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Investment Support Services in India – FDI Advisory, FEMA Compliance, FPI / FVCI Registration, Investment Structuring, RBI / SEBI Reporting & Cross-Border Investment Services
India remains one of the most attractive investment destinations globally — but its regulatory architecture for foreign and domestic investment has grown materially more complex over the last decade. Inbound capital must navigate FEMA 1999, the consolidated FDI Policy, sectoral caps, the automatic vs approval-route distinction, the Press Note 3 (PN3) requirements for investments from land-bordering countries, SEBI's FPI Regulations 2019, the AIF Regulations 2012, and a deepening overlay of PMLA, KYC, beneficial-ownership, and anti-avoidance rules under the Income-tax Act and GAAR. Outbound capital must comply with the Overseas Investment (OI) Rules & Regulations 2022, the LRS framework, and tax-treaty / transfer-pricing provisions. Our investment support services guide global investors, family offices, AIFs, FPIs, FVCIs, strategic acquirers, and Indian outbound investors through every stage — entity formation, regulatory registration, capital structuring, FEMA reporting, RBI / SEBI / DPIIT compliance, tax-efficient design, and post-investment monitoring.
We deliver end-to-end investment advisory services across FDI structuring, foreign portfolio investment (FPI) registration, foreign venture capital investor (FVCI) approval, Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) setup across Categories I, II, and III, holding-company and SPV structuring in IFSC GIFT City, Singapore, Mauritius, and Netherlands, FEMA compliance covering FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA, ODI, ECB returns, SEBI compliance for FPIs and AIFs, downstream investment reporting under FEMA 20(R), investment due diligence, valuation, tax structuring covering LTCG, STT, indirect transfer, GAAR and treaty benefits, and fund administration / NAV computation. Whether you are a global PE / VC fund deploying first capital into India, a sovereign wealth fund onboarding as an FPI Category I, a family office structuring through GIFT City, an Indian corporate with overseas acquisition plans, or a domestic sponsor launching a Cat II AIF — our specialists deliver a regulator-defensible, tax-efficient, and operationally clean investment platform.
FEMA 1999
Foreign Exchange Mgmt Act
FDI Policy
DPIIT Consolidated
FPI / AIF
SEBI Registered Routes
GIFT City
IFSC Investment Hub
Regulations & Frameworks We Work Under
FEMA 1999
FDI Policy – DPIIT
SEBI FPI Regulations 2019
SEBI AIF Regulations 2012
FEMA 20(R) – Inbound
OI Rules & Regulations 2022
Press Note 3 (PN3)
Companies Act 2013
Income-tax Act / GAAR
Investment Support Use Cases We Handle
Inbound FDI
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Greenfield, brownfield, M&A, and strategic minority FDI — automatic vs approval route, sectoral caps, PN3 review, and end-to-end RBI / DPIIT compliance.
- Sectoral cap analysis
- Automatic vs approval route
- PN3 land-border review
- FC-GPR & FC-TRS filing
- FLA annual return
- Downstream investment
FPI
Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI)
FPI Category I & II registration, custodian onboarding, KYC, common application form (CAF), and ongoing SEBI / RBI / depository compliance.
- Category I / II eligibility
- Custodian / DDP onboarding
- CAF & PAN application
- KYC & UBO disclosure
- Tax registration
- Ongoing compliance
FVCI
Foreign Venture Capital Investor
FVCI registration with SEBI for venture / growth capital deployment — pricing exemption benefits, sectoral access, and FEMA-compliant structuring.
- FVCI registration
- Eligible sectors review
- Pricing guidelines exemption
- Lock-in & exit planning
- FEMA reporting
- Tax efficiency design
AIF
AIF Sponsorship & Setup
Category I (VCF / SME / Infra / Social), Category II (PE / Debt), Category III (Hedge / Listed) AIF setup — trust deed, PPM, SEBI registration, and operations.
- Trust / LLP / Company vehicle
- PPM & investment strategy
- Sponsor & manager structure
- SEBI Cat I / II / III filing
- Custodian & trustee
- NAV & investor reporting
GIFT IFSC
GIFT City IFSC Structures
Fund / family office structuring through GIFT IFSC — IFSCA-registered AIFs, FME, family investment fund (FIF), with tax holiday and dollar-denominated operations.
- IFSCA FME registration
- Cat I / II / III AIF in IFSC
- Family Investment Fund
- Tax holiday Sec 80LA
- Dollar-denominated
- NRI / global investor friendly
Outbound
Overseas Investment (ODI / OPI)
Indian corporate and HNI overseas investments under OI Rules / Regulations 2022 — ODI in JV / WOS, OPI under LRS, and round-tripping compliance.
- ODI in JV / WOS
- OPI & LRS framework
- Form FC & APR filing
- Round-tripping check
- Step-down subsidiary rules
- Tax & transfer pricing
Key Investment Routes & Concepts You Must Know
Automatic Route
FDI – Automatic Route
FDI permitted up to sectoral cap without prior government approval — covers most sectors like IT, manufacturing, e-commerce (B2B), and renewables.
No Approval
Post-facto File
Approval Route
FDI – Government Route
Prior approval from competent authority / DPIIT required — for restricted sectors like defence, broadcasting, multi-brand retail, and PN3 land-border investors.
FIFP Filing
PN3 Mandatory
FPI
FPI Route – Listed Securities
Foreign portfolio investment in listed equity, debt, REITs, InvITs, and ETFs — limits, custodian requirements, and depository compliance under SEBI FPI Regulations.
Listed
SEBI Cat I/II
FVCI
FVCI – VC / Growth Capital
FVCI route gives access to specified sectors with pricing-guideline exemption and easier entry / exit for venture and growth-stage investments.
9 Sectors
Pricing Exempt
AIF Cat I
Category I AIF
Venture Capital, SME, Infrastructure, Social Venture, and Angel Funds — investments in early-stage and socially / economically beneficial sectors.
VCF / SME
Pass-Through
AIF Cat II
Category II AIF
Private Equity, Real Estate, Debt, and Distressed Asset funds — most popular AIF category, deploying primarily into unlisted securities.
PE / RE / Debt
Pass-Through
AIF Cat III
Category III AIF
Hedge funds, long-short funds, and PIPE strategies — listed and unlisted, with leverage permitted and fund-level taxation.
Hedge
Fund Tax
Press Note 3
PN3 – Land-Border Investors
Investments from entities of countries sharing land border with India (China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Afghanistan) need prior government approval.
Beneficial Owner
Approval Only
Our Investment Support Services
FDI Advisory & Structuring
Sectoral cap, route, holding-company, and instrument-design advisory — equity, CCPS, CCDs, warrants — aligned to FDI Policy and FEMA pricing rules.
FEMA Compliance & Reporting
FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA, Form FC, ECB returns, downstream reporting under FEMA 20(R) — SMF / FIRMS portal filings and condonation support.
FPI Registration & Onboarding
SEBI FPI Category I / II registration via DDP, KYC and UBO documentation, PAN, custodian onboarding, and post-registration compliance.
FVCI Registration
SEBI FVCI registration for VC and growth-stage capital — eligibility review, application drafting, and ongoing FVCI compliance.
AIF Setup – Cat I / II / III
End-to-end AIF setup — trust deed, PPM, sponsor / manager structure, SEBI registration, custodian, trustee, and fund administration onboarding.
GIFT City IFSC Structures
IFSCA-registered FME, AIF, family investment fund (FIF), and IBU advisory in GIFT City — Sec 80LA tax holiday and dollar operations.
Holding Co & SPV Structuring
Mauritius, Singapore, Netherlands, UAE, and IFSC holding-company design — treaty access, GAAR / PPT review, and substance planning.
Investment Tax Structuring
LTCG / STCG, STT, indirect-transfer, MAT / AMT, GAAR, and tax-treaty planning — for inbound FDI / FPI and outbound ODI / OPI.
ODI / OPI Outbound Compliance
Overseas investments under OI Rules & Regulations 2022 — Form FC, APR, round-tripping, step-down subsidiary, and AD bank coordination.
Investment Due Diligence
Financial, tax, legal, and FEMA / FDI due diligence on Indian targets — supporting deal terms, reps & warranties, and post-deal integration.
Valuation & Pricing Compliance
Valuation reports for FEMA pricing, Sec 56(2)(viib) / Rule 11UA, FDI exit, ESOP, and transaction support — by SEBI-registered valuers.
Fund Administration & NAV
Fund accounting, NAV computation, capital-call / drawdown, distribution waterfall, investor statements, and SEBI / RBI / depository reporting.
When You Need Investment Support Services
First-Time India Entry
Foreign investor planning first deployment in India — entity choice, regulatory route, FEMA compliance, and tax structuring required.
FPI / AIF Registration Push
Global fund manager wants to onboard as FPI or set up an India AIF — registration, custodian, PPM, and ongoing compliance support needed.
GIFT City Migration
Existing offshore fund or family office considering migration to GIFT IFSC for tax holiday and dollar-denominated operations.
PN3 Investment Approval
Investor with beneficial ownership in land-border country needs PN3 government-approval pathway and beneficial-ownership disclosure.
Outbound Acquisition
Indian corporate planning overseas acquisition / JV / WOS — ODI compliance, valuation, and tax / transfer pricing structuring needed.
FEMA Reporting Backlog
Pending FC-GPR, FC-TRS, FLA, or Form FC filings — RBI compounding, condonation, and remediation support required.
Investment Exit / Repatriation
Foreign investor exiting via secondary sale, buyback, or IPO — pricing, tax, FEMA, and remittance / repatriation support needed.
Down-Round / Restructuring
Existing investee company doing a down-round, secondary, swap, or restructuring — pricing, valuation, and FEMA / SEBI compliance required.
Documents Needed for Investment Support Engagement
Investor Documents
- Constitutional documents
- UBO & ownership chart
- Audited financials (3 yrs)
- Tax residency certificate
- KYC of directors / partners
- Source-of-funds proof
- Regulatory licences
Investee & Transaction
- Investee CoI & MOA / AOA
- Cap table & shareholding
- Term sheet / SHA / SSA
- Valuation report
- Sectoral classification
- Bank / FIRC details
- Existing FEMA filings
Tax & Compliance
- PAN / TAN / GST
- Tax treaty position
- Transfer pricing study
- GAAR / PPT analysis
- SEBI / RBI prior filings
- Auditor reports
- Custodian / DDP details
Our Investment Support Engagement Process
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Diagnostic & Route Selection
Assess sector, investor profile, route (FDI / FPI / FVCI / AIF / GIFT), and recommend optimal entry vehicle.
2
Structuring & Tax Design
Holding-company, instrument, jurisdiction, and tax-treaty design with GAAR / PPT and pricing rule alignment.
3
Registration & Setup
SEBI / RBI / IFSCA / DPIIT registration, custodian, trustee, and AD bank onboarding completed end-to-end.
4
Capital Deployment
FC-GPR / FC-TRS / Form FC filing, KYC, valuation, and AD bank coordination for fund inflow / outflow.
5
Ongoing Compliance
FLA, APR, NAV, investor reporting, periodic SEBI / RBI / IFSCA returns, and exit / repatriation support.
Why Choose Us for Investment Support Services
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FEMA, FDI, SEBI & RBI expertise
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FPI, FVCI, AIF registration
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GIFT IFSC structuring specialists
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Inbound & outbound coverage
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Tax-efficient structuring & GAAR
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SEBI-registered valuers on panel
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Fund administration & NAV
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Compounding & condonation support
FAQs on Investment Support Services
What are investment support services?
Investment support services cover advisory, regulatory, tax, and operational support for foreign and domestic investors across the full lifecycle — entity formation, FEMA / SEBI / RBI registration, capital deployment, FC-GPR / FC-TRS / FLA reporting, fund administration, and exit / repatriation.
What is the difference between FDI, FPI, and FVCI?
FDI is direct investment in unlisted Indian companies, typically with strategic intent. FPI is portfolio investment in listed securities. FVCI is venture-capital investment in specified sectors with pricing-guideline exemption. Each route has different SEBI / RBI rules, limits, and tax treatment.
What is Press Note 3 (PN3)?
PN3 requires prior government approval for any FDI from entities of countries sharing a land border with India — China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Afghanistan — including beneficial-ownership chains tracing back to those countries.
What are AIF Categories I, II, and III?
Cat I — VC / SME / infrastructure / social venture funds. Cat II — PE, real estate, debt, distressed funds (most common). Cat III — hedge funds, long-short, PIPE. Cat I and II have pass-through tax; Cat III is taxed at fund level.
Why structure through GIFT City IFSC?
GIFT IFSC offers a 10-year tax holiday under Section 80LA, dollar-denominated operations, lower compliance, and access to global investors — making it a preferred hub for AIFs, family investment funds, and FME structures.
What is FC-GPR and when is it filed?
FC-GPR (Foreign Currency – Gross Provisional Return) is filed with the RBI within 30 days of allotment of shares to a non-resident investor — reporting the inward remittance, allotment, and pricing compliance under FEMA.
Can foreign investors freely repatriate exits?
Yes — for FDI / FPI / FVCI / AIF investments routed through approved channels, exit proceeds (after applicable tax and FEMA pricing compliance) are freely repatriable through AD banks. Compounding may be needed for prior non-compliance.
Compliant Capital. Tax-Efficient Structures. Repatriation-Ready Investments.
Partner with our investment support specialists for FDI advisory, FPI / FVCI / AIF registration, GIFT City IFSC structuring, FEMA & SEBI compliance, ODI / OPI outbound, and end-to-end fund administration.
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