FDI Filing with RBI FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and FIRMS filings done on time.

FDI filing is the statutory reporting of foreign direct investment received by an Indian entity to the Reserve Bank of India under the Foreign Exchange Management Act and the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules. Every Indian company, LLP, startup, or investment vehicle that receives capital from a person resident outside India is required to report the transaction to RBI through the Single Master Form on the FIRMS portal. The filings cover both the inward remittance and the subsequent allotment or transfer of equity instruments.

The FDI reporting framework covers several distinct forms — Form FC-GPR for issue of shares to non-residents within 30 days of allotment, Form FC-TRS for transfer of shares between a resident and a non-resident within 60 days, Form ESOP for employee stock options granted to overseas employees, Form DRR for issue of depository receipts, and Forms LLP-I and LLP-II for capital contribution received by a Limited Liability Partnership. Each filing requires supporting documents including valuation report, FIRC and KYC of the remitter, board resolution, and CS certificate.

Our FDI filing practice handles inbound foreign investment for startups, mid-market companies, and listed entities. We advise on FEMA entry routes, sectoral caps, pricing guidelines, and reporting timelines, prepare and file the relevant forms on the FIRMS portal, coordinate with authorised dealer banks, and manage the end-to-end documentation including valuation reports and CA and CS certificates. Where filings are delayed, we handle Late Submission Fee payments and represent clients before RBI in compounding proceedings.