Navigating Global Capital
Cross-border transactions invite rigorous scrutiny under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Missteps in FDI or ODI compliance can lead to frozen accounts, severe penalties, and blocked transactions. We provide the regulatory roadmap for Indian entities expanding outward and foreign entities investing inward.
Core Advisory Scope
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Structuring inbound investments, ensuring compliance with sectoral caps, pricing guidelines, and executing mandatory RBI filings (FC-GPR, FLA Returns).
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Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)
Guiding Indian corporations in establishing Joint Ventures or Wholly Owned Subsidiaries abroad, managing Form ODI filings and route approvals.
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ECB & Trade Credit Structuring
Advisory on External Commercial Borrowings, ensuring adherence to maturity, cost ceilings, and end-use restrictions under the automatic or approval route.
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FEMA Compounding & Representation
Strategic handling of FEMA contraventions. We represent clients before the RBI for compounding of offenses, minimizing penal exposure.
Absolute Discretion
International structuring requires the highest level of confidentiality. Our protocols ensure that your strategic moves, holding structures, and capital flows are protected by rigorous attorney-client privilege until mandatory disclosures are required.