Service

Regulatory & FEMA Compliance

Compliance without complexity

India's regulatory environment, spanning the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, RBI directions and FEMA, is complex and constantly changing, particularly for businesses with cross-border operations.

We keep your business compliant and your leadership informed. Whether you are an Indian company expanding abroad, a foreign company entering India or an NRI managing investments in India, we stay close to the regulations and close to you.

We treat regulatory compliance as a continuous process rather than a checklist, anticipating changes and preparing clients well ahead of deadlines.

Scope of work

What we do for you

Company incorporation and MCA compliance
ROC filings, board governance and secretarial support
FEMA advisory for inbound and outbound investments
FDI and ODI structuring and reporting (FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA and ODI returns)
RBI approvals and regulatory liaison
SEBI compliance advisory (LODR, ICDR, PIT and Takeover Regulations)
NRI taxation and investment advisory
Branch, liaison and project office setup and compliance
Director KYC, DIN, DSC and beneficial ownership reporting
Annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, DPT-3, MSME-1) and event-based filings

Who this service is for

Indian companies

Routine MCA and ROC compliance, board governance and event-based filings.

Foreign subsidiaries & joint ventures

FDI compliance, FLA, FC-GPR and FC-TRS reporting and statutory governance.

Indian promoters investing abroad

ODI compliance, RBI reporting and structuring of overseas subsidiaries.

NRIs

Investment routing, NRO, NRE and RFC accounts, repatriation and DTAA-based planning.

Listed & pre-IPO entities

SEBI LODR and ICDR readiness, PIT compliance and disclosure frameworks.

How we work

Our approach

Calendar-driven compliance

Every client receives an annual, quarterly and event-based compliance calendar.

Written position papers

Where regulations are ambiguous, we provide reasoned written positions the company can rely on.

Liaison where it matters

We engage with MCA, RBI and SEBI when clarifications, condonation or compounding are required.

Integrated with tax

Regulatory and tax positions are reviewed together to avoid contradictions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you help a foreign company set up in India?

Yes, including choice of entity, incorporation, FEMA filings, GST, PAN and TAN, and bank account opening.

Do you handle FEMA compounding applications?

Yes. We prepare and file compounding applications and appear in compounding proceedings before the RBI.

Can you support an outbound investment by an Indian company?

Yes, including ODI structuring, RBI compliance and ongoing reporting such as the APR and FLA return.

Do you support listed companies?

Yes. We advise on LODR, ICDR, the Takeover Regulations, PIT and event-based disclosures, often alongside counsel.

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Whether you have a query, need professional guidance or are looking for a long-term financial partner, reach out and a member of our team will respond promptly.