Regulatory Compliance

Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) Compliance: Key Areas for Foreign Companies

Overview of key FEMA compliance areas for foreign companies operating in India.

January 3, 20268 min read
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FEMA compliance is an important area for foreign companies operating in India. Key areas include FDI reporting, annual filings and repatriation compliance.

Key FEMA Compliance Areas

  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) compliance — FC-GPR filing within 30 days of allotment
  • Annual Performance Report (APR) — filed annually for each foreign investment
  • FC-TRS for secondary transfers of shares
  • External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) reporting
  • Repatriation of dividends and inter-company payments

Advisory note: FEMA regulations, thresholds and reporting requirements are subject to RBI notifications. This article is for general information only. Legal and regulatory conclusions require qualified professional review.

Advisory note: This article is for general information and awareness purposes only. Inaac Advisors provides advisory and execution support — not legal, tax, or regulatory opinions. Legal, tax, immigration and regulatory conclusions require qualified professional review.

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