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Stay Ahead of Every RBI Filing Deadline

FC-GPR, FLA returns, ECB reporting and branch/liaison office approvals — managed proactively so you're never caught off guard.

Key RBI Filings
FC-GPRWithin 30 days of allotment
FLA ReturnBy 15 July annually
ECB-2Monthly
Quick Answer

RBI compliance covers the ongoing reporting obligations foreign-owned Indian entities must meet — including FC-GPR filings for share allotments to foreign investors, annual FLA returns, ECB reporting for foreign loans, and approvals for branch or liaison offices — all administered through Authorized Dealer banks under FEMA.

Why RBI Compliance Is Non-Negotiable

Once foreign capital enters an Indian company — whether through equity investment, a loan, or a branch office structure — a parallel set of RBI reporting obligations begins, separate from routine tax and ROC compliance. These filings aren't optional paperwork; missing them is treated as a FEMA contravention, which can block future fundraising, complicate an exit, or trigger penalties.

India Easy manages the full RBI compliance calendar for foreign-invested entities — tracking every deadline, preparing filings correctly the first time, and liaising directly with your Authorized Dealer bank.

Key Takeaways

  • FC-GPR must be filed within 30 days of any share allotment to a foreign investor.
  • FLA returns are due annually by 15 July for any entity with FDI or overseas investment.
  • ECB reporting (ECB-2) is required monthly for foreign currency borrowings.
  • Missed filings are FEMA contraventions requiring compounding to resolve.
  • Branch/liaison office approvals route through an Authorized Dealer bank to RBI.

How We Manage Your RBI Compliance Calendar

01

Compliance Mapping

We identify every RBI filing your entity is obligated to make.

02

Calendar Setup

Deadlines tracked and reminders scheduled well in advance.

03

Filing Preparation

Returns prepared and reviewed before submission via your AD bank.

04

Confirmation & Records

Filing acknowledgment archived for future audit or fundraising.

Clearing 3 Years of Missed FLA Returns Before a Funding Round

A Singapore-backed Indian startup discovered during due diligence for a Series A round that FLA returns had never been filed. We prepared and filed three years of retrospective returns, coordinated the compounding application for the delay, and cleared the compliance flag before the round closed on schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FC-GPR filing?
FC-GPR (Foreign Currency-Gross Provisional Return) is a mandatory RBI filing that reports the issue of shares by an Indian company to a foreign investor, due within 30 days of allotment.
What is an FLA return?
The Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) return is an annual RBI filing required from any Indian entity that has received FDI or made overseas investment, due by 15 July each year.
Do all foreign-owned companies in India need RBI compliance?
Yes — any Indian entity with foreign shareholding, foreign borrowing (ECB), or a branch/liaison office of a foreign company must comply with ongoing RBI reporting requirements.
What is ECB reporting?
External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) reporting tracks foreign currency loans raised by Indian entities, requiring monthly ECB-2 returns to RBI through an Authorized Dealer bank.
What happens if RBI filings are missed?
Missed or late RBI filings are treated as FEMA contraventions, attracting penalties and requiring a compounding application to regularize the delay.
How do I get RBI approval for a branch or liaison office?
Applications are submitted through an Authorized Dealer bank under the FEMA (Establishment in India of Branch Office/Liaison Office) Regulations, with RBI approval typically taking 4-8 weeks.

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