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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


Purchase of immovable property outside India by Resident Individuals

April 9, 2023 18795 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for Residents – FAQs

April 9, 2023 19809 Views 3 comments Print

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.

Round Tripping Provisions under New ODI Rules

April 8, 2023 25065 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Regulatory updates for the Month of March 2023

March 27, 2023 2754 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates in March 2023. Explore changes in Company Law, Securities Law, POSH, Insolvency Law, and key case laws.

Concept and Importance of Advisory Shares

March 25, 2023 16056 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Establishment of Liaison Office in India by Foreign Entities

March 15, 2023 15765 Views 0 comment Print

Establishing a liaison office in India by foreign entities involves various steps and compliance requirements. Learn about the permissible activities, eligibility criteria, registration process, and annual compliance for setting up a liaison office in India.

101 FAQ’s on Enforcement Directorate (ED) of Govt. of India

March 9, 2023 19200 Views 0 comment Print

Discover 101 FAQs on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of the Government of India, covering its functions, scope of work, and laws like PMLA and FEMA.

Regulatory updates for the Month of February 2023

March 2, 2023 2040 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for February 2023 in Company Law, Securities Law, POSH, and more. Explore key amendments, circulars, guidelines, case laws, and due dates under various laws.

Legal Aspects of Foreign Investment in India by a Person Resident Outside India in Unlisted Indian Company and its Compliances by Indian Company

February 12, 2023 6210 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal aspects of foreign investment in India by persons residing outside India in an unlisted Indian Company. Learn more about the compliance obligations of an Indian Company in 2023, with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and more.

Introduction of Legal Entity Identifier for Cross-border Transactions – FAQs

February 11, 2023 2262 Views 0 comment Print

Should an AD bank obtain a valid LEI for transactions less than INR 50 crore even if the customer has not done any transaction of INR 50 crore or above on or after October 1, 2022?

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