Fema / RBI : The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requiremen...
Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. I...
Fema / RBI : The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving...
Fema / RBI : India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian compan...
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 ...
Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...
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...
Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...
Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance re...
Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...
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...
Fema / RBI : RBI's Sixth Amendment to the FEMA Deposit Regulations broadens the scope of SNRR accounts by permitting IFSC branches to maintain ...
> Company Law: 1. Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2022 2. Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2022 3. Companies (Registration of Charges) Amendment Rules, 2022 4. Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2022 > FEMA 1. FEMA (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2022 > Securities Law: 1. Clarification on applicability of regulation 23(4) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and […]
Understand the intricacies of remittance and banking for Non-Residents of India. Explore permitted and restricted businesses, remittance processes, and key considerations for NRI/PIOs. Stay informed about regulatory requirements and facilitate smooth transactions.
Discover the permissible limits of foreign currency while traveling abroad for various purposes, from studying and medical treatment to employment and leisure. Stay informed about the regulations and guidelines to ensure a smooth and compliant travel experience.
Overseas Direct Investment Rules | Regulation and Compliance Requirements 1. Important Definition Direct Investments: Direct investment outside India means investments, either under the Automatic Route or the Approval Route, by way of contribution to the capital or subscription to the Memorandum of a foreign entity or by way of purchase of existing shares of a […]
In this article we shall discuss briefly about taxability and FEMA regulations in relation to Indian resident’s investment in LLC and Inc. in USA INC. INTRODUCTION Inc. is an abbreviation for Incorporated when it is used after a company’s name. Inc. is a corporate body which issue shares of stock to their owners, who are called shareholders. […]
1. Introduction on FIs by Non-residents in India (i) Permitted capital instruments (a) Equity Shares (b) Convertible Debentures (c) Convertible preference Shares (d) Shares warrants (e) American Deposit Receipts (ADRs) (f) Global Deposit Receipts (GDRs) (g) Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) (h) Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) (i) Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) (j) Indian Depository […]
As mentioned in our previous article, Received Foreign Funding? Comply with FC-GPR filing in 30 days, we are witnessing a massive amount of foreign funds coming into India especially through investments into Start-ups. The government is also encouraging foreign investment through different incentives like liberalizing FDI limits in various sectors.
(1) These rules may be called the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2022. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
The foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) has come into force from June 1, 2000. It deals with cross-border investment, foreign exchange transactions and transaction between resident and non-residents. Compared to most other commercial laws, FEMA is one of the smallest laws having only 49 sections. FEMA extends to the whole of India. It also […]
Article contains Provisions related to Buying of the Properties in India by Non Resident Indians (NRIs), Income Tax Act, 1961 provisions applicable to Non Resident Indians (NRIs) in India, Provisions related to Investments in Shares and Securities by Non Resident Indians (NRIs), Investments in Equity shares and Securities on Non-Repatriation basis by NRIs, Investments in […]
