1. Cross-Border Investment Structuring
- Advisory on structuring inbound investments into India and outbound investments from India
- Assistance in setting up Joint Ventures (JV), Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (WOS), and overseas branches
- Evaluation of sectoral caps and entry routes under FDI policy
- Structuring capital infusion and repatriation mechanisms
- Drafting Shareholders’ Agreements and investment-related contracts
- FEMA-compliant valuation of shares for issuance or transfer
- Guidance on round-tripping restrictions and layered investment structures
- Ensuring tax-efficient structuring of cross-border investments
- Advisory on share swap deals and deferred consideration arrangements
2. FEMA & RBI Regulatory Compliance
- Filing and compliance support for forms like FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA, ODI, and APR
- Ingoing advisory on FEMA updates, circulars, and notifications
- Maintenance of proper documentation and regulatory registers
- End-to-end support in compounding applications and RBI approvals
- FEMA compliance audit and health-check services
- Liaising with AD banks and RBI for clarification or submissions
- Advisory on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and their reporting
- Compliance with sector-specific FEMA conditions (like real estate, telecom, etc.)
- Drafting and reviewing FEMA declarations, undertakings, and legal opinions
3. Advisory on Inbound & Outbound Remittances
- Guidance on remittances under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
- Structuring of foreign remittances for education, investment, or gifting
- Assistance in determining eligibility, limits, and permissible purposes
- Advisory on TCS and TDS implications on foreign remittances
- Drafting documentation for remittance declaration and source of funds
- Assistance with repatriation of sale proceeds, dividends, and interest
- RBI/Bank liaison for delays or issues in cross-border fund transfers
- Tax advisory on remittances to avoid double taxation
- Support in creating custom remittance plans for HNIs and corporates
4. NRI & Foreign Entity Advisory
- Assistance with opening and managing NRO, NRE, and FCNR accounts
- Advisory on acquisition and sale of immovable property in India
- FEMA guidance for foreign citizens or companies setting up businesses in India
- Compliance advisory for NRIs investing in Indian startups or listed companies
- Structuring and compliance for gift or inheritance of Indian assets
- Support in repatriating funds or inherited wealth outside India
- Advisory on ownership and transfer of shares/securities by NRIs
- Drafting of legal documents required for cross-border asset management
- Representation and liaison with RBI, banks, and regulatory authorities
