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Foreign founders assume transfer pricing is a big-company problem. India's Income-tax Act sets no turnover floor — one cross-border deal triggers Form 3CEB.
Read →Dividends, royalties, and technical fees each have distinct FEMA rules and withholding rates. Here's the full compliance roadmap for foreign investors.
Read →When a foreign-owned Indian company invests in another Indian company, FEMA still treats it as foreign investment. Here is what downstream rules require.
Read →Foreign founders treat a secondary share transfer as a private deal — but the moment shares cross the resident/non-resident line, FEMA starts a 60-day FC-TRS clock, and the filer is often the resident party, not the foreign buyer. Here is what the rules actually require.
Read →The moment foreign investment hits your Indian company's account, founders relax — and that's exactly where the costly FEMA mistake happens. The FC-GPR reporting clock doesn't start when the money arrives; it starts when you allot the shares. This guide breaks down the real 30-day rule, the 90-day valuation requirement, the RBI FIRMS portal submission checklist, and what late filing actually costs — from Late Submission Fees to FEMA compounding. Whether your sector is automatic route or government approval route, the reporting obligation is the same. Here's exactly what to do, step by step, before and after allotment.
Read →The Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 introduced targeted changes to how foreign investment is structured, priced, and reported for certain categories of Indian companies.
Read →The Foreign Exchange Management (Compounding Proceedings) Rules, 2024 replaced the 2000 Rules and changed two things that matter most in practice: the self-reporting framework and the compounding fee structure. Companies that violated FEMA provisions and have not yet regularised their position need to understand how the 2024 Rules change the calculus.
Read →Many foreign companies treat India's FDI route as a filing to handle after investing. Under FEMA and the Consolidated FDI Policy it is a gate before you invest — and the automatic vs government approval distinction decides whether your investment was ever legally permitted.
Read →The LLP looks like the low-overhead vehicle for India entry — until you learn that under FEMA's Non-Debt Instruments Rules, foreign investment into an LLP is allowed only in 100%-automatic-route sectors with no performance conditions. Here is what actually applies and what to do instead.
Read →Foreign companies entering India often assume a joint venture is just a partnership agreement. But under FEMA, the structure you choose — equity JV or contractual JV — triggers entirely different regulatory obligations, reporting timelines, and exit mechanics. An equity JV requires incorporating a new Indian company, issuing shares at fair market value, and filing FC-GPR within 30 days. A contractual JV skips equity reporting but creates PE risk. This guide breaks down both structures, their FEMA implications, and the step-by-step process for each.
Read →ClearTax files your GST returns. MakeItLegit tells you which compliance deadlines will actually get you disqualified. Compare both before you decide.
Read →India does not recognise the LLC as a company form and FEMA does not permit a structural conversion. Foreign founders must incorporate a fresh Indian Private Limited Company, with the US LLC as the foreign shareholder. This guide covers the FEMA 20R framework, FC-GPR filing, DCF valuation requirements, automatic vs government approval routes, and the step-by-step compliance sequence to get your India entry right from day one.
Read →Foreign companies entering India through a Wholly Owned Subsidiary face a multi-agency compliance sequence spanning FEMA 1999, the Companies Act 2013, RBI Master Directions, and the FDI Policy 2025. This 10-step checklist covers everything from sector eligibility and DIN/DSC to the critical FC-GPR filing due within 30 days of share allotment — and the FEMA penalties that result from missing any step.
Read →Choosing the wrong entry structure in India — liaison office, branch office, or subsidiary — can trigger FEMA penalties, forced closure, and unlimited parent liability. This guide breaks down what each structure permits under FEMA 22(R) and the FDI Policy 2025, including the FC-GPR filing requirement, RBI approval process via Form FNC, and which sectors still need government route approval in 2026.
Read →The Rajesh Exports SEBI order triggered a wave of YouTube explainers, most of which left retail investors with a vague impression that Indian companies with foreign subsidiaries are doing something inherently risky or opaque. This impression is wrong. Foreign subsidiaries are a legitimate, well-regulated structure.
Read →For foreign companies looking to tap into the vast Indian market, choosing the right entry strategy is paramount. India offers several legal structures, each with distinct advantages, compliance requirements, and implications under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. This guide will he
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Illustrative policy watchlist item. If a small-company audit exemption proposal is active, it would change the compliance math for early-stage Pvt Ltd entities. Verify the latest Gazette, MCA notifications, and a professional before relying on it.
Illustrative policy watchlist item. If board-meeting requirements are relaxed for OPCs or small companies, the ongoing compliance burden changes materially. Verify the current rules before using this in a filing decision.
SPICe+ is the integrated incorporation workflow, but the exact bundled services, timelines, and state-wise turnaround can vary by filing path and jurisdiction. Verify the current MCA journey before promising 24-hour incorporation.
Illustrative state-duty reminder. Stamp duty varies by state and can change through state notifications, so treat any percentage claim as a starting point only.
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