FDI filing applies when an Indian entity receives foreign investment or handles share-related transactions with non-residents, subject to FEMA and RBI reporting rules.
Foreign investment creates a compliance trail. The company needs records of the investor, investment amount, share issue or transfer, valuation, banking documents, board and (where applicable) shareholder approvals, and reporting acknowledgements.
Investor details
Valuation and banking
Approvals and acknowledgements
Audience
Who is this for?
Indian entities
Indian entities receiving foreign investment.
Share transactions
Companies with share issues or transfers involving non-residents.
Foreign-owned subsidiaries
Foreign-owned subsidiaries maintaining their investment file.
The process
What it involves
Forms such as FC-GPR or FC-TRS may apply, depending on the transaction. The requirement turns on the transaction’s nature, route, sector, timing, and investor status.
Eraqus helps clients determine whether reporting is needed, organise transaction records, coordinate documentation, and maintain the investment file. Banks, auditors, regulators, investors, and acquirers may later request evidence of past reporting.
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Check whether reporting is required
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Organise transaction records
03
Collect investor, valuation, and banking documents
04
Coordinate approvals
05
Complete the applicable reporting
06
Keep acknowledgements on file
Before you begin
Key considerations
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Whether reporting is required for the transaction.
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Investor, valuation, and banking documentation.
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Board and shareholder approvals where applicable.
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Reporting forms such as FC-GPR or FC-TRS where relevant.
05
Keeping acknowledgements as a permanent record.
After incorporation
Ongoing compliance and the right choice
FDI filing should be treated as part of the company’s permanent corporate and financial record. Accurate reporting protects the integrity of the investment history.
Reporting applies when an Indian entity receives foreign investment or undertakes share transactions with non-residents, subject to FEMA and RBI requirements. The exact form depends on the transaction.
Describe where your business stands and what you plan next. The team will help you understand the structure, documentation, and compliance that fit your situation.