Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to cross-border questions

A practical reference covering FDI, ODI, ECB, FEMA, trade, treasury, NRI matters, RBI approvals, compounding and reporting — in plain language.

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Clear answers to cross-border questions

What is FDI and who regulates it in India?

What is the difference between the automatic and approval routes?

What are pricing guidelines for FDI?

Which reporting is required after receiving FDI?

Can a foreign investor invest in any sector?

What is ODI?

What is the difference between ODI and OPI?

What approvals are needed for outbound investment?

What is the Annual Performance Report (APR)?

Can an Indian resident individual make ODI?

What is an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB)?

Who can raise ECBs?

What can ECB proceeds be used for?

What reporting applies to ECBs?

What is FEMA?

What is the difference between a current and capital account transaction?

What happens if there is a FEMA contravention?

Do I need a FEMA advisor if my CA already files returns?

What documents are essential for cross-border trade?

What is trade compliance?

How do I manage trade risk?

What is a Merchant Trade Transaction?

What are the key rules for merchanting trade?

What is the timeline for realising export proceeds?

What is an EEFC account?

Can I receive advance payment for exports?

What are the rules for import remittances?

Can I make advance payment for imports?

How can I optimise cross-border payments?

What is a virtual account and how does it help?

Can escrow be used in cross-border deals?

What is FX risk management?

Should my company hedge with forwards or options?

What is an FCNR account?

What is the difference between NRE and NRO accounts?

How much can an NRI repatriate from India?

Can NRIs invest in Indian property and businesses?

How are gifts and inheritance handled for NRIs?

When is prior RBI approval required?

How long does an RBI approval take?

What is a regulatory opinion and when do I need one?

What is compounding under FEMA?

When should I apply for compounding?

How is the compounding amount determined?

What is Form FC-GPR?

What is Form FC-TRS?

What is the FLA return?

What happens if I miss a reporting deadline?

Do startups have special reporting considerations?

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