Q3. What is a FIRC and why is it important for share capital remittance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) is issued by the Indian Authorized Dealer bank upon receiving an international wire transfer. It is the primary proof of inward FDI and is mandatory for FC-GPR filing with RBI and PAS-3 filing with MCA. Without a FIRC, the share allotment process cannot be completed legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q4. Is there a minimum share capital required for an Indian subsidiary receiving foreign investment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere is no statutory minimum paid-up capital for a private limited company in India. However, the subscribed capital must be valued appropriately under FEMA pricing guidelines. The issue price cannot be lower than the fair market value determined by a SEBI-registered Merchant Banker or Chartered Accountant using DCF or NAV methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q5. What is the FLA Return and who must file it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Return is an annual RBI filing required by all Indian companies that have received FDI or made Overseas Direct Investments. It must be filed by July 15 each year on the RBI’s FLAIR portal. Non-filing is a FEMA violation. Every Indian subsidiary with foreign shareholding must comply with this annual requirement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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