FLA Filing (Foreign Liabilities & Assets Return)

What is FLA Filing?

The Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Return is an annual compliance requirement under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), which mandates that all Indian companies receiving foreign investments (FDI) or making overseas investments (ODI) must report their foreign assets and liabilities to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Our FLA Filing Services include:

Data Compilation & Validation

The Annual Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Return is a mandatory compliance requirement under FEMA, 1999. It applies to all Indian companies that have:

  • Received Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the current or past years.
  • Made Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) in any foreign entity.
Preparation & Submission of FLA Return

Once data is validated, the next step is to prepare and file the FLA Return via RBI's official portal.

FLA Return Due Date - on or before 15th July every year

Avoiding Non-Compliance Penalties

Risks of Non-Compliance:

  • RBI may issue notices for non-filing.
  • Companies may face monetary penalties, including a fine up to Rs5,000 per day or penalties based on the amount involved.
  • Restrictions on future foreign investments or delays in obtaining RBI approvals for FDI/ODI transactions.
  • Legal consequences, including FEMA inquiries and compliance scrutiny.

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