What is Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)?
Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) refers to investments made by Indian companies, LLPs, or individuals in foreign entities, including setting up subsidiaries, joint ventures (JVs), or acquiring stakes in overseas businesses. ODI is regulated under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and monitored by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
How we Assist in ODI Compliance
ODI Structuring & Advisory
Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) refers to Indian companies investing in foreign entities, such as subsidiaries, joint ventures (JVs), or wholly-owned subsidiaries (WOS). ODI transactions must comply with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.
Filing of Form ODI for Investments Abroad
Whenever an Indian entity makes an investment abroad, it must file Form ODI with the RBI through the Authorised Dealer Bank (AD Bank).
Post-Investment Compliance & Reporting
Once the ODI investment is made, companies must comply with ongoing reporting requirements under FEMA and RBI.
Annual Performance Report (APR) Form
The Annual Performance Report (APR) is a mandatory yearly compliance requirement for all Indian entities with foreign investments. It is filed with RBI via the AD Bank.
APR Due Date - on or before 31st December every year
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