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Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000.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 ...
As a market, India has always been attractive to foreign companies because of the rapidly growing market. But in terms of actually taking steps to register a company in India, many foreign companies shelved their plans because of the perceived difficulties in doing the necessary paperwork.
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999) has acted as a catalyst for the growth and development of various sectors in India. The main aim of FEMA is to facilitate external trade, balance the payments, promote the orderly development, and maintain the foreign exchange market in India. This article covers the Important Compliances to be followed […]
Forming an Entity in India India has made its mark on the world map with the rapidly rising growth rate, notable human resources, technology advancement and the government supporting and encouraging the ease of business. India is expected to takeover Britain in this year to become the world’s fifth largest economy. It is only natural […]
According to a report by Business line, the government is thinking to cap royalty payment to foreign firms. This move is expected to be taken up in cabinet sometime soon.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide circular no. RBI/2018-2019/109 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 17 dated 16th January, 2019 has issued External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – New ECB Framework. Under the said policy, AD Category-I banks are permitted to allow Startups to raise ECB under the automatic route as per the following framework:- 1. Eligibility Criteria: An entity recognized […]
FEMA regulates, prohibits and restricts acceptance of deposits by Person Resident in India from a Person Resident outside India (PROI) and prescribes maintenance of accounts in India by PROI. This article provides an insight to the same.
This article states the type of foreign currency accounts that can be opened, maintained and held in India subject to the conditions laid down by RBI.
It has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, to liberalise some aspects of the ECB policy including policy on Rupee denominated bonds as indicated below:
This article states the establishment requirements for Branch office, Project office and liaison office in India as per FEMA, 1999 and Companies Act 2013.
A Brief Note on Residential Status Of A Person Based On Provisions Of The Income Tax Act and Foreign Exchange Management Act And Banking Accounts for Non-Resident Indians