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Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms.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...
In India, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been an important source of funds, in this article, we will discuss the Eligible Investee Entities and the Instrument of Investments in detail. ELIGIBLE INVESTEE ENTITIES 1. India Company 2. Partnership Firm/Proprietary Concern 3. Trust 4. Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) 5. Investment Vehicle 6. Start-up Companies 7. Other […]
As per Master Direction – Export of Goods and Services issued by RBI (FED Master Direction No. 16/2015-16) Realization and repatriation of proceeds of export of goods / software / services It is obligatory on the part of the exporter to realize and repatriate the full value of goods / software / services to India […]
Establishment of Branch office (BO), Liaison office (LO) or Project office (PO) in India 1. Introduction on the Establishment of BO/LO/PO in India (i) Eligible Foreign entities are permitted to establish BO, LO (Commonly known as Representative office) and PO in India under general or specific ‘approval’ route (ii) Eligible Foreign Entities Includes 5 followings […]
Taxation of individuals by a state works on a deeply embedded principle of giving back to the state for the services provided by the state such as good governance, welfare schemes, defense and others which are required for a state for maintenance and expansion. This principle although looks simple and efficient, requires the state to answer the basic question : How to Decide WHO to tax ? And providing theoretically and morally reasons to support taxing such individuals. One such answer given by the United States, Eritrea and Philippines is citizenship-based income tax rules.
1. Introduction on the ECBs (i) ECBs are permitted as ‘commercial’ loans for ‘commercial’ purposes as to be received by the eligible Indian borrowers from the recognized non-resident lenders in accordance to updated guidelines as issued by the RBI from time-to-time. (ii) ECBs are permitted in ‘any’ convertible foreign currency and also in Indian Rupee […]
1. Introduction on LRS under the ‘Automatic’ Route (i) History of the LRS The LRS was announced by the RBI vide circular No. 64, dated February 04, 2004 as simplified and liberalized foreign exchange facility to be available for the resident ‘individuals’ (RIs) ‘not’ for HUF, partnership firm and Trusts etc. (ii) Monetary limit for […]
1. ‘Advantages’ of the ODIs (i) Increases in the exports of plant, machinery, goods and Services from India (ii) Increases in foreign exchange earnings through receipt of dividend, royalty and technical Known how fee 2. ‘Guidelines’ for the ODIs Guidelines’ for the ODIs are available through followings Regulations, notifications etc. (i) Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer […]
Vigilance towards the FEMA Compliances is rapidly increasing. This shift is characterized by an increase in awareness, involvement of investors, due diligence, and regulatory actions. All leads towards the compliant economy and also increase the ranking in the Compliance Risk Index. Foreign Investment or FDI is a vital part of FEMA and FDI is always […]
In terms of extant guidelines of RBI since 1987, AD Banks may be required to issue Certificates to beneficiaries of Inward Remittances received through their medium for production as supporting evidence for claiming various facilities / benefits / entitlements under Exchange Control Regulations or Government Rules.
RBI has noticed misleading advertisements of unauthorised Electronic Trading Platforms (ETPs) offering forex trading facilities to Indian residents, including on social media platforms, search engines, Over The Top (OTT) platforms, gaming apps and the like.
