Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Virtual Auditor

FEMA/FDI Advisory Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu

Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Quick answer: Virtual Auditor provides FEMA compliance & FDI advisory for businesses in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu — remotely, with meetings by video or at our Mumbai office. Company filings for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are made with ROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli). Starts from ₹15,000 + 18% GST professional fees (govt fees extra); Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu — the local picture for FEMA compliance & FDI advisory

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu form one of India's densest small-scale manufacturing belts — plastics, textiles, chemicals, engineering and pharma units at Silvassa, Vapi-adjacent Dadra and Daman — built on the area's historic tax incentives and proximity to Mumbai and Surat. Company filings go to ROC Goa (Daman and Diu) or ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) and litigation to the Bombay High Court; NCLT Ahmedabad and the Ahmedabad and Surat ITAT benches hear company and tax matters. For FEMA compliance & FDI advisory this means the FEMA filings go through the authorised dealer bank, the resulting allotments are filed with ROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli), and the pricing is checked against Rule 11UA for the income-tax position.

What is fema compliance & fdi advisory? FEMA compliance, FDI reporting (FC-GPR/FC-TRS), ECB compliance, ODI advisory, FEMA compounding, 15CA/15CB certification.

FEMA Compliance & FDI Advisory is a professional service offered by Virtual Auditor, an AI-powered CA and IBBI Registered Valuer firm (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) led by CA V. Viswanathan (FCA, ACS, CFE, IBBI RV), serving clients in Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu since 2012.

FEMA Compliance & FDI Advisory in Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu

With offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Mumbai, we serve businesses throughout Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu with the same quality of FCA + ACS + CFE + IBBI RV-led professional services.

Company registrations and filings are handled by ROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli), according to the registered-office location. Stamp duty: As per UT schedule. Professional tax: Not applicable.

Full service details, methodology and statutory references: https://virtualauditor.in/fema-compliance

Step-by-Step Process

    Step 1: Regulatory Assessment

    Identify applicable FEMA provisions and sector caps

      Step 2: Valuation

      Determine fair value per Rule 11UA / DCF

        Step 3: Documentation

        Prepare compliance documents and filings

          Step 4: RBI Reporting

          File FC-GPR/FC-TRS within statutory timelines

            Step 5: Ongoing Compliance

            Annual compliance and APR/FLA return filing

            Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu-Specific Compliance Information

            ROC Office | ROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli)

            State Capital | Daman

            Stamp Duty | As per UT schedule

            Professional Tax | Not applicable

            Pincode (Capital) | 396210

            Indicative Fee Structure

            ServiceFee
            FEMA/FDI AdvisoryStarts from ₹15,000 + 18% GST + govt fees
            ConsultationComplimentary 30 minutes

            *Prices are indicative. Actual fees depend on complexity and regulatory requirements. Contact us for a detailed quote.

            Why Virtual Auditor for Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu

            Our founder CA V. Viswanathan holds four credentials — FCA, ACS, CFE, IBBI RV — which means your fema/fdi advisory is handled by the same qualified professional, not a rotating cast of junior associates.

            Technology that accelerates: Automated compliance calendars, AI-assisted document analysis, and 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations for valuations.

            Engagement terms — reviewed 25 October 2026

            • Fee: From ₹15,000 + 18% GST per filing where the valuation certificate and the Company Secretary certificate are provided by you. If we prepare them: valuation certificate ₹25,000 + 18% GST, CS certificate ₹7,500 + 18% GST. RBI late-submission fee (LSF), if any, is payable by the company.
            • Extra / not included: AD-bank queries on the filing are answered as part of the fee; a re-filing after a change in the allotment particulars is a fresh engagement.
            • Turnaround: Filed within 3 working days from receipt of complete information and the advance payment, and in any case within the 30-day statutory window from the date of issue.
            • Who signs: The certificate is signed by V. Viswanathan FCA or another qualified Chartered Accountant of the practice, depending on the engagement.
            • Entity: Valuation report and the Company Secretary certificate are engaged and invoiced by V Viswanathan & Associates (FRN 013713S; proprietor V. Viswanathan, IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333); the FC-GPR filing on the RBI FIRMS portal is engaged and invoiced by Virtual Auditor Private Limited.
            • What to send first: Send FIRC and KYC, board resolution and PAS-3 particulars of the allotment, shareholding pattern, and the Entity Master login.
            • Next step: Send your enquiry on WhatsApp to +91 99622 60333; we confirm the scope, fee and timeline in writing before work starts.

            What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026

            • Angel tax under section 56(2)(viib) does not apply from assessment year 2025-26. Valuation is still required under separate rules: Rule 11UA(1)(c) for section 56(2)(x) in the investor's hands; the FEM (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 pricing guidelines (certificate of a Chartered Accountant, merchant banker or cost accountant) for a non-resident investor; a registered valuer's report under section 247 of the Companies Act, 2013 for preferential allotments; and grant-date fair value under Ind AS 102 for ESOPs (reviewed 25 October 2026).

            Frequently Asked Questions

            Do you handle cross-border transactions?
            Yes. We manage the intersection of FEMA, Income Tax, and Companies Act for cross-border investments and remittances.
            Which Registrar of Companies handles filings for a company in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
            ROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli) has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Virtual Auditor files SPICe+, PAS-3, SH-7 and annual returns with that office on your behalf.
            What stamp duty applies to a share transfer in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
            Stamp duty on a transfer of shares is 0.015% of the consideration under Article 62 of Schedule I to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, as amended with effect from 1 July 2020; the rate is the same in every state, including Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Stamp duty on the share purchase agreement itself follows the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.
            Do you have an office in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
            No. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is served remotely from our Mumbai office: documents are exchanged online, filings are made on the MCA, GST and income-tax portals, and meetings are held by video or at that office by appointment.
            Can we make this investment, borrowing or remittance, and which conditions and filings apply?
            Sort the transaction by direction and instrument. Foreign investment into an Indian company follows the NDI Rules, 2019: check the sector cap and route, price it at or above fair value, and report it on FIRMS. Investment by an Indian entity or resident abroad follows the Overseas Investment Rules and Regulations, 2022, with filings through your bank. Borrowing from abroad follows the RBI’s external commercial borrowing framework: eligible lender and borrower, cost ceiling, end-use rules, a loan registration number and monthly ECB-2 returns. Individuals can remit up to USD 250,000 a year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. We check whether the transaction is allowed, list the conditions and approvals, and handle the filings.

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            FEMA Compliance & FDI Advisory in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

            FEMA compliance for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-based entities anchors at the AD-Cat-I bank (HDFC and Axis at Silvassa/Vapi cover most FEMA-CG; Mumbai AD branches anchor complex ECB and ODI) and the FIRMS portal (FC-GPR, FC-TRS, ECB-2, FLA, ODI). Where assessments interact with income-tax, the appellate route runs through ITAT Mumbai (Surat / Vapi cases routed).

            The economic mix of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu runs across tourism (Diu coast), textile processing, electronics — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. Notable industrial enclaves include DNH SEZ Silvassa, Daman Industrial Estate. On the AD-Bank side, HDFC and Axis at Silvassa/Vapi cover most FEMA-CG; Mumbai AD branches anchor complex ECB and ODI.

            The merged DNH-DD UT (effective 26 January 2020) inherited a manufacturing density rare for any UT — Silvassa and Vapi together host one of India's largest plastic-processing clusters, and the legacy area-based excise regime built deep multinational FDI presence.

            FC-GPR / FC-TRS — Inbound FDI Reporting

            Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-based companies receiving foreign equity must file FC-GPR within 30 days of allotment, with FEMA-compliant valuation report and KYC of remitter. FC-TRS (transfer between resident and non-resident) requires similar pricing discipline. Our scoping covers the upstream cap-table check, DDT-replaced dividend distribution, and post-FC-GPR FLA annual reporting.

            ODI & LRS — Outbound Investment Compliance

            Outbound investments by Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-based residents under the OPI/ODI regime (post-Aug 2022 framework) require Form FC and Form ODI part filings. LRS-route remittances under the $250k annual limit interlock with Section 206C(1G) TCS — an audit-risk magnet for high-net-worth clients in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

            ECB, Trade Credits & ADR/GDR/FCCB

            External Commercial Borrowings raised by Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-based corporates require Form ECB at draw-down and Form ECB-2 monthly returns. Trade credits beyond stipulated tenors require RBI approval. FCCB/ADR/GDR raises by Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-based listed entities follow the SEBI-RBI joint framework.

            Engagement — Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Coverage

            Virtual Auditor's FEMA practice covers FDI/FC-GPR/FC-TRS, ODI/OPI/LRS, ECB and trade credits, FLA and SMF compliance, AD-Bank query handling, and Compounding Application drafting before RBI Mumbai — for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-based residents and corporates. Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.

            Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: compliance facts for FEMA compliance & FDI advisory

            Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu form one of India's densest small-scale manufacturing belts — plastics, textiles, chemicals, engineering and pharma units at Silvassa, Vapi-adjacent Dadra and Daman — built on the area's historic tax incentives and proximity to Mumbai and Surat. Company filings go to ROC Goa (Daman and Diu) or ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) and litigation to the Bombay High Court; NCLT Ahmedabad and the Ahmedabad and Surat ITAT benches hear company and tax matters. For FEMA compliance & FDI advisory this means the FEMA filings go through the authorised dealer bank, the resulting allotments are filed with ROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli), and the pricing is checked against Rule 11UA for the income-tax position.

            Which authorities handle FEMA compliance & FDI advisory for a business in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?

            Registrar of CompaniesROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli)
            Income-tax region (Pr. CCIT)Pr. CCIT Gujarat (Ahmedabad)
            High CourtBombay High Court
            Stamp duty on share transfer0.015% of consideration (Indian Stamp Act, 1899, Schedule I, Art. 62 as amended w.e.f. 1 Jul 2020 — uniform across India)
            Stamp ActIndian Stamp Act, 1899
            Nearest Virtual Auditor officeMumbai office — Workafella, AK Estate, SV Road, off Veer Savarkar Flyover, Goregaon West, Mumbai (about 163 km by road from Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu)

            Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu companies file with ROC-cum-OL Goa (Daman & Diu) / ROC Ahmedabad (Dadra & Nagar Haveli); writ remedies lie before the Bombay High Court; company-law and insolvency matters go to the NCLT Ahmedabad.

            Statutory references for this service are on the national FEMA compliance & FDI advisory page: https://virtualauditor.in/fema-compliance

            Checked 2026-10-14 against MCA · NCLT · CBIC · ITAT.

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