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Foreign Direct Investment RBI Filing
Complete FDI compliance filing with RBI via FIRMS Portal including eligibility review, valuation verification, and regulatory reporting.
- Eligibility & Sector Review
- Valuation & Pricing Verification
- Internal Company Approvals
- Remittance Compliance
- RBI Reporting (FC-GPR / FC-TRS)
Service Overview
About this Service
Overview of FDI Reporting Compliance
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) filing involves reporting inward remittances received by Indian companies from foreign investors to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through the Foreign Investment Reporting and Management System (FIRMS) portal. All foreign investments must be reported in Form FC-GPR (after issuance of shares) and Form FC-TRS (transfer of shares between residents and non-residents), ensuring compliance with FEMA regulations.
FC-GPR (Report of Issue of Shares) must be filed within 30 days of allotment of shares to foreign investors, detailing the foreign investor, amount invested, sectoral caps compliance, and pricing as per FDI Policy. FC-TRS (Report of Transfer of Shares) is filed for secondary market transfers between residents and non-residents. Additionally, Form ARF (Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets) is filed annually by July 15th reporting all foreign investments.
Non-compliance attracts penalties under FEMA (up to three times the sum involved), compounding proceedings, and potential restriction on future foreign investments. Companies must ensure pricing complies with FEMA Pricing Guidelines (fair value for non-resident transfers) and sectoral caps are not breached. Downstream investments by Indian entities with foreign investment also require disclosure.
Who Should Opt for This Service?
- Indian companies receiving foreign equity investment
- Startups with foreign venture capital or angel investors
- Companies with foreign portfolio investor (FPI) stakes
- Entities with non-resident shareholder transfers
- Subsidiaries of foreign companies receiving capital
- Companies filing annual FLA returns
Note: FDI filings must be completed within 30 days of allotment; delays require compounding of contravention with RBI and attract penalties that increase with delay duration.
Checklist
Documents You'll Need
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Good to know: Accepted formats are PDF, JPG, PNG (max 5MB per file). Please self-attest all identity proofs — our team verifies every document before filing.
PAN Card
RequiredPAN Card of the applicant/directors
Aadhaar Card
RequiredAadhaar Card for identity verification
Address Proof
RequiredUtility bill or bank statement
Photograph
RequiredRecent passport size photograph
Business Address Proof
OptionalRental agreement or utility bill
Good to know: Accepted formats are PDF, JPG, PNG (max 5MB per file). Please self-attest all identity proofs — our team verifies every document before filing.
Who It's For
Who Should Opt For This?
Foreign Invested Entities
Indian companies receiving foreign direct investment requiring FC-GPR filing within 60 days.
Transfer Reporters
Entities reporting transfer of shares between residents and non-residents using FC-TRS.
Automatic Route Compliers
Companies receiving FDI under automatic route within sectoral caps.
Government Approvals
Companies with FDI under government route who received FIPB/FEMA approval.
Valuation Compliers
Companies with FDI requiring FEMA valuation certificate from merchant banker or CA.
Annual FLA Filers
Companies filing Foreign Liabilities and Assets return by July 15 annually.
Process
How It Works
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Submit Documents
Same dayUpload your documents through our secure portal
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Document Verification
1-2 daysOur experts verify and prepare your application
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Application Filing
1-3 daysWe file your application with the concerned authority
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Get Certificate
7-15 daysReceive your registration certificate
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FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) filing refers to the reporting requirements under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) for Indian companies receiving foreign investment. All Indian companies receiving FDI must file the Foreign Investment Reporting Form (FC-GPR) for allotment of shares and FC-TRS for transfer of shares within the specified timelines.
Form FC-GPR (Report of Issue of Shares) is filed after issuing shares to foreign investors. It must be filed within 30 days of allotment of shares to foreign investors. The form reports details of the foreign investor, amount invested, sectoral caps compliance, and pricing guidelines adherence.
Form FC-TRS (Report of Transfer of Shares) is filed for reporting transfer of shares between residents and non-residents or vice versa. It must be filed within 60 days of the transfer of shares. Both transferor and transferee are responsible for filing.
Non-compliance attracts penalties under FEMA up to three times the amount involved in the violation. Persistent non-compliance may result in compounding proceedings, adjudication by RBI, restrictions on future foreign borrowings, and potential prosecution for serious violations.
ARF is filed within 30 days of receipt of foreign inward remittance (before allotment of shares). It provides advance intimation to RBI about the proposed FDI, including remitter details, amount, and purpose. After ARF, the company must file FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment.
LLPs receiving foreign investment must file Form LLP-I (for investment in LLP) within 30 days of receiving funds and Form LLP-II (for disinvestment) within 60 days. LLPs require prior government approval for most sectors, unlike companies where FDI is permitted under automatic route.
The Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) is the unified portal for processing FDI proposals requiring government approval. Proposals are routed to the concerned administrative ministry/department for approval, and the entire process is online and trackable.
Yes, different sectors have different FDI caps - some allow 100% under automatic route, some require government approval, and some have prohibited sectors. FC-GPR must confirm that the investment is within permissible sectoral caps and pricing guidelines.
FDI must be at a price determined by FEMA Pricing Guidelines, typically Fair Value determined by a Chartered Accountant or SEBI-registered Merchant Banker. Investment below Fair Value may require approval, and excess amount may be treated as foreign borrowing.
Yes, FC-GPR and FC-TRS can be revised if errors are discovered. However, revisions should be made promptly and with valid reasons. RBI may impose penalties for incorrect filings discovered during scrutiny or inspection.
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