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Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms.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...
To attract foreign investment so to have boost in recovering economy from COVID-19 slowdown, to provide tax certainty to foreign investors, and to provide a positive message to foreign investors to invest in India by assuring tax certainty the Government of India on 04th August 2021 introduced a Bill in the Parliament to amend Explanation […]
Tax is a mandatory fee levied by the Government on an individual or entity to collect revenue for public work and we all are aware of the importance of tax for the development of any country. But, in many instances, we come across the news in our surroundings about tax evasion or non-payment of tax […]
A branch office setup is most suitable for person resident outside India who wants to extent their head office business in India also or need a temporary business setup in India. Most foreign companies use this mode to explore Indian market without having any long-term commitment. Eligibility for opening a Branch office A person resident […]
Indians have invested billions of dollars in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Binance, Ripple, Matic, and other over popular coins. The trading volume of cryptocurrencies has increased multifold since the nationwide lockdown of last year. According to a recent report, Indian investment in cryptocurrencies grew from $923 million in April 2020 to nearly $ 6.6 […]
Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) is an Annual Return which is to be submitted by all those Indian Resident Companies which have received Foreign Direct investment (FDI) and/or made Investment Overseas (FDI Abroad) in previous year(s) which shall also include information of the current year. This return needs to be filed by July 15 every […]
Foreign companies incorporating private limited company for executing a limited period contract in India and face lots of legal compliances from starting to closing of the company which wastes lots of time and recourses of the company. In order to make entry and exit easy for a foreign company who wants to execute a project […]
Any payment made or received in connection with a transaction of crypto currency by an Indian Resident with a person with above category will be considered as payment in the context of foreign trade and would fall under the classification of ‘Current Account Transaction’ under the FEMA.
As part of constant endeavor of Central Government to provide a smooth and hassle free experience to the taxpayers and simplify the process of meeting GST compliances, the are some new functionalities recently deployed which includes moving the records saved in IFF, to later months of same Quarter, by taxpayers under QRMP Scheme, Auto population […]
Economic liberalization has resulted in robust growth over the years and has made India an attractive investment destination hub globally. COVID -19 pandemic has surely disrupted the growth chart but it is expected to regain the momentum soon making our country one of the fastest growing large economies. With an intent to promote foreign investment, […]
Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Return is an Annual Return which is required to be submitted by those entities which have received FDI and/or made overseas investments in any of the previous years including the current year i.e., entities which have Foreign Assets or Liabilities in their […]
