6 Steps to Register an Entity on RBI-FLAIR Portal

Introduction Every entity who has received Foreign Direct Investment and/or made Overseas Direct Investment in the previous reporting period(s) or current reporting period is required to file annually a return on its Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) to Reserve Bank of India. The return is filed independently by the entity and shall be submitted by July 15, every year. The RBI has provided an e-portal for submission of FLA Return and entities are required to file their return only via RBI-FLAIR portal....

May 7, 2020 · 4 min

FAQs on FLA Return - Foreign Liabilities and Assets Return and FLAIR System

What is FLA Return or RBI Annual Return? It is a return filed by an eligible entity with the Reserve Bank of India, wherein foreign assets and liabilities held by the company are disclosed. Why are companies required to file FLA Return? The information collected from Indian resident companies/LLPs/Others on their foreign financial liabilities and assets position as at end-March of the previous financial year (FY) and end-March of the latest FY, is used in the compilation of India’s Balance of Payments (BoP) and International Investment Position (IIP)....

May 7, 2020 · 7 min

OFBV - Equity Share Valuation Method Used in FLA Return

Introduction: All the Indian companies which have received FDI (foreign direct investment) and/or made overseas investment in the previous year(s) including the current year, means, who holds foreign Assets or Liabilities in their Balance Sheets are required to file Return on Foreign Liabilities Assets with Reserve Bank of India. The return shall be submitted on or before 15th July, every year. The Return is filled under A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No....

May 5, 2020 · 6 min

Change in FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy in view of COVID-19 pandemic: Investment by neighboring countries will now require Government Approval

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released a Press Note 3 on 17/04/2020 under FDI Policy Section to secure the Indian Companies from opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions in the current situation arising out of COVID-19. The Government has reviewed the FDI policy and revised Para 3.1.1 of the Policy related to the eligibility for foreign investors for Foreign Direct investment in India. The decision will take effect from the date of FEMA notification....

April 18, 2020 · 2 min