How Foreign Investors Can Structure Sweat Equity for Indian Co-Founders Without Triggering FEMA Violations in 2026
Structuring sweat equity for Indian co-founders sounds simple: reward the people who build the business with shares instead of cash. In practice, once a foreign investor holds equity in the Indian company, each allotment touches the Companies Act, 2013, the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), and the Income-tax law at the same time. This guide […]
How NRIs Can Buy Shares in Existing Indian Private Limited Companies – FC-TRS Filing Process 2026
When an NRI wants to buy shares in an Indian private limited company, the deal looks simple: agree a price, transfer the money, sign the transfer form. In practice, the transaction is governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), the Companies Act, 2013 and the Income-tax Act, 1961 together. A missed pricing check […]