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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


Revision of monetary limit for adjudication under FEMA,1999

May 8, 2023 2274 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby appoints the following officers of the Directorate of Enforcement specified in Column(2) of the Table below as the Adjudicating Authorities for holding an inquiry in the manner prescribed after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard for the purpose of imposing any penalty

Regulatory updates for the Month of April 2023

May 4, 2023 1836 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for April 2023 in Company Law, Securities Law, POSH, RBI, and notable case law under the Companies Act, 2013. Key highlights, amendments, and due dates covered for a comprehensive overview

Non Resident- Practical Queries & Answers

May 1, 2023 3486 Views 2 comments Print

Clearing the air on tax queries for Non-Residents in India. Understand residency criteria, tax implications, TDS, property transactions, and more.

Comparative Chart – Foreign Investment Sector – India and Bangladesh

May 1, 2023 1500 Views 0 comment Print

Explore a comparative chart of foreign investment in India and Bangladesh, covering regulating laws, investment promotion agencies, tax rates, incentives, land ownership, and restricted sectors. Make informed investment decisions in 2023.

Form FC-TRS Filing

April 25, 2023 36504 Views 1 comment Print

Learn the steps for efficient Form FC-TRS filing using the FIRMS portal. Understand the process, required details, and documents. Author, Mrs. Kajal Goyal, a practicing Company Secretary, provides insights and guidance.

Amendment of Entity Master Data on FIRMS portal of RBI

April 23, 2023 20346 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Annual FLA Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets under FEMA

April 14, 2023 52779 Views 2 comments Print

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 permits AD Category-II entities to submit Form A2 online

April 12, 2023 4107 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Entity User Registration On FIRMS Portal

April 10, 2023 12021 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Transfer of Foreign Shares From PROI To PRI Via GIFT

April 10, 2023 5163 Views 0 comment Print

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.

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