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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 432 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 213 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


Process for Issue of NCD on Private Placement basis by A Listed Company

August 25, 2023 49620 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the seamless process for A Listed Company issuing Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD) on a private placement basis. Learn about eligibility, regulatory compliance, and step-by-step allotment procedures.

Overseas Investment Rules 2022: Resident Individuals and Indian Entities

August 20, 2023 15618 Views 0 comment Print

Understand regulations for making overseas investments by resident individuals and Indian entities in foreign parent companies, subsidiaries, and step-down subsidiaries. Get insights into the conditions, limitations, and compliance requirements under the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022.

Regulatory Overlaps in Administration of FEMA Laws

August 8, 2023 2541 Views 0 comment Print

The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was enacted in 1999 by the Parliament to facilitate external trade payments and regulate foreign exchange transactions. It replaced the FERA Act of 1973 as a part of India’s financial sector reform.

Understanding FEMA Regulations for NRIs & Residents Lending

August 5, 2023 21567 Views 1 comment Print

A detailed overview of FEMA guidelines governing borrowing and lending between NRIs/OCIs and Indian residents. Be informed and avoid legal pitfalls.

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

August 5, 2023 1404 Views 0 comment Print

Review latest SEBI regulations & amendments in July 2023, along with recent securities and insolvency case laws, and key updates in company law.

External Commercial Borrowings from countries sharing land border with countries

August 2, 2023 3726 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of FDI restrictions on countries sharing a land border with India and the role of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) in addressing funding needs. Understand the regulatory landscape, including the amendment to FDI policy and the scrutiny on equity participation. Delve into the eligibility criteria for ECB, recognised lenders, and the present situation for investments from land border-sharing countries. Navigate the complexities of FDI and ECB to make informed financial decisions.

Understanding FLA Return: Filing Requirements, Penalties and Guidelines

July 16, 2023 14109 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the annual return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) and its filing requirements for entities with foreign investments. Discover the penalties for non-compliance and gain insights into the FLA return filing process.

Ministry Dispenses with SOFTEX and Invoice Submission by SEZ Units

July 14, 2023 3387 Views 0 comment Print

Read Instruction No. 113 issued by the Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ Division. The instruction aims to streamline the compliance process for SEZ units by eliminating the need for physical copies of SOFTEX forms and invoices, promoting ease of doing business.

25 FAQ’s on Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) for Resident of India

July 13, 2023 25377 Views 0 comment Print

Explore 25 FAQs on the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) for Indian residents, covering permissible limits, types of transactions, bank requirements, and compliance. Get insights into foreign remittances, acquisition of foreign assets, and incurring foreign expenses. Stay informed on the do’s and don’ts under LRS, mandatory conditions, and the role of Authorized Dealer (AD) banks. Stay compliant and make informed decisions for your international financial transactions.

FAQs on Foreign Liabilities and Assets Annual Return (FLA Return)

July 12, 2023 18450 Views 0 comment Print

Get answers to FAQs about Foreign Liabilities and Assets Annual Return (FLA Return) filing. Understand applicability, filing process, due dates, penalties, and more related to FLA returns for companies, LLPs, AIFs, and partnership firms with foreign investments.

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