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Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000.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 ...
Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is a measure to facilitate Resident Individuals (including minors) to remit funds outside India up to USD 250,000 or its equivalent in any freely convertible foreign currency per financial year (April-March) for any permissible capital or current account transaction or a combination of both. The scheme was introduced by Reserve Bank […]
With the aim of diversifying the business abroad, Overseas direct investments (ODI) are undertaken as significant means for developing economies and emerging markets where companies need funding and expertise to expand their international sales. The importance of ODI can be accurately measured by the innumerable benefits like better economic co-operation, economic integration, growth of capital etc.
Overview:- In this article we shall discuss about FLA Return & Process of Filing it. FLA Return is a mandatory filling under FEMA 1999. Non-filing of the return before due date will be treated as a violation of FEMA and penalty clause may be invoked for violation of FEMA. We have come up with this […]
Banka Bullion Private Limited Vs Assistant Director & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) With regard to the search and seizure of the excess jewellery that has been seized by the Enforcement Directorate, it is to be noted that in the writ petition, the petitioner has relied on several documents to indicate that this “excess jewellery” was […]
Investments by NRI(s) on a non-repatriation basis as stipulated under Schedule IV of Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules 2019 are deemed to be domestic investments at par with the investments made by residents. Accordingly, an investment made by an Indian entity which is owned and controlled by NRI(s) on a non-repatriation basis shall not be considered for calculation of indirect foreign investment.
Reporting of Foreign Assets and Income in Income Tax Return 1. In order to report foreign assets and income from a source outside India in Income tax return, firstly you have to determine the residential status of the assessee which is mentioned below in the table along with who is required to report : S […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can exercised the power under The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 to issue or cancel the certificate of Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) in India. The Reserve Bank of India plays the key role of the Regulatory body and an authority to supervise and regulate NBFCs in India. RBI grants […]
An NRI can have the interest in the following assets in India, which he receives by Gift or by inheritance- i. Money or Liquid funds ii. Immovable properties iii. Jewellery, painting, art piece or other valuable goods iv. Shares in companies registered in India v. Interest in Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) Any such receipt through […]
A resident Indian or a company registered in India can avail loan from an NRI on repatriable or non- repatriable basis. The borrowing and lending in INR between the resident and non-resident persons are governed by- 1. clause (e) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 2. Foreign Exchange […]
♦ Introduction: We are witnessing 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 liberalising FDI limit in various sectors. However, due to lack of awareness, often start-ups fail to comply with FEMA and RBI regulations with respect to Foreign […]