Navigating the complexities of cross-border financial transactions and adhering to India’s Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and corresponding rules requires precision and expertise. At Barwal & Associates, we specialize in providing comprehensive FEMA compliance services, ensuring that your business operations align seamlessly with regulatory requirements.
Our Expertise
With a team of experienced professionals, we assist businesses, investors, and individuals in managing all aspects of FEMA compliance. Whether you are dealing with foreign investments, outbound remittances, or cross-border transactions, we offer tailored solutions to ensure compliance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations and FEMA guidelines.
Our Services
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory : Guidance on inbound investments, structuring transactions, and filing requisite forms with the RBI.
Outbound Investments : Assistance with overseas direct investments (ODI) and compliance for Indian entities/ Individuals investing abroad.
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB): Advisory on raising funds through external commercial borrowings and compliance with ECB guidelines.
Remittance Services : Expertise in managing current and capital account transactions, including remittance approvals.
Liaison, Branch, and Project Offices : Assistance in setting up and managing foreign entity offices in India in accordance with FEMA.
Compounding of Offenses: Guidance on rectifying non-compliances and representing clients before the RBI.
Event Based, Periodical and Annual Reporting : Preparation and filing of different types of Returns and reports, such as: –
Advance reporting form (ARF)- to be filed by an Indian company receiving investment from outside India for issue of shares or other eligible securities under the FDI scheme.
Form FC-GPR- to be filed by a company upon the issuance of shares or other eligible securities to a foreign investor.
Form FC-TRS- to be filed in case of transfer of shares and other eligible securities between residents and non-residents and vice- versa.
Form ODI- to be filed by an Indian party and a resident individual making an overseas investment (in a joint venture or wholly owned subsidiary).