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Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms.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...
Article explains who Eligibility of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) statu, Non-eligibility of OCI status, Benefits Available to An OCI Holder and Restrictions On OCI Holders. Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a scheme introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 which provides permanent residency available to people of Indian origin and their spouses to live […]
Understand the regulations and tax implications of transferring shares through gift involving a Non-Resident. Learn about the reporting requirements and Income Tax Act provisions.
Please refer to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 120 dated April 10, 2014 on ‘Rupee Drawing Arrangement – Direct to Account Facility’, in terms of which, foreign inward remittances received under Rupee Drawing Arrangement (RDA) can be transferred to the KYC compliant beneficiary bank accounts through electronic mode, such as, NEFT, IMPS, etc. subject to the procedure and conditions mentioned therein.
Stay updated with the latest regulatory changes in August 2022. Learn about the Companies Act, 2013 due dates and important amendments.
Discover the RBIs Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 and understand their purpose and obligations for Indian entities.
Learn about FC-GPR and its importance in foreign investment. Discover how to file FC-GPR on the FIRMS portal of RBI.
In view of integration in the global market and the need for the Indian corporates to make a global impact, Department of Economic Affairs has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022. The rules notified are forward looking and favours the Indian Corporates by simplifying the legislation and providing clarity on the issues involving […]
Overseas investment rules and regulations notified Another step towards Ease of Doing Business In line with the amendment in the Foreign Exchange Management Act 2015, Outward Investments Rules have been framed by the Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank. Presently, the overseas investment by a person resident in India is governed by […]
An entity willing to deal in foreign exchange shall obtain FFMC License from RBI. FFMC is abbreviated for Full Fledged Money Changer. This license allows the holder to purchase the Foreign Exchange from non-residents visiting India and residents and to sell it for specified purposes viz. private and business travel abroad.
RESERVE BAK OF INDIA RBI/2022-2023/110 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.12 August 22, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Directions, 2022 Overseas investments by persons resident in India enhance the scale and scope of business operations of Indian entrepreneurs by providing global opportunities for growth. Such ventures through […]
