FEMA Advisory
FEMA Advisory– Overview
The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 regulates all cross-border transactions in India, including foreign direct investment (FDI), overseas direct investment (ODI), external commercial borrowings (ECB), share transfers, and foreign donations. Every company, LLP, startup, or NGO dealing with foreign capital must comply with FEMA provisions and RBI guidelines. Non-compliance can lead to heavy penalties, compounding proceedings, and reputational risks with investors and regulators.
At Cardiff Services, we provide comprehensive FEMA Advisory Services in India, covering transaction structuring, compliance planning, filings, and regulatory approvals. Our experts ensure that foreign investments, borrowings, or remittances are structured in a fully compliant and tax-efficient manner.
Why Choose Cardiff Services for FEMA Advisory
At Cardiff Services, we combine legal, financial, and compliance expertise to deliver FEMA advisory that is both practical and regulator-approved. Our team ensures your organization structures transactions correctly, files on time, and remains fully compliant with RBI and FEMA rules.
We don’t just provide filing assistance – we provide strategic FEMA advisory that helps attract investors, satisfy donors, and protect businesses from regulatory penalties. With Cardiff Services, your FDI, ODI, ECB, and cross-border transactions are always future-proof and compliant.
Key Features of FEMA Advisory
FDI Structuring & Compliance: Guidance on sectoral caps, automatic vs. approval routes, and FC-GPR filings.
ODI Advisory: Support for Indian companies investing abroad, including ODI reporting.
ECB Compliance: Advisory on raising loans from foreign lenders and filing ECB returns.
Share Transfer Advisory: FEMA-compliant valuation and FC-TRS filings for resident–non-resident transfers.
FCRA & NGO FEMA Compliance: Advisory for trusts, societies, and Section-8 companies receiving foreign funds.
Compounding & Regularization: Assistance in resolving past FEMA violations.
Cross-Border Transaction Support: End-to-end advisory on remittances, royalties, and profit repatriation.
Documents Required for FEMA Advisory
Certificate of Incorporation and PAN of the entity.
MOA & AOA / LLP Agreement / Trust Deed.
Details of foreign investment or borrowing transactions.
FIRCs and KYC of foreign investors.
Valuation certificates (for share issue/transfer).
Loan agreements (for ECB).
Shareholding pattern and cap table.
RBI/MCA filings (if already done).
Tax returns and financial statements.
Board and shareholder resolutions.
Step-by-Step Procedure for FEMA Advisory
Initial Consultation – Understand client’s transaction (FDI, ODI, ECB, transfer, donation).
Regulatory Review – Assess applicable FEMA provisions, sectoral caps, and RBI guidelines.
Structuring & Planning – Design transaction to ensure compliance and tax efficiency.
Document Preparation – Collect valuation reports, FIRCs, KYC, and board approvals.
Regulatory Filings – Handle FC-GPR, FC-TRS, EMF, SMF, FLA Return, ODI, or ECB filings.
Representation & Liaison – Coordinate with Authorised Dealer Banks, RBI, and MCA.
Compliance Monitoring – Maintain compliance calendar for ongoing filings and returns.
Rectification & Compounding – Support in correcting past FEMA violations through compounding.
Frequently Asked Questions
A company name search ensures that your chosen business name is unique, legally compliant, and not already registered with Companies House UK. It helps you avoid legal disputes, trademark issues, and confusion in the Cardiff business market.
If your desired name is already registered, you’ll need to choose a different name or modify it. Using a taken name could result in rejection by Companies House or potential legal issues. Our experts can help you brainstorm alternative names that are compliant and market-ready.
It’s not advisable to use a name that’s too similar to another company, especially within the same industry. Similar names can confuse customers and risk trademark disputes. A company name search helps you identify these risks early.
For a company name search in Cardiff, you may need:
Proposed company name
Business entity type (Ltd, LLP, Partnership, etc.)
Jurisdiction (Cardiff / UK)
Owner or shareholder details (if applicable)
Business description
A “high probability” result means your proposed company name is likely to be available, but further checks are recommended. This is why our detailed Cardiff Company Name Search Report includes both identical and similar names for clarity.
Certain words are restricted under UK law (e.g., “bank,” “insurance,” “government”). If you want to use them, you’ll need special approval from regulatory bodies. We guide you through this process if your Cardiff business requires such terms