FDI Filing with RBI — Reported. Compliant. On Time.
Foreign Direct Investment reporting to the Reserve Bank of India through FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and ARF — we prepare your forms, coordinate with your AD bank, and file on the FIRMS portal.
Contact UsForeign Direct Investment (FDI) filing with the Reserve Bank of India is a statutory obligation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 for every Indian company that receives foreign investment. The moment shares or eligible instruments are issued to a foreign investor, the clock starts — Form FC-GPR must be filed within 30 days. Failure to file attracts compounding under FEMA, with penalties that accumulate for every day of delay.
The RBI's FIRMS (Foreign Investment Reporting and Management System) portal is the centralised platform for all FDI reporting. Filings are routed through the company's Authorised Dealer (AD) bank, which verifies the application before submission to the RBI. Getting the documentation right — valuation certificate, FIRC, KYC of the foreign investor, board resolutions — is critical to avoid rejections and delays.
We manage the complete FDI filing process: reviewing the transaction structure, ensuring FEMA compliance of the pricing and instrument type, compiling all required documents, coordinating with the AD bank, and filing on the FIRMS portal. For transactions that are already delayed, we also assist with compounding applications to regularise the violation.
Our FDI Filing with RBI Services
FC-GPR Filing
Preparation and filing of Form FC-GPR within 30 days of share allotment to foreign investors, with all required documents compiled and submitted through the AD bank.
FC-TRS Filing
Form FC-TRS filing for secondary transfer of shares between a resident and a non-resident, including valuation compliance and FIRMS portal submission.
ARF Submission
Advance Remittance Form filing for foreign remittances received before share allotment, reported through the AD bank to RBI.
Valuation Compliance
Ensuring the share issue or transfer price conforms to FEMA-prescribed valuation norms — DCF methodology for unlisted companies, SEBI pricing for listed.
Document Compilation
End-to-end compilation of FIRC, KYC, board resolutions, allotment letters, demat credit confirmation, and valuation certificates for FIRMS filing.
Compounding for Late Filing
Preparation and filing of compounding applications with the RBI's Compounding Authority for FC-GPR or FC-TRS filings beyond the prescribed deadline.
RBI Prior Approval
Assistance with obtaining RBI prior approval for FDI in restricted or approval-route sectors before investment is received.
Post-Investment Compliance
Advisory on downstream compliance after FDI receipt — FLA return filing, SBO disclosure, and annual reporting obligations.
Our Process
Transaction Review
We review the share allotment or transfer documents, investment agreement, and sector to confirm FEMA compliance and identify all applicable filing obligations.
Document Compilation
All required documents — FIRC, KYC, board resolution, allotment letter, valuation certificate, demat credit — are compiled and verified.
AD Bank Coordination
We coordinate with your Authorised Dealer bank for KYC verification, FIRC issuance, and the bank's sign-off on the FIRMS application.
FIRMS Portal Filing
Form FC-GPR or FC-TRS is prepared and filed on the RBI FIRMS portal through the AD bank login with all supporting attachments.
Acknowledgement & Follow-Up
We track the filing status on FIRMS and secure the RBI acknowledgement, which is the completion of the reporting obligation.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Need to file FC-GPR, FC-TRS, or regularise a delayed FDI filing?
We prepare the forms, compile the documents, coordinate with your AD bank, and file on the FIRMS portal — ensuring your FDI reporting is accurate, complete, and on time.
