FDI Filing

FDI filing is relevant when an Indian entity receives foreign investment or undertakes share-related transactions involving non-residents, subject to applicable FEMA and RBI reporting requirements.

Foreign investment creates a compliance trail. The company must maintain proper records of the investor, investment amount, share issue or transfer, valuation, banking documents, board approvals, shareholder approvals where applicable, and reporting acknowledgements.

Who is this for?

• Indian entities receiving foreign investment
• Companies with share issue or transfer involving non-residents
• Foreign-owned subsidiaries maintaining their investment file

What it involves

Depending on the transaction, forms such as FC-GPR, FC-TRS, or other reporting may become relevant. The exact requirement depends on the nature of the transaction, route, sector, timing, investor status, and applicable regulations.

Eraqus Advisors helps clients understand whether reporting is required, organise transaction records, coordinate documentation, and maintain the investment file for future reference, important because banks, auditors, regulators, investors, and acquirers may ask for evidence of past foreign investment reporting.

Key considerations

• Whether reporting is required for your transaction
• Investor, valuation, and banking documentation
• Board and shareholder approvals where applicable
• Reporting forms such as FC-GPR or FC-TRS where relevant
• Maintaining acknowledgements as a permanent record

Ongoing compliance

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.