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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

End-to-end FDI advisory and compliance — structuring inbound foreign investment, obtaining approvals, completing RBI filings, and ensuring ongoing FEMA compliance.

What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India is governed by a complex framework of FEMA regulations, sectoral caps, pricing guidelines, and reporting requirements. Getting the structure right — entity type, investment instrument, pricing, and documentation — is critical to avoid FEMA violations and ensure the investment is legally sound.

AccentTax Consulting provides comprehensive FDI advisory — from pre-investment structuring and approval strategy to post-investment RBI filings and ongoing compliance. We work with both foreign investors and Indian investee companies to ensure every aspect of the FDI transaction is correctly handled.

At a Glance

Who is this for

Foreign companies and investors investing in India, Indian companies receiving foreign investment, joint ventures with foreign partners

Governed by

FEMA, 1999 | FDI Policy (DPIIT) | RBI Master Directions on FDI | SEBI Regulations (for listed companies) | Companies Act, 2013

Estimated timeline

Automatic route: 2–4 weeks | Government route: 8–16 weeks | Post-investment filings: 30 days from allotment

Our fee

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Why Choose This Service?

Key advantages of engaging AccentTax Consulting for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Structuring Expertise

Optimal investment structure — equity, CCPS, CCDs, or warrants — balancing investor protection with FEMA compliance.

Approval Strategy

Clear advice on automatic vs. government route — and the fastest path to completing the investment.

Complete Documentation

All FDI documentation prepared — board resolutions, valuation certificates, FC-GPR, and RBI filings.

Ongoing Compliance

Annual FLA return, FC-TRS on share transfers, and all ongoing FEMA compliance managed.

How It Works — Our Process

Simple, transparent, and fully managed by our team.

1

Investment Structuring

We advise on the optimal investment structure — instrument, pricing, sectoral compliance, and approval route.

2

Valuation

FEMA-compliant valuation by a SEBI-registered merchant banker or CA — mandatory for FDI transactions.

3

Government Approval (if required)

For government route sectors, we prepare and file the approval application with the relevant ministry.

4

Investment Documentation

All investment documents prepared — subscription agreement, SHA, board resolutions, and share certificates.

5

RBI Reporting

FC-GPR filed within 30 days of share allotment. Annual FLA return filed by July 15 each year.

We handle everything — you just provide documents.

Documents Required

Details of the foreign investor (company/individual)
Investment amount and proposed instrument
Indian company incorporation documents
Financial statements of the Indian company
Existing cap table and shareholding structure
Details of the sector and business activities

Don't have all documents ready? Contact us — we'll guide you step by step.

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Estimated Timeline

Automatic route: 2–4 weeks total | Government route: 8–16 weeks | FC-GPR: within 30 days of allotment

Angel tax exemption for DPIIT-recognised startups eliminates the risk of shares issued at a premium being taxed as income.

Professional Fee

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All fees exclude 18% GST. Transparent pricing, no hidden charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sectors are under the automatic route for FDI?
What instruments can be used for FDI?
What is the pricing requirement for FDI?
What is the FC-GPR and when must it be filed?
What is the FLA return and who must file it?

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