Cross-Border FDI Compliance: Step-by-Step for Overseas Angel Investors
How US, UK, UAE, and Singapore-based angel investors can seamlessly remit funds into Indian startups with automatic route RBI reporting.
Investing in Indian private companies from overseas is completely streamlined under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) Non-Debt Instruments Rules.
The 4-Step Cross-Border Inward Remittance Workflow
- **Step 1: Wire Transfer via Authorized Dealer (AD) Bank:** Foreign investor remits funds in USD, EUR, GBP, or AED with standard SWIFT codes mentioning 'Inward FDI towards subscription of equity/CCPS shares'.
- **Step 2: Issuance of FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate):** The receiving Indian bank issues the FIRC and KYC report verifying the overseas source of capital.
- **Step 3: Board Resolution & Share Allotment:** The startup board formally resolves and allots shares within 60 days of remittance receipt.
- **Step 4: RBI FIRMS Portal FC-GPR Filing:** The company files Form FC-GPR online on the Reserve Bank of India's FIRMS portal to register the foreign shareholding.
FirstMartt's company secretarial team handles 100% of these statutory filings, ensuring international investors receive their verified share allotment documents with zero administrative friction.
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