1. FEMA Compliance & Advisory Services
- Advising on FEMA provisions, Rules, Regulations, and RBI Master Directions
- Structuring of cross-border transactions to ensure FEMA compliance
- Advisory on permissible / prohibited capital and current account transactions
- Interpretation of RBI circulars, FAQs, and notifications
2. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Related Services
- Advisory on FDI policy, sectoral caps, entry routes (Automatic / Government)
- Compliance for:
- Issue of shares / CCPS / CCDs to non-residents
- Transfer of shares between resident and non-resident
- Valuation certification of shares / securities (as per FEMA rules)
- Filing of:
- Form FC-GPR
- Form FC-TRS
- Form DI / ESOP
- Annual return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA Return)
3. External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
- Advisory on ECB eligibility, end-use, and limits
- Assistance in ECB registration with RBI
- Certification and filing of ECB-2 return
- Compliance monitoring of ECB terms and conditions
4. Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)
- Advisory on investments abroad by Indian entities
- Compliance with ODI regulations
- Filing of:
- Form ODI
- Annual Performance Report (APR)
- Valuation and certification of overseas investment
5. Foreign Exchange Transactions & Banking Compliance
- Certification for remittances outside India
- Issuance of CA certificates (Form 15CB) and assistance with Form 15CA
- Advisory on Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
- Review of foreign inward remittance compliance (FIRC purpose codes)
6. Valuation & Certification Services
- Valuation of:
- Equity shares
- Compulsorily convertible instruments
- Net worth certificates for FEMA purposes
- Certification of compliance with pricing guidelines under FEMA
7. Compounding & Regularisation
- Assistance in FEMA compounding applications
- Preparation and submission of compounding petitions to RBI
- Representation before RBI authorities
- Post-compounding compliance
8. Liaison / Branch / Project Offices
- Advisory and compliance for LO / BO / PO in India
- Annual Activity Certificate (AAC) certification
- Closure of LO / BO / PO
9. Representation & Audit-Related Services
- Representation before:
- RBI
- Authorised Dealer (AD) Banks
- FEMA compliance review / audit
- Due diligence for FEMA compliance in mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
10. Certification under FEMA Rules
CAs are specifically authorised to issue certificates under various FEMA rules, including:
- Pricing guidelines
- Net worth certification
- End-use certification
- Compliance certificates required by AD Banks / RBI