment Rules. Learn about the impact on cross-border transactions and the relaxation of regulations for Indian businesses expanding globally. Understand the complexities of layers of subsidiaries and compliance under the latest Foreign Exchange Management guidelines.
Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates in March 2023. Explore changes in Company Law, Securities Law, POSH, Insolvency Law, and key case laws.
Unlock the concept and significance of Advisory Shares in India Learn about their provisions, how they attract professionals, align interests, and conserve cash for start-ups and early-stage companies. Understand the importance and regulatory considerations before issuing advisory shares.