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FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) Advisory


Advisory and compliance services relating to foreign exchange transactions under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).

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The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), regulates cross-border transactions and foreign exchange dealings in India. FEMA compliance is essential for businesses and individuals engaged in foreign investment, remittances, or trade. At R V K & Associates, we provide end-to-end advisory and compliance services under FEMA, ensuring adherence to the legal framework laid down by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).


Our FEMA Services Include:

1. Advisory on Foreign Exchange Transactions:
  • Classification of capital vs. current account transactions

  • Structuring of inward and outward remittances

  • Guidance on limits and conditions under relevant FEMA provisions

  • Interpretation of RBI circulars and notifications

2. Foreign Investment Services:
  • Advisory on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) compliance

  • Filing of forms such as FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and SMF

  • Assistance in obtaining government/RBI approval wherever required

  • Compliance for investment by Non-Residents and Foreign Companies

3. External Commercial Borrowings (ECB):
  • Advisory on eligible lenders, end use, and cost ceilings

  • Assistance with obtaining Loan Registration Number (LRN) from RBI

  • Periodic ECB-2 return filing and annual reporting

4. Overseas Direct Investment (ODI):
  • Structuring and documentation for Indian investment abroad

  • Filing of Form ODI and compliance with financial commitment limits

  • Post-investment compliance and repatriation advisory

5. NRI and Resident Transactions:
  • Guidance on permissible NRI investments in India

  • Repatriation of funds by NRIs or PIOs

  • Tax and regulatory advisory for gifts, inheritances, or income received from abroad


FEMA Compliance Support:

  • Preparation and submission of required FEMA filings

  • FEMA audits and due diligence reviews

  • Compounding application in case of FEMA violations

  • Response drafting for RBI or Authorised Dealer (AD) Bank queries


Regulatory Framework:

  • Governed under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

  • Administered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  • Subject to periodic amendments, circulars, and notifications from RBI and Ministry of Finance

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