Skip to content
EasyncCompliance

[03] Stay compliant

FDI, FEMA & Cross-Border Investment

FDI structuring, FEMA compliance, and RBI reporting for cross-border investments into and from India.

  • FDI structuring under automatic and approval routes
  • FEMA compliance and RBI reporting
  • Sector-specific FDI cap advisory
Book a consultationAll services

At a glance

FDI & FEMA Advisory

Key filings
FC-GPR, FC-TRS and more
Routes
Automatic and approval
Fees
Quoted per engagement
Delivery
Remote or in person

Overview

FDI structuring, FEMA compliance and RBI reporting from day one.

Foreign investment into India comes with regulatory requirements that are easy to get wrong and expensive to fix after the fact.

We advise foreign investors, Indian companies receiving FDI and businesses with cross-border operations on FEMA compliance and RBI reporting, from the initial structure through to the final filing.

Scope of work

What's included

  • 01FDI structuring under the automatic and government approval routes
  • 02FEMA advisory on inbound and outbound transactions
  • 03RBI filings, including FC-GPR, FC-TRS and other regulatory reporting
  • 04Guidance on sector-specific FDI caps and conditions
  • 05Liaison with the RBI and other authorities on approvals
  • 06Ongoing FEMA compliance monitoring for companies with foreign shareholders

Who it is for

Built for businesses like yours

Foreign investors entering India and Indian companies receiving foreign capital who want advisors that work in this area regularly, not as a one-off.

  • Foreign investors and overseas parent companies
  • Indian startups raising capital from overseas investors
  • Companies with foreign shareholders
  • Indian businesses investing overseas

Our approach

How the engagement runs

  1. 01

    Structure review

    We test the proposed structure against current FEMA rules and sector caps before any funds move.

  2. 02

    Route and approvals

    We confirm whether the investment falls under the automatic or government approval route and handle the approvals it needs.

  3. 03

    Reporting

    Filings such as FC-GPR and FC-TRS are prepared and submitted within the prescribed timelines.

  4. 04

    Ongoing monitoring

    Structuring and compliance stay aligned as your shareholding and transactions change.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

FC-GPR is the filing an Indian company makes with the RBI after issuing shares to a foreign investor. It must be submitted within 30 days of the allotment.

No. Caps and entry routes vary by sector, and some sectors need government approval or are closed to foreign investment altogether. We advise on the applicable limits before you structure the investment.

Yes. We advise at the pre-incorporation stage, including on the choice of entity and the compliance that comes with it.

Book a consultation

Discuss your requirement with us.

A short consultation helps us understand where you stand and what you need. We will then share a clear scope and fees before any work begins.

Book a consultationExplore our services