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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


Key Insights about Tax Laws Surrounding International Money Transfers to India

February 11, 2023 6525 Views 1 comment Print

If you are sending money to India or receiving it from a foreign nation, a proper understanding of the applicable tax laws is essential. Over the years, several changes have been introduced to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) of India and they have often been drastic

Regulatory updates for the Month of January 2023

February 9, 2023 2163 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for January 2023. Explore changes in company law, securities law, and insolvency law. Get insights on amendments, filing requirements, and case laws.

Crypto Assets require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage

February 8, 2023 942 Views 0 comment Print

Crypto Assets are borderless, require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage Under PMLA, Rs. 936 crore related to crypto currency is attached/seized/freezed by ED as on 31.01.2023 Crypto Assets are by definition borderless and require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, […]

Determination of Residential Status under FEMA & Income Tax

February 7, 2023 22170 Views 0 comment Print

Understand what determines an individuals residential status under FEMA &amp Income Tax with relevant Indian laws & regulations. Discover NRIs significant contribution to Indian economy, inward remittances & transfer of technology.

Process To Establishment of Project Offices In India By Foreign Entities

February 6, 2023 6636 Views 0 comment Print

WHAT IS PROJECT OFFICE: A Project Office (PO) means a place of business established to represent the interests of a foreign company executing a project in India. Such offices are prohibited from undertaking or carrying on any activity other than the activity relating to the execution of the project for which such office is established. […]

Process to Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices In India By Foreign Entities

February 1, 2023 4917 Views 0 comment Print

The establishment of a branch office/ liaison office or any other place of business in India by foreign entities is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22(R)/2016-RB dated March 31, 2016. These Regulations are amended from time to time to incorporate the changes […]

RBI Reporting in Form of FC-TRS Regarding Transfer of Shares From Resident to Non-Resident / Non-Resident to Resident

January 24, 2023 75345 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the intricacies of RBI reporting through Form FC-TRS, focusing on the transfer of shares between residents and non-residents in India. Explore the mandatory filing requirements, documents needed, and the reporting process. Discover the implications of late filing and instances where FC-TRS reporting is not applicable. Stay informed to ensure compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or issue of Security by a Person Resident Outside India) Regulations, 2017.

RBI designate Sovereign Green Bonds under ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents

January 23, 2023 2376 Views 0 comment Print

RBI designate all Sovereign Green Bonds issued by the Government in the fiscal year 2022-23 as ‘specified securities’ under FAR.

Exploring India’s Foreign Investment Incentives and Regulations

January 21, 2023 6069 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the intricacies of Indias foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) playing a pivotal role. Understand key points, incentives, and compliance requirements to attract FDI. Stay informed about sector-specific approvals and government regulations for successful and compliant investments.

Compliance and Investment Strategies for Overseas Direct Investment in India

January 21, 2023 2211 Views 0 comment Print

Explore compliance and investment strategies for Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) in India. Understand the legal and financial requirements, tax incentives, and government initiatives that make India an attractive destination for foreign investors.

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