The Classic Partners LLP

FEMA Consultants India

Expert FEMA consultancy for cross-border transactions, foreign investment and exchange-control compliance — advising companies, LLPs and individuals on FDI, ODI, ECB, RBI reporting and compounding.

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What Do FEMA Consultants Do?

FEMA consultants advise on the Foreign Exchange Management Act and the rules that govern money moving in and out of India. This covers inbound foreign investment, overseas investment by Indian entities, external commercial borrowings, exchange-control approvals, and the reporting that each transaction requires with the RBI.

Good FEMA advice keeps a transaction compliant from structuring through to reporting, and helps regularise anything that slipped. We cover the full spectrum — from FDI filing with RBI and the annual FLA return filing to LLP reporting and advisory for NRIs under FEMA.

Who Needs a FEMA Consultant?

Companies receiving or restructuring foreign investment.
Indian businesses making overseas direct investment (ODI).
Entities raising external commercial borrowings (ECB).
Businesses that need to compound a FEMA contravention.
NRIs, LLPs and startups with cross-border transactions.

Our FEMA Consultancy Services

FDI & ODI Advisory

Structuring inbound foreign investment and outbound overseas investment under FEMA.

RBI Reporting

Handling FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA and other RBI filings within timelines.

ECB Compliance

Advising on external commercial borrowings and the related reporting.

Compounding of Contraventions

Preparing and filing compounding applications to regularise past lapses.

FEMA Audit & Review

Reviewing transactions and records for FEMA and sectoral-cap compliance.

Structuring Advisory

Designing compliant structures for cross-border investment and funds.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Specialised experience with FEMA, FDI, ODI and ECB matters.
End-to-end support — advisory, documentation, and filing handled under one roof.
Timely filing so you never miss a RBI reporting deadline.
Transparent fees and a dedicated point of contact you can actually reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a FEMA consultant do?

A FEMA consultant advises on cross-border transactions and exchange control, structures them to comply with FEMA, and completes the required RBI reporting and approvals.

What is compounding under FEMA?

Compounding is the process of regularising a FEMA contravention by applying to the RBI and paying a compounding amount, instead of facing prolonged proceedings. We prepare and file the application.

What are ODI and ECB?

ODI is overseas direct investment made by an Indian entity abroad, and ECB is borrowing raised from eligible foreign lenders. Both have specific FEMA conditions and reporting, which we manage.

What are the penalties under FEMA?

Contraventions can attract monetary penalties linked to the amount involved, alongside late-submission fees for delayed reporting. Timely compliance and compounding help limit exposure.

Do you liaise with the RBI on behalf of clients?

Yes. We prepare submissions, respond to queries and follow up with the RBI and authorised dealer banks so your filings and applications move smoothly.

Do you advise clients located outside Mumbai?

Yes. We advise companies, LLPs and individuals across locations and handle their FEMA compliance remotely.

Need a trusted FEMA consultant?

From FDI and ODI to compounding, we keep your cross-border deals compliant.