FDI Filing (Foreign Direct Investment)
Ensure strict compliance with RBI and FEMA guidelines when receiving foreign equity investment. File Form FC-GPR seamlessly.
Overview
When an Indian company receives equity investment from a non-resident or foreign entity (Foreign Direct Investment), it is strictly governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The company must report the receipt of funds within 30 days and file Form FC-GPR detailing the allotment of shares within 30 days of allotment. Failing to file these forms results in severe compounding penalties by the RBI and freezes on future foreign transactions.
What is Included in Our Package
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required to Start
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
Banking & Financial
- FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate) and KYC from the AD Bank
- CA/Merchant Banker Valuation Certificate (Pricing Guidelines)
Corporate Authorizations
- Board Resolution for the allotment of shares to the foreign investor
- Company Secretary Certificate regarding compliance
Step-by-Step Filing Timeline
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Document Collection
As soon as the funds hit the bank account, we collect the FIRC and obtain the mandatory valuation certificate.
Step 2: SMF Portal Registration
We register the company on the RBI’s FIRMS (Single Master Form) portal as a Business User.
Step 3: FC-GPR Filing
We file Form FC-GPR, detailing the investor, the number of shares allotted, and the valuation metrics.
Step 4: AD Bank Approval
The AD Bank reviews the filing on the RBI portal. Once approved, the FDI transaction is legally validated.
Key Advantages of Expert FDI Compliance
RBI compliance is non-negotiable for startups raising global funds.
Avoid FEMA Penalties
Late reporting of foreign funds attracts massive ad-valorem penalties during compounding proceedings at the RBI.
Smooth Share Allotment
You cannot legally issue share certificates to your foreign investors until the RBI and your AD Bank clear the FC-GPR filing.
Future Fundability
Subsequent rounds of global venture capital will require a clean track record of previous FDI filings during due diligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
What is the penalty for late filing?▼
Late filing is a contravention of FEMA. The company must apply for compounding with the RBI, which involves a lengthy legal process and payment of a compounding penalty that varies based on the amount and delay.
Do we need a valuation report for every FDI?▼
Yes. Under FEMA Pricing Guidelines, shares cannot be issued to a foreign investor at a price lower than the fair value certified by a registered CA or Merchant Banker.
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